Psychotherapy with Lou Platt

When looking for a counsellor or psychotherapist it can be hard to know where to begin and how to choose the right person to work with. This page will provide you with some information about me and how I work in order to help guide your decision.

I have been working as a psychotherapist since 2006 and supervise the clinical practice of other counsellors and psychotherapists too. My practice is based in Kings Heath, Birmingham and I offer private therapy to adults.

Take a moment to get to know me and my approach to therapy a little more, and whether we could be the right fit for you and your needs. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate in getting in touch with me directly (contact details below).

"Even in the darkest of times, there is always hope"

My Qualifications

Internal Family Systems

Creative Arts Psychotherapist

My main approach to psychotherapy is through the Internal Family Systems (IFS) method. IFS is an evidenced based therapy model which is compassionate, accessible and successful in creating positive changes in peoples' lives. When in IFS therapy, you will be guided to identify what parts of you and your inner system may be blocking your fullest potential. You will be helped to listen more deeply to yourself and your inner world with growing precision, acceptance and compassion. IFS can be a powerful approach to affecting change, in which you can gain greater insights and mastery of how you relate to yourself and your world.

I am also a Creative Arts Psychotherapist (CAP), registered with the Health Care Professions Council, and the British Associate of Dramatherapists. I mainly use talking methods in therapy, but sometimes we might find simple and accessible creative methods that help move along your therapy and self-understanding more quickly and powerfullly.

Together we will collaborate in finding the best ways to support you and your work.

My Approach

If you'd like to explore what it might be like us working together, I suggest that we first have a brief chat on the phone to find out some of the basics before moving into the more emotional and deeper work. Together we'll talk about:

How much it costs / what you can afford
Whether our schedules can align
Whether the location is right for you
Whether I believe I have the right experience and qualifications to help

Once we've established we're a good "basics fit" we'll then book in your first session and meet in person in Kings Heath, Birmingham.

In the first session, you'll have time to tell me why you're coming to therapy and what you'd like to get out of us working together. You might tell me a little about your past or what is troubling you in your present. You'll also hopefully begin to get a better sense of what it's like working with me. If you'd still like us to work together, we'll then agree upon a regular time to meet and set those times in our schedules.

Sessions are mainly talking based but, as mentioned above, you can use some creative methods should we feel that they may help you.

My Story

After graduating in drama and theatre arts in 2002, I then began my journey into therapy by enrolling on the dramatherapy masters degree in 2004. This training brought together my two passions - one for the arts and the other for psychology and the mind.

After qualifying in 2006, I've mainly worked in private mental health hospitals, supporting the recovery journey of those living with eating disorders, addictions, depression, anxiety, complex trauma and identity issues.

In 2012 I began to focus my attentions on supporting the mental health of those working in creative industries (theatre, dance, TV and Film) and in 2020 I brought together like-minded professionals and founded The Artist Wellbeing Company, which I am currently the Director of.

Being a white cis queer woman, I strive to work with cultural and diverse sensitivity. I take my work to regular supervision and attend training to maintain my clinical proficiency and high standards of practice.

Getting in Touch

If you'd like to get in touch please email or call me on the following -

lou@artistwellbeing.co.uk

07547 333615

Location

I work from my own consultation room in Kings Heath Birmingham.

York Road Therapy Rooms

13a York Road

Kings Heath

Birmingham

B14 7SA

This is a first floor flat and there is unfortunately no disabled access.