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Welcome to Solas Therapy and Training at Woodbrooke Centre
Solas Therapy and Training is a therapy hub at Woodbrooke Centre in Selly Oak, Birmingham. We aim to work with therapists and counsellors to network and work together to develop practice and offer high quality services and training. We offer:
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Individual counselling - face to face and online for adults and young people;
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Specialist approaches including Somatic Therapy, attachment and Interpersonal Neurobiology approaches.
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A network of counsellors across Birmingham, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, including Hubs for training, continued professional development and supervision
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Continued professional development (CPD) and support through workshops and the Newly Qualified Private Practice Programme.
We really want to hear from you whether you are someone seeking counselling or supervision, or a counsellor looking for a network of like-minded people to support in all aspects of our personal and professional development to obtain training, CPD or support, particularly during those early days of working independently.
CPD and sessions listed may be at the Woodbrooke Centre or at one of the other Hubs or Training Centres that we work with across Birmingham, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
We look forward to meeting you and working with you in the future.
Theresa, Kerrie and Kate.
Upcoming Events
An Introduction to Working Somatically with Survival EnergySat 10 OctWoodbrooke Centre
Meet the Team
This is the team at the counselling hub at Woodbrooke Centre.
Hub Manager, Counsellor and Supervisor
Theresa Lynch
I manage the Woodbrooke Counselling Hub, offering counselling using a Person-Centred and attachment approach, underpinned by Interpersonal Neurobiology theory and techniqes. I am also a supervisor, offering support to trainee and qualified counsellors.
As a tutor on a range of counsellor qualifying courses, I support students to develop their skills, theory and practice to a high level. Continuing to support through the Woodbrooke Counselling Hub with a newly qualified private practice programme, group supervison and a range of CPD opportunities.
Please see my profile on National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society website.
Counsellor
Kerrie McLaughlin
Offering counselling and training - Alongside my private practice, I offer training for counsellors, counselling students and other professionals with an interest in trauma, attachment and embodied approaches to therapy.
I’m an Integrative Counsellor and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner. I have been in private practice for seven years, working with a wide range of adult clients, and have extensive clinical experience supporting people with trauma, attachment and relational difficulties.
My core training is integrative from a humanistic perspective, bringing together person-centred, Gestalt and psychodynamic approaches.
See: https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/379983/kerrie-mclaughlin/ for further details.
Counsellor
Kate Lewis
I am an integrative counsellor, offering counselling and training. I work with adults and childen and young people, and have particular experience supporting neurodivergent clients.
I'm passionate about helping therapists not only develop their clinical confidence, but also understand the practical, professional and business side of working independently.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked within th emedia industry, including experience with organisations such as BBC and ITV. I have extensive experience of building businesses from the group up. This entrepreneurial background has given me a particular interest in marketing, branding and developing a strong professional identity - skills I am delighted to bring to my work with Solas Therapy and Training at Woodbrooke and to supporting the next generation of therapists.
I'm passionate about making private practice feel more accessible, achievable and sustainable whilst helping therapists build a practice that feels authentic to who they are.
See: www.counsellingwith kate.org for further information.
Therapists at Woodbrooke Centre
We have number of therapists, offering a range of therapy approaches. They are able to work with you to explore your issues and concerns. Contact the centre for an initial assessment and then we can arrange for you to meet one of the therapists listed below.
Email: info@solastt.ac.uk
Phone: 07772 843804
Helen Garland (STT)
Kate Kersel (STT)
I’m a warm, grounded counsellor offering a calm space for people who are processing current life issues, navigating relationship changes, and wanting to understand their patterns and themselves more deeply. Therapy with me is a place to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
My approach is gentle, steady and attuned. Together we explore what’s happening in your life, how you’re feeling, and what your experiences mean to you, helping you make sense of your inner world and the patterns that shape your relationships and choices.
I’m an integrative counsellor, meaning I draw on different therapeutic approaches to support each person in a way that feels right for them, rather than following a single method.
I follow the professional ethical guidelines of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I’m fully insured and have regular clinical supervision to ensure I’m working ethically and safely.
Link to profile - to be added.
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Beth McCreedy (STT)
Lois Moran (STT)
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I’m Lois. I'm a qualified relational integrative counsellor who is passionate, empathetic and dedicated to helping individuals navigate personal challenges. I offer a safe, non judgmental, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. I will be there to support you on your journey of self discovery and personal growth.
My approach is integrative, with a person centred focus, meaning I pull together different counselling theories and interventions that i believe will help you navigate your unique life experiences and difficulties.
Link to profile to be added.
Alison Williams
I am a person-centred therapist.
I am a qualified and registered person-centred counsellor. This means that I am a safe professional who is recognised by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which is a key regulatory body for Counselling and Psychotherapy in the UK.
Prior to becoming a professional counsellor, I have worked for 15 years as a teacher of Childhood and Education Studies. I have a great deal of knowledge regarding how early life experiences influence a person’s sense of identity and how, sometimes, a person’s childhood can result in difficult emotions that continue to impact on adult life. In my teaching career I have supported many people from a wide range of different backgrounds, and I understand how life experiences can be strongly shaped by culture and/or expectations of family. I am also a trained bereavement counsellor and regularly provide support to people experiencing loss. Additionally, I have experience of counselling clients experiencing various types of distress.
I aim to offer a kind, confidential space to help people explore their distress free of judgement and to find strategies to live life more fully and feel at peace.
See my profile at: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/alison-williams-3
Newly Qualified Private Practice Programme
The NQPP Programme is a 6 month introduction to working as a counsellor in private practice in a safe and supportive environment. The aim of the programme is to allow you to grow you practice by working with Solas Therapy clients and your own clients with the support of experienced counsellors.
You will be expected to attend a Private Practice Workshop and monthly group supervision and commit to working with us for 6 months, in the first instance.