Manjit Uppal

Overview

Manjit Uppal is an integrative, trauma-informed practitioner based in Birmingham who offers relational, empathetic counselling and therapy. She draws on over 20 years of experience working in education and supporting families, and provide a safe, non-judgemental environment where clients can develop self-awareness and explore thoughts and emotions.

The practice emphasises a strong therapeutic alliance and uses creative arts as alternative avenues for emotional expression. Their work is informed by safeguarding and pastoral experience gained through roles such as in-school counsellor and mental health lead.

Best for

This therapist is best suited for adults, young people, children, families and groups who are seeking compassionate, long-term or short-term support for issues related to anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity and life stressors. They work with clients experiencing a range of emotional and relational difficulties and provide both individual and family-focused therapy.

• Clients seeking trauma-informed, relational therapy
• People preferring integrative or creative approaches (arts-based expression)
• Families, children and young people requiring school-related or pastoral support

Approach

The therapist practices an integrative approach, combining modalities such as person-centred therapy, CBT, emotionally focused therapy, family therapy and creative therapy. They work relationally, emphasising empathy and a nurturing therapeutic relationship rather than advice-giving.

Treatment typically begins with a brief complimentary introductory call to establish fit and discuss needs. Sessions may be short-term or long-term and can be delivered face-to-face, online or by telephone depending on client needs.

Creative and arts-based methods are offered as alternative means to express and process emotions, particularly useful for clients who find verbal expression difficult.

Education and Training

The therapist holds MBACP registration and has over two decades of professional experience within education and mental health support roles. They are Level 1 trained in Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and have experience delivering group work, safeguarding leadership and pastoral care.

Support

Clients receive a confidential, non-judgemental and trauma-informed therapeutic environment. The therapist emphasises safety, therapeutic boundaries and the development of a trusting alliance to support effective work on emotional and relational issues.

Support includes preparation and an initial introductory call, options for both short- and long-term work, and use of creative modalities to aid emotional processing and integration.

Practical details

Sessions are offered in-person in Birmingham (B12 area) and remotely via online or telephone appointments. The practitioner offers a complimentary 15-minute introductory call and charges from £40 per session. Appointments can be booked via the BACP directory contact form on their profile.

• Format: Face-to-face, online, telephone (hybrid delivery)
• Location: Birmingham (B12)
• Rates: Sessions from £40
• Languages: English

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