About me
Hi
Sometimes, we experience persistent unease or discomfort that affects our daily life and makes even simple tasks feel challenging. These emotional barriers can shape how we see ourselves and others.
My approach is non-judgmental and empathetic, focusing on listening and exploring thoughts and feelings at the client's pace. I prioritize clients' emotional well-being throughout the therapeutic process.
As a warm and nurturing practitioner, I strive to empower children, young people, and adults across all ages. My goal is to help individuals achieve important milestones in their lives.
With a nursery nursing and family background; as well as extensive experience as a counsellor and family/couple practitioner, I support young people, adults, and families in overcoming emotional challenges and complex dynamics. I tailor counselling techniques to individual and family needs.
My experience allows me to work collaboratively with young people and their parents or carers, offering therapy and support designed to build resilience, teamwork, and provide a safe space for expressing difficult emotions, ultimately improving self-esteem and outlook.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have completed training in Person Centred Counselling, learning Carl Rodgers' key conditions: empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. This approach emphasises present-moment, well-being and genuine connection. I went on to earn an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, which explores the links between past, present, and future self, utilising theories like attachment and transactional analysis and integrating cognitive techniques for empowerment. My CBT qualification allows me to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns to foster resilience and change.
As a qualified Systemic Family Practitioner, I work therapeutically with families to understand emotional dynamics and communication patterns, often using Internal Family Systems (IFS) to address both conscious and unconscious responses rooted in past experiences.
In my role as a Relational Counsellor, I assist couples and individuals in identifying harmful patterns and exploring triggers behind relationship difficulties, aiming to improve communication and achieve realistic goals.
I have extensive experience supporting both young people and adults who display neurodivergent traits. Integrating neurodiversity into the counselling space is a fundamental aspect of my person-centered, non-judgmental & creative counselling approach; this works to invite and explore an individual’s unique perspective , ensuring that needs are respected and valued throughout the process.
I am also trained in creative therapy, inviting young people to explore underlying issues such as anxiety, peer challenges, and school resistance, and empowering them with healthy coping strategies.
I also provide small group support for children and young people, helping them develop and explore their social and emotional skills, as well as emotional literacy, within a small group setting. This may involve a combination of connected creative activities, including social stories / verbal interactions to build on social skills, role play, creative projects, and team games. This approach is often effective after a young person has participated in individual counselling sessions ; inviting them to apply what they've learned and further strengthen their social and emotional skills in a supportive group based nurturing environment.
Bereavement is a key specialism of mine, developed through Coventry CRUSE, where I support individuals through grief at their own pace, often integrating family-focused approaches during illness and loss.
As a qualified Supervisor, I provide guidance and robust supervision for counsellors and staff teams, supporting professional development across services.
As a Post-Critical Incident Debriefer, I facilitate sessions using Mitchell's seven-phase process, which provides immediate, work-based support following a critical incident. This approach is effective for both group and one-on-one sessions.
Critical Incidents can be defined as events or situations 'that have sufficient emotional power to overcome the usual coping abilities of people , even those working in environments where some degree of exposure is expected ' , (Mitchell & Bray , 1990 )
I am a member of BACP & NCPS Accredited Counsellor. I hold valid professional indemnity insurance, always working to ethical standards.
Qualifications:
.Advanced Professional Diploma In Psychotherapeutic Counselling
.Post Graduate Qualification in applied Systemic -Family therapy .
.Relational / Couple Therapy Qualification .
. Accredited NCPS Counsellor
- ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (PCT)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Therapy with Children and Families (Creative Therapy)
- Awareness In Bereavement Care - CRUSE
- Working with Bereaved Children and Young People Course - CRUSE
- Diploma In Clinical & Casework Supervision
- Post Critical Incident Debriefer
- Primary qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Foundations of Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS)
- Trauma Informed Approaches
- Treatment Planning for ADHD Clients
- Qualified Senior Learning Mentor
- Qualified Nursery Nurse
- CAMHS training (self-harm, anxiety, depression, attachment)
- Qualified Safe-guarder (Safeguarding lead experience )
- Anxiety and Critical Thinking Certificate
- Mental Health 'Work Place' Lead Qualification
- Enhanced DBS
Member organisations
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
Consultation (supervision sessions ) - staff related work issues (small group provision ) friendship dynamics , etc .
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Therapeutic sessions range from 50 minutes – 60 minutes .
Birmingham Service (Face to Face & On Line ) - King's Norton -Holistic Health Centre (Wednesday am / pm & evening sessions only ) & Erdington .
Face to face / On Line & Phone sessions are available .
Session Fee's are listed below -
Children and Young People - Face to Face / On line -£55
Sessions may be held at the young person's school, provided the school consents and can provide a confidential counselling room. To coordinate this, I would also need to connect with your child's school. Please note that travel time and mileage will result in additional charges, which we can discuss further.
Parent / Carer Consultation Support Session - X30 mins- Phone / Teams - £25
Children /Young People - Parent Intervention / Support - Face to Face / On Line - X60 mins - £65
Young person/ Children' s Group Session ( no more than 4 young people in a group - this may cover themes such as Emotional Regulations , Social Interactions, Self Care , Protective Behaviours etc ) there maybe a waiting list for this service - it is important that the young person can commit to regular group sessions ( usually a x6 week block ) Please enquire further about this provision .
Adults - Face to Face / On Line/ Outdoor Talking Therapy Session - £60
Couple - £ 65- On line / Face to Face (X 60 mins ) Sessions
Couple Assessment Session (Individual - X 60 mins ) - £ 60
Couple Assessment 'Joined ' Session - £90 (1.5 hrs )
Family - £70 - On line sessions (Please enquire further around face to face family sessions )
Family 'Joined ' Assessment Session (eg - a couple as part of the family unit ) - £70 - £100 - please inquire further about how this process works .
Family / Couple Session - Important Information
Before commencing sessions, it’s essential a Couple or Family assessment is carried out . This step is not only extremely valuable but also forms an integral part of your therapeutic journey .In some cases, further assessment sessions may be necessary to thoroughly explore the presenting issues . This approach ensures a robust and comprehensive understanding of what's happening , allowing me to support your needs more effectively.
Please also be prepared to commit to either weekly or regular sessions within the month .
If you would like to learn more about how Family or Couple therapy can support your therapeutic journey, or if you need further information about the initial assessment process, please feel free to reach out. I am happy to offer additional details and answer any questions you might have.
Session Fee - Sessions scheduled outside my regular working hours will incur a slight increase in fee, for example - an additional charge for weekends, later evening sessions , very early mornings and bank holidays .
Home Visits - Home visits are considered and can be carried out for Children/ Young People /Older adults and clients whom have additional needs / disabilities .
Please note that this would incur an additional charge for time & milage .
Supervision -
Supervision Session - £60 - one hour - Face to Face / On line sessions .
Happy to chat further about how the supervision process works .
Critical Incident Debriefing Sessions
Please reach out to discuss this support further and how it would support your staff team .
Sessions range from half a day - full day . ( £200 - £450 )
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Further information
Hi
A therapeutic relationship ensures clients are heard and supported without judgment. Talking therapy can effectively address emotional and mental health issues, as well as provide support during life transitions or crises. Many people feel isolated when facing challenges, but discussing these in a confidential setting can empower personal growth and help explore realistic life choices.
I look forward to your response.
Kind regards,
Beth
