Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Birmingham
I use traditional forms of CBT, alongside approaches such as mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
If anxiety is getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to, we can work together to change that. Anxiety can creep up on us and there doesn't need to have been a big trigger for it to have a real impact on our lives. I work with people to overcome a range of anxiety based difficulties and have a particular interest in supporting people with OCD, phobias and panic attacks. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help you understand your anxiety, become less fearful of it and find ways to tackle it. Therapy can also help you to recognise what you are already doing that is helpful - there is always more than you think!
I use traditional forms of CBT, alongside approaches such as mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
If anxiety is getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to, we can work together to change that. Anxiety can creep up on us and there doesn't need to have been a big trigger for it to have a real impact on our lives. I work with people to overcome a range of anxiety based difficulties and have a particular interest in supporting people with OCD, phobias and panic attacks. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help you understand your anxiety, become less fearful of it and find ways to tackle it. Therapy can also help you to recognise what you are already doing that is helpful - there is always more than you think!
Stress, anxiety, depression is no longer such a taboo subject, yet we often tell ourselves, I can cope with this myself or maybe nobody will want to listen because nobody has time, or how about I’m too ashamed and I blame myself so I will cope with this by myself...... Well I am here to offer you the space to speak the unspoken and explore worrying thoughts together. The problem might be a recent incident that has left you feeling unsettled or a long standing concern deep rooted in unresolved trauma that has affected you e.g. sleepless nights, social anxiety, fear, relationship issue, performance at work, mood, self worth.
Stress, anxiety, depression is no longer such a taboo subject, yet we often tell ourselves, I can cope with this myself or maybe nobody will want to listen because nobody has time, or how about I’m too ashamed and I blame myself so I will cope with this by myself...... Well I am here to offer you the space to speak the unspoken and explore worrying thoughts together. The problem might be a recent incident that has left you feeling unsettled or a long standing concern deep rooted in unresolved trauma that has affected you e.g. sleepless nights, social anxiety, fear, relationship issue, performance at work, mood, self worth.
Depending on your needs, I might integrate mindfulness techniques to help calm your mind and manage emotional overwhelm.
Sometimes relationships with partners, peers or family members can be difficult to navigate. You might have found your self in negative cycles repeating unhealthy patterns or you might be struggling to process the trauma of an abusive or emotionally harmful experience. By working together I can help you to create healthier boundaries and rebuild your self esteem and self worth.
Maybe your struggling to understand your ADHD or Autistic brain and manage the emotional overwhelm you get when life feels too much. we can work collaboratively to make sense of your experiences while developing emotional regulation and self-compassion.
Depending on your needs, I might integrate mindfulness techniques to help calm your mind and manage emotional overwhelm.
Sometimes relationships with partners, peers or family members can be difficult to navigate. You might have found your self in negative cycles repeating unhealthy patterns or you might be struggling to process the trauma of an abusive or emotionally harmful experience. By working together I can help you to create healthier boundaries and rebuild your self esteem and self worth.
Maybe your struggling to understand your ADHD or Autistic brain and manage the emotional overwhelm you get when life feels too much. we can work collaboratively to make sense of your experiences while developing emotional regulation and self-compassion.
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.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your struggles, uncertain about your next steps, and anxious about your ability to handle future challenges? You are not alone.
Worldwide, people are suffering from anxiety about performance, pressure to please others, career uncertainty, relationship issues, self-doubt, burnout, loss of balance between work and life, anxiety about your health, a lack of purpose, and disconnection from loved ones.
Ever feel like your mind is your harshest critic, especially when you don’t have all the answers?
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your struggles, uncertain about your next steps, and anxious about your ability to handle future challenges? You are not alone.
Worldwide, people are suffering from anxiety about performance, pressure to please others, career uncertainty, relationship issues, self-doubt, burnout, loss of balance between work and life, anxiety about your health, a lack of purpose, and disconnection from loved ones.
Ever feel like your mind is your harshest critic, especially when you don’t have all the answers?
Experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, addiction, ADHD or low self‑esteem?
Support is here for you.
I offer safe, structured & insightful therapy for adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected.
My approach blends Transactional Analysis (TA), EMDR, NLP & Hypnotherapy to help you:
Calm & soothe anxiety,
change unhelpful patterns,
heal trauma & emotional wounds,
reduce overthinking &
build confidence & self‑worth
while creating healthier habits & coping.
