Dementia Counselling in Birmingham
I am also able to provide thorough and detailed neuropsychological assessments for the purposes of diagnosing dementia and am able to carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments with working-age and older adults.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and provider of independent clinical psychology services based in Bromsgrove and have more than 14 years experience working in the NHS. I now work exclusively in private practice. I work with adults of all ages and offer a highly professional and confidential service offering assessment, therapy, supervision and consultation. I am committed and enthusiastic about helping people to achieve their goals and make the changes they would like to in their life. My practice is informed by the evidence base and I engage in regular continuous professional development (CPD) and supervision.
I am also able to provide thorough and detailed neuropsychological assessments for the purposes of diagnosing dementia and am able to carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments with working-age and older adults.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and provider of independent clinical psychology services based in Bromsgrove and have more than 14 years experience working in the NHS. I now work exclusively in private practice. I work with adults of all ages and offer a highly professional and confidential service offering assessment, therapy, supervision and consultation. I am committed and enthusiastic about helping people to achieve their goals and make the changes they would like to in their life. My practice is informed by the evidence base and I engage in regular continuous professional development (CPD) and supervision.
Caring for someone can be meaningful, but it can also carry a quiet weight that others may not always see. Perhaps you’ve become the one everyone relies on, holding things together while feeling stretched, tired or alone with it. At Puradesa Therapy I offer a calm space for carers to pause and talk things through. Together we explore family dynamics, pressure, guilt and the emotional strain that caring can bring. My approach is tailored to you, helping you find steadier ways to cope while protecting your own wellbeing alongside your caring role. If this feels familiar, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
Caring for someone can be meaningful, but it can also carry a quiet weight that others may not always see. Perhaps you’ve become the one everyone relies on, holding things together while feeling stretched, tired or alone with it. At Puradesa Therapy I offer a calm space for carers to pause and talk things through. Together we explore family dynamics, pressure, guilt and the emotional strain that caring can bring. My approach is tailored to you, helping you find steadier ways to cope while protecting your own wellbeing alongside your caring role. If this feels familiar, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
Are you struggling with life and it's challenges? Maybe you are feeling anxious or depressed or maybe you are finding it difficult to make choices. We all find ourselves facing difficult situations at various times in our lives and sometimes having someone to listen can be all we need. I offer counselling to individuals who wish to explore the difficulties that they face in their lives in a safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental environment.
Are you struggling with life and it's challenges? Maybe you are feeling anxious or depressed or maybe you are finding it difficult to make choices. We all find ourselves facing difficult situations at various times in our lives and sometimes having someone to listen can be all we need. I offer counselling to individuals who wish to explore the difficulties that they face in their lives in a safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental environment.
Sometimes people come to counselling because something difficult has happened. Other times, they have a sense that they are stuck in familiar patterns, struggling in relationships, feeling overwhelmed, or finding it hard to understand themselves. Whatever brings you here, I aim to offer a warm, accepting space where we can make sense of your experiences together. I have particular experience working with autistic and neurodivergent clients and strive to provide a space where people feel understood, accepted, and free to be themselves. I aim to create the conditions where people can develop trust in themselves.
Sometimes people come to counselling because something difficult has happened. Other times, they have a sense that they are stuck in familiar patterns, struggling in relationships, feeling overwhelmed, or finding it hard to understand themselves. Whatever brings you here, I aim to offer a warm, accepting space where we can make sense of your experiences together. I have particular experience working with autistic and neurodivergent clients and strive to provide a space where people feel understood, accepted, and free to be themselves. I aim to create the conditions where people can develop trust in themselves.
My background includes 14 years of working in NHS services like IAPT and areas such as dementia, epilepsy, substance abuse, and forensics.
You are the expert in your own experience, and my role is to support you in becoming your own therapist. I believe in empowering individuals to take charge of their mental health and wellbeing, giving you the tools and confidence to navigate life's challenges independently.
Finding the right therapist can be an important—and sometimes difficult—first step. Whether you are seeking healing, aiming to maintain or improve your wellbeing, or simply want space for yourself, I am here to offer a supportive and client-led environment.
My background includes 14 years of working in NHS services like IAPT and areas such as dementia, epilepsy, substance abuse, and forensics.
You are the expert in your own experience, and my role is to support you in becoming your own therapist. I believe in empowering individuals to take charge of their mental health and wellbeing, giving you the tools and confidence to navigate life's challenges independently.
Finding the right therapist can be an important—and sometimes difficult—first step. Whether you are seeking healing, aiming to maintain or improve your wellbeing, or simply want space for yourself, I am here to offer a supportive and client-led environment.
