Charlotte Laffan-Butler

I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor, with a level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a level 4 Diploma in Child and Adolescent Counselling. My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed. I incorporate CBT, mindfulness, meditation and breath work. I am also qualified to deliver Drawing & Talking.

Children need sensitivity, patience and safety in order to access their potential and feel safe enough to work through their challenges. Creative approaches and the child’s interests support the therapeutic relationship and engage the child, so they can explore their inner world and build self esteem.

I have worked in various Birmingham primary schools since 2016, as a mentor/counsellor with children who have needed additional 1:1 emotional support. I have also supported parents in other primary schools as a family support worker, my life and work experience has been integral to this service.

All children are assessed prior to interventions and outcomes are monitored. Resources are provided and included in the session fee.

I deliver half-day sessions in primary schools.

I work as either a family support worker or a child therapist. I deliver Therapeutic Mentoring or Drawing & Talking to children. I can also deliver Drawing & Talking to parents.

I have my own dog who is trained to support animal assisted therapy with children - please enquire if you are interested.

I am fully insured with an enhanced DBS.

I am happy to have a free consultation with an interested school. This can be over the phone or face to face.

The first session with any child or parent is an assessment, to ensure the intervention is suitable for the individual.

CLB Therapy provides accredited, trauma informed, neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy for adult females, who may be finding life overwhelming, or just need support to understand who they are.

I am passionate about working with females, including those who are neurodivergent, or are impacted by neurodiversity in some way. We know that being neurodivergent can mean an increased susceptibility to trauma and mental health issues, it can also impact loved ones and the workplace.

Much of my work involves empowering clients who struggle with these issues and experience anxiety, depression or low self-worth. I provide an accepting space to be heard, and strategies to help build confidence and self-esteem. 

Working with a trauma-informed approach, I can also help you identify challenges affecting your daily life, which may be connected to past events. Processing earlier experiences can help us release pain and heal, so we can move forward. 

Areas of professional interest and experience include; mental health, neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD/OCD), childhood trauma (ACEs), sexuality, identity, menopause, relationship difficulties and abuse. 

I also work in schools with parents and children, who need practical and emotional support - feel free to enquire if your school may be interested.

I hope you will get in touch to see if I am the right counsellor for you. My name is Charlie and I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Free phone consultation - 15-20 minutes 

Online sessions are 50 minutes in duration and cost £58

Concessionary rates may be available (limited number of sessions)

Face to face sessions are held at Our Place Community Hub, Sutton Coldfield. Sessions are for 50 minutes and cost £70

Toilets are on site and disabled access/facilities are available.

There is a pay and display car park next to the premises accessed from Farthing Lane, and on street parking on Duke Street.

The centre is adjacent to the main Birmingham Road and major bus routes.

The first session will be an assessment session online (50 mins) and this is the same rate as above - £58

If you are interested in counselling please get in touch and we can arrange a time that is convenient for us to talk about what you are looking for and whether I am the right counsellor for you. This telephone consultation (15-20 minutes) is free of charge and there is no obligation for you to continue. 

Email is the quickest way to contact me but if you call the number provided, please leave a voicemail, so I can return your call.

If you are happy to go ahead once we have spoken, paperwork will be emailed for you to read and approve, prior to the initial assessment session.