Play Therapy Counselling in Birmingham
Hello, my name is Jess, founder of Resilient Minds Midlands. Thank you for taking the time to read through my profile and I would encourage you to have a look through my website if you have time. I support children, young people and young adults (19-24) with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Perhaps they are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with big emotions or changes. My role is to promote emotional resilience, support them to feel calmer, more confident and better understood. I also offer support to parents/carers.
Hello, my name is Jess, founder of Resilient Minds Midlands. Thank you for taking the time to read through my profile and I would encourage you to have a look through my website if you have time. I support children, young people and young adults (19-24) with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Perhaps they are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with big emotions or changes. My role is to promote emotional resilience, support them to feel calmer, more confident and better understood. I also offer support to parents/carers.
If life feels heavy, confusing, or simply ‘not quite right,’ you’re not alone. You might feel overwhelmed, unsure where to turn, or worried that your thoughts and feelings are “silly” or not worth sharing, yet they continue to weigh on you. You may feel like there’s no one you can fully trust to voice these things to, or that you’re carrying more than you can manage on your own. I’m here to walk alongside you. The space I provide is caring, judgement‑free, and completely at your pace. If you’re looking for a way to feel better, to understand yourself more deeply, or to make meaningful changes in your life, I’m here to support you.
If life feels heavy, confusing, or simply ‘not quite right,’ you’re not alone. You might feel overwhelmed, unsure where to turn, or worried that your thoughts and feelings are “silly” or not worth sharing, yet they continue to weigh on you. You may feel like there’s no one you can fully trust to voice these things to, or that you’re carrying more than you can manage on your own. I’m here to walk alongside you. The space I provide is caring, judgement‑free, and completely at your pace. If you’re looking for a way to feel better, to understand yourself more deeply, or to make meaningful changes in your life, I’m here to support you.
EDA Associates are a team of highly experienced Counsellors and Psychotherapists providing a range of therapies to help with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Low Self Esteem and all Trauma based issues including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Our therapists are qualified in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desenistisation and Reprocessing) and Integrative Counselling. We work with Adults, Children and Adolescents. We see clients who self refer, as well as those who may have insurance such as BUPA or Aviva. We are always happy to discuss your counselling needs prior to your making an appointment.
EDA Associates are a team of highly experienced Counsellors and Psychotherapists providing a range of therapies to help with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Low Self Esteem and all Trauma based issues including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Our therapists are qualified in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desenistisation and Reprocessing) and Integrative Counselling. We work with Adults, Children and Adolescents. We see clients who self refer, as well as those who may have insurance such as BUPA or Aviva. We are always happy to discuss your counselling needs prior to your making an appointment.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or the impact of past experiences, and are looking for practical, evidence-based support to help you feel more in control. You may want to better understand your thoughts and emotions, reduce distress, and build coping strategies that support lasting change. I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a degree in Psychology and over ten years’ experience working in NHS mental health services across London and the West Midlands, supporting adults and children with depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma through effective, evidence-based treatment.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or the impact of past experiences, and are looking for practical, evidence-based support to help you feel more in control. You may want to better understand your thoughts and emotions, reduce distress, and build coping strategies that support lasting change. I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a degree in Psychology and over ten years’ experience working in NHS mental health services across London and the West Midlands, supporting adults and children with depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma through effective, evidence-based treatment.
I am a Registered Counsellor of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists working with clients of all ages across UK. I have a detailed understanding of the BACP Professional Conduct and the Ethical Framework. The time I spend in therapy is totally dedicated to you, facilitating the process of self-identity. As a Counsellor, I will listen and support your story, helping you to understand yourself better. I am a firm believer in individuality and uniqueness. “You are your own individual of expression”.
I am a Registered Counsellor of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists working with clients of all ages across UK. I have a detailed understanding of the BACP Professional Conduct and the Ethical Framework. The time I spend in therapy is totally dedicated to you, facilitating the process of self-identity. As a Counsellor, I will listen and support your story, helping you to understand yourself better. I am a firm believer in individuality and uniqueness. “You are your own individual of expression”.
