In Person Counselling in Birmingham

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Inner Healing Psychotherapy Clinic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
If you are experiencing a difficult time in your life, or have experienced a form of trauma in the past, Inner Healing Psychotherapy Clinic is here to help you regain your life. I believe every individual has the right to live a happy and fulfilling life - so if anxieties, worries, or unresolved issues are holding you back, I can offer a warm, safe and non-judgmental space for you to begin to unpick your difficulties and live the life you deserve and want.
If you are experiencing a difficult time in your life, or have experienced a form of trauma in the past, Inner Healing Psychotherapy Clinic is here to help you regain your life. I believe every individual has the right to live a happy and fulfilling life - so if anxieties, worries, or unresolved issues are holding you back, I can offer a warm, safe and non-judgmental space for you to begin to unpick your difficulties and live the life you deserve and want.
0121 817 7136 View 0121 817 7136
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Sarah Benkwitz
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Waiting list for in-person sessions or referral to Openforwards
Overcome your Past & Fears, Find Self-Compassion & Resilance, and Flourish. If you're wrestling with a negative inner voice or baggage from your past, I understand. Perhaps you’ve forgotten what real joy or feeling safe is like? Or there's something you just can't seem to get past or a project you can't master? The search for a meaningful and fulfilling life isn't easy and it’s not your fault. It’s because you have a tricky human brain with a sensitive threat system, which can tie you up in knots trying to cope.
Waiting list for in-person sessions or referral to Openforwards
Overcome your Past & Fears, Find Self-Compassion & Resilance, and Flourish. If you're wrestling with a negative inner voice or baggage from your past, I understand. Perhaps you’ve forgotten what real joy or feeling safe is like? Or there's something you just can't seem to get past or a project you can't master? The search for a meaningful and fulfilling life isn't easy and it’s not your fault. It’s because you have a tricky human brain with a sensitive threat system, which can tie you up in knots trying to cope.
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Ava Clarke
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Sometimes life stresses can become overwhelming, and it seems as though there is no one to listen. You may be anxious, or losing sleep due to worry, unresolved past experiences, grief or fear. Together we can work through whatever is holding you back, with me supporting you on your journey.
Sometimes life stresses can become overwhelming, and it seems as though there is no one to listen. You may be anxious, or losing sleep due to worry, unresolved past experiences, grief or fear. Together we can work through whatever is holding you back, with me supporting you on your journey.
0121 387 3662 View 0121 387 3662
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Fianna Pacheco
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Are you going through difficult times? Do you feel anxious, depressed and/or angry? Are you unhappy with your life? Are your emotions getting in the way of your goals? Are you interested in trying to understand yourself better to help relieve your symptoms? I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience dealing with anxiety, depression, anger and other issues in adults and young people. Talking about your problems can help you rebuild your self-confidence and achieve a clearer understanding of yourself and your relationships. Through self-reflection, we analyse the past and how you are now.
Are you going through difficult times? Do you feel anxious, depressed and/or angry? Are you unhappy with your life? Are your emotions getting in the way of your goals? Are you interested in trying to understand yourself better to help relieve your symptoms? I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience dealing with anxiety, depression, anger and other issues in adults and young people. Talking about your problems can help you rebuild your self-confidence and achieve a clearer understanding of yourself and your relationships. Through self-reflection, we analyse the past and how you are now.
0121 227 4252 View 0121 227 4252
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Red Maple Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Red Maple Counselling offers individual face to face to face, telephone and online counselling during the current situation.
The relationships and experiences that we have, shape the way that we understand the world around. These can make us feel uneasy, and we need to think out aloud. Having an objective ear can help to better understand ourselves. This can be related to personal relationships, our working life, family challenges, life events and many aspects of the world around us. I offer a space that works ethically, and within the boundaries of confidentiality and safeguarding. I aim to support exploration of how challenges and concerns can be overcome in a collaborative way and at your pace. I offer individual counselling.
Red Maple Counselling offers individual face to face to face, telephone and online counselling during the current situation.
