About

Hi, I'm Sarah Oakley

I live in Mallorca with my husband, our teenage children, and our dog. I love pink skies, long walks, good conversations, and time in nature. I’m curious about psychology and personal growth - and I’m always losing my phone.

As my children were growing up, life changed when I became a carer for my husband, who lives with chronic ME. It wasn’t something I was prepared for, even with a background in psychology, and it turned my world upside down.

Living so close to illness and uncertainty changed me. It deepened my compassion and taught me what it really means to live a life that doesn’t turn out as you expected.

During that time, my own therapist held a kind space for me. Feeling truly heard and supported stayed with me, and shaped the belief I have in therapy.

I trained and worked therapeutically earlier in my life, before moving into other projects while raising my family. The pull to return to this work never left me - and today I bring both professional training and lived experience into my practice.

Brave Bird Therapy is for anyone who needs a safe place to land before finding the courage to fly.

The therapeutic process

I offer talk based therapy informed by evidence-based psychology. Where helpful, I may also introduce mindfulness, meditation, or relaxation practices to support steadiness and clarity. I am guided by curiosity, respect, and attention to your individual pace and experience.

Training and supervision

My work is informed by training in psychological coaching, counselling skills, health and performance coaching, and stress management. I am also a senior yoga teacher, with additional training in Yoga Nidra. I am currently training as a counsellor and work under professional supervision, supporting thoughtful, ethical practice as I continue to deepen my learning.

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