About me
I understand how difficult it can feel to ask for help—taking that first step is a courageous and important achievement. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself and exploring whatever may be troubling you. My role is to listen with empathy and work alongside you to find a way forward.
I am an Accredited Registered Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and hold specialist Diplomas in Clinical Counselling Supervision and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). With over 16 years of professional experience supporting both children and adults, I have also undertaken extensive training in the areas of domestic and sexual violence.
My core approach is person-centred, which allows me to build genuine, trusting relationships with clients. I aim to support individuals in rediscovering happiness, confidence, and resilience, while maintaining a strong focus on ethical practice, diversity, and safeguarding—I have also completed safeguarding training with the NSPCC.
I believe each person is unique, with their own experiences, strengths, and challenges. That’s why I work collaboratively with clients, encouraging them to take an active role in shaping their own journey. Together, we can identify strengths, explore options, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth—helping to make what may feel impossible, possible.
I bring compassion, honesty, and integrity to my work. Above all, I strive to create a supportive environment where individuals feel respected, valued, and empowered to move forward with confidence.
Training, qualifications & experience
Accredited Counsellor - BACP
Specialist Diploma in Clinical Supervision
Certificate of Proficiency - BACP
Specialist Diploma in CBT
Diploma in Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Skills & Theory
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Working with Children and Teenagers counselling course (12 months). Content included: Psychoperceptional theory, various types of play therapy, Humanistic theory, family systems theory, Inner child, legal acts & legislation, ethical understanding of counselling children & teenagers. Course also incorporates abuse, bereavement, anger, anxiety counselling.
Child Safeguarding Course Level 1 - (2014)
Child protection – NSPCC Training - (2014)
Foundation in Solution Focused Practice Unit One – (2011)
Workshops/Training Courses Include:
Awareness on rape & sexual abuse
Eating Disorders
Awareness on self injury/self harm
Awareness on Mental health/OCD/PTSD
Inner child
Counsellors & the Law
SFBT
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Child Protection/Child Abuse
Gay/lesbian and Bi-sexual
Relationships
Awareness on Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse
Teenage Partner Abuse
Domestic Violence, Children & young people level 1 & 2
FGM Female Genital Mutilation
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Having successfully worked and completing a variety of workshops at Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid, I have sound knowledge of domestic violence issues, rape & sexual violence, teenage partner abuse, domestic violence (children & young people) and FGM female genital mutilation.
I have also had the opportunity to work with residents that have been victims of domestic/sexual violence within a Birmingham refuge for a period of two years. Each case was a huge success. Each case with the service user was unique. I offered non-judgmental, safe and caring sessions, listening attentively and emotionally supporting women to personally grow and feel empowered.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling £70 - for a 50 minute session.
Supervision £85 for 1.5 hours
However, I offer concessions to tailor students and trainee counsellors. Please do not hesitate to contact me regarding prices and I will do my very best to ensure your needs are met.
Please feel free to contact me on 0121 517 0578
or via email on sukiyip888@gmail.com
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I am available Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm. If you cannot see a suitable time to book a consultation, please email me and I will do my best to accommodate you.
Further information
HOW I WORK
- Building a relationship of trust and respect with clients
- Agreeing a 'counselling contract' to establish what will be covered in sessions
- Encouraging clients to talk about the feelings that have made them seek counselling
- Listening carefully, ask questions and clarify my understanding of the client’s situation
- Empathising with the client’s issues, but challenge them when necessary
- Helping clients to see things more clearly or from different perspectives
- Referring clients to other sources of help if appropriate
- Attending regular supervision and counselling sessions
- Keeping confidential records
- Attending continuing professional development courses/workshops
