Annabelle Watton

Overview

The practice is led by Annabelle Watton, a BACP-accredited integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor based in Birmingham. She combines a background in mental health nursing with over seven years of counselling experience to offer a client-centred, holistic approach to therapy. The practice emphasises a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship and adapts methods to meet individual needs.

The clinic offers both face-to-face work from a Birmingham base and online counselling across the United Kingdom. Sessions are typically weekly and can be arranged as short-term or long-term therapy depending on client needs.

Best for

This provider is best suited for adults and young people seeking integrative counselling for trauma-related issues, anxiety and depression, and related stressors. The practice has specialist experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

• People experiencing anxiety or persistent worry
• Individuals recovering from trauma or post-traumatic stress
• Clients seeking support for low mood, low energy or work-related stress

Approach

The practice follows an integrative model, drawing on person-centred, humanistic, relational and psychodynamic frameworks as appropriate. Annabelle tailors the therapeutic approach to each client and may incorporate somatic-informed techniques due to additional training in body-oriented work.

Therapy typically involves an initial consultation to identify goals and agree a treatment plan. Sessions are usually 50 minutes and can be structured as time-limited or longer-term work. Annabelle offers a mixture of face-to-face sessions at her Birmingham base and online sessions for clients across the UK.

Types of therapy offered include CBT, creative therapy, integrative, person-centred and relational approaches. The practitioner emphasises collaboration and adapts methods to what works best for the individual.

Education and Training

The practitioner is a BACP Accredited Member (MBACP) with a background in mental health nursing and over ten years of clinical experience. Training includes integrative psychotherapeutic counselling and additional somatic/body-focused approaches relevant to trauma work.

Support

Clients receive a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss needs and ask questions before committing to therapy. The practice offers a safe, confidential environment and follows professional ethical standards consistent with BACP accreditation. Support includes preparation and integration discussion, and therapy is offered in a non-judgemental, inclusive manner.

Concessions are available for students and those on low incomes; these can be discussed during the consultation. The Birmingham venue referenced includes wheelchair-accessible facilities at the Moseley location.

Practical details

Sessions are offered both face-to-face from Birmingham (Moseley area referenced) and online across the United Kingdom. Standard sessions are 50 minutes. Fees are listed at £55 per session, with some concessionary slots available. Booking is typically via an initial phone consultation; the practitioner currently lists some availability.

• Format: Face-to-face (Birmingham) and online (UK) — hybrid
• Session length: 50 minutes
• Fee: £55 per session (concessions available)
• Languages: English

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.