Counselling in Balsall Common

I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working within the NHS, private and charitable sectors. I offer a safe and confidential space in Birmingham and Coventry where clients are able to explore themselves free from judgement. I have extensive experience working within the field of addiction and have also been working within my own private practice for a number of years where i have enjoyed working with clients that present with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, sex issues, anger issues, personality disorders and also bereavement.

We all struggle with many things from all kinds of abuse in our lives, be that Anxiety, Depression, various trauma, from major or minor incidents, along with equality issues, organisational issues, bereavement, self harm, family issues, post traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), personality disorders, and many other issues. No matter how low or out of control these issues make us feel, with the right support and relationship we can get through these difficult times in our lives. You do not have to go through this on your own. I can listen and support without any judgement. I can offer advice and my experience.

I offer a Free 30-minute telephone consultation as I recognise that it can feel difficult to know if counselling is right for you. You may be feeling nervous about beginning therapy or unsure of how counselling could help. To alleviate some of this uncertainty, the consultation; this gives you an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about counselling as well as an opportunity for us both to talk about how we could work together. By booking a free, friendly telephone consultation, it gives us the chance to build a rapport, and helps in supporting you to explore your options in counselling.

I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore any problems and to work through them in a way that is most helpful to each person. I believe that everyone is unique and so the circumstances surrounding each person's difficulties are unique also. I offer a caring, empathetic environment where thoughts and feelings can be discussed freely with someone trained to listen carefully, to help make sense of and to understand any issues and help you move forward.

I am a counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor with more than 20 years of experience working in the NHS. My main training was in Transactional Analysis, which is a Humanistic Therapy and I later trained as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have done lots of additional training and learning to develop my skills.

Deciding upon counselling-or even asking for help is not an easy step to take. When you feel strong enough to take that first step, I will help you take time out, by creating a safe space where you will be seen, heard and can talk things through at your own pace. This really can make all the difference.

The struggles of day to day life can take its toll on our emotional & physical well-being. When we are stressed, anxious, depressed or having difficulty in expressing ourselves to others, then just getting through a day can feel like an impossible task.

I enjoy working with many different client issues but particularly those that are trauma related. I believe that we all have the potential to bring about positive change in our lives whatever our past experiences and therefore I always seek to provide hope. It is a particular delight to work with clients who reflect on the sessions between appointments however I am aware that for many individuals attending sessions can be well outside their comfort zone. I therefore adopt a gentle, encouraging approach allowing clients to work at their own pace.

I can help people who are experiencing all levels of distress and unhappiness. You may have feelings of dissatisfaction and a sense that you are not getting all that you want in your life. At the other end of the spectrum you may be finding that every day is a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming, feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger etc. I believe that all of us want to strive to feel happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense that we are leading meaningful, enjoyable lives - even when at times we feel at a loss as to how to achieve this.

I am flexible with the hours I work via telephone or video webcam and face to face sessions. I am fully qualified and have 31 years experience in counselling practice. I worked for 17 years in education, counselling students, of all ages, and as a counselling trainer. During that time I began my Private practice from home, counselling employees from all walks of life through the Employee Assistance Programme over the last 28 years. If its change you are looking for in your life, then contact me for a confidential assessment session . This will enable both of us to see if we can work towards your preferred future.

Life can be overwhelming at times and right now you might feel a mix of emotions that is difficult to make sense of. You might feel stuck in a situation or a cycle of negative thoughts and memories. Everyone’s experience is different and therapy can help you explore your feelings at your own pace and find your way forward. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to feel seen and heard. Together we can find ways to help you manage and overcome challenges you come across, find meaning and purpose in your life, understand and communicate your needs and improve your relationships.

I am a very warm and caring person with a wealth of experience in the health and well-being industry. For 28 years I have provided counselling support to individuals from different ethnic backgrounds and social groups struggling with an array of difficulties. I am an unbiased, great listener and you can feel comfortable sharing the most sensitive information knowing no judgement will be passed. My goal is to help empower individuals to unlock their inner potential and facilitate a new found love for life!