Meet the Team of Psychologists & Therapists
Openforwards CBT Therapy and Counselling is a psychology service in Birmingham, UK. We focus on improving your mental health, relationships, careers and lifestyles. Our team includes Psychologists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, EMDR Practitioners, Autism Specialists and Family Therapists. Get in touch to book a consultation or speak to a therapist.
Meet our Team of Therapists in Birmingham
Protecting the Public & Ensuring Quality Practice
All our therapists and psychologists in Birmingham and online are registered with an appropriate regulator or accrediting body, guaranteeing we have been well-trained and met agreed standards of practice. Before seeing a therapist, we recommend you check to see that they are registered with one of the following bodies, including:
- HCPC – Health and Care Professions Council
- BABCP – British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
- BPS – British Psychological Association
- UKCP – UK Council for Psychotherapy
- AFT – Association for Family Therapy
- EMDR UK – EMDR Association UK
Find the Best Therapist for You
We love to match you with the best therapist for your difficulties and preferences. Please read about our team of therapists in Birmingham and online below.
Get in touch to book a consultation, request information or speak to a therapist. Come to our offices in the Jewellery Quarter or meet online. The choice is yours.
Hi, I’m Arpita
Integrative psychological therapist & autism specialist
Specialisms:
- Child and Adolescent developmental and mental health needs
- Autism and Neurodiversity Screening and Interventions
- CBT and Integrative Psychotherapy for all ages
I am an Integrative Psychological Therapist and Autism Specialist, offering integrative psychotherapy (which includes CBT, person-centred, behavioural and systemic therapy-informed approaches) for many mental health problems. I provide parental support sessions as part of our Autism Interventions service adapting and tailoring the intervention to meet your family and child’s needs. I care hugely about supporting and empowering you or your child to achieve their goals and make positive changes in their life. I provide both in-person and online sessions.
Qualifications:
- Post-Graduate Certificate Specialist Clinical Practice (Learning Disabilities & Autism in Children and Younger People)
- Mindfulness Teacher (MBCT)
- MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- BSc Psychology
Hi, I’m Bhavna
CBT psychotherapist & EMDR practitioner
Specialisms:
- Anxiety, Depression and Trauma in Adults
- CBT and EMDR Interventions
As a multilingual therapist, I offer sessions in English, Hindi, and Spanish to ensure that language is never a barrier to our communication. I will help you understand the psychological reasons behind your feelings and trace their origins. My approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, tailored to your unique needs. Together, we will work towards your therapeutic goals, breaking free from any negative cycles you may feel trapped in. Together, we can find coping strategies to manage your mood and deal with the impact of living with a long-term health condition. I look forward to meeting you.
Qualifications:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- MSc Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
Hi, I’m Adil
clinical psychologist, cbt therapist & EMDR Practitioner
Specialisms:
- Anxiety, OCD, Depression and other common mental health problems
- CBT and Integrative Psychotherapy
I offer you an individualised formulation to help you understand the root, development and maintenance of your difficulties and use a variety of therapeutic approaches such as CBT, psychodynamic and narrative therapy to help people make long-lasting and meaningful changes to their lives.
Qualifications:
- DClinPsy Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- PG Certificate in Primary Care Mental Health Practice (LIPI)
Hi, I’m Andrea
Systemic family psychotherapist
Specialisms:
- Relationships – Couples Counselling
- Family Therapy
- Systemic Psychotherapy for Individuals
Using various therapeutic approaches, including Systemic Family Therapy and Attachment-focused therapy, I specialise in helping families, couples and individuals. I am a UKCP accredited Family Psychotherapist and Supervisor for NHS therapists.
Qualifications:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Systemic Psychotherapy
- Advanced Diploma in Systemic Supervision
- PG Certificate in CYP IAPT Clinical Supervision
Hi, I’m Jim
ACT trainer, supervisor & therapist
Specialisms:
- Anxiety, OCD, Depression and Bereavement
- Relationships including Couples Counselling
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (CBT) & Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Training, Consultation and Supervision in ACT
I specialise in helping therapists become highly skilled in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Since qualifying as a CBT Therapist in 2005, I have helped 1000s of people to apply the knowledge and skills that enabled them to transform their lives.
Qualifications:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Certificate in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Certicate in Schema Therapy
- BSc Sociology
- PG Certificate in Clinical Supervision
- Certificate in Online Supervision
- ACBS Peer-reviewed ACT Trainer
Are you ready to book a consultation?
Our team of Counsellors, Psychotherapists, and Psychologists in Birmingham are here to help you work through your anxieties to calm your mind and start focusing on the life you want to live.