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Hello I'm Demi,
I'm a highly accomplished and qualified counsellor located in Brierley Hill in the West Midlands. A registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and The Association for Counselling and Therapy Online. Oh, and I love dogs. The decision to seek counselling can feel scary and unsettling, particularly when you feel you should be able to cope with what's bothering you on your own. I have been in a similar position having had my own therapy. I am warm, open, and honest and help to put you at ease. I have empathy and experience of how struggles can affect our lives. |
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"Overcoming difficulties leads to courage, self-respect, and knowing yourself”
- ALFRED ADLER
My Story
I became a counsellor as a result of experiencing struggles with my own self-acceptance and I know how difficult it can be to find support. My journey through therapy showed me how positive and powerful it can be. The influence it can have on relationships, as well as our sense of happiness in life. I have learned to trust in the process even when things are painful – as there is growth from those dark and difficult places.
It's my own experience of wanting to view myself more positively in addition to my experience of supporting others in times of distress which made me realise that becoming a therapist was the career for me. In my view it's a privilege when someone chooses me as their therapist, trusting me during those times they are feeling immense personal pain.
Trust, and integrity are very important to me, and I am strongly committed to offering you an honest, respectful, safe and confidential counselling relationship in which we can work together.
It's my own experience of wanting to view myself more positively in addition to my experience of supporting others in times of distress which made me realise that becoming a therapist was the career for me. In my view it's a privilege when someone chooses me as their therapist, trusting me during those times they are feeling immense personal pain.
Trust, and integrity are very important to me, and I am strongly committed to offering you an honest, respectful, safe and confidential counselling relationship in which we can work together.
How I Work
The basis of my work is establishing a trusting relationship in an environment that you feel safe in and free from any judgement. Providing you the opportunity to explore difficulties, thoughts, and feelings.
I work integratively, this means I blend different elements of specific approaches so that our work together can be tailored to meet your needs. These are often individual and unique to you and your situation. Following your direction and helping you to feel comfortable I work short term and on an open-ended basis but overall it is you who is in charge.
My approach places you at the centre of our work together known as person-centred. I want to understand experiences from your point of view. It emphasises our ability to make choices and develop to our maximum potential by looking at people as a whole. This will support you in developing a stronger, healthy sense of self.
I integrate CBT to develop insight into unhelpful thinking habits which can affect the way we think, feel and behave. If any of these are changed, the others will be altered too. When unhelpful habits and patterns are broken, we can fulfil goals as we take control of our lives
The Psychodynamic approach provides understanding about how past experiences and relationships influence our present thoughts, choices, feelings and behaviours. It means we can explore the way the mind influences behaviour. This develops our awareness, reducing levels of distress which enables us to disentangle ourselves from unhelpful aspects of our past.
I work integratively, this means I blend different elements of specific approaches so that our work together can be tailored to meet your needs. These are often individual and unique to you and your situation. Following your direction and helping you to feel comfortable I work short term and on an open-ended basis but overall it is you who is in charge.
My approach places you at the centre of our work together known as person-centred. I want to understand experiences from your point of view. It emphasises our ability to make choices and develop to our maximum potential by looking at people as a whole. This will support you in developing a stronger, healthy sense of self.
I integrate CBT to develop insight into unhelpful thinking habits which can affect the way we think, feel and behave. If any of these are changed, the others will be altered too. When unhelpful habits and patterns are broken, we can fulfil goals as we take control of our lives
The Psychodynamic approach provides understanding about how past experiences and relationships influence our present thoughts, choices, feelings and behaviours. It means we can explore the way the mind influences behaviour. This develops our awareness, reducing levels of distress which enables us to disentangle ourselves from unhelpful aspects of our past.
Accessibility
I believe that we can all face challenging times in life and that it is during these times that we might benefit from a little extra support. Life can sometimes feel like a roller-coaster with ups and downs, twists and turns along the way. The challenges we can face include depression, anxiety or stress to name a few. It does not discriminate and so no one is immune. It is for this reason that my practice is fully accessible to those with disabilities, including disabled access and facilities, assistance dog (if you would like them in the room) and off-road parking.
Face to Face Therapy |
Online Therapy |
What Type of Therapy is Right for me? |
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During face to face therapy we will meet in a confidential therapy room, some people need the therapist's physical presence, being able to see their body language and hear their vocal tone to be able to communicate effectively and form a connection, others may not want the hassle of the technical side of therapy.
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My online therapy can be accessed over the telephone, or through video conferencing using an internet connection allowing the therapist and client to see each other but be in different locations. It can make therapy more accessible to those who have restricted mobility, or if your lifestyle or responsibilities make commuting difficult.
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There is no need to decide on one rigid approach or way of working, it is about tailoring therapy to meet your needs so if life demands get in the way of you attending face to face, if you feeling unwell, like you could do without travelling then we could combine the two
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