Counselling for Seniors in Edgbaston
I have been providing therapy to clients who have a wide range of life issues and problems for over 25 years. I work with individuals and couples from various social and cultural backgrounds. My areas of interest among others are depression and anxiety disorders, self-esteem, traumas, chronic health and relationship difficulties. I also offer vitality coaching sessions focusing on introducing positive changes in the areas of stress management, nutrition/weight, sleep and exercise. We will explore what is truly important to you and motivates you to overcome obstacles, create an action plan and go on a journey together.
I have been providing therapy to clients who have a wide range of life issues and problems for over 25 years. I work with individuals and couples from various social and cultural backgrounds. My areas of interest among others are depression and anxiety disorders, self-esteem, traumas, chronic health and relationship difficulties. I also offer vitality coaching sessions focusing on introducing positive changes in the areas of stress management, nutrition/weight, sleep and exercise. We will explore what is truly important to you and motivates you to overcome obstacles, create an action plan and go on a journey together.
I am a fully accredited and qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, working in both the private and public sector. I have over 14 years of experience working in mental health NHS services and can support people experiencing low mood, depression, generalised anxiety, phobias, PTSD, relationship difficulties, anger, loss, bereavement, trauma, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, OCD, identity and cultural issues. I am able to offer integrative psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR or person centred counselling to help people move forward in their lives when they feel stuck or distressed.
I am a fully accredited and qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, working in both the private and public sector. I have over 14 years of experience working in mental health NHS services and can support people experiencing low mood, depression, generalised anxiety, phobias, PTSD, relationship difficulties, anger, loss, bereavement, trauma, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, OCD, identity and cultural issues. I am able to offer integrative psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR or person centred counselling to help people move forward in their lives when they feel stuck or distressed.
I currently have daytime availability for therapists (qualified or trainee) needing supervision. I have some availability for short-term individual clients and couples work. I am a supervisor offering individual or group supervision to trainee and qualified psychotherapists and counsellors (or other healthcare/training professionals). I trained at the Centre for Supervision and Team Development (CSTD-Bath), which is the home of the seven-eyed model of supervision. My supervision fee is £60 per hour and £90 for 1.5 hours.
I currently have daytime availability for therapists (qualified or trainee) needing supervision. I have some availability for short-term individual clients and couples work. I am a supervisor offering individual or group supervision to trainee and qualified psychotherapists and counsellors (or other healthcare/training professionals). I trained at the Centre for Supervision and Team Development (CSTD-Bath), which is the home of the seven-eyed model of supervision. My supervision fee is £60 per hour and £90 for 1.5 hours.
We will facilitate open and honest dialogue, so we may explore your concerns, anxieties, pain, trauma, or sadness, and uncover issues you might normally avoid because they feel threatening. This safe confrontation will allow you to learn how to process your challenges in a helpful way which is incredibly powerful, changing how you relate to yourself, others, and your world, thereby offering movement toward healing, growth, and.....joy.
We will facilitate open and honest dialogue, so we may explore your concerns, anxieties, pain, trauma, or sadness, and uncover issues you might normally avoid because they feel threatening. This safe confrontation will allow you to learn how to process your challenges in a helpful way which is incredibly powerful, changing how you relate to yourself, others, and your world, thereby offering movement toward healing, growth, and.....joy.
As a qualified integrative counsellor with over five years’ experience, I will walk alongside you on your journey to self-discovery. You may feel you don’t have the answers, or you don’t understand what you are experiencing or that some things are not making sense, and whilst that may be true on the outside, deep within yourself, I believe you have the key to unlock the answers and solutions you are searching for.
As a qualified integrative counsellor with over five years’ experience, I will walk alongside you on your journey to self-discovery. You may feel you don’t have the answers, or you don’t understand what you are experiencing or that some things are not making sense, and whilst that may be true on the outside, deep within yourself, I believe you have the key to unlock the answers and solutions you are searching for.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or the impact of past experiences, and are looking for practical, evidence-based support to help you feel more in control. You may want to better understand your thoughts and emotions, reduce distress, and build coping strategies that support lasting change. I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a degree in Psychology and over ten years’ experience working in NHS mental health services across London and the West Midlands, supporting adults and children with depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma through effective, evidence-based treatment.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or the impact of past experiences, and are looking for practical, evidence-based support to help you feel more in control. You may want to better understand your thoughts and emotions, reduce distress, and build coping strategies that support lasting change. I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a degree in Psychology and over ten years’ experience working in NHS mental health services across London and the West Midlands, supporting adults and children with depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma through effective, evidence-based treatment.
Have you found yourself struggling to communicate with your partner, manage ongoing arguments, cope with a break up or come to terms with an affair? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, work related stress, bereavement or low self esteem. You don't have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, safe and confidential space. Together we can make sense of what is happening, and explore new ways of coping and help you move towards a positive change
Have you found yourself struggling to communicate with your partner, manage ongoing arguments, cope with a break up or come to terms with an affair? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, work related stress, bereavement or low self esteem. You don't have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, safe and confidential space. Together we can make sense of what is happening, and explore new ways of coping and help you move towards a positive change
Many people today are successful in their careers but feel confused, disconnected or unfulfilled in their relationships. We are rarely taught the emotional skills required for healthy relationships, communication and genuine partnership.
