Suzanne West

I am a Person Centred Therapist and Supervisor. I work from a safe , convenient location in Rubery ,  South Birmingham.B45 

I am an experienced therapist I have worked in private practice since 2014. I work within but not solely with the LGBTQIA+ community. Having being an associate counsellor with Healthy Gay Life/umbrella for many years.   I work with issues such as sexual identity , gender identity , transitioning, coming out , poly relationships. I am passionate about working with Identity and diversity in all aspects including sexuality , gender , race , social class etc.

Other issues I work with are Bereavement , I have many years of experience working with Bereavement. Including having worked for Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service.  

Other Issues I work with include Anxiety , Depression , Low Self Esteem , Low Mood , Life Changes , Childless Not By Choice , relationship issues. 

Please contact me for more information.

I offer concessions for trainee counsellors who are looking to acquire the hours of counselling needed for there course. 

I work from a Person Centred approach my sessions are led by the client.  You will bring what it is you would like to work on into the session. I work alongside you as we explore together your  feelings , beliefs , values and views. You are the expert on yourself I will work alongside you to help you find your own awareness , independence and self empowerment. 

My first session will be an assessment session. I will ask you some questions about yourself.  This is important so I understand my clients reasons for entering into counselling and how we may work together.

The session also gives my clients the opportunity to make sure I am the right counsellor for them. 

I am an experienced supervisor. I have work with trainee and qualified counsellors. 

I work from the seven eyed model of supervision looking at the different relationship dynamics between client , therapist and  supervisor. 

I have a vast amount of experience working within the LGBTQIA Community. 

I work from a convenient location in a safe space in Rubery , South Birmingham.  I am also able to offer remote supervision via zoom. If you prefer hybrid I can offer that too. 

I am a Person Centred Counsellor this modality underpins my supervision work. I can  work integratively with supervisees who may work from another modality. 

I understand how important supervision is for counsellors. To find the right supervisor who will help you to grow as a counsellor.  I am able to offer supervision to counsellors at different stages of there development. 

My first session is an opportunity to find out more about my supervises. Also for them to find out more about me.  What it is you are looking for in supervision. This is something that is always changing as we grow and develop as counsellors.

I offer a free 30 minute session usually via zoom.