Paul Carter (BACP Accredited)

In need of help or some support? Counselling can help.

I have worked as a counsellor/psychotherapist since 2003. I work with short-term clients using EMDR for PTSD, trauma and abuse, or CBT and solution focused models. for other issues. The aim here is to help clients to learn strategies and solutions for coping with their difficulties.
I also work with gestalt and the person centred models. These models are more relational working in the "here and now" of what is going on relationally between the client and myself. These models are more suited to longer term work to assist clients to find their way through the difficulties they are experiencing. I work with body, thoughts, feelings & emotions. I work with both individuals and couples.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What should I expect in the first session?

It is quite normal to feel nervous or anxious at the first session. I will introduce myself and ask you some questions in order to find out more information about your reason for coming for counselling and get an idea of what you want to achieve.

What will happen in other sessions?

I will encourage you to tell me about the difficulties you are experiencing and help you to work through your difficulties in order for you to find solutions or ways of accepting your situation.

How long will I need to come for counselling?

This depends on the nature of your difficulty. It also depends on your commitment to change. People change at different rates and there are no right or wrong time periods as some people adapt to change more quickly or slowly than others. Making changes in your life is not always easy and is the reason that you are experiencing difficulties.

Where do I work?
I am a counsellor in Kingswinford, Birmingham and online/phone.

What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories, is often used to help alleviate depression, anxiety, and help clients recover from physical, emotional and sexual abuse and domestic violence. It is also helpful for clients struggling with grief.

What is counselling?

Counselling is getting assistance from a professional such as myself, to explore personal, social or psychological difficulties in confidence.

How do I make an appointment?

Call me on 07843 813537. Please leave a message if I can’t answer your call and I’ll call you back as soon as possible.

If you have any other questions or enquiries please call or send me a message by completing the online enquiry form.

My Background:


I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor. BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Counsellors take an examination to qualify for accreditation by BACP in order to keep high standards of counselling.

Ways I Can Help:
Have you become frustrated with bringing about change in your life? Or maybe life events are beginning to cause you difficulties and you want a solution. Perhaps you have thoughts or feelings about events in your life - or experience them physical in your body.

Together we can:

• Identify current difficulties more clearly and work out how you can resolve or deal with them
• Look at repeating patterns in your life that lead to feeling stuck
• Support  changes you want and find new ways forward

These things are best done in the context of a confidential relationship that is honest and supportive in creating growth. I can offer you this kind of relationship which can be formed and built in safety when in counselling.