Daniel Bains
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
We all deserve to be truly heard, seen and accepted for who we are. Without judgement, I’m here to support you through the process of therapy.
Initially, we’ll work to unpack what has brought you here today. Whether that be feeling overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, feeling stuck in depression or learning to process difficult past experiences.
It can be hard to manage these feelings alone.
I’m here, to walk alongside you.
To sit with you in the difficult moments.
To support you in finding a way forward.
To help you live a life that feels true to yourself.
The process:
I offer a free initial 30-minute appointment. To connect, simply send a message.
Within a safe and confidential space-
We can work to understand:
- What has brought you here today
- What is it you need from therapy
- What is it you need from myself
- What barriers are present
- Where is it you feel stuck
I’m here to guide you as we work to answer these questions.
Bringing with me over a decade of experience in the charity sector helping people to make positive changes.
I’ve supported individuals with Severe Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Addiction and Past Trauma, working across Birmingham.
Step by step we’ve worked towards making positive changes. Setting goals, overcoming barriers in the way and working together in achieving them.
It’s important we set goals for the work, so we have a direction.
It’s important we view this as a partnership and collaborative effort.
It’s important I support you where you are, whilst also challenging you to succeed.
It’s important I ask you for feedback and adapt the therapy so it supports you most.
What can therapy help with?
- Learning to manage anxiety
- Finding ways to overcome depression
- Building stronger relationships with those around you
- Developing a stronger identity and understanding of who you are
- Forgiving yourself for past mistakes
- Processing grief and past trauma
- Understanding sexuality
- Personal development
- Overcoming addiction
Taking the first step:
I fully understand and respect the decision to enter therapy can be a challenging one.
It often feels like embarking on a journey into the unknown.
I do however wish to say, that I embrace the opportunity to walk alongside you.
Starting the process:
07405221011 -contact to arrange a 30-minute Introductory Call.
Or feel free to send an email enquiry.
I aim to respond within 24hrs to arrange.
Introductory Calls:
Intro calls are free of charge , 30-minutes long, and informal.
We can have a friendly discussion about what brings you here and how I can help.
Whilst also providing an opportunity to see if it feels like the right fit before deciding next steps.
There's no pressure to make a decision on the call, simply reach out by text if you wish to begin and we'll arrange.
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(I work in person, online and by phone. We can find the best format that suits you. I have use of a quiet space in Oldbury and Sutton Coldfield for in person sessions).
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional training:
- Level 5 BACP Integrative Counselling Diploma
- Counselling Diploma
- Counselling Skills
Further training & CPD:
- Identity, Self-Esteem & Confidence
- Anxiety/ Depression
- Trauma
- Grief & Bereavement
- Family & Relationship Issues
- Substance Misuse & Behavioural Addiction
- Specific Cultural Issues In The South Asian community
Experience:
- Freelance Counsellor for Murray Hall Community Trust
- Volunteer Counsellor for St. Martin's Counselling Service
- Specialist Mental Health Mentor for Barry Bennetts
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Welfare Rights Adviser
- Welfare Advice Lead
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
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Weekend sessions are available by request.
Further information
As an Integrative Counsellor I have trained in the four following forms of therapy:
- CBT
- Person-Centred
- Gestalt
- Psychodynamic
This allows me to adapt the therapy in a way that is most suitable for you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be useful for shorter term work, especially in understanding the connection between negative thoughts, feelings and actions. Learning to break negative cycles of thoughts before they take hold.
Person-centred work and Gestalt are more suitable for longer-term work, where we can understand how you are in relationships with others as well as the relationship you have with yourself. These can be useful to navigate life's challenges you may be facing currently and need support with.
Psychodynamic work involves understanding how our past can influence who we are in the present.
Combining these allows me to work in a way that is suitable for many difficult life experiences as they arise. Whilst providing you the support you need at that point in your life.
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I understand the courage it takes to ask for help and the difficulty you must be in right now.
I want you to know that you are not alone. I'm here to support you on this part of your journey.
When you feel ready to connect. I'm here.
