Kolsoma Begum

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location_on West Midlands WS1 & Birmingham B9
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About me

Hello
I'm Kolsoma, I am a registered and UKCP accredited psychotherapist offering in-person therapy and support to adults and couples local to Walsall, Birmingham and surrounding areas. I also offer online video sessions for clients situated throughout UK and abroad. 
For many people, life’s unpredictability can bring about deep emotional challenges. At times we may find ourselves wrestling with overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, or inner conflicts that can feel insurmountable and having someone compassionate to help navigate those inner struggles can indeed be transformative. 
I have a wealth of experience and qualifications, particularly in supporting couples and vulnerable adults which offers me deep insights into the complexities of mental health. I also have many years of experience working ex-service members and veterans dealing with trauma and reintegration into civilian life, which can bring unique challenges. Working with trauma provides a strong foundation to help individuals to rebuild stability in their personal and social lives as well as relationships.
Therapy is an opportunity for you to have the time and a safe, confidential space to explore your life. I combine a caring, non-judgemental space for you to explore any issues which you feel are causing you concern or distress by fostering a safe and empowering environment for growth and healing. As a therapist I offer not only understanding but also tools and perspectives that allow us to process, heal, and move forward with a greater sense of clarity and resilience.
However, taking that first step to come to therapy can feel like a daunting and deciding on which therapist to see is an important decision.  So, please take a look at my profile and feel able to get in touch if you have any questions about me, the services that I offer or for a free, no obligation telephone consultation.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • I am currently working with adults from the Birmingham and Walsall area.
  • Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy
  • Postgraduate certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy
  • Part 1&2 EMDR Europe standard Accredited Training 
  • Experience of working with vulnerable adults for over 20years 
  • Running my own private practice for over 6 years. 

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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.

UPCA
Universities Psychotherapy & Counselling Association (UPCA)

Universities Psychotherapy & Counselling Association

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£45.00 - £70.00

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Aviva
  • check_circle Axa Health
  • check_circle BUPA
  • check_circle Health Assured
  • check_circle Vitality

Additional information

Individual Counselling Session £60.00

EMDR Therapy £70

Group Therapy £40.00

Couple therapy £75

When I work

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Further information

I offer individuals both open ended or brief therapy and work with trainee counsellors.

1a Small Street Center, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3PR

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups
Employee Assistance Programme

Additional languages

Bengali