Counselling room in Castle Bromwich, Solihull, Birmingham and online UK. Hello, I warmly welcome you to my page for details of my trauma informed services. There can be times in life where things can feel overwhelming and challenging and it may be hard to reach out for the help and support that you deserve and that feels right for you. Reaching out for help and support is always a sign of strength and never weakness. During these challenging times, I am offering low cost counselling and psychotherapy which can be made available immediately for you through telephone, and online with me, through Teams, Zoom, Skype and WhatsApp.
Counselling room in Castle Bromwich, Solihull, Birmingham and online UK. Hello, I warmly welcome you to my page for details of my trauma informed services. There can be times in life where things can feel overwhelming and challenging and it may be hard to reach out for the help and support that you deserve and that feels right for you. Reaching out for help and support is always a sign of strength and never weakness. During these challenging times, I am offering low cost counselling and psychotherapy which can be made available immediately for you through telephone, and online with me, through Teams, Zoom, Skype and WhatsApp.
Sometimes it’s hard to find the words for what you’re carrying. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, navigating trauma, neurodivergence, or the impact of illness or neurological injury. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can explore your experiences creatively. No musical ability is needed, as music simply becomes another way to express, process and connect when words feel difficult. Together, we’ll work at your own pace, build on your strengths, and help you reconnect with what matters to you and live more authentically.
Sometimes it’s hard to find the words for what you’re carrying. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, navigating trauma, neurodivergence, or the impact of illness or neurological injury. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can explore your experiences creatively. No musical ability is needed, as music simply becomes another way to express, process and connect when words feel difficult. Together, we’ll work at your own pace, build on your strengths, and help you reconnect with what matters to you and live more authentically.
Perhaps you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, navigating ADHD, relationship difficulties, or questioning who you are and how you fit in the world. You may be struggling with self-esteem, feeling disconnected from others, facing life transitions, or finding it difficult to cope with past experiences that continue to affect you in the present. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, including many from the LGBTQ+ community, who are looking for a space to better understand themselves and the challenges they face. My aim is to help you develop awareness of your patterns to discover new and fulfilling choices.
Perhaps you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, navigating ADHD, relationship difficulties, or questioning who you are and how you fit in the world. You may be struggling with self-esteem, feeling disconnected from others, facing life transitions, or finding it difficult to cope with past experiences that continue to affect you in the present. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, including many from the LGBTQ+ community, who are looking for a space to better understand themselves and the challenges they face. My aim is to help you develop awareness of your patterns to discover new and fulfilling choices.
You have made it this far because you have realised that this issue is now causing you emotional or psychological pain. You owe it to yourself to take the next step and go and reach out for help whether it be with myself or another therapist. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, caught in cycles of anxiety or depression, or struggling to navigate the complexities of your relationships—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to face it all without support. With years of clinical experience, I offer a safe, skilled, and compassionate space to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and begin the process of healing
You have made it this far because you have realised that this issue is now causing you emotional or psychological pain. You owe it to yourself to take the next step and go and reach out for help whether it be with myself or another therapist. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, caught in cycles of anxiety or depression, or struggling to navigate the complexities of your relationships—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to face it all without support. With years of clinical experience, I offer a safe, skilled, and compassionate space to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and begin the process of healing
I am a registered general nurse with over 15 years’ experience working with individuals living with dementia, chronic illnesses, and palliative care.
Do you feel you are battling through circumstances alone? Are you frightened, isolated, or dismayed? Do your days become a mist of confusion with no respite from your despair? Whatever your concern, I am here for you. I acknowledge it takes courage to reach out for support. Well done for taking this step. I can offer a space where you’re seen and heard in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental manner, giving you clarity amidst your despair. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, or anticipatory grief or you are caring for a loved one with a life limiting illness, I can help.
I am a registered general nurse with over 15 years’ experience working with individuals living with dementia, chronic illnesses, and palliative care.
Do you feel you are battling through circumstances alone? Are you frightened, isolated, or dismayed? Do your days become a mist of confusion with no respite from your despair? Whatever your concern, I am here for you. I acknowledge it takes courage to reach out for support. Well done for taking this step. I can offer a space where you’re seen and heard in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental manner, giving you clarity amidst your despair. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, or anticipatory grief or you are caring for a loved one with a life limiting illness, I can help.
I am a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist and supervisor working with adults, adolescents, relationships and couples. Sometimes life can be challenging, we can feel lost or stuck or that we have no control over what is happening. Counselling can provide vital relief. If you suffer with depression, anxiety,relationship issues, grief, trauma or anger management, I am hear to support you. I offer a warm, reflective, non-judgemental and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I will provide the compassionate support you need to find effective solutions to any issue you may have.
