Integrated Counselling Services

Individual and Couples Therapy in Birmingham and the West Midlands

What is Couples Counselling?

Couples counselling is for any two people in a relationship. This includes married couples, civil partners and partners. I work with couples whatever their sexual orientation. I also offer relationship counselling to people in non-romantic relationships for example, parents and their adult children or stepchildren, and siblings.

I support couples to explore and resolve issues which are causing tension, disagreements and arguments. We explore how factors including current and past events, outside influences and personal histories impact the relationship. Through our work together, we improve communication and understanding in order to encourage growth and fulfilment within the relationship and equip you with tools to resolve future difficulties.

In relationship counselling, my core approach is Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). This goes beyond simply changing how you communicate or negotiate disagreements. Together, we will work towards creating a more secure emotional bond, helping you to develop greater trust, intimacy and satisfaction in your relationship, and a stronger sense of security with one another.

Some couples come to me when they are facing a crisis such as an affair or betrayal. Others need help to work through long term problems. I have a particular interest in supporting couples navigating transitions in their relationship including becoming parents, menopause, and children growing up and leaving home. I will support both of you as you work through your difficulties. I don't take sides.

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How can Couples Counselling help?

Some couples come to me when they are facing a crisis, while others need support to work through long-term difficulties. Throughout the process, my focus is on helping you both feel heard and understood, and feel more able to move forward — whether you choose to do so together or separately — with care and mutual respect.

Common issues I work with include:

  • Affairs and betrayals
  • Trust issues
  • Communication difficulties
  • Sex and intimacy
  • Separation and divorce
  • Difficulties involving families, including step families and blended families
  • Recurring arguments and unresolved conflict
  • Life events including becoming parents, children leaving home and retirement 
  • Parenting 
  • Issues around finances and money 
  • Differing values, beliefs and opinions
  • Illness, bereavement and redundancy

I offer two different structures for couples therapy, allowing you to choose the approach best suited to your relationship, availability and needs.

Ongoing Couples Therapy 

Ongoing therapy offers a regular space to understand and improve your relationship over time.

Sessions may include:

  • Identifying and understanding negative relationship patterns
  • Improving communication and reducing conflict
  • Exploring trust, intimacy and emotional connection
  • Understanding each other’s needs, fears and vulnerabilities
  • Developing healthier ways of responding during disagreements
  • Strengthening emotional safety and connection
  • Working through specific relationship challenges as they arise
  • Building practical skills to support lasting change
  • Regular review of progress and goals

£80 per 60-minute session

Couples Intensive

A Couples Intensive provides dedicated time and space to understand and improve your relationship in a focussed and concentrated way.

  • 2 x full-day intensive therapy sessions 
  • Up to 10 hours of dedicated therapeutic support
  • Detailed assessment and preparation before we meet
  • Individual and joint sessions 
  • In-depth exploration of your relationship patterns and challenges
  • Practical interventions tailored to your specific situation
  • Written summary and action plan following each day
  • Between-session guidance and therapeutic tasks
  • Clear recommendations for ongoing support and next steps

£1450 per couple

Some couples decide to book an Intensive instead of regular weekly sessions, others combine an Intensive with ongoing sessions.

Please get in touch for more information and for help to decide which format is right for you.

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Get in touch

If you think you may benefit from counselling or if you are unsure, please get in touch by completing the form, calling me on 07396843548 or email me, to arrange an introductory call. This is an opportunity to talk about what you are looking for from counselling and how I can help. It is also a chance for us to get to know each other a bit and gauge whether we would be a good fit. You can ask any questions you have and if you decide to go ahead, we can book your first session (subject to availability).

For couples I prefer to speak to both partners at the same time but if this is not possible I will offer you each an introductory call.

If I am not the right person for you, I can signpost you to providers offering the support you need.

I endeavour to return calls within 24 hours.

Complete the contact form, email me or text/call me on 07396843548.

All contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services. 

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Thanks to your expertise and compassion, my wife and I have been able to begin to rebuild trust and strengthen our bond. Your impact extends far beyond our counselling sessions; it has transformed our lives for the better. I will be forever grateful”

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“Vicky gained an understanding of my life and situation with complete ease and intuitively adapted her methods each session to suit what I needed, meaning our process together flowed very naturally throughout...

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She made me feel comfortable from our first session to our last, easily creating a safe space for me to speak openly about my difficulties each week. I initially started counselling when I was at ‘breaking point’, struggling to deal with experiences of previous trauma and feeling lost. I had never had counselling before and was worried that I didn’t even know where I should start; but it didn’t matter. Vicky helped me to figure out the help I needed. Together with Vicky my insight into my experiences has hugely improved, and I’ve learnt how best to cope with my emotions towards the past. My sessions with Vicky came to a natural end with me feeling optimistic for the future and ready to move forward.”

Clare

“Vicky has been a huge help in encouraging me to question and confront my negative thought patterns and self -doubt. She has taught me new techniques, ways of thinking and helped me rationalise my thoughts. I have seen multiple therapists but Vicky has made me feel more comfortable, confident and well in myself than I have for years. Highly, highly recommend.”

Fin

“Vicky patiently listened to my concerns, thoughts and emotions and provided me with an unwavering sense of support. Vicky's guidance not only helped me navigate through my challenges but also empowered me to recognise my own strengths and capabilities. Thank you for the support you have given me.”

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“Vicky really helped us to get back on track and start rebuilding the foundations of our relationship.”

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“As soon as I walked into the room Vicky made me feel completely relaxed and comfortable. This was a very big step for me and I wasn't made to feel awkward at any point. I would highly recommend Vicky's services.”

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I am now better able to understand myself and where I have come from. I truly believe that if I had worked with Vicky earlier in my life I would have been much happier. Her counselling has been the best investment I have ever made.”

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Vicky was understanding whilst challenging me to explore practical techniques to help manage how I felt. I do feel better and I now have the management skills to deal with my anxiety that I can take into the future. Thank you.”

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Keith

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Vicky is clearly passionate about counselling and takes her work seriously. We both felt that our perspectives were understood and equally important. She helped us to understand each other's points of view and to communicate more effectively, and we have developed skills we can use outside of the sessions.”

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Vicky’s advice was extremely helpful and easy to follow. I am pleased to say that there has been a huge improvement in my mood since having counselling with Vicky. I now feel like a weight has been lifted off my chest.”

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Simon

“Vicky has an incredible ability to listen attentively and empathetically, to truly understand me and help me navigate my emotions in a safe environment. Vicky has been an invaluable source of support and guidance in my life and I am truly grateful for her time and commitment to my wellbeing. I highly recommend Vicky to anyone seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable and skilled therapist.”

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