Our fees for individual counselling and coaching sessions are charged at £55 for 55-60 minutes.
Relationship counselling is charged at £65 for 60 mins.
Child and Young people’s therapy is £50 per 50 min sessions. 10 minutes of this time is dedicated to parent/counsellor feedback.
Specialised therapy sessions are £65 for 50-60 mins (alcohol dependency, CBT, domestic abuse).
There is a 10% discount applied on all sessions for students.
We offer a REDUCED-RATE SUPPORT SERVICE for clients who are unable to pay for full-cost counselling sessions. We assess everyone’s circumstances individually, however any sessions granted will be £35 each. Please enquire to see if you are eligible for this service. Call 01527 304072. This service is for adult individuals only, and does not extend to couples, children, teenagers and families.
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As experienced counsellors we are qualified to help with any problem that is challenging you, and our team approach is that we only have one life… so don’t waste any more time feeling this way… come and see us.
Julie Ward-Hampson, Service Managing Director, Counsellor MBACP
Owner of Bromsgrove & Redditch Therapy Centre.
Julie Hampson runs Bromsgrove & Redditch Therapy Centre which provides therapeutic specialist support to anyone needing professional assistance and guidance with resolving personal problems. Julie and her team are committed to helping people to talk about their issues, think about their choices and behaviour, and make positive changes to move forward. The teams approach to providing therapy is innovative and unique, and certainly not ‘text-book’ counselling.
The aim is to fully engage with their clients and provide the necessary level of service to bring about a successful outcome for their clients. They pride themselves on offering a high standard of personal service which is tailor-made to the individual. Julie is a qualified counsellor with experience in all areas of therapeutic work. She specialises in alcohol dependency, OCD and relationships. She is the author of ‘The ACT Programme’ which identifies destructive cycles of thoughts and behaviour, promoting control and empowerment in the life of the individual. This approach is proven to be successful particularly with control issues and addictions.
Julie’s qualifications include a Certificate in Counselling Theory, a Certificate in Counselling Studies, an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, APT Certified CBT Therapist, Certificate in the Treatment of Addictions, Diploma in Working With Sex & Couples. She is a registered member of the BACP.
Louise O’Malley – Senior Counsellor MBACP
Senior Therapist
Louise is a trained Person Centred Counsellor. Without being too technical, that means that the approach to counselling is a non-directive one which is led by you. You can talk to Louise in confidence without being judged and she can facilitate those changes within
yourself in a safe, supportive environment.
She has experience in many issues including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Confidence
- Abuse – Domestic, emotional, physical and sexual
- Addiction
- Anger issues
- Bullying
Louise currently volunteers with Victim Support and have done for the last three of years.
Her training, qualifications & experience are
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills – 2011
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies – 2012
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – 2014
- Victim Support Training March 2013 – November 2014
- Addictions Training – ACT Addictions Oct 2013
Meghana Badami – Integrative Counsellor (MBACP & Member of NCS), Trainee Psychotherapist
Meghana is a qualified integrative counsellor offering counselling to both individuals and couples providing a safe space to explore your thoughts in depth allowing you to understand your inner self within a non-judgemental and confidential environment. Empathy and congruence play a significant role within the counselling relationship. Meghana can offer help in coping with anxiety, anger management, stress, lack of confidence, low self-esteem, sexual and domestic abuse. Working with women that are victims of domestic abuse, has made Meghana learn the emotions they are constantly experiencing which is anxiety and stress. Meghana will support her clients by introducing coping strategies/techniques that can assist them in calming their mind and soul which most certainly bring them to present times. Meghana works using breathing techniques along with mindfulness exercises that help women to identify between the past experiences and reality. Meghana also works with flashbacks, trauma, inner child which helps clients identify their deep emotions and the behaviour due to the abuse. Working with couples, Meghana can help you look at relationships and understand how they affect you personally and people around you.
Meghana has the following qualifications:
· Level 2 Introduction to Counselling – 2015
· Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills – 2016
· Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills – 2017
· Telephone and Online Counselling Training – 2018
· Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – 2019
· Relationship & Couple’s Counselling Certificate – Worcester Private Counselling 2021
Areas of counselling Meghana can help with · Domestic Abuse · Addiction · Anger management · Anxiety · Being assertive · Bereavement, grief, loss · Self confidence · Covid-19 Anxiety · Depression · Eating disorders · Fear · Feeling lonely · Sexual Abuse · Feeling sad · Low self esteem · Panic attack · Relationship issues · Self-harm · Setting boundaries · Sleep problems · Stress · Trauma · Workplace stress · Worrying too much
Victoria Crumpton – Counsellor MBACP (Registered)
Victoria is a trained Integrative Counsellor and works with couples, individuals, children (11+) and young people.
She is a dedicated and compassionate counsellor, whose aim is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. Victoria has 20 years experiences of working with children and young people. She also has a wealth of experience working within domestic abuse organisations, and the impact this can have on adults and children, regardless of age, gender, or class. Victoria combines professional expertise with the wisdom from experiencing many challenging life events. She believes the experiences allow her to bring genuine empathy, understanding and relatability to your work together.
