Adrian Anderson

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About me

 Are you suffering with symptoms of anxiety or depression and is struggling to overcome on your own?

As a couple are you struggling to have compassionate communication and is experiencing hostile and critical communication that stops you from achieving the full potential of your relationship? 

Are you seeking help with symptoms of ;

  • Depression
  • Generalised anxiety ( worry)
  • Social anxiety'
  • Symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  •  Panic disorder ( Panic attacks)Health anxiety
  • Symptoms of stress due to a one-off traumatic experience 
  • compassion fatigue 
  • Low self-esteem/ low self-confidence.
  • Couple counselling
  • Anger management 
  • Stress 


 

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a trained and qualified and practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), trained integrative Counsellor and couple therapist. 

My experience was gained from working with the NHS Improved access to psychological therapies, treating patients who are experiencing symptoms of depression and or an anxiety disorder since 2015. I have worked as a youth mentor in some Birmingham Schools, colleges and with young people in our community. The young people that I work with include those struggling to form and maintain relationship with their peer or struggling with low self-esteem, social anxiety, difficulty managing their anger, low sense of self-worth, difficulty managing stress etc.

I worked at Relate Birmingham as a couple and relationship therapist since 2013. At Relate I worked with individuals and couples who had difficulties with communication, intimacy and other challenges in their relationship. This included working with other issues that prevents them from experiencing a sense of purpose, pleasure, engagement, enjoyment achievement, closeness, connection, and confidence in their relationship, and is not experiencing domestic violence of abuse. 

 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling – ABC Awards 2013

  • University Advance Diploma - Relationship Counselling -University of Hull and the Relate Institute 2013
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – University of Stafford -2015
  • Long Term Health Conditions - Stafford University 20 19

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BABCP
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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Further information

  • I offer Christian counselling. 
  • Youth Mentoring 
  • Couples counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  •  Long-Term Health conditions 
  • Burnout/work or life stress 
  • Carer compassion Fatigue 

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families

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