Career Guidance Counselling in Birmingham
Throughout my career, I have received ongoing and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Health Psychology which allows me to provide an individual and effective treatment.
Hi, I'm Mike! I value authenticity and transparency in the therapy room. I became a therapist to empower you to make positive and lasting change. I'll be honest, I won't have all the answers, but I'm never afraid to accompany you on the journey to find them. In my practice, I am a compassionate and knowledgeable integrative psychotherapist who has worked in health care organizations for over 10 years. I mainly specialize in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and third wave therapy approaches for a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, specific phobias, OCD and health anxiety.
Throughout my career, I have received ongoing and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Health Psychology which allows me to provide an individual and effective treatment.
Hi, I'm Mike! I value authenticity and transparency in the therapy room. I became a therapist to empower you to make positive and lasting change. I'll be honest, I won't have all the answers, but I'm never afraid to accompany you on the journey to find them. In my practice, I am a compassionate and knowledgeable integrative psychotherapist who has worked in health care organizations for over 10 years. I mainly specialize in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and third wave therapy approaches for a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, specific phobias, OCD and health anxiety.
I am particularly experienced in working with people who are going through life transitions such as aging, divorce/separation, illness, grief, career changes, and struggles with finding meaning in life.
I am trained in social work and CBT therapy, and I am working towards a PhD based in counselling and psychotherapy. Through my diverse training, my approach to the work aims to honour the complexity of human nature without being reductive. I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, and their related issues.
I am particularly experienced in working with people who are going through life transitions such as aging, divorce/separation, illness, grief, career changes, and struggles with finding meaning in life.
I am trained in social work and CBT therapy, and I am working towards a PhD based in counselling and psychotherapy. Through my diverse training, my approach to the work aims to honour the complexity of human nature without being reductive. I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, and their related issues.
You don't have to - my job is to show you the way.
I help those whose traumatic experiences hang over their heads like a black cloud and those who have been ostracised, rejected and ignored by those they love because they 'should be over it by now' regain a sense of self and find happiness in everyday experiences from the very first session.
Whether you've experienced one cataclysmic traumatic experience or wave after wave of smaller ones - your mind, body and soul will react the same. Which means, its the same exact process to rapidly reverse the effects.
You don't have to - my job is to show you the way.
I help those whose traumatic experiences hang over their heads like a black cloud and those who have been ostracised, rejected and ignored by those they love because they 'should be over it by now' regain a sense of self and find happiness in everyday experiences from the very first session.
Whether you've experienced one cataclysmic traumatic experience or wave after wave of smaller ones - your mind, body and soul will react the same. Which means, its the same exact process to rapidly reverse the effects.
I also bring my experience from my previous career as a broadcaster to create a unique therapeutic offer.
I will work with you using a variety of therapy methods at my disposal. Whether it is CBT, Gestalt, Person Centred or another modality, I aim to find the right therapy methods to get to the heart of your issue, and help you find a way out of the problem - and crucially a way forward.
I also bring my experience from my previous career as a broadcaster to create a unique therapeutic offer.
I will work with you using a variety of therapy methods at my disposal. Whether it is CBT, Gestalt, Person Centred or another modality, I aim to find the right therapy methods to get to the heart of your issue, and help you find a way out of the problem - and crucially a way forward.
Whether it's a tangible loss like a job or health, or an intangible loss like a sense of identity or purpose, the emotions triggered can be overwhelming and complex.
As a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Coach, my passion lies in helping individuals reach their full potential and guiding them through challenging times. I assist those who feel trapped in their current situation, yearning for more meaning in life, seeking to understand their purpose, and struggling to find satisfaction. Together, we will address any past or present obstacles that may be contributing to your feelings. By working through these issues, individuals can align with their true selves, leading to a greater sense of self-worth.
Whether it's a tangible loss like a job or health, or an intangible loss like a sense of identity or purpose, the emotions triggered can be overwhelming and complex.
As a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Coach, my passion lies in helping individuals reach their full potential and guiding them through challenging times. I assist those who feel trapped in their current situation, yearning for more meaning in life, seeking to understand their purpose, and struggling to find satisfaction. Together, we will address any past or present obstacles that may be contributing to your feelings. By working through these issues, individuals can align with their true selves, leading to a greater sense of self-worth.
