Shifa Wood

Available all days of the week apart from Wednesday and Sunday.

Hours of work: online 9am to 8pm, in person in an office with good transport links in the Selly Oak Birmingham area 9am to 4pm.

Appointment timings can be flexed subject to availability.

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, who combines various different therapy techniques to find a combination that can work for you.

I have deep and varied life experience, in particular of transitions. I’ve been a refugee, worked in the corporate world and am a property developer and manager, worked in not-for-profit organisations including faith groups, lived in several countries as an expat spouse,  learned four languages, and raised a family. 

All these experiences have given me a valuable understanding of the challenges that you may face, including life changes, anxiety, loss and grief, cultural and spiritual issues, trauma, poor self-esteem, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, workplace tensions, poor school attendance, menopause, childhood experiences, racial issues – and much more. I am encouraged when client regain their self-worth, making sense of past traumas, and are able to thrive and have the life they want with a sense of calm and purpose. 

I work with individuals, couples and families, in person or online. My experience includes working with survivors of sexual violence and with schoolchildren needing mental health support.

Sessions are normally held weekly, lasting 50 minutes.

You will have the opportunity to explore your life, feelings and challenges in a safe, comfortable and accepting environment. I aim to help you to find insight, relief and hope through my respectful and compassionate support.

As a registered member of BACP, I am in regular clinical supervision, and may need to discuss your case with my supervisor while maintaining confidentiality and privacy.  I undertake regular Continuous Professional Development to ensure that I am up to date with latest developments in my profession.

I offer an initial free 20 minute consultation session in which you will be able to discuss what has brought you to therapy.  I will explain how I work and answer any questions you might have.

After that you can decide whether we are a good fit.