Psychologists

Sutton Coldfield Counselling has been in operation since 2015.  In recent years we have expanded the practice to enable a more specialised approach, whilst also aiming to retain a personal and individualised service. 


  • Sessions are offered for daytime and evening appointments from Monday to Saturday. 
  • Sessions will be 50 minutes in duration. It is possible to book consecutive time-slots if requiring an extended session. 
  • Payment is due at the time of booking in order to reserve your appointment time. Those seeking treatment through third party insurers may be charged at a different rate.
  • Payment options include: 


Bank transfer

Direct card payments

Invoicing employer or charity

Health insurance



Details of our clinicians can be found below:    

Dr Victoria Crooks

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Director of Sutton Coldfield Counselling

CPsychol, DClinPsy, MSc, PgDip, BA Hons


Qualifications:

  • Clinical Psychology Doctorate: Birmingham University.
  • Compassion Focussed Therapy Post Graduate Diploma: Birmingham University.
  •  EMDR Therapy: Accredited by EMDR Europe Association. 


Additional Skills:

  • 25 years supervision experience.


Psychological Approaches:

Victoria is a trained and accredited doctor within the field of Clinical Psychology. Victoria has been providing therapy and psychological interventions in a clinical setting for the past 25 years. Victoria is the director of Sutton Coldfield Counselling.  She developed this company from her experience as a Lead Clinical Psychologist within a hospital psychology department. During this time, she worked with individuals to help them to alleviate distress, develop an increased understanding and awareness of themselves and to lead a more meaningful life. 


Victoria has particular experience of working therapeutically with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, eating disorders, drug, alcohol and addiction difficulties, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, abuse histories and bereavement. Common to this has been working with those who experience relationship difficulties, those who feel confused about their current emotions and those who are generally struggling to bring significance to their current lives.


Victoria also offers supervision to clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists and counsellors who require regular supervision in relation to their clinical caseloads. Supervision can be tailored to the specific requirements of the therapist and aims to be supportive, reflective and evidence-based.


Fees:  £160 per 50 minute session.


Dr Clare Churchman

Clinical Psychologist

B.Sc, M.Sc., ClinPsyD., CPsychol., AFBPsS


Qualifications:

  • MSc Sport Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology Doctorate: Birmingham University


Psychological Approaches:   

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
  • Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR);
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Clare is an HCPC dual registered Clinical Psychologist and Sports Psychologist. She has been working in the field of psychology for 20 years in both NHS and private practice, and she is a Chartered Member and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.


Over her career, Clare has worked with a variety of people, from children to adults with significant mental health needs.  Clare has training and experience in several psychological approaches and she is an advanced practitioner in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). 


Clare's dual training and experience enables her to work with people who are looking to psychologically enhance their performance as well as individuals who are struggling with clinical mental health problems and emotional difficulties.


Fees:  From £120 per 50 minute session.

Dr Katie Rose

Clinical Psychologist

DClinPsy, MSc, BSc, PGCert


Qualifications:

  • Clinical Psychology Doctorate: Royal Holloway University of London
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Personality Disorder: University College London


Psychological Approaches:   

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Schema-informed Therapy (ST)
  • Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Katie is a qualified Clinical Psychologist. With 10 years experience of working in NHS mental health settings, Katie has worked with a range of mental health difficulties of varying nature and complexity.  These include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychosis, personality disorders, trauma related difficulties, relationship problems and addictions. Katie is also experienced at adapting therapy to work inclusively with individuals with neurodiversity e.g. Autism and ADHD. 


Katie has extensive experience of working with problems that are longstanding and is skilled at supporting people to develop a clearer understanding of the internal factors such as, their thoughts and emotional responses, and the external and interpersonal factors, which involves considering the behaviours of oneself, others and the wider context, that may be contributing to the maintenance of their difficulties. 


Fees:  From £120 per 50 minute session.

Dr Navreet Cholia

Counselling Psychologist

DcounsPsy, CPsychol, PGDip, Bsc Hons


Qualifications:

  • Counselling Psychology Doctorate: Teeside University
  • Postgraduate Certificate in DBT Intensive Skills: Bangor University 

Additional Languages: 

  • Fluent Punjabi:  Punjabi spoken therapy sessions.
  • Hindi and Urdu Comprehension.

Psychological Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Mindfulness

Navreet is a Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Counselling Psychologist. She has over ten years of clinical experience working in various NHS teams: community mental health services, primary care services, learning disabilities, physical health difficulties, children’s services and inpatient forensic hospitals. Her experience has allowed her to garner experience with a wide client group dealing with an array of mental health difficulties and its implication on one’s wellbeing.

 

Navreet has trained in more than one theoretical model and prides herself in using multiple treatments to support clients who may have mood disorders, anxiety disorders, interpersonal / system related issues and personality disorders.  Her current interest includes focus on diversity and the promotion of access to psychological services.  This is in order to support clients with additional or diverse needs, such as neurodiversity and cultural implications to facilitate therapeutic practice.