I am passionate about the work that I do and I can say with absolute conviction that I love my job.
Do your suffer with anxiety and do you want help, then I am able to help with this. Anxiety can plague you throughout your life. If this describes you then I can help you understand the reasons why. Have you engaged in therapy before and nothing seems to work, then I can help you understand why. Do you struggle to regulate your emotions and you do not understand why, then therapy can help you explore why you have unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This may relate to early life experiences.
I am passionate about the work that I do and I can say with absolute conviction that I love my job.
Do your suffer with anxiety and do you want help, then I am able to help with this. Anxiety can plague you throughout your life. If this describes you then I can help you understand the reasons why. Have you engaged in therapy before and nothing seems to work, then I can help you understand why. Do you struggle to regulate your emotions and you do not understand why, then therapy can help you explore why you have unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This may relate to early life experiences.
My therapy is non-directive, it's my job to be by your side and enable you to explore what is on your mind.
Are you having more bad days than good? Feeling fed-up, depressed, anxious or grieving and having trouble ‘to shake’ those difficult feelings? Perhaps you are feeling stuck or having trouble with your relationships? We can feel we ‘should’ be able to cope which can be make our differcult feelings more tough and feel very isolating for you too. I know how daunting it can be to share your thoughts and feelings with someone. Before becoming a therapist, I felt the same. Together can create a create a sanctuary, a place where you can ‘come as you are’ and share what is you are experiencing. A time and space, just for you
My therapy is non-directive, it's my job to be by your side and enable you to explore what is on your mind.
Are you having more bad days than good? Feeling fed-up, depressed, anxious or grieving and having trouble ‘to shake’ those difficult feelings? Perhaps you are feeling stuck or having trouble with your relationships? We can feel we ‘should’ be able to cope which can be make our differcult feelings more tough and feel very isolating for you too. I know how daunting it can be to share your thoughts and feelings with someone. Before becoming a therapist, I felt the same. Together can create a create a sanctuary, a place where you can ‘come as you are’ and share what is you are experiencing. A time and space, just for you
What I have found is that when someone comes to counselling, there is usually one thing that is really troubling them and our first job is to deal with that together.
I provide a focusing service, I support you in clarifying what you want, how you are going to get there, and what steps you personally need to take. I cannot take the steps for you, but my counselling service can help you overcome the difficulties with some of the steps. I have helped a lot of people make their life happier and enjoyed seeing the results.
What I have found is that when someone comes to counselling, there is usually one thing that is really troubling them and our first job is to deal with that together.
I provide a focusing service, I support you in clarifying what you want, how you are going to get there, and what steps you personally need to take. I cannot take the steps for you, but my counselling service can help you overcome the difficulties with some of the steps. I have helped a lot of people make their life happier and enjoyed seeing the results.
A core part of my job is to help you (re)locate and nurture a steadier trust in your own power, which psychological problems typically disconnects us from.
Patient. Dependable. Approachable. I’m an experienced Irish psychologist that brings a steady warmth and calmness to my therapy work. Whether you seek safe exploration of painful experiences, pragmatic problem-solving, enhanced psychological skills, or a steady presence to bear witness - we will create a space together that's considered, compassionate, and respectful. Feeling bogged down or 'stuck' with life problems can be painful. But, you’re making the first, hardest steps towards change by being here exploring possibilities. I will hold a gentle, supportive neutrality alongside you as your understanding of the issues deepens.
A core part of my job is to help you (re)locate and nurture a steadier trust in your own power, which psychological problems typically disconnects us from.
Patient. Dependable. Approachable. I’m an experienced Irish psychologist that brings a steady warmth and calmness to my therapy work. Whether you seek safe exploration of painful experiences, pragmatic problem-solving, enhanced psychological skills, or a steady presence to bear witness - we will create a space together that's considered, compassionate, and respectful. Feeling bogged down or 'stuck' with life problems can be painful. But, you’re making the first, hardest steps towards change by being here exploring possibilities. I will hold a gentle, supportive neutrality alongside you as your understanding of the issues deepens.
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.
