Psychotherapy with Lou Platt

Adult psychotherapy in Kings Heath, Birmingham — Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Creative Arts Psychotherapy.

About Me

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

Take a moment to get to know me and my approach, and see whether this feels right for you. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch — my contact details are below.

“Even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.”

Qualifications and Approach

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS is my core approach — an evidence-based, compassionate model that helps you explore and relate to different parts of your inner system. It supports deeper self-understanding, acceptance, and sustainable change.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

I am trained in EMDR therapy, a structured, evidence-based method that helps people process distressing or traumatic experiences. EMDR supports the brain’s natural healing process, allowing difficult memories to lose their emotional intensity and helping you feel more grounded and at ease in the present.

Creative Arts Psychotherapy (CAP)

I am a Creative Arts Psychotherapist (CAP), registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and the British Association of Dramatherapists. While most of my work is talk-based, I sometimes use simple creative methods when they can help move therapy forward or deepen understanding.

Together, we’ll find the approaches that best support your needs and goals.

Working Together

If you’d like to explore working together, we’ll begin with a short phone conversation to discuss the basics:

If we agree we’re a good fit, we’ll book your first session at my Kings Heath practice.

In that first session, you’ll have space to share what’s brought you to therapy, what you hope to get from it, and a bit about your background or current challenges. You’ll also get a sense of what it’s like to work with me. If you decide to continue, we’ll set up a regular session time together.

Most sessions are talking-based, but we can include creative methods if they might support your process.

My Story

After graduating in Drama and Theatre Arts in 2002, I began my journey into psychotherapy by completing a Master’s in Dramatherapy in 2004. This training brought together two passions: the arts and the human mind.

Since qualifying in 2006, I’ve worked primarily in private mental health settings, supporting people with eating disorders, addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and identity issues.

From 2012, I began focusing on mental health support for those in the creative industries — theatre, dance, TV, and film. In 2020, I founded The Artist Wellbeing Company, which I continue to direct.

As a white, cis, queer woman, I strive to work with cultural awareness and sensitivity. I take my work to regular supervision and ongoing training to maintain high professional and ethical standards.

Getting in Touch

To get in touch, please contact me directly:

Email: lou@artistwellbeing.co.uk
Phone: 07547 333615

Location

York Road Therapy Rooms
13a York Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham
B14 7SA

Please note: this is a first-floor room and there is no disabled access.

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Consulting Room to Rent

Modern, peaceful, convenient and cost-effective

If you are a qualified health practitioner (counsellor, psychotherapist, psychologist, holistic-practitioner) and are looking for somewhere to base your practice from, then this could be just the place for you. 

Set in the heart of Kings Heath, The Artist Wellbeing Rooms has a consultation room to rent.

York Road Therapy Rooms

Kings Heath

A new counselling or psychotherapy consulting room is now available in the heart of Kings Heath. Come and work in a brand new and stylish consulting room. Located at the back of the building and south facing the room is quiet throughout the day, creating a relaxing, consistent and confidential place to work from.

The consulting room is run by Lou Platt; local Dramatherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Internal Family System Practitioner and director of the Artist Wellbeing Company.

Lou is looking for practitioners to join her in this lovely space and welcomes any expressions of interest.

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ACCESS

7am - 10pm 7 days a week.

Entrance via a metal gate, a short well-lit alley way and one flight of stairs (therefore no disabled access).

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FACILITIES

The venue has two consulting rooms in total. One is the permanent office for Lou Platt, and the other is available for hire.

There is a bathroom and a kitchen with tea & coffee / lunch making facilities.

There isn't a waiting room - but there are plenty of local coffee shops should your client arrive early.

Strong wifi is available should you need to work online. A desk is in the room, along with two brand new and comfortable wing-back arm chairs. Other chairs are available should you need them for role-work or additional clients.

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BOOKING

Booking is via an online booking system

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COSTS

Please do get in touch to discuss prices.

The Venue

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