We are so pleased that our increased availability of couples counselling has been well received. This has now become a substantial part of our work and we are both further expanding the number of appointments available to meet this demand and relishing the challenge of this important work. If this is of interest to you please do complete our self referral form and we will be in touch to arrange your first session as quickly as possible!
Read MoreFrom February 2025 we are offering a specialist bereavement and grief counselling support service for anyone who has experienced the loss of someone they love.
Read MoreWe also now offer our lovely, calm counselling rooms for hire - for therapy sessions. We are conveniently located in Quadrant Court in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Read MoreWe all know it’s good to talk, and as a parent all you want to do is help. But the teenage years can often be a time when communication breaks down among families. So how can you make sure your child knows you are there for them and can come to you if they are struggling?
Read MoreOur counselling services recently moved premises to Quadrant Court in Edgbaston. Heres the story of how it went.
Read MoreThanks to funding from the Jo Li Trust, Open Door Counselling has been able to honour a much loved and well-respected friend and colleague, Malcolm Gibb (1950-2015).
Read MoreDr Hadyn Williams was interviewed recently for Therapy Today, and talked about his early experiences as a counsellor, crediting his early training at Open Door and naming our CEO Carmel as one of his counselling heroines.
Read MoreWe are delighted to have started work in Moseley School this term, supporting pupils with their mental health. Moseley School joins five other Birmingham schools who already partner with Open Door to provide expert and personalised support to their pupils.
Read MoreWe’re expanding our schools team and recruiting for a part time counsellor to work with young people in schools. Find out more.
Read MoreSelf-harm is distressing for both young people and those who care for them and the consequences can be serious. It is essential that young people receive the right support to help them to process their emotions in a healthier way.
Read MoreBullying can have a lasting impact on a young person's mental health, and parents need to understand the signs and effects of bullying to support our children and keep them safe.
Read MoreEating disorders can have serious long-term consequences for a young person’s physical and mental health. So, as parents, it’s important that we know how to tell when a child may need support, and where to go for help.
Read MoreAnxiety and depression are the most common mental health disorders in adolescents, with one in twelve young people reporting that they feel anxious.
Read MoreFor Children’s Mental Health Week 2023, our chief executive Carmel Mullan-Hartley looks at why making connections and developing relationships is really important for our emotional wellbeing.
Read MoreThe Christmas holidays are fast approaching. Alongside the traditional fun and festivities, for some people the Christmas period can also bring about feelings of loneliness and isolation. Here are some approaches to help combat stress.
Read MoreOpen Door Counselling is partnering with Redditch Tennis Club, a club located in the heart of a socially and economically deprived community, to help promote our counselling services for young people, and to enable more members of the community to get involved in sport to benefit their mental and physical health.
Read MoreWe are excited to launch a new service specifically for counsellors in training, offering expert BACP accredited counselling at a discounted rate.
Read MorePlease note: due to forecasted high temperatures our building will be closed on Tues 19 July. Please don’t travel to your appointment. Your counsellor will be in touch and your session will take place over the phone instead.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that we have begun working with the ICE Benevolent Fund, who provide support to members of the Institution of Civil Engineers and their families.
Read MoreWhy not download and print out our support group flyer and help us reach more people.
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