Lalena Woods

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location_on Birmingham B13 & Oldbury B68
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About me

I am a relational integrative therapist working in Birmingham and nearby areas.

I place a high value on seeking to understand people’s individual experiences; my intention in working with you is to support you in becoming more aware of your experience, including issues and beliefs that may be holding you in distress. I will take you seriously, listen to and respect your perspective, whilst exploring other possibilities. I can be hopeful when perhaps you are finding it difficult to be so. I’m honest and transparent in my communication and I’ve been told I bring warmth and humour to the therapeutic relationship.

I offer short and long term work and I work with adults of all ages including young adults (18-25). I work in person from the Meridian Centre in Birmingham, and at Phoenix Counselling in Oldbury and I also offer online sessions. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I have an MSc and an Advanced Diploma in integrative psychotherapy. 

I have experience working with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, emotional difficulties within families and relationships, work-related stresses, difficult childhood experiences, trauma and chronic illness. I am sensitive to diversity and the additional challenges that minority stress can bring to life.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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UPCA
Universities Psychotherapy & Counselling Association (UPCA)

Universities Psychotherapy & Counselling Association

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

I ask for payment in advance of sessions by bank transfer.

When I work

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Further information

If you wish to explore working with me, please send me an email. I will reply as soon as possible, usually within 48 hours, to arrange an initial 15 minute phone conversation in which we can discuss availability and your reasons for seeking therapy. If I don't reply in this timescale I may be on annual leave.

The Meridian Centre, 834 Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0JE

129 Pottery Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 9HE

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Online platforms

Zoom
Lalena Woods
Lalena Woods