COUNSELLING AT ST MARTIN’S
You don’t need a diagnosis to start.
You may know exactly what is bothering you, or simply know that something does not feel right.
Counselling gives you space to talk things through, make sense of what is happening and find a way forward at your own pace
50-minute sessions. Usually Weekly. Online UK-wide or in Birmingham
What sessions are like
A conversation shaped around what matters to you, with time to build trust.
Your first appointment
You and your counsellor talk about what has led you to seek support, what you hope might change and any questions you have.
Finding a starting point
Your counsellor will explain how sessions work and help you decide what to focus on. You can take your time.
Ongoing sessions
Your counsellor listens, asks questions and helps you explore feelings, experiences and patterns. Together, you can reflect on what feels useful.
Working together
You will usually continue with the same counsellor, giving you time to build trust and explore things more fully.
Bring what matters.
Start where you are.
You might want to talk about anxiety, loss, relationships, low mood, work or simply feeling stuck. You do not need a diagnosis or a single clear problem.
You and your counsellor can find a starting point together.
Finding your
counsellor
Let us find you a counsellor
We help you find a suitable counsellor based on your needs and availability
Choose your own counsellor
Browse qualified counsellors and choose someone whose experience and approach feel right for you.
Your privacy matters
Sessions are confidential, with exceptions for serious risk, safeguarding or legal duties. Your counsellor will explain these boundaries.
A few questions before you begin
Could counselling help me?
You do not need a diagnosis or a clear explanation to begin.
Your questions answered
Sessions, confidentiality, referrals and deciding whether to continue.
Choosing a counsellor
What to look for in a profile and how to think about a good fit.
Online or face to face?
Think through privacy, travel and what feels practical for you.
Your first appointment
What happens, how to prepare and what if you don’t know what to say.