Sarah is a Chartered Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society, specializing in travel-related anxiety and burnout recovery. She holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and has spent the last decade coaching women to travel solo with confidence. Currently, she runs retreats focusing on mental health and digital detoxification for high-performance professionals.
Sarah Jenkins combines her clinical background in mental health with a passion for global exploration to help travelers overcome the psychological barriers of solo trips. A graduate of University College London (UCL) with a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, she spent six years working within the NHS before transitioning to private practice focused on travel therapy. Sarah has backpacked through over 50 countries, testing strategies to manage social anxiety in hostels and post-trip depression upon returning to the UK corporate world. Her expertise lies in 'mindful travel,' teaching clients how to balance structured itineraries with spontaneous experiences to maximize mental health benefits. She frequently writes about the intersection of psychology and tourism, offering actionable advice on everything from informing employers about sabbaticals to managing loneliness on the road. Sarah is a vocal advocate for the benefits of digital detoxes and provides evidence-based frameworks for professionals seeking to escape the 'always-on' culture without sabotaging their careers.