Welcome to Brian Walsh Counselling
Brian Walsh Dip. Couns. Reg.MBACP
The Mission:
“To meet empathically in the ‘here and now’, make sense of the past and choose an authentic future”
About Brian
I am qualified at diploma level in Integrative counselling. This means that we will draw upon techniques from a variety of models and approaches as we explore issues that you, the client, may bring to therapy.
My personal focus is on the client-counsellor relationship that I believe is the over-riding and most important contribution to positive growth, change and self-acceptance; you are the expert, I bring the expertise.
As well as my passion for the Person-Centred approach I have a deep interest in the search for meaning in one’s life. Together we can explore the anxieties that life inevitably lays upon each one of us.
I am experienced working within the education sector, supporting children and their families with whatever issues they bring to our sessions. These may include difficulties with attachment, self-esteem, bereavement & loss, domestic violence, family breakdown and the countless other challenges that come with living today.
I am also a clinical supervisor; working with other professionals on their cases as well as their personal and professional well-being.
I practice in South-West Birmingham as well as meeting clients in their place of work or other suitable settings. I do home visits.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory
Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling
Diploma in Supervision
Certificate in Spiritual Care
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Certificate in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
I am a registered member (103666) of BACP and adhere to its Ethical Framework
I receive regular clinical supervision
I hold appropriate public liability insurance
I am committed to regular Continuing Professional Development
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) defines counselling and psychotherapy as:
"...umbrella terms that cover a range of talking therapies. They are delivered by trained practitioners who work with people over a short or long term to help them bring about effective change or enhance their well-being."
The aim of a professionally trained counsellor is to help clients to uncover feelings, memories, judgements (self and by others) that are somehow preventing a more fulfilled, self-accepting life.
To anyone new to counselling this may sound a daunting prospect and the fear and anxiety of engaging with an ‘expert’ may seem overwhelming. Having sat in both chairs, so to speak, I understand the possible fears of being 'overpowered' as well as the dread of being judged. An effective and self-aware counsellor will work hard to ensure that she or he doesn't add to your difficulties by being judgemental or overbearing. However, these feelings can be useful areas for exploration.
Holding a Diploma in Clinical Supervision, I practice supervision and staff care within the professions of counselling and the education sector. My experience and expertise, coupled with my chosen approach (Proctor’s Model of Clinical Supervision) enables my work to be fully transferable to other professions and disciplines. The ‘Restorative’ facet of the model is particularly effective in allowing an individual to feel empowered and valued - often all that is needed for emotional efficacy and enhanced motivation.
Working collaboratively*, we are able to:
- Reflect on and review practice
- Discuss specific issues in depth
- Identify training and CPD needs
- Manage the emotional impact of work on the individual’s personal life and vice versa
- * I recommend monthly supervision/staff care sessions
“Clinical supervision has been associated with higher levels of job satisfaction, improved retention, reduced turnover and staff effectiveness. Effective clinical supervision may increase employees’ perceptions of organisational support and improve their commitment to an organisation’s vision and goals. It is one way for a provider to fulfil their duty of care to staff.”
Care Quality Commission
Supporting effective clinical supervision
My Fees
Counselling one to one from £45.00 per session
Supervision/Staff Care from £45.00 per session
Group counselling from £65.00 per session
All sessions are 50 minutes long with 10 minutes for my own reflection and note taking.
I have reduced rates for students and people on reduced incomes/benefits. Please contact me for more information
I do not ask for proof as, from the outset, our relationship is built on trust