I am a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist and supervisor working with adults, adolescents, relationships and couples. Sometimes life can be challenging, we can feel lost or stuck or that we have no control over what is happening. Counselling can provide vital relief. If you suffer with depression, anxiety,relationship issues, grief, trauma or anger management, I am hear to support you. I offer a warm, reflective, non-judgemental and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I will provide the compassionate support you need to find effective solutions to any issue you may have.
Change in life brings uncertainty, stress, trauma, anxiety, low mood, and many other emotions. I'm here to help you feel more like yourself again by cutting through the psychology jargon, and by being down-to-earth, neuro-affirming and compassionate. I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience working in specialist psychological services in the NHS using evidence-based therapy, including EMDR. I use my wealth of psychological knowledge and experience to work alongside you, taking time to listen and understand your difficulties so we can find a way forward together which offers you hope and joy.
Change in life brings uncertainty, stress, trauma, anxiety, low mood, and many other emotions. I'm here to help you feel more like yourself again by cutting through the psychology jargon, and by being down-to-earth, neuro-affirming and compassionate. I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience working in specialist psychological services in the NHS using evidence-based therapy, including EMDR. I use my wealth of psychological knowledge and experience to work alongside you, taking time to listen and understand your difficulties so we can find a way forward together which offers you hope and joy.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
I am an experienced conscientious and caring counsellor with over 23 years of experience. My approach is Pluralistic which enables me to combine several methods such as humanistic, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and other techniques. This approach recognises that different approaches work for different clients at different times I have experience working with adults and young people who have been impacted by a range of emotional issues and am skilled in working with a number of areas such anxiety and depression, stress, attachment, trauma, abuse, loss and bereavement and relational difficulties.
I am an experienced conscientious and caring counsellor with over 23 years of experience. My approach is Pluralistic which enables me to combine several methods such as humanistic, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and other techniques. This approach recognises that different approaches work for different clients at different times I have experience working with adults and young people who have been impacted by a range of emotional issues and am skilled in working with a number of areas such anxiety and depression, stress, attachment, trauma, abuse, loss and bereavement and relational difficulties.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
We all need someone to talk to, and to be heard. I provide counselling to individuals in a safe, relaxed environment where we explore any issues you bring to the session together. My counselling experience is very diverse and I have supported a range of clients in various settings. I follow a person centred approach being very client focused, with the ability to adapt to other counselling models, which will be unique to each person.
We all need someone to talk to, and to be heard. I provide counselling to individuals in a safe, relaxed environment where we explore any issues you bring to the session together. My counselling experience is very diverse and I have supported a range of clients in various settings. I follow a person centred approach being very client focused, with the ability to adapt to other counselling models, which will be unique to each person.
Are you feeling really low and depressed and anxious but don't know why? You are stuck and do not know how to overcome this feeling....Thinking about counselling can be quite daunting and not knowing what to expect can be quite frightening.
Are you feeling really low and depressed and anxious but don't know why? You are stuck and do not know how to overcome this feeling....Thinking about counselling can be quite daunting and not knowing what to expect can be quite frightening.
Do you find it difficult to talk to those closest to you about your issues and concerns? Perhaps you don’t want to burden them or feel worried that they might judge or not understand what you are going through? I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others. As an integrative counsellor, I work with a variety of therapeutic approaches and methods, and combine them to suit the needs of each individual client.
Do you find it difficult to talk to those closest to you about your issues and concerns? Perhaps you don’t want to burden them or feel worried that they might judge or not understand what you are going through? I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others. As an integrative counsellor, I work with a variety of therapeutic approaches and methods, and combine them to suit the needs of each individual client.
You deserve to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.....Do you agree with this statement? Sometimes life feels difficult and losing sight of what is meaningful can cause significant distress. Making time for yourself to understand your thoughts and feelings and establish what you truly value in life is so important.
You deserve to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.....Do you agree with this statement? Sometimes life feels difficult and losing sight of what is meaningful can cause significant distress. Making time for yourself to understand your thoughts and feelings and establish what you truly value in life is so important.
Do you spend a lot of your life wondering what other people think?
Maybe you second-guess yourself, worry about disappointing people, or find yourself trying to become the person you think you're supposed to be. After a while, it can become difficult to know what you actually think and want. We're taught that other people know better than us. Family, friends, society. Do the right thing. Be like everyone else. Be successful. Be likeable. Be better. I do things differently — I'm not another person who tells you what you should do.
Do you spend a lot of your life wondering what other people think?
Maybe you second-guess yourself, worry about disappointing people, or find yourself trying to become the person you think you're supposed to be. After a while, it can become difficult to know what you actually think and want. We're taught that other people know better than us. Family, friends, society. Do the right thing. Be like everyone else. Be successful. Be likeable. Be better. I do things differently — I'm not another person who tells you what you should do.
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Dementia Counsellors
Can dementia patients benefit from counselling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counselling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counsellors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counsellors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioural and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.