During treatment Mr Lamba predominantly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and calls upon a number of complementary psychotherapeutic techniques such as mindfulness and compassion-focussed work, to provide his clients with a range of tools to help them make sense of their difficulties and then for us to work together in overcoming their distress.
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.
During treatment Mr Lamba predominantly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and calls upon a number of complementary psychotherapeutic techniques such as mindfulness and compassion-focussed work, to provide his clients with a range of tools to help them make sense of their difficulties and then for us to work together in overcoming their distress.
I entered the world of psychotherapy so I could manage and eventually overcome the painful emotions and thoughts that I had experienced. If this is the case for you, then psychotherapy can help you explore uncomfortable feelings that have held you back from living life to the full. Life often throws the unexpected at us, be it through relationships, either personal or professional, we sometimes find it difficult to cope alone and need the support to help us through this difficult time.
I entered the world of psychotherapy so I could manage and eventually overcome the painful emotions and thoughts that I had experienced. If this is the case for you, then psychotherapy can help you explore uncomfortable feelings that have held you back from living life to the full. Life often throws the unexpected at us, be it through relationships, either personal or professional, we sometimes find it difficult to cope alone and need the support to help us through this difficult time.
Meet Our Career Guidance Counsellors
Hi I am Sheena. As an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I offer various therapeutic approaches to support you with the difficulties that you may be experiencing. The therapeutic approaches that I offer are short and long-term Integrative Counselling, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing). I have Accredited status with BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies).
Hi I am Sheena. As an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I offer various therapeutic approaches to support you with the difficulties that you may be experiencing. The therapeutic approaches that I offer are short and long-term Integrative Counselling, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing). I have Accredited status with BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies).
I provide a safe, compassionate online space where you can explore your emotions openly.
Using an integrative approach—blending humanistic, psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT techniques—I help you build resilience and overcome barriers. I offer remote counselling with various online platforms (Zoom/Teams/Doxi.me), and I work with stress, anxiety, bullying, depression, menopause, and cultural or religious challenges.
Many of my clients struggle with challenges related to age, culture, or identity, often feeling isolated or misunderstood.
I provide a safe, compassionate online space where you can explore your emotions openly.
Using an integrative approach—blending humanistic, psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT techniques—I help you build resilience and overcome barriers. I offer remote counselling with various online platforms (Zoom/Teams/Doxi.me), and I work with stress, anxiety, bullying, depression, menopause, and cultural or religious challenges.
Many of my clients struggle with challenges related to age, culture, or identity, often feeling isolated or misunderstood.
No question is too big or small to bring to therapy. Perhaps you have a sense that something in your life isn’t feeling quite right and would like to make sense of this, or perhaps you are struggling with issues within relationships with loved ones and would like for these to improve. It may be that you have been struggling with low mood, depression or anxiety and have taken the first step of seeking support. As a Systemic Psychotherapist, I work with Families, Couples and Individuals. I work in a way which is collaborative, recognising and drawing upon people’s strengths.
No question is too big or small to bring to therapy. Perhaps you have a sense that something in your life isn’t feeling quite right and would like to make sense of this, or perhaps you are struggling with issues within relationships with loved ones and would like for these to improve. It may be that you have been struggling with low mood, depression or anxiety and have taken the first step of seeking support. As a Systemic Psychotherapist, I work with Families, Couples and Individuals. I work in a way which is collaborative, recognising and drawing upon people’s strengths.
Well done for taking the first step to accessing support, alleviating some of the feelings of distress. This Is the hardest step and a daunting one, but hoping my profile encourages you to start your therapeutic journey. The integrative approach enables me to be responsive to your needs, to tailor the therapy to suit your specific concern. I am experienced in providing therapy to clients - suffering from complex and enduring mental health issues in difficult situations at times. I am well practiced in a wide range of skills, techniques and interventions to facilitate change, growth and to strengthen where there may be distress.
Well done for taking the first step to accessing support, alleviating some of the feelings of distress. This Is the hardest step and a daunting one, but hoping my profile encourages you to start your therapeutic journey. The integrative approach enables me to be responsive to your needs, to tailor the therapy to suit your specific concern. I am experienced in providing therapy to clients - suffering from complex and enduring mental health issues in difficult situations at times. I am well practiced in a wide range of skills, techniques and interventions to facilitate change, growth and to strengthen where there may be distress.
