Meet Sarah O’Callaghan: CBT and EMDR Accredited Psychotherapist
Sarah is a qualified and accredited CBT and EMDR Therapist. As founder of The Harton Practice, she is passionate about creating a community of accessible therapy for all. without constraints or one-size-fits-all approaches to therapy. Sarah has worked both in the NHS and private practice in a broad range of areas from learning disabilities to forensic mental health, children’s eating disorders to community mental health. Sarah works with a wide variety of presentations including trauma, anxiety, OCD, stress and burnout, low self esteem and social anxiety among others. She works on an individual basis supporting people with therapy that suits them, including working integratively across a range of therapeutic approaches.
She also has additional training in supporting with parental burnout, low self esteem and perfectionism.
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A CBT therapist is a trained professional who delivers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a structured, time-limited, evidence-based treatment. CBT therapists help individuals recognise and change negative thought patterns and behaviours, develop coping strategies, and improve emotional wellbeing. At The Harton Practice, Sarah provides CBT therapy in South Shields and across the North East, supporting adults and children with anxiety, depression, phobias, stress, and other mental health concerns.
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An EMDR therapist is trained to provide Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a structured psychotherapy approach designed to reduce distress associated with traumatic memories. EMDR therapists guide clients through a process of recalling distressing events while using bilateral stimulation, helping to reprocess memories and reduce emotional charge.
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Sarah is a qualified CBT therapist offering private therapy in South Shields and across the North East. When looking for a CBT therapist, consider accreditation, experience, and therapeutic approach. At The Harton Practice, Sarah combines expertise in CBT and EMDR to tailor therapy to each client’s needs.
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During EMDR therapy, the therapist helps the client recall traumatic memories while providing bilateral stimulation, typically through guided eye movements. The therapist supports the client in processing these memories safely, reducing emotional distress, and integrating the experiences more adaptively.
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To find a qualified EMDR therapist suited for you, look for accredited professionals with experience in trauma-focused therapy. Sarah offers EMDR therapy across the North East, including South Shields, Newcastle, and Sunderland, with both in-person and online sessions available.