Tricia O'Connor

My core hours are 12 - 8pm Mondays - Thursdays, with some flexibility.

*Online and telephone sessions only

I work from within an integrative relational model. Basically this means that my belief in the influence of the counselling relationship in bringing about positive change is central to my offering a relational approach in which we can explore together your current issues and concerns as well as those stemming from the past.

The therapeutic relationship can often bring up feelings and behaviour that can belong in the past and can mirror the patterns of relating that have caused the very concerns that may be limiting your ability to live life as you would like and which have led to you seeking counselling. By looking at your early attachment relationships and how you came to make sense of yourself, others and the world, we can explore together such patterns in a safe, therapeutic, non-judgmental context. The aim is to help you to achieve understanding, self-compassion and acceptance by deepening awareness of and working through the origins of such patterns and to shed light on your relationships with others and to help you to make changes if you so wish.

I offer long-term and short-term counselling/psychotherapy to individuals who wish to explore the difficulties they face in their lives and how these may affect their emotional, psychological or physical wellbeing. I am committed to working within a confidential, supportive and non-judgemental environment and building a respectful and creative therapeutic relationship supporting growth and change. Through my work at an NHS funded LGBT counselling service, two domestic abuse agencies, a GP surgery and private practice, I have experience of working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues, including family/relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, abuse, bereavement, loss, work problems, sexuality and gender. I offer an affirmative approach to gender, sexuality and relationships.

I offer sessions via Zoom or over the telephone. Working remotely allows for flexibility to work together wherever suits you, from the comfort of your home to a meeting room or even whilst you're out for a walk.

My fees are £45 per session, although a small reduction may be negotiable depending on circumstances. After an initial assessment period, if we agree to continue, I usually see individuals on a weekly basis.

I am BACP registered and accredited and adhere to the BACP Code of Conduct.

Please contact me for an initial chat or to arrange an appointment on 07709 101264 or triciajcounselling@hotmail.com.

Each appointment lasts 50 minutes. On your first visit we can discuss together what brings you to counselling, what you are hoping for and whether my style of working makes sense to you and your needs. It also gives you a chance to ask any questions and gives us both the opportunity to get an idea of whether we could work together - this is an important part of establishing a therapeutic relationship. 

I have some daytime availability Monday to Friday

I see clients online or at a small, comfortable and quiet counselling room in Kings Heath, South Birmingham. Each appointment lasts 50 minutes. My fees are £55 per session, although a small reduction may be negotiable depending on circumstances. After an initial assessment period, if we agree to continue, I see individuals on a weekly basis. Please contact me for an initial chat or to arrange an appointment on 07709 101264.

On your first visit we can discuss together what brings you to counselling, what you are hoping for and whether my style of working makes sense to you and your needs. It also gives you a chance to ask any questions and gives us both the opportunity to get an idea of whether we could work together - this is an important part of establishing a therapeutic relationship.