Hello all, my name is Rianna, as you’re reading this, you’re probably experiencing a lot thoughts & feelings, you aren’t alone. I’m here to support, extend empathy and challenge your thoughts, providing different perspectives. I will provide you with support to enable you to move forward with your life. Counselling can be an effective way to cope with emotional, personal, commitment, and relationship issues. For example, trauma recovery, workplace stress, anxiety etc. Counselling empowers you to deal with almost any issue in a healthy way. I specialise in Indiduauls, Couples & Family Counselling. Email ONLY.
Hello all, my name is Rianna, as you’re reading this, you’re probably experiencing a lot thoughts & feelings, you aren’t alone. I’m here to support, extend empathy and challenge your thoughts, providing different perspectives. I will provide you with support to enable you to move forward with your life. Counselling can be an effective way to cope with emotional, personal, commitment, and relationship issues. For example, trauma recovery, workplace stress, anxiety etc. Counselling empowers you to deal with almost any issue in a healthy way. I specialise in Indiduauls, Couples & Family Counselling. Email ONLY.
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. Don't let yourself down any longer, I wish you well and know from my own experience a little more awareness can create in you the healing you ache for. I will provide a unique tailored therapy that is yours alone.
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. Don't let yourself down any longer, I wish you well and know from my own experience a little more awareness can create in you the healing you ache for. I will provide a unique tailored therapy that is yours alone.
Hello, my name is Andrew and I have counselled many people from various walks of lives including those on the autism spectrum. You may be feeling low in mood , motivation and feelings of what's the point. Relationship struggles with a partner, manager or family member can be debilitating and can lower our self-esteem and boundaries. You might be at a crossroads in your life where you need somebody to help reinforce that gut instinct that you have in your stomach. Having someone to listen to you and appreciate what you're going through can be life changing when you have nobody else to talk to. I have over 6000 hours experience.
Hello, my name is Andrew and I have counselled many people from various walks of lives including those on the autism spectrum. You may be feeling low in mood , motivation and feelings of what's the point. Relationship struggles with a partner, manager or family member can be debilitating and can lower our self-esteem and boundaries. You might be at a crossroads in your life where you need somebody to help reinforce that gut instinct that you have in your stomach. Having someone to listen to you and appreciate what you're going through can be life changing when you have nobody else to talk to. I have over 6000 hours experience.
Welcome to my profile. Making sense of yourself as a whole can feel like a daunting process to go through alone. Understanding your sense of identity and how to build your confidence up is something that is possible within the sessions that I offer. I provide an open, empathic and safe space to allow you to truly explore your ideas and emotions in understanding yourself within your world as well as providing an opportunity to have the support to flourish and develop your self esteem.
Welcome to my profile. Making sense of yourself as a whole can feel like a daunting process to go through alone. Understanding your sense of identity and how to build your confidence up is something that is possible within the sessions that I offer. I provide an open, empathic and safe space to allow you to truly explore your ideas and emotions in understanding yourself within your world as well as providing an opportunity to have the support to flourish and develop your self esteem.
I believe everyone should have the opportunity to try therapy and have space to work on things that may be holding them back, causing difficulties or affecting daily life. We all have a story, and therapy offers that opportunity to tell your story in a safe, comfortable, non-judgemental environment, confidentially.
As an integrative counsellor I approach each client, working with the person as a whole, using a variety of theoretical approaches based on what comes up, what feels comfortable and which approaches help you to progress in your journey building understanding and self acceptance. We all deserve to be heard.
I believe everyone should have the opportunity to try therapy and have space to work on things that may be holding them back, causing difficulties or affecting daily life. We all have a story, and therapy offers that opportunity to tell your story in a safe, comfortable, non-judgemental environment, confidentially.
As an integrative counsellor I approach each client, working with the person as a whole, using a variety of theoretical approaches based on what comes up, what feels comfortable and which approaches help you to progress in your journey building understanding and self acceptance. We all deserve to be heard.
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Career Guidance Counsellors
How do I know if I need career counselling?
Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.
Who can benefit from career counselling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counselling typically last?
The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counselling?
Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.