We’re here to support you
At Relate Birmingham & Black Country, we offer confidential counselling led by professionally trained therapists. Whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, personal difficulties, or life changes, our services provide a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
You don’t need to be in a relationship to benefit from counselling. We’re here for individuals, couples, families, and young people-anyone looking for support, guidance, or a way forward.
Our services include:
Relationship Counselling – Support for individuals and couples facing challenges in their relationships.
Family Counselling – Helping families navigate conflict, communication issues, and life transitions.
Sex Therapy – Specialist support for individuals and couples experiencing sexual difficulties.
One-Session Therapy – A focused session to explore a specific issue and find a way forward.
Mediation – Support for separating couples and co-parents to find practical solutions.
Explore Our Counselling Services
What to Expect:
Your first session will be an opportunity to explore the reasons you’re seeking support and discuss what you hope to achieve through counselling. Our counsellors will explain how the process works and how it can help. After this session, you decide whether to continue with ongoing support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Parents or carers are usually not in the room during sessions, unless the young person requests it. If the young person is under 13, parents will be invited to join the beginning of the assessment session. We believe it is important to involve parents in the young person’s progress, and they may be invited to meetings to discuss wellbeing with the young person’s consent.
Privacy is very important. What is shared in counselling is confidential, meaning the counsellor will not share personal information with anyone without consent, except in cases where safety is at risk. This is explained in more detail during your assessment session.
It’s okay not to know where to start, sometimes it can be difficult, and the counsellor will help guide the process. There’s no need to have all the answers; simply being open to talking is a great first step. If it’s hard to express feelings with words, creative interventions such as drawing or play can be used to help.
The number of counselling sessions can vary depending on the individual’s needs and goals. Some people find they only need a few sessions, while others may benefit from longer-term support. The counsellor will work with the young person to discuss the best approach, and the number of sessions will be reviewed regularly to ensure it continues to meet their needs
Who We Support
We believe everyone deserves access to relationship support. Our services are inclusive and open to individuals, couples, and families—regardless of your relationship status, sexual orientation, or background.