Counselling

Our team of trained and experienced counsellors provide one to one counselling in a variety of contexts. This covers a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, relationship issues and more.

Some of our clients are seen through the NHS, subject to eligibility; other clients can be seen privately. Companies and organisations can also contract with us for counselling services. This enables us to offer a holistic and bespoke service focused on the specific needs of each individual client or organisation.


For more information, to refer a client or to refer yourself, phone or text 07856277028, or email contact@springtolife.org  Please be aware we have a waiting list, which in December 2024 is currently around 16 weeks for NHS counselling.
NB The office is closed from 21st December 2024 to 5th January 2025. Emails and phone messages will be dealt with from 6th January.
If you need urgent help please contact your GP, call NHS 111 or 999, or go to your hospital A and E for help. The Samaritans helpline number is 116 123.

Spring to Life offers psychological therapies through the NHS Talking Therapies programme to people in Birmingham, in collaboration with the Living Well Consortium. This is free of charge subject to eligibility.

Over the years of delivering this service, the Move to Recovery rate (which is the measure of significant improvement following therapy) assigned to our clients has shown consistently positive results thanks to our IAPT trained counsellors' input.

We continue to look for ways to improve the service we offer both as an organisation and by investing in our therapists' skills and development.

Feedback from some of our clients after having counselling with us:

quite literally I wouldn’t be here without your intervention

better equipped to manage own mental health

transformative: life has changed from grey into colour, I can hear the birds singing now, I can feel fully, I can dance, I feel alive

I now know who I am and I don’t need to pretend to be who I’m not

as a service user I really appreciate the help Spring to Life can provide for people facing painful and challenging times. I am very thankful for the kind and professional help (my counsellor) provided.

PLEASE NOTE 
Services offered by Spring to Life are not designed for crisis situations. Sometimes, when people are experiencing difficulties in their life, they may have thoughts about harming themselves in some way, or even taking their own life. 
If you are currently experiencing suicidal thoughts, or feeling as though you might be at risk of harming yourself or someone else, please contact one of the following:
Your GP or out of hours service
NHS Direct on 111 (or 0845 46 47 in some areas)
The Samaritans on 116123
In an emergency dial 999 or Visit A & E
Birmingham and Solihull NHS Mental Health Foundation Trust mental health helpline 24 hours 7 days a week:
Telephone 0121 262 3555 or 0800 915 9292        website www.bsmhft.nhs.uk