She is an integrative counsellor, with a focus on the person centred approach. This means she draws from a range of therapeutic approaches to provide clients with a personalised and holistic experience. Victoria believes that no single method fits everyone, so she integrates techniques from person centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and transactional analysis (TA) to address the unique emotional, mental and relational needs of those she works with. Her aim is to provide a warm, supportive and collaborative environment where clients can explore their challenges, discover their strengths and achieve meaningful growth. Together, she works with her client towards greater self-awareness, resilience and a sense of balance.
Victoria loves to work creatively and find this is an empowering way to help individuals of all ages to express emotions when words can be difficult to find. She works face to face and online.
Victoria is currently working towards furthering her qualifications with a Level 5 in Counselling Children and Young People as well as BACP accreditation.
Victoria’s Qualifications include:
· Counselling Skills – Level 2
· Diploma in Counselling Skills – Level 3
· Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Skills – Level 4
· Safeguarding Children – Level 2
· Mental Health Capacity Act CPD
· Understanding Gender and Identity in Children and Young People CPD
· Suicide Awareness and Prevention CPD
· Domestic Abuse CPD
· Mental Health First Aider
· Youth Mental Health First Aider
· Domestic Violence and Abuse Learning to work with children
· Domestic Abuse and Suicide Prevention Support Training
· Enhanced DBS
Emma Irvine, Integrative Counsellor MBACP
Emma is an integrative humanistic counsellor, working with Gestalt and Transactional Analysis, she focuses on being fully present with clients, actively listening to their stories. This helps individuals deal with anxiety, overthinking, and depression by encouraging awareness of physical sensations and emotions. A key part of the approach is exploring how the body feels and where specific emotions are experienced, facilitating deeper understanding and healing. CBT is integrated to support clients in investigating their thought process and how to reduce negative thought cycles. The focus is on supporting clients in doing the work in-between sessions to facilitate their own growth, everyone can grow if given the conditions they need.
As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Emma continues to engage in ongoing professional development.
Emma’s area of speciality are :-
- anxiety and stress disorders
- overthinking and intrusive thoughts
- negative thought cycles and patterns of behaviour
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- depression
- loss and grief
- attachment theory
- relationship issues
- alcohol dependency
Qualifications:
Level 2 mental health awareness
Level 2 mental health awareness in children and young people
Level 3 mental health awareness
SEG Level 4 diploma in integrative therapeutic counselling
ACT Alcohol Coaching & Therapy Certified Practitioner
Zaira Carrasco Diaz, Counsellor MBACP
Zaira is a trained Integrative Counsellor (PCT; AT; IPNB) who works with individuals, children and young people.
With a background in counselling and experience as a Mental Well-Being Practitioner, she specialises in providing Person-Centred Therapy, tailoring each session to the individual’s unique needs and goals.
When working with children and young people Zaira often uses therapeutic play which helps the child and young person relax and talk about their needs at an easier pace, as well as helping her observe and gain insight’s into a child’s problem.
Training, qualifications and experience: –
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology – University of Worcester 2019 – 2021
- Master’s Degree in Counselling (children and young people) – Birmingham City University 2023 – 2024
Joanne Tiller – Counsellor MBACP
Jo is a qualified Counsellor who works with adults, children and young people. Her aim is to provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace.
With a non-directive, person-centred approach, Jo works to understand individuals from their unique perspective, ensuring sessions are led by her client.
Having trained within a primary school (Place2Be) and working with children and adolescents in schools for a local charity (Let’s Talk Well, previously TIC+), Jo understands that finding ways to express emotions can sometimes be difficult. She often uses creative methods to help clients feel more at ease and to find comfortable ways of expressing themselves. This can be especially helpful for children and adolescents, or individuals who may feel apprehensive about starting their counselling journey.
Qualifications:
· Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
· Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
· Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
· Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
· Level 2 Certificate in Adverse Childhood Experiences
· Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
· Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
. ACT Alcohol Coaching & Therapy Certified Practitioner
Jo regularly engages in continuing professional development (CPD) to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. Recent trainings include Level 2 Safeguarding training, Externalising Emotions and Understanding ADHD. She also has experience of working with many presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, alcohol dependency, bereavement and loss, bullying, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, ADHD, Autism and Emotionally Based School Avoidance.
Jo is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds an Enhanced DBS certificate.
Lauren Waring – Person Centred Counsellor MBACP
Lauren is a Person Centred therapist with experience in working with children & teenagers, victims of domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, life changing health issues, sexual abuse, OCD, alcohol dependency and loneliness & bereavement.
She engages in ongoing continual professional development to keep her skills and knowledge up to date.
Lauren offers a non judgmental safe environment to explore what has brought you to counselling and guide you through to feel empowered to make positive change.
Her qualifications are:-
Level 2 Counselling Skills
Level 3 Counselling Skills
Level 4 Counselling & Psychotherapy
Level 5 Foundation Degree Counselling & Psychotherapy (individuals, children & young people)
ACT Alcohol Coaching & Therapy Certified Practitioner
Lauren is DBS certified, holds professional liability insurance and a registered BACP Individual membership.