As a psychotherapist, I help individuals and couples understand their emotional patterns, develop greater relational awareness, and build healthier, more secure connections. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight into yourself and move towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.
I work with individuals, couples and families.
Many people today are successful in their careers but feel confused, disconnected or unfulfilled in their relationships. We are rarely taught the emotional skills required for healthy relationships, communication and genuine partnership.
As a psychotherapist, I help individuals and couples understand their emotional patterns, develop greater relational awareness, and build healthier, more secure connections. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight into yourself and move towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.
I work with individuals, couples and families.
I’m a trauma-informed integrative therapist working with teens and adults (16+). I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore grief, trauma, identity, and life transitions. My approach is holistic and person-centred, blending evidence-based modalities with cultural and spiritual awareness when invited. Whether you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and build emotional resilience—at your pace, in your way.
I’m a trauma-informed integrative therapist working with teens and adults (16+). I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore grief, trauma, identity, and life transitions. My approach is holistic and person-centred, blending evidence-based modalities with cultural and spiritual awareness when invited. Whether you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and build emotional resilience—at your pace, in your way.
Considering therapy can feel like an important step, especially when you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, the impact of trauma, or the challenges of adapting to life in a new country.
Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and make sense of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we can explore what you are going through, deepen your understanding of yourself, and find ways forward to support your wellbeing.
Whatever you are facing, you do not have to navigate it alone.
Considering therapy can feel like an important step, especially when you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, the impact of trauma, or the challenges of adapting to life in a new country.
Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and make sense of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we can explore what you are going through, deepen your understanding of yourself, and find ways forward to support your wellbeing.
Whatever you are facing, you do not have to navigate it alone.
Are you feeling low, overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward? Perhaps you’re struggling with your mood, anxiety, relationships, or the impact of past experiences. You may feel disconnected, stressed, or weighed down by responsibilities. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds who want to understand themselves better, make sense of their emotions, and feel more grounded and supported in their everyday lives.
Are you feeling low, overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward? Perhaps you’re struggling with your mood, anxiety, relationships, or the impact of past experiences. You may feel disconnected, stressed, or weighed down by responsibilities. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds who want to understand themselves better, make sense of their emotions, and feel more grounded and supported in their everyday lives.
We are specialists in breavement, loss and grief, but we also offer Art Therapy, couple and general counselling. We have a long history of providing breavement counselling for the past couple of decades in Birmingham. We provide clients with the tools to manage grief and loss, we also have groups that provide therapeutic interventions and peer support to support you on your journey. We are here to help you to help yourself in a confidential, comfortable setting to explore your feelings. We provide counselling and Art Therapy.
We are specialists in breavement, loss and grief, but we also offer Art Therapy, couple and general counselling. We have a long history of providing breavement counselling for the past couple of decades in Birmingham. We provide clients with the tools to manage grief and loss, we also have groups that provide therapeutic interventions and peer support to support you on your journey. We are here to help you to help yourself in a confidential, comfortable setting to explore your feelings. We provide counselling and Art Therapy.
I’m Christina, and I work with a range of issues you may wish to discuss in counselling including anxiety and depression.
However, I specialise in both relationship trauma, including domestic and sexual abuse, and disordered eating. These experiences may have affected your self-worth, confidence, and relationship with your body. You may also have noticed feeling anxious or trauma-bonded in relationships. I work with you to increase your confidence and self-esteem and to develop healthy relationships with yourself and with others. Finally, I can offer you a space to work through negative body image and self-talk.
I’m Christina, and I work with a range of issues you may wish to discuss in counselling including anxiety and depression.
However, I specialise in both relationship trauma, including domestic and sexual abuse, and disordered eating. These experiences may have affected your self-worth, confidence, and relationship with your body. You may also have noticed feeling anxious or trauma-bonded in relationships. I work with you to increase your confidence and self-esteem and to develop healthy relationships with yourself and with others. Finally, I can offer you a space to work through negative body image and self-talk.
I support individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and emotional distress. My approach is humanistic, compassionate and trauma-informed, recognising how our experiences, relationships and personal histories shape us. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms or labels, I aim to understand you as a whole person. Together, we can explore recurring patterns, develop greater self-awareness and work towards meaningful change within a warm, supportive and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship.
I support individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and emotional distress. My approach is humanistic, compassionate and trauma-informed, recognising how our experiences, relationships and personal histories shape us. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms or labels, I aim to understand you as a whole person. Together, we can explore recurring patterns, develop greater self-awareness and work towards meaningful change within a warm, supportive and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship.
I'm Guin, I work with people who feel stuck in old patterns: anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or carrying far too much for far too long. My approach is relational, attachment-focused and informed by IFS. Together we explore how past experiences shape your present relationships, emotions and inner conflicts. The aim is to deepen self-understanding, process what’s been painful, and help you move towards a more grounded, authentic way of being.