The relationships and experiences that we have, shape the way that we understand the world around. These can make us feel uneasy, and we need to think out aloud. Having an objective ear can help to better understand ourselves. This can be related to personal relationships, our working life, family challenges, life events and many aspects of the world around us. I offer a space that works ethically, and within the boundaries of confidentiality and safeguarding. I aim to support exploration of how challenges and concerns can be overcome in a collaborative way and at your pace. I offer individual counselling.
01785 904995 View 01785 904995
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Melanie George
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
I am BACP Accredited with over 12 years of counselling experience, supporting people in the Prison Service, charities, NHS and Universities. I combine a Person Centred Approach with Somatic Trauma Psychotherapy to offer a therapeutic relationship that is able to be highly attuned, safe and adaptable to the varying needs of clients. I believe that depth of connection with ourselves and others is what allows for personal exploration and change, particularly in therapy. Therefore, I strive to provide the conditions that allow for us to have a strong working relationship based on understanding, acceptance and honesty.
I am BACP Accredited with over 12 years of counselling experience, supporting people in the Prison Service, charities, NHS and Universities. I combine a Person Centred Approach with Somatic Trauma Psychotherapy to offer a therapeutic relationship that is able to be highly attuned, safe and adaptable to the varying needs of clients. I believe that depth of connection with ourselves and others is what allows for personal exploration and change, particularly in therapy. Therefore, I strive to provide the conditions that allow for us to have a strong working relationship based on understanding, acceptance and honesty.
01564 334647 View 01564 334647
Photo of Natasha Williams. Ivf Fertility Birth Diff Specialism, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Hello. Are you scared of staring IVF?, Are you on a difficult fertility journey?, Is your pregnancy difficult?, did you have a difficult birth?. Everything you are feeling in this moment is real and that’s ok. You may feel lonely and feel that no one understands. Struggling with feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, depression, or anxiety are typical responses of grief & trauma relating to infertility treatments / IVF, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, a difficult pregnancy, birth trauma & Tokophobia. It's most likely that this is not how you thought life would be. You normally are the strong one and in control. I get it and am here to help
Hello. Are you scared of staring IVF?, Are you on a difficult fertility journey?, Is your pregnancy difficult?, did you have a difficult birth?. Everything you are feeling in this moment is real and that’s ok. You may feel lonely and feel that no one understands. Struggling with feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, depression, or anxiety are typical responses of grief & trauma relating to infertility treatments / IVF, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, a difficult pregnancy, birth trauma & Tokophobia. It's most likely that this is not how you thought life would be. You normally are the strong one and in control. I get it and am here to help
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Busayo Aboderin
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting. You may feel vulnerable, stuck, anxious, or unsure where to turn. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone, and reaching out for support can be an important step. I offer a warm, safe, and supportive space where we can take things at your pace and explore what is happening for you. I sit alongside you to help make sense of how you experience yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. Together, we can notice patterns that may be causing difficulty and gently explore new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting. You may feel vulnerable, stuck, anxious, or unsure where to turn. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone, and reaching out for support can be an important step. I offer a warm, safe, and supportive space where we can take things at your pace and explore what is happening for you. I sit alongside you to help make sense of how you experience yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. Together, we can notice patterns that may be causing difficulty and gently explore new ways of relating to yourself and others.
0121 661 3682 View 0121 661 3682
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Parveen Kaur
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
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.
