I’m Dr. Sarah Wassall, founder of Connected Futures Psychology - a compassionate, professional psychology service.

Connected Futures Psychology is here to work with you, with respect, compassion and care. To be an experienced guide to help you improve your well-being and have happier, healthier relationships with the ones you love, and with yourself.

I founded Connected Futures Psychology for two reasons; to help people cope with emotional challenges and difficult relationships, and to enable people to thrive after experiencing loss and adversity. I do this from a place of authenticity, compassion and care for everyone I work with.

My Credentials:

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Accredited DDP Therapist
DDP Connects endorsed PACE Trainer
18+ Years Experience Working in Mental Health and Well-Being
Trained to deliver work based on Theraplay® principles
Trained to deliver Non-Violent Resistance informed Therapy
Trained in Building Underdeveloped Sensory Systems (Level 1)
10+ years experience delivering Dr. Goldings DDPI Parent Programmes
Trained by the University of Birmingham to deliver Clinical Supervision
Regulated by the Health Care Professionals Council

My Values

Compassion

Compassion is at the core of my practice. Compassion for the people I work with is key, but helping others to have compassion for themselves is the ultimate goal.

Tailored Expertise

My practice combines my expert, clinical knowledge with a person-centred, tailored approach. Using my skills to work alongside the individual, family or organisation I’m supporting. Professional, with a personal approach.

Professional Experience

Safe Spaces are crucial to my therapeutic work. I work with clients to create them together so we can effectively communicate and work through the problems we’re facing. A safe space is a place (physical, or virtual) where you can be honest, open, and vulnerable without feeling judged.

Non-judgemental

As a professional therapist, I never judge. It’s not my job. My job is to listen, support, and guide clients through their struggles.

Creativity

Creativity. Surprised by this one? I may be a Doctor, but my love and appreciation of the arts has always played a huge role in my life. I believe the confidence and experiences the arts have given me are invaluable. Most importantly, they gave me the skills to communicate with and understand others on a deeper level.

Dr. Wassall is accredited by the HCPC and DDP

What people say about me

“Families will feel well supported with Sarah. Her power of presence and reflective practice will help all those she works with feel in safe hands.” -

Dr. Kim Golding, C.B.E,
Consultant Clinical Psychologist, DDP Consultation and Trainer, DDPI Board Director

“Sarah is an incredibly knowledgeable and inspirational trainer. She has the skills to translate the wealth of knowledge she has into accessible language for learners. Sarah provides groups with the opportunity to be vulnerable, open and reflective in a safe environment. This allows learners to develop knowledge and skills and challenge themselves and their practise in a protected and nurturing space.”

― Dr. Leanne Tomkins, Clinical Psychologist ―

‘The skills and knowledge Sarah shared helped to extend my knowledge as a professional, enabling me to further support other carers experiencing similar difficulties… I would highly recommend Sarah’s involvement in therapeutic work.’

― Senior Social Worker ―

"Her knowledge has been invaluable and has helped myself and other professionals and carers to understand the child and to improve their life and experiences"

― Senior Social Worker ―

“Dr Wassall offers the ideal balance of professionalism and personal qualities… containing, nurturing, compassionate and offers non-judgemental challenge to support the growth of the supervisee.… her supervision sessions facilitate the highest level of therapeutic support for clients outside of the sessions.” - Dr. Leanne Tomkins, Clinical Psychologist”

― Dr. Leanne Tomkins, Clinical Psychologist ―

‘Sarah is a brilliant supervisor, she supports and listens to you and advises when it’s needed. I would leave my supervision feeling valued.’

― Social Care Professional ―