Heidi McCallion

I offer appointments on weekdays, including evenings online, face to face and text therapy to help make therapy more accessible around your schedule.

I currently have availability for weekly sessions on Thursdays, as well as limited availability on weekday evenings.

I also offer fortnightly appointments and would be happy to discuss options that may suit your needs.

If I don鈥檛 have a time that works for you right now, please feel free to get in touch with your preferred days and times, I can let you know as soon as something suitable becomes available.

Currently, I can offer online sessions, providing flexibility and convenience for you. However, if you prefer face-to-face sessions, I can arrange appointments at South Birmingham with locations available on request.

I also offer text therapy, whereby we can communicate in a non-verbal method which some people might find useful. This is a flexible alternative and timings can be discussed during our initial meeting to plan accordingly. 

I strongly recommend visiting my website for full details about how I work and what therapy with me might look like, it鈥檚 the best way to get a real sense of whether I鈥檓 the right fit for you or your child.

I鈥檓 an Integrative Psychotherapist, specialising in working with children, adolescents, parents and students in higher education. I also work with adults independently (see website for full client details). 

I also work closely with parents and carers to help them understand what might be going on for their child, and how best to support them at home. Issues I often help with include anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, identity, family dynamics, and behaviour challenges.

By combining these different approaches, I aim to offer a flexible, thoughtful, and down-to-earth space 鈥� one that supports real connection, emotional insight, and positive change, whether you鈥檙e seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or your family.

Being integrative means I draw from different therapeutic approaches to support each person in a way that feels tailored, respectful, and meaningful. 

Here鈥檚 a breakdown of the approaches I use, and what they actually mean in practice:

Integrative Psychotherapy

This approach brings together a few different styles of therapy, mainly psychodynamic and humanistic. In simple terms:

The psychodynamic part helps us explore how your past experiences, especially from childhood might still be affecting how you feel, think, or relate to others now.

The humanistic side focuses on the "here and now" 鈥� your present-day experiences, needs, and hopes. It's about supporting your self-awareness, personal growth, and sense of agency.

Together, this means we can both look at where certain patterns may come from and focus on how to make meaningful changes today.

Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP)

DMP is a creative, body-based form of therapy. It doesn鈥檛 require any dance skill 鈥� it鈥檚 simply another way to explore and express what鈥檚 going on inside, especially when words are hard to find. We might use movement, body awareness, art, or imagery to connect with feelings that are difficult to talk about. This can be especially powerful for children, or anyone who feels 鈥渟tuck鈥� in talking therapies.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques

CBT looks at the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It鈥檚 a more structured approach that can be helpful when dealing with specific difficulties such as:

• anxiety
• low mood or depression
• emotional-based school avoidance
• self-esteem or confidence issues
• friendship or social worries
• and many more

Using CBT tools, we can work on recognising unhelpful patterns, and develop practical strategies to manage difficult thoughts and emotions. It can be especially useful early on when things start to feel overwhelming.

You鈥檝e probably spent a lot of time scrolling through therapist profiles, maybe not quite sure what you鈥檙e looking for, just hoping something feels right. If you鈥檝e landed here and something resonates, I鈥檓 really glad you did.

I like to keep the first steps simple and low-pressure. When you get in touch, I鈥檒l offer a free 20-minute chat by phone or on Teams. This isn鈥檛 a formal assessment. It鈥檚 just a chance for us to talk about what鈥檚 bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you might have, and get a feel for whether we鈥檇 work well together.

You鈥檙e welcome to share as much or as little as feels comfortable. I may ask a few gentle questions to help guide our chat, like what鈥檚 prompted you to reach out now, what you鈥檇 like support with, or whether you鈥檝e had therapy before and how that was for you.

If we both feel it鈥檚 a good fit, we can arrange a first full session. This is a 50-minute space where we begin to explore your concerns in more depth, understand what feels important, and start thinking together about what might help. 

Seeking therapy for a child or adolescent

If you're reaching out on behalf of your child or teenager, we鈥檒l start by having an initial conversation together to understand what's prompted your enquiry. Depending on the age and needs of your child, we may speak as a group or separately to make sure everyone has a chance to share their perspective and feel heard.

If we decide to move forward, I鈥檒l meet with parents or carers separately before beginning direct work with your child. This meeting allows us to go through important aspects of the process, such as confidentiality, safeguarding, and the therapeutic boundaries that support your child鈥檚 wellbeing during our work together.

My aim is to create a collaborative, supportive relationship with both the young person and their family, ensuring everyone feels included, informed, and respected.

I offer appointments on weekdays, including evenings, to help make therapy more accessible around your schedule.

I currently have availability for weekly sessions on Thursdays, as well as limited availability on weekday evenings.

I also offer fortnightly appointments and would be happy to discuss options that may suit your needs.

If I don鈥檛 have a time that works for you right now, please feel free to get in touch with your preferred days and times, I can let you know as soon as something suitable becomes available.

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, which means I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to support you in the most effective way. If something isn鈥檛 resonating or hasn't worked for you in the past, we can use that insight to tailor our sessions to better meet your needs.

I am trained in several therapeutic modalities:

Integrative Psychotherapy: This combines psychodynamic and humanistic techniques. We may explore how past experiences, including childhood, may influence your current thoughts and behaviours, while also focusing on the "here and now" to help you make practical changes in your life today.

Dance Movement Psychotherapy: This approach helps explore non-verbal ways of communicating, such as identifying and expressing emotions through body awareness, movement, and art. It can be particularly helpful for those who find it difficult to put their feelings into words.

I specialise in child and adolescent psychotherapy, working with young people, families, and parents to address a range of presenting needs. My work with children and adolescents includes navigating challenges such as anxiety, self-esteem, behaviour issues, and emotional regulation. I also support parents in understanding and responding to their child's needs, fostering stronger family dynamics.

By integrating these methods, I create a flexible and personalised approach that adapts to your unique needs, supporting you on your journey to healing and personal growth.

Currently, I can offer online sessions, providing flexibility and convenience for you. However, if you prefer face-to-face sessions, I can arrange appointments at South Birmingham locations on request.

Specialising in Parents, Young People, and Families:

After receiving your enquiry, I offer a free 20-minute telephone (or Teams) consultation to understand your queries and initial reasons for seeking therapy. This consultation allows us to get to know each other a little better and ensures we鈥檙e a good fit for working together.

During this call, I may ask you some of the following questions:

Why are you looking for therapy now?

What do you hope to explore or work through in therapy?

Have you had therapy before? What was your experience?

How regular would you envision having therapy in your current lifestyle? (e.g. weekly, fortnightly, etc.)

Following this, we can arrange our first session, which lasts 50 minutes. This initial session allows us to explore your concerns in more depth and begin to work together towards your needs, well-being, or any areas you'd like to address.