0121 752 9130 View 0121 752 9130
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Saqiba Fida
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by mental health challenges? I specialize in providing compassionate care and effective treatment for Emotional Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Psychosis. I also offer support for a wide range of difficulties, including addiction, grief, and stress. Using evidence-based tools like EMDR for trauma, ERP for OCD, ABA for Autism, coaching for ADHD and CBT for psychosis, I tailor every treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by mental health challenges? I specialize in providing compassionate care and effective treatment for Emotional Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Psychosis. I also offer support for a wide range of difficulties, including addiction, grief, and stress. Using evidence-based tools like EMDR for trauma, ERP for OCD, ABA for Autism, coaching for ADHD and CBT for psychosis, I tailor every treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
01562 541381 View 01562 541381
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Are you constantly adrift in a sea of chaos ? with adhds internal chatter and inability to focus on one thing and you just cant turn the restless motor off to the whirlwind of thoughts and ideas, adhd therapy offers a lifeline, offering personalised tools and therapy and education to anchor your life, helping navigate your scattered thoughts and build a foundation for lasting stability and peace.Cognitive behavioural therapy offers a powerful path for individuals with ADHD to effectively manage symptoms and improve your quality of life and will help you reach the goals and aspirations you are going to achieve with adhd support.
Are you constantly adrift in a sea of chaos ? with adhds internal chatter and inability to focus on one thing and you just cant turn the restless motor off to the whirlwind of thoughts and ideas, adhd therapy offers a lifeline, offering personalised tools and therapy and education to anchor your life, helping navigate your scattered thoughts and build a foundation for lasting stability and peace.Cognitive behavioural therapy offers a powerful path for individuals with ADHD to effectively manage symptoms and improve your quality of life and will help you reach the goals and aspirations you are going to achieve with adhd support.
023 8272 1748 View 023 8272 1748
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One2one Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
If you always do what you always do! You will always get what you always got! Make a change today and call Diane I can help with many issues. Particularly trauma. I listen very carefully and help you to change and recover. Help for anxiety, work related stress, DV, Inner child work and trauma related issues.
If you always do what you always do! You will always get what you always got! Make a change today and call Diane I can help with many issues. Particularly trauma. I listen very carefully and help you to change and recover. Help for anxiety, work related stress, DV, Inner child work and trauma related issues.
01675 623185 View 01675 623185
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Jane Oneill
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
You feel like you can’t cope, you’re fed up, you’ve had enough. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. Living has become hard and there’s no joy in your world. It’s like everyone else except you is happy. You’re haunted by your past. You think you’ll never be happy again. You feel alone like no one else understands how hard your life is at the moment. On the outside you look fine but inside you feel like you’re dying. Everything you do feels like an act to look like you’re okay. You don’t know how to change things or what to do about it anymore.
You feel like you can’t cope, you’re fed up, you’ve had enough. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. Living has become hard and there’s no joy in your world. It’s like everyone else except you is happy. You’re haunted by your past. You think you’ll never be happy again. You feel alone like no one else understands how hard your life is at the moment. On the outside you look fine but inside you feel like you’re dying. Everything you do feels like an act to look like you’re okay. You don’t know how to change things or what to do about it anymore.
0121 827 8999 View 0121 827 8999
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Bethany Reynolds
Counsellor, PTUK
The demands of everyday life can make it difficult for children to experience choice, autonomy, and time to sit with and understand their emotions. I’m offering therapeutic play sessions to children with a diagnosis of autism, on the pathway to diagnosis, and neurotypical/non-autistic siblings of children with a diagnosis. Therapeutic play offers children a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to express a full spectrum of emotions, make their own choices and experience the outcomes. This can support with physical, emotional and social development, including self-esteem, social communication and emotional regulation.
The demands of everyday life can make it difficult for children to experience choice, autonomy, and time to sit with and understand their emotions. I’m offering therapeutic play sessions to children with a diagnosis of autism, on the pathway to diagnosis, and neurotypical/non-autistic siblings of children with a diagnosis. Therapeutic play offers children a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to express a full spectrum of emotions, make their own choices and experience the outcomes. This can support with physical, emotional and social development, including self-esteem, social communication and emotional regulation.
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Phinity Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
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.
0121 661 2844 View 0121 661 2844
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Urban Living: therapy and well-being
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Urban living therapy and well being, is an umbrella term for the type of therapy that I offer. I am a clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience of working with people with complex psychological issues. Very often what brings clients into therapy with me is an accumulation of live stressors, both from past experiences and current everyday challenges. Anxiety, depression, poor emotional coping, self-harm, interpersonal or relationship issues are the areas they wish to address. My clients seek to resolve old issues and develop better ways of managing their emotions and relationships with others.
