Suzanne West

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

I  worked with Healthy Gay Life for several years working within the LGBTQIA+ community. I understand how important finding the right counsellor can be within the community. I work with issues such as sexual identity , gender identity , coming out , cross cultural relationships. I am passionate about working with Identity in all aspects including sexuality , gender , race , social class etc.

Other issues I work with are low mood, depression ,anxiety , stress , low self esteem , acquired brain injury and bereavement. I have had experience of working with bereavement with Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service.    I understand that talking may be difficult and can use creative methods of therapy such as art or writing if its appropriate.

I offer concessions to student counsellors.

I work from a Person Centred approach my sessions are led by the client. I work alongside my clients to enable them to become more self aware and empowered. 

My first session will be an assessment session. I will ask some questions about my client. 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 a person centred counsellor this informs my practice as a  supervisor. I work from the seven eyed model of supervision. I work with qualified and student counsellors. I work with counsellors who see adult clients. 

I work from a convenient location in a safe space in Rubery , South Birmingham.  I am also able to offer remote supervision via zoom. 

I work in private practice my main client base is the LGBTQIA+ community. I am passionate about working with identity. I also have experience of working with Bereavement agencies.  

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.