I'm Guin, I work with people who feel stuck in old patterns: anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or carrying far too much for far too long. My approach is relational, attachment-focused and informed by IFS. Together we explore how past experiences shape your present relationships, emotions and inner conflicts. The aim is to deepen self-understanding, process what’s been painful, and help you move towards a more grounded, authentic way of being.
Hi! I’m Lety, an Integrative Counsellor in South Birmingham.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, or past trauma? Are you looking for support tailored to neurodiversity, or chronic and acute health conditions?
I offer a safe, compassionate space to make sense of your experiences. I specialise in somatic work, supporting children and young people (from age 4) as well as adults, neurodivergent individuals (Autism, ADHD, learning challenges), and those facing health conditions, grief, depression, burnout, or relationship issues.
Hi! I’m Lety, an Integrative Counsellor in South Birmingham.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, or past trauma? Are you looking for support tailored to neurodiversity, or chronic and acute health conditions?
I offer a safe, compassionate space to make sense of your experiences. I specialise in somatic work, supporting children and young people (from age 4) as well as adults, neurodivergent individuals (Autism, ADHD, learning challenges), and those facing health conditions, grief, depression, burnout, or relationship issues.
As a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, trauma-informed therapist, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Trained, I support clients in exploring the different parts of themselves (internally & externally) with curiosity, compassion, and understanding. My approach is flexible and collaborative, adapting to your individual needs and life experiences.
I receive you as a whole being—emotionally, mentally, psychologically, and, if you choose, spiritually—and I create a safe and respectful space where you can explore what matters most to you at your own pace.
As a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, trauma-informed therapist, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Trained, I support clients in exploring the different parts of themselves (internally & externally) with curiosity, compassion, and understanding. My approach is flexible and collaborative, adapting to your individual needs and life experiences.
I receive you as a whole being—emotionally, mentally, psychologically, and, if you choose, spiritually—and I create a safe and respectful space where you can explore what matters most to you at your own pace.
I have a deep appreciation and passion for working with adults and children who have experienced trauma. I have a diverse range of skills and experience, such as cross-cultural psychology, immigration, self-esteem and neurodiversity, e.g., autism and ADHD. I walk with my clients through the darkness of their experience, holding the space with compassion, helping them understand their experiences better, make sense of them, accept their whole existence, and fully love and embrace themselves. I believe healing is a process in which both the therapist and the clients contribute and grow together.
I have a deep appreciation and passion for working with adults and children who have experienced trauma. I have a diverse range of skills and experience, such as cross-cultural psychology, immigration, self-esteem and neurodiversity, e.g., autism and ADHD. I walk with my clients through the darkness of their experience, holding the space with compassion, helping them understand their experiences better, make sense of them, accept their whole existence, and fully love and embrace themselves. I believe healing is a process in which both the therapist and the clients contribute and grow together.
I have been working with families, children and adults who have presented with moderate to severe mental health difficulties and emotional distress. I am also interested in trauma and the treatment of self-harm and suicidal behaviours. Over the years, I've supported young people and adults with histories involving early traumas, abuse and neglect. I am qualified in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders, attachment disorders and broken relationships.
I have been working with families, children and adults who have presented with moderate to severe mental health difficulties and emotional distress. I am also interested in trauma and the treatment of self-harm and suicidal behaviours. Over the years, I've supported young people and adults with histories involving early traumas, abuse and neglect. I am qualified in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders, attachment disorders and broken relationships.
Hi and welcome! I'm Ahmana, a Muslim Counsellor based in Birmingham who works with adults from all walks of life. I work both online and in person. If you’re here, life may be feeling difficult for you right now or you may be feeling 'stuck'. Your work and home life, relationships and self-image may be impacted.
I've worked with individuals from varied social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds who have brought many different topics to counselling. I appreciate each persons' uniqueness and am trained in various approaches, so we’d be able to find what style works best for you and the problems you have presented to counselling with.
Hi and welcome! I'm Ahmana, a Muslim Counsellor based in Birmingham who works with adults from all walks of life. I work both online and in person. If you’re here, life may be feeling difficult for you right now or you may be feeling 'stuck'. Your work and home life, relationships and self-image may be impacted.
I've worked with individuals from varied social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds who have brought many different topics to counselling. I appreciate each persons' uniqueness and am trained in various approaches, so we’d be able to find what style works best for you and the problems you have presented to counselling with.
Nearby Seniors Counsellors Searches for Edgbaston, Birmingham
- City Centre
- Cotteridge
- Harborne
- Jewellery Quarter
- King's Heath
- Moseley
- Newtown
- Selly Oak
- Theatreland
- Westside
Nearby Searches for Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Bournville
- City Centre
- Cotteridge
- Harborne
- Jewellery Quarter
- King's Heath
- Moseley
- Newtown
- Selly Oak
- Stirchley
- Theatreland
- Westside
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.