Sue Hodges

Located in and around Sutton Coldfield Town Centre - I offer face to face, or online Counselling to adults.

Counselling hours are:

Monday to Thursday - 11:00 – 19:00

Fridays, Saturday and Sunday closed

Counselling fees range from £50 - £60 per session.

Counselling student rate is £35 per session. Evidence may be required.

Hi I'm Sue,

I am an Integrative counsellor, qualified trauma therapist, and I work with the flash technique. 

I am also an emotional freedom technique practitioner (EFT-tapping therapy), and I am certified to work with adults who have experience of adoption, and the care system.

I come from a diverse background, carrying a tool kit of academic, and life experience to counselling, beginning many years ago in Psychology and Criminology.

I work with adults with a wide range of concerns (please see below).

I am an open minded, non-judgemental, empathetic, and life experienced counsellor who knows that life can have ups and downs, we may struggle to find our voice, and feel overwhelmed.

I prefer to offer a range of therapies and techniques rather than a 'one size fits all' to tailor to your individual concerns.

Sometimes it is important to focus on ourselves for a while, this does not mean me first, it means me too. 

My mission is to provide a therapeutic, client led counselling service to those who wish to improve their quality of life, and to gain better understanding of themselves.

Counselling sessions are very much dependant on the nature of your concern, and can be long or short term.

Integrative Counselling - draws from the following theories:

• Person - Centred
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic

or a combination

I am also a

Trauma Therapist - and draw from the three phase Trauma model, and I practice using the Flash Technique. 

I also work with adults who have experience of adoption, and the care system, and I am an Emotional Freedom Technique advanced practitioner (EFT-tapping therapy).

I offer a safe space to explore your feelings, and emotions, and for you to explore what your concerns are.

Counselling can be long or short term depending on your individual needs.

Counselling can help to/with

• Improve wellbeing.
• Mindfulness.
• Make changes in your life.
• Identify root causes.

• Improve or develop - Self-confidence - Self-esteem - Self-acceptance - Self-compassion.

• Being seen, heard, understood, to set boundaries and have a voice. 
• Help you process trauma, and traumatic experiences to gain safety, insight, understanding and resilience.
• PTSD/CPTSD - post-traumatic stress/complex post-traumatic stress.
• Unresolved issues from childhood or in the past.
• Attachments.
• Adults who have experience of adoption, care system - growing up in children's homes.
• Loss, grief or bereavement.
• Setting boundaries.
• Shame - guilt.
• Self sabotage.
• Imposter syndrome.
• Feel supported during a challenging time.
• Anxiety - panic attacks.
• Suicidal thoughts and feelings.
• Stress or Depression.
• Divorce or separation, to support you work through your emotions and feelings.
• Explore decision making difficulties.
• Trauma Therapy - if you have experienced trauma, it is paramount to seek support from a qualified/certified trauma therapist who will keep you safe, provide a trusting environment where you are able to develop healthy coping strategies.