The sessions are gentle, collaborative & individually attuned to your needs
Book a Free Consultation
Experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, addiction, ADHD or low self‑esteem?
Support is here for you.
I offer safe, structured & insightful therapy for adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected.
My approach blends Transactional Analysis (TA), EMDR, NLP & Hypnotherapy to help you:
Calm & soothe anxiety,
change unhelpful patterns,
heal trauma & emotional wounds,
reduce overthinking &
build confidence & self‑worth
while creating healthier habits & coping.
The sessions are gentle, collaborative & individually attuned to your needs
Book a Free Consultation
Are you struggling with anxiety, health concerns depression , or stress in these challenging times? If you're looking for a way to better manage your mental health and overall wellbeing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) might be the solution you need. I'm Rajnish Virk, an experienced CBT therapist with over 15 years of experience in the NHS, and I'm here to help you navigate through these difficult emotions. “Not quite ready for one-on-one therapy, or looking for a more cost-effective option? Discover my exclusive 4-week anxiety management program.
Are you struggling with anxiety, health concerns depression , or stress in these challenging times? If you're looking for a way to better manage your mental health and overall wellbeing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) might be the solution you need. I'm Rajnish Virk, an experienced CBT therapist with over 15 years of experience in the NHS, and I'm here to help you navigate through these difficult emotions. “Not quite ready for one-on-one therapy, or looking for a more cost-effective option? Discover my exclusive 4-week anxiety management program.
My ADHD coaching is informed by evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT-informed strategies, compassion-focused approaches, mindfulness and positive psychology.
Women who feel exhausted from constantly trying harder but still feeling overwhelmed, inconsistent, emotionally drained, or stuck. Many of my ideal clients are navigating ADHD (diagnosed or suspected) alongside hormonal challenges such as PMDD, PCOS, or endometriosis, and are tired of blaming themselves when traditional advice doesn’t seem to help. They may struggle with procrastination, burnout, emotional overwhelm, executive dysfunction, low self-trust, or feeling disconnected from themselves.
My ADHD coaching is informed by evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT-informed strategies, compassion-focused approaches, mindfulness and positive psychology.
Women who feel exhausted from constantly trying harder but still feeling overwhelmed, inconsistent, emotionally drained, or stuck. Many of my ideal clients are navigating ADHD (diagnosed or suspected) alongside hormonal challenges such as PMDD, PCOS, or endometriosis, and are tired of blaming themselves when traditional advice doesn’t seem to help. They may struggle with procrastination, burnout, emotional overwhelm, executive dysfunction, low self-trust, or feeling disconnected from themselves.
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.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, scared, confused, angry, used and abused? Do you need someone to speak with, who will explore your concerns with you and support you to achieve greater balance and happiness in your life? Call me to help you create a brighter future.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, scared, confused, angry, used and abused? Do you need someone to speak with, who will explore your concerns with you and support you to achieve greater balance and happiness in your life? Call me to help you create a brighter future.
Feeling anxious, low, or overwhelmed? Talking therapy helps, but some stress lives deeper in the body. Breathwork is a powerful, science-backed way to release stored tension and regulate your nervous system, for healing that starts from within.
Feeling anxious, low, or overwhelmed? Talking therapy helps, but some stress lives deeper in the body. Breathwork is a powerful, science-backed way to release stored tension and regulate your nervous system, for healing that starts from within.
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.
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.
Considering therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. Sometimes it’s not easy to name what’s wrong—only that something doesn’t feel quite right... Or you may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, or the lasting impact of traumatic experiences, or even moving to a new country, which for you may be difficult to cope with.
Therapy is a place to slow down and make sense of your thought patterns, emotions, and life experiences that have challenged and impaired your wellbeing.
Whatever the challenge, you don’t have to carry it by yourself...
Considering therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. Sometimes it’s not easy to name what’s wrong—only that something doesn’t feel quite right... Or you may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, or the lasting impact of traumatic experiences, or even moving to a new country, which for you may be difficult to cope with.
Therapy is a place to slow down and make sense of your thought patterns, emotions, and life experiences that have challenged and impaired your wellbeing.