 Fees:  From £120 per 50 minute session.


Dr Gurpreet Chopra

Counselling Psychologist

DcounsPsy, BSc Hons




Qualifications:

  • Counselling Psychology Doctorate
  • EMDR Therapy: Accredited by EMDR Europe Association


Additional languages:

  • Spoken - Punjabi
  • Spoken - Hindi
  • Spoken - Urdu


Psychological Approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Narrative Therapy

I am a HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist with 19 years of clinical experience within the NHS, predominantly in child and adolescent, and adult mental health services. I provide psychological support for a broad spectrum of emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties, including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and interpersonal challenges.



My practice is integrative and client-centred, drawing on a range of therapeutic models to meet the unique needs of each individual. I work in a compassionate, holistic and inclusive manner helping individuals to make sense of their experiences and explore new ways of understanding themselves and their relationships. 


I’m deeply curious about the human experience and the ways our inner worlds shape the realities we live in. My aim is to facilitate a reflective space in which personal growth and emotional healing can unfold. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready to engage in meaningful self-exploration, I offer a thoughtful and collaborative approach grounded in empathy, expertise, and genuine care.


Fees:  From £120 per 50 minute session.

Dr Sarah Angullia

Clinical Psychologist

DClinPsy, BSc hons


Qualifications:


  • Clinical Psychology Doctorate (DClinPsy), University of Birmingham


Psychological Approaches:

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) 
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Integrative and person-centred
  • Systemic approaches

Dr Sarah Angullia is a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both inpatient and community settings. She has extensive experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals and those experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, OCD, emotional dysregulation, trauma, eating disorders, body image concerns, perfectionism, and low self-esteem.


Her therapeutic approach is integrative and evidence based. She draws on various therapeutic models which allows her to tailor therapy to each individual, helping people to better understand themselves, build on their strengths, and make meaningful changes that align with their values.


Sarah believes therapy should be a supportive space. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, culturally informed, and neuroaffirmative. She works hard to ensure clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the sessions.


Fees:  From £120 per 50 minute session.

Beth Foulstone

Accredited Counsellor (NCPS)

Ad Prof Dip PC, RegMBACP/ NCPS )



Qualifications:


  • Accredited Counselling Status (NCPS)
  • Advanced Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 4/5)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in family focused practice using applied systemic theory (Family – Systemic Practitioner – (Level 7)
  • Relational Therapy – Couples Therapy – Relate - (Level 5)
  • ABC Certificate in Counselling Skills (PCT Level 3 )
  • Diploma In Clinical & Casework Supervision
  • Awareness In Bereavement Care - CRUSE


I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide to their ethical frameworks for good practice.


Hi, my name is Beth. I have over ten years of experience as a counsellor and family practitioner supporting clients with a wide range of issues. My therapeutic approach is warm, non-judgmental and empathetic, focusing on listening and exploring thoughts and feelings at your pace, prioritizing emotional well-being throughout the therapeutic process.


My approach adopts a unique & creative approach and apply concepts of person centred, psychotherapeutic and systemic elements. I endeavour to work therapeutically to understand emotional dynamics and communication patterns, assisting couples and individuals in identifying harmful patterns and exploring triggers behind relationship difficulties to improve communication and achieve realistic goals.


I have extensive experience supporting children, young people and families, including supporting parents and working with family dynamics. Additionally, I have a wealth of experience supporting young people through their counselling journeys and helping them navigate challenges such as anxiety, social isolation, sense of belonging, parental mental health, school attendance difficulties, anger-related reactions, gender identity issues, school transitions, peer relationships, SEND issues, family breakdown, bereavement and domestic abuse.


Fees: From £80 per session.


All of our practitioners within Sutton Coldfield Counselling Ltd are:  

    


  • Qualified as Practioner Psychologists or Level 7 counsellors. This means that they have engaged in at least three years intensive post-graduate training, specifically focussing on mental health and wellbeing.
  • Clinicians will have training and experience in multiple clinical approaches, allowing them to tailor spoken therapy to the specific needs of the individual. 
  • Consultant Psychologists are those that have achieved the highest level of experience. 
  • All clinicians have to be registered with a regulatory body (HCPC) to govern their practice and ensure that they are held accountable for safe and responsible practice. 
  • All clinicians have to engage in regular clinical supervision. This is a process that allows them to reflect and discuss aspects of their work with other qualified psychologists. 
  • All clinicians have to engage in annual CPD (continuing professional development) to ensure that they have the most up-to-date theory and clinical practice. 
  • All clinicians have to evidence that they are trained in the psychological approaches that they are practising.  
  • Most psychologists will have experience of working within the NHS as well as private practice.