I offer a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I work eclectically, tailoring each treatment to the individual using the person centred model, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focused therapy, psychoanalytic, transactional model, mindfulness and acceptance and compassion therapy. I work with adults with a spectrum of severity in risk and complex presentations. I work with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, social phobia, specific phobias, OCD, any trauma and PTSD including cPTSD, identity challenges, faith, relational difficulties, grief, physical health challenges.
I offer a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I work eclectically, tailoring each treatment to the individual using the person centred model, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focused therapy, psychoanalytic, transactional model, mindfulness and acceptance and compassion therapy. I work with adults with a spectrum of severity in risk and complex presentations. I work with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, social phobia, specific phobias, OCD, any trauma and PTSD including cPTSD, identity challenges, faith, relational difficulties, grief, physical health challenges.
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.
Rose Jennings - Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Birmingham B30
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for taking the time to be here and find out more. Art therapy offers a space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences through creativity and words. A place for you to slow down and feel supported whilst we work together to understand your needs and process your experiences. Whether you are navigating emotional overwhelm, recovering from burnout, struggling with stuck feelings, shame, loss or change, art therapy can be a wonderful way to build awareness and new ways of being. You do not need any technical skills in art making, only the curiosity to cultivate practices that work for you.
Thank you for taking the time to be here and find out more. Art therapy offers a space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences through creativity and words. A place for you to slow down and feel supported whilst we work together to understand your needs and process your experiences. Whether you are navigating emotional overwhelm, recovering from burnout, struggling with stuck feelings, shame, loss or change, art therapy can be a wonderful way to build awareness and new ways of being. You do not need any technical skills in art making, only the curiosity to cultivate practices that work for you.
Hi, I’m Lety, an Integrative Counsellor in South Birmingham (in-person/online).
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, or past traumatic experiences? Are you searching for support that understands neurodivergence challenges, or chronic and acute health condition?
I offer a compassionate, safe space where you can bring your whole, unique self, and your life experiences. I specialise in supporting children/young people, neurodivergent individuals (Autism, ADHD, learning challenges), and those with health conditions, with issues such as chronic stress, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties, to name a few.
Hi, I’m Lety, an Integrative Counsellor in South Birmingham (in-person/online).
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, or past traumatic experiences? Are you searching for support that understands neurodivergence challenges, or chronic and acute health condition?
I offer a compassionate, safe space where you can bring your whole, unique self, and your life experiences. I specialise in supporting children/young people, neurodivergent individuals (Autism, ADHD, learning challenges), and those with health conditions, with issues such as chronic stress, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties, to name a few.
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.
Hi, I'm Heidi. I support adults, students, teens & little ones.
I help people who feel stuck in their own inner messiness.
To gently untangle it, find clarity, and embrace their whole self. Unfiltered, real, and wonderfully human.
No jargon, no hierarchy, no AI. Just two people connecting, preferably over a brew
Hi, I'm Heidi. I support adults, students, teens & little ones.
I help people who feel stuck in their own inner messiness.
To gently untangle it, find clarity, and embrace their whole self. Unfiltered, real, and wonderfully human.
No jargon, no hierarchy, no AI. Just two people connecting, preferably over a brew
We are specialists in breavement, loss and grief, but we also offer Art Therapy, couple and general counselling. We have a long history of providing breavement counselling for the past couple of decades in Birmingham. We provide clients with the tools to manage grief and loss, we also have groups that provide therapeutic interventions and peer support to support you on your journey. We are here to help you to help yourself in a confidential, comfortable setting to explore your feelings. We provide counselling and Art Therapy.
We are specialists in breavement, loss and grief, but we also offer Art Therapy, couple and general counselling. We have a long history of providing breavement counselling for the past couple of decades in Birmingham. We provide clients with the tools to manage grief and loss, we also have groups that provide therapeutic interventions and peer support to support you on your journey. We are here to help you to help yourself in a confidential, comfortable setting to explore your feelings. We provide counselling and Art Therapy.