Urban living therapy and well being, is an umbrella term for the type of therapy that I offer. I am a clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience of working with people with complex psychological issues. Very often what brings clients into therapy with me is an accumulation of live stressors, both from past experiences and current everyday challenges. Anxiety, depression, poor emotional coping, self-harm, interpersonal or relationship issues are the areas they wish to address. My clients seek to resolve old issues and develop better ways of managing their emotions and relationships with others.
0121 726 1327 View 0121 726 1327
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Dr Ali Khatibi
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video in Farsi and English.
You may be weighed down by anxiety, chronic pain, or grieving a loss or separation. You might feel displaced or uprooted by immigration, longing for a place of safety and peace. With my PhD in Psychology and extensive training in counseling and psychotherapy, I offer an empathetic, evidence-based approach tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work toward renewed strength, emotional resilience, and the healing you truly deserve.
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video in Farsi and English.
You may be weighed down by anxiety, chronic pain, or grieving a loss or separation. You might feel displaced or uprooted by immigration, longing for a place of safety and peace. With my PhD in Psychology and extensive training in counseling and psychotherapy, I offer an empathetic, evidence-based approach tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work toward renewed strength, emotional resilience, and the healing you truly deserve.
0121 312 4559 View 0121 312 4559
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Michelle Riviere
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My name is Michelle, and I am a registered integrative therapist, I have over 10 years’ experience in building self-esteem and confidence as well as working with children and families with various complexed issues. Are you currently struggling? Feel like life is overwhelming you? maybe you are feeling sad, anxious. Lonely, stuck and need help moving forward from hurt? or have you experienced trauma and need help processing this? Maybe you are in a relationship and have issues with commitment or infidelity and would like couples counselling?
Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My name is Michelle, and I am a registered integrative therapist, I have over 10 years’ experience in building self-esteem and confidence as well as working with children and families with various complexed issues. Are you currently struggling? Feel like life is overwhelming you? maybe you are feeling sad, anxious. Lonely, stuck and need help moving forward from hurt? or have you experienced trauma and need help processing this? Maybe you are in a relationship and have issues with commitment or infidelity and would like couples counselling?
0121 803 9278 View 0121 803 9278
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Dr Joanna Cobley
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I offer short and long term face-to-face or online therapy.
I understand that starting therapy and opening up to a therapist can feel daunting. However, I also believe that therapy can be transformative, if not life changing and I can help people to achieve this. I am experienced in supporting clients with existential and emotional distress, grief, impact of traumatic experiences as well as life changing physical and neurological conditions. I have substantial experience working with clients with perinatal difficulties and variety of mental health problems.
I offer short and long term face-to-face or online therapy.
I understand that starting therapy and opening up to a therapist can feel daunting. However, I also believe that therapy can be transformative, if not life changing and I can help people to achieve this. I am experienced in supporting clients with existential and emotional distress, grief, impact of traumatic experiences as well as life changing physical and neurological conditions. I have substantial experience working with clients with perinatal difficulties and variety of mental health problems.
0121 816 0196 View 0121 816 0196
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Dr Sadaf Akhtar
Psychotherapist, PhD
Are you grappling with chronic anxiety, persistent sadness, or struggling with low self-confidence? These debilitating symptoms often surface as coping mechanisms for unresolved psychological trauma. But here's the good news: chronic distress and its underlying causes can be effectively healed. With specialised expertise in addressing trauma, I offer tailored solutions to enhance mental well-being.
Are you grappling with chronic anxiety, persistent sadness, or struggling with low self-confidence? These debilitating symptoms often surface as coping mechanisms for unresolved psychological trauma. But here's the good news: chronic distress and its underlying causes can be effectively healed. With specialised expertise in addressing trauma, I offer tailored solutions to enhance mental well-being.
0121 661 8158 View 0121 661 8158

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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.

When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.

How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.