Highly Professional Therapists
Openforwards CBT Therapy and Counselling is a psychology service in Birmingham, UK. We focus on improving your mental health, relationships and habits. 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.
Therapists in Birmingham and Online
Our Birmingham Therapy Centre has a fantastic team of skilled and supportive Psychological Therapists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Counsellors, EMDR Therapists and Psychologists who can help you work through your difficulties or distress.
We use many evidence-based psychotherapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Systemic Family Therapy. By talking to someone independent, you can open up while knowing your privacy is protected.
Protecting the Public & Ensuring Quality Practice
All our therapists 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
- AFT – Association for Family Therapy
- EMDR UK – EMDR Association UK





Meet our Team of Therapists in Birmingham and Online

Sarah Benkwitz
EMDR practitioner, cft & CBT therapist
Find the Best Therapist for You
We love to match you with the best therapist for your difficulties and preferences. Please read 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
I am an Integrative Psychological Therapist and Autism Specialist. I offer 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. I like to adapt and tailor the intervention to meet your needs and work together through this process. It’s important to me that I support and empower you to achieve your goals and make positive changes in your life. I offer both in-person and online sessions.

Hi, I’m Alison
EMDR practitioner
I am an experienced Psychological Therapist and EMDR Practitioner with a background in mental health nursing. I have helped many people overcome trauma and live their best lives. I love the speed and efficiency of EMDR to help you resolve old fears and upsetting memories. I am a member of the EMDR Association UK and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
EMDR & ADHD Specialist & Psychological Therapist

Hi, I’m Adil
clinical psychologist & cbt therapist
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.
Specialist in Complex Problems

Hi, I’m Natalie
Board-certified behaviour analyst & acceptance and commitment therapist
I am passionate about helping you grow and strive towards your values and highest potential. Behaviour analysis is a scientific method of evaluating, understanding and changing unhelpful behaviours. I am exceptionally proficient in supporting adults, children and families with learning difficulties who are on the autism spectrum.
ABA & ACT Specialist

Hi, I’m Andrea
Systemic family psychotherapist
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.
Couples & Families Specialist

Hi, I’m Jim
ACT trainer, supervisor & therapist
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.
ACT Specialist

Hi, I’m Sarah
EMDR Practitioner, CBT & CFT Psychotherapist
I use ACT, CFT, CBT & EMDR to help you make sense of your struggles, develop self-acceptance and make practical changes to pursue what truly matters. I offer Compassion Focused Supervision for therapists who want support with their client work.
EMDR Specialist
Get in touch
Our team of Counsellors, Psychotherapists, and Psychologists in Birmingham are here to help you work through your anxieties to rest your mind and start focusing on the life you want to live.