Graduated from Warwick University with a Person Centred degree. I have been working as a counsellor for almost 13 years. I work with clients of all ages for a varied range of issues and have been contracted by Forward Thinking Birmingham at Open Door for almost 11 years. I have worked all over Birmingham in many schools visiting clients. I am currently working weekly at King Edwards High School and at Heartlands Academy. I also work with clients referred to me by Women’s Aid. Using the person centred approach helps my clients feel accepted and heard no matter what issue they bring. I offer a safe place to talk enabling clarity.
Graduated from Warwick University with a Person Centred degree. I have been working as a counsellor for almost 13 years. I work with clients of all ages for a varied range of issues and have been contracted by Forward Thinking Birmingham at Open Door for almost 11 years. I have worked all over Birmingham in many schools visiting clients. I am currently working weekly at King Edwards High School and at Heartlands Academy. I also work with clients referred to me by Women’s Aid. Using the person centred approach helps my clients feel accepted and heard no matter what issue they bring. I offer a safe place to talk enabling clarity.
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 uses a variety of modalities including clay, sand, paint, puppets, therapeutic stories and musical instruments, to offer children the opportunity to make sense of their experiences and explore their identity. Non-directive play using these tools and a positive relationship with their therapist can support development and wellbeing.
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 uses a variety of modalities including clay, sand, paint, puppets, therapeutic stories and musical instruments, to offer children the opportunity to make sense of their experiences and explore their identity. Non-directive play using these tools and a positive relationship with their therapist can support development and wellbeing.
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.
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.
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.
Taking the first step towards seeking help is a courageous decision. If you believe that I can be the right counsellor for you or your loved one, please don't hesitate to reach out. Whatever your situation, I will aim to understand, empathise and help you through these problems. My counselling approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and non-judgment, allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace in a safe and encouraging environment.
Taking the first step towards seeking help is a courageous decision. If you believe that I can be the right counsellor for you or your loved one, please don't hesitate to reach out. Whatever your situation, I will aim to understand, empathise and help you through these problems. My counselling approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and non-judgment, allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace in a safe and encouraging environment.
I work in an integrative way, combining person-centred, relational, and creative approaches, including art and play for children counselling.
There are times when life feels harder than it should, and it can be difficult to know what to do next. You might be a parent worried about your child and unsure how best to support them. Or perhaps you’ve started to notice the root of some unhealthy patterns in your own life but feel stuck about what to do with that insight. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious or simply need a safe place to talk. Whatever brings you here, this is a space without judgement where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
I work in an integrative way, combining person-centred, relational, and creative approaches, including art and play for children counselling.
There are times when life feels harder than it should, and it can be difficult to know what to do next. You might be a parent worried about your child and unsure how best to support them. Or perhaps you’ve started to notice the root of some unhealthy patterns in your own life but feel stuck about what to do with that insight. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious or simply need a safe place to talk. Whatever brings you here, this is a space without judgement where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
I offer young children therapeutically informed play therapy, to help them process their emotions and difficulties.
Hi, my name is Claire and I am a child and adult psychotherapist with clinics in South Birmingham and Malvern. Often people don't fully understand why they feel bad and this can lead to confusion and feeling ashamed. The feelings are experienced throughout the whole body and can be so overwhelming that they can lead to panic, depression, anxiety. I help clients understand how things are for them right now, validate their challenges and help them see their unique strengths, all within the context of an accepting and compassionate relationship. I use neuro-scientifically informed approaches to help heal
I offer young children therapeutically informed play therapy, to help them process their emotions and difficulties.
Hi, my name is Claire and I am a child and adult psychotherapist with clinics in South Birmingham and Malvern. Often people don't fully understand why they feel bad and this can lead to confusion and feeling ashamed. The feelings are experienced throughout the whole body and can be so overwhelming that they can lead to panic, depression, anxiety. I help clients understand how things are for them right now, validate their challenges and help them see their unique strengths, all within the context of an accepting and compassionate relationship. I use neuro-scientifically informed approaches to help heal
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
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Play Therapy Counsellors
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.