Dr Sarah Baxter
Clinical Psychologist
Owner of Aurora Psychology Ltd
HCPC Registered Psychologist, DClinPsych​, BSc (Hons)
Available - Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays
I set up Aurora Psychology Ltd in 2020 and at the time I also worked as a Principal Clinical Psychologist for the NHS, supporting people with both physical and mental health difficulties; I have over 14 years’ experience. I have specialised in supporting individuals with respiratory conditions and the psychological difficulties which can occur as a result; people who were struggling with their body weight; chronic pain; diabetes; and I have worked with individuals and families at the end of life. Throughout this work I have worked with a wide range of mental health problems. In particular, I am extremely experienced in supporting people with anxiety, depression, and trauma; and I am passionate about individuals being able to rebuild their lives after adverse experiences.
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Unfortunately, in 2023 I came to the tough decision that working in the NHS had become untenable, and so I decided to hand in my resignation and focus my attention on Aurora, my family, and a better work-life balance.
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It possibly sounds strange but from the age of 12 I wanted to be a clinical psychologist; I knew I wanted to help people, to try to understand others and their difficulties as best as possible. I have a deep-rooted empathy, compassion, and an ability to accept others as they are without judgement. I am also what we call congruent – genuine, honest, there is a correspondence between what I feel and what I express.
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It is an absolute privilege to do this job, to hear peoples stories and be trusted with them, to walk alongside them on their journey, and to do what I can to help people help themselves.
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I am passionate about compassionate focussed therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, using psychodynamic therapy to first understand where difficulties originate from, and EMDR, however I pride myself in being able to tailor therapy to the individual.
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I am a mum, a partner, a family member, a friend, a walker, a gym-goer, a countryside lover, a pub-goer, a human with human struggles.
Dr Marie Winterson
Clinical Psychologist
DClinPsych, BSc (Hons)
Unable to take on new clients until January 25
I’m Marie and I have been working as a clinical psychologist in the NHS since 2016, mainly with adults with life changing physical health diagnoses. We all face periods of difficulty and uncertainly in our lives and can need support at times. I believe that these periods can sometimes also invite us to examine our lives in more detail and this process can lead to real, lasting, transformation in how we relate to ourselves and others.
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I work mainly from a schema therapy informed perspective, which helps us to make sense of here and now difficulties by taking a deeper look at how our early life experiences might be influencing us in the present. Schema therapy is an integrative model that incorporates ideas from cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory and Gestalt therapy. I find it to be a very rich approach that can be easily tailored to the client’s particular difficulties and preferences. I have done further training in third wave cognitive therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment therapy and Compassion Focused therapy, and often draw on principles from these where it is relevant to the client. I am also EMDR trained and use this frequently, either as a stand-alone therapy for specific difficulties or integrated within a wider piece of therapeutic work.
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I understand that beginning therapy can feel like a vulnerable time and fully appreciate how important it is to establish a good therapeutic relationship. My therapy style is warm and informal and I am always open to feedback about what is most helpful for you.
Lee Richards
Counsellor and EMDR therapist
Available - Monday afternoons & Tuesday evenings.
Hello, I’m Lee. I’m an experienced BACP accredited therapist and I’ve worked therapeutically within a variety of settings. My experience includes being a secondary school counsellor and working within post-adoption services for the local authority supporting children, young people, and their families. I also have 14 years of personal experience of being a foster carer.
In addition to this I provide counselling and EMDR therapy at a local cancer support service which helps families affected by cancer and bereavement.
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My knowledge and experience allows me to be able to support a broad range of mental health challenges within a trauma informed practice.
My approach to working therapeutically is grounded in my training of person-centred therapy. This allows clients and their experiences to be fully and caringly accepted within a non – judgemental relational space which promotes a process for insight and growth.
​ Counselling is available for adults and young people (11+), whereas I provide EMDR therapy for adults only.
Anne-Marie Flynn
Solution Focused Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist
Available - Wednesday afternoons/evenings
Hello, Anne Marie Flynn here. I am a Clinical Solution Focused Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist offering personalised hypnotherapy services covering a range of physical and emotional issues. I help people overcome their anxieties, phobias, and sleep related issues. Can also help with pain management, weight management and lots more.
​I have worked in Lancaster supporting people with their health and wellbeing in various ways, for over 20 years. I graduated with a BA (Hons) in 2000 at Lancaster University, studied various modalities of therapy and worked in a range of therapeutic environments, improving mental and physical health successfully. I became a Mentor and British Wheel of Yoga Teacher in early 2000, enhancing my knowledge and experience. I've also spoken at recent events in Lancaster, the subject being, ‘Managing Your Mind.’​
I have always been passionate about improving wellbeing both mentally and physically. Over our sessions together I teach you to calm your mind and give you new tools to help change your life for the better. I watch people turn their lives around every day to become the best version of themselves. This is the reward for my therapeutic work.
I camp, dive, practice yoga, go on frequent regular retreats and talks. I'm also, a mum and person who has overcome her own difficulties and challenges. I'm really look forward to meeting you!