Whatever the challenge, you don’t have to carry it by yourself...
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.
I interwind mindfulness into my approach as I feel having an awareness and being in tune with your mind and body is a good navigation system to resolving unwanted feelings and thoughts.
As an integrative practitioner, I have researched and worked with various models and approaches over the years and have found a holistic therapeutic process increases the success rate of managing and resolving emotional difficulties. My approach looks at the past, present, and future, and therapy offered is tailored to your unique experiences and needs. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy and I base my relationships with clients on collaboration, trust and partnership. I am dedicated in helping you each step of the way and understand how daunting therapy can be especially for first timers.
I interwind mindfulness into my approach as I feel having an awareness and being in tune with your mind and body is a good navigation system to resolving unwanted feelings and thoughts.
As an integrative practitioner, I have researched and worked with various models and approaches over the years and have found a holistic therapeutic process increases the success rate of managing and resolving emotional difficulties. My approach looks at the past, present, and future, and therapy offered is tailored to your unique experiences and needs. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy and I base my relationships with clients on collaboration, trust and partnership. I am dedicated in helping you each step of the way and understand how daunting therapy can be especially for first timers.
I am an experienced CBT and EMDR therapist with 8 plus years of experience in both private practise and NHS. I work with a range of disorders using CBT techniques, including PTSD (complex also), Depression, Anxiety disorders such as OCD Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Worry and Specific Phobias. Additionally I have a special interest in working with people from BAME communities, to provide culturally sensitive therapy and overcome the stigma in the communities in regards to mental health.
I am an experienced CBT and EMDR therapist with 8 plus years of experience in both private practise and NHS. I work with a range of disorders using CBT techniques, including PTSD (complex also), Depression, Anxiety disorders such as OCD Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Worry and Specific Phobias. Additionally I have a special interest in working with people from BAME communities, to provide culturally sensitive therapy and overcome the stigma in the communities in regards to mental health.
Life these days can be difficult. It is only normal to have your bad days, yet, do not allow yourse to defined by these. Perhaps you are searching for more meaning in your life? Perhaps you have developed negative coping strategies from some pain in life or situational stress. Whether you want to build your resilience or begin positive change to excel within your life, I am here to help. I have experience dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, addiction, eating disorders, compulsions to name a few. Perhaps the time is now, to start the change and if so I can help you to create long lasting formative growth.
Life these days can be difficult. It is only normal to have your bad days, yet, do not allow yourse to defined by these. Perhaps you are searching for more meaning in your life? Perhaps you have developed negative coping strategies from some pain in life or situational stress. Whether you want to build your resilience or begin positive change to excel within your life, I am here to help. I have experience dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, addiction, eating disorders, compulsions to name a few. Perhaps the time is now, to start the change and if so I can help you to create long lasting formative growth.
I specialise in trauma-informed approaches and mindfulness incorporated services.
I am a qualified Senior Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Therapist, registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Psychological Society (BPS) and EMDR Association. My mission as a psychologist is to help people build resilience, heal from past traumas, and develop healthy attachment relationships. I believe in the power of connection and the importance of seeking help when needed.
I specialise in trauma-informed approaches and mindfulness incorporated services.
I am a qualified Senior Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Therapist, registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Psychological Society (BPS) and EMDR Association. My mission as a psychologist is to help people build resilience, heal from past traumas, and develop healthy attachment relationships. I believe in the power of connection and the importance of seeking help when needed.
Hi there! I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience in mental healthcare. Offering a range of evidence based therapies to work with complex emotional needs, my clients have often had adverse experiences such as trauma, neglect or abuse and may be experiencing depression, anxiety, low self worth, intense emotionality or relational difficulties. I see people for both longer term and time limited therapy. I work well with people who experience shame around their issues, are anxious about therapy or who have found previous therapy unhelpful. I also provide supervision and training to other psychologists and institutions.
Hi there! I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience in mental healthcare. Offering a range of evidence based therapies to work with complex emotional needs, my clients have often had adverse experiences such as trauma, neglect or abuse and may be experiencing depression, anxiety, low self worth, intense emotionality or relational difficulties. I see people for both longer term and time limited therapy. I work well with people who experience shame around their issues, are anxious about therapy or who have found previous therapy unhelpful. I also provide supervision and training to other psychologists and institutions.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.