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I am Sandra Stein, a Trauma Therapist (individual and couples) mentor, writer and group facilitator. I help people from all walks of life to understand where their emotional and psychological pain comes from, and how to heal it.

Many people don’t come to therapy because they feel “unwell.”
They come because something inside feels heavy, confusing, or quietly painful.

They struggle with a harsh inner voice.
They fear failure or feel they are never doing enough.
They find it hard to fully be themselves at work or in relationships.
They carry a persistent sense of not belonging, not being wanted, or not being enough.

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In my work, I support people from all walks of life, including paramedics, doctors, and other NHS professionals, individuals who spend their lives caring for others, often while quietly carrying their own pain and exhaustion. I also have the privilege of mentoring women who have survived human trafficking, helping them reconnect with their sense of worth, safety, and power, couples to repair their connection, members of the LGBT community, and men to quiet the noisy self-critical voice and become their true selves.

When we fist meet Sandra we were on a brink of separation.
She helped us to communicate without judgment and acknowledgement of each others emotions.
— Couple in therapy

Having been part of an incredible team on the Addiction Programme at The Priory Hospital in London, I supported patients as they began their recovery journeys and learned to understand the triggers behind their behaviours. I worked with people struggling with eating disorders, sex and porn addiction, alcohol and drug dependency, and love addiction. Alongside managing triggers, I also helped clients explore the underlying trauma and emotional pain driving their addictions — understanding not just what they were doing, but why the addiction had become a way of coping in the first place.

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Sandra helped me to feel love for myself and to understand that the pain I was inflicting on myself was to distract me from deeper painful emotions.
— Client in recovery

I wrote this article for The CEO Magazine explaining how good mental and emotional practices can start with Psychological safety in the workplace. In an environment where employees feel safe to express their thoughts, ideas, and concerns without fear of negative consequences. When individuals are confident that their voices will be heard and respected, it enhances collaboration and promotes inclusivity and creativity.

Ultimately, prioritising psychological safety can increase job satisfaction, higher performance levels, and stronger team dynamics, creating a more resilient and effective organisation.

Enjoy the read.

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Click on the image below and read this free e-book. Start your journey now!

It`s finally out. I have put so much love and care into this little project. I hope you all find it helpful in some way.

Research and my clinical experience confirm that the way we talk to ourselves — our self-esteem — is directly linked to our mental health. In Finding Your Value, you’ll find scientifically-backed exercises and transformative insights designed to help you change your inner dialogue.

Here’s what you’ll discover inside:

❤️‍🩹Understand Your Self-Talk: Learn where your self-talk originated and how to challenge and reshape it.

📈Impact on Professional Growth: Find out how negative self-talk can hold you back in your career and how to overcome it.

❤️Relationships: Explore how self-esteem shapes your connections and how to build healthier relationships.

✍️📝Practical Exercises: Dive into actionable steps to foster a positive self-relationship.

Enjoy it.