Abut Jackie Parkes, B.A, C.Q.S.W., Dip Counselling, MBACP(Accred)., UKRCP

I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and a UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor
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Jackie Parkes, B.A, C.Q.S.W., Dip Counselling MBACP(Accred)., UKRCP

Telephone no. 0121 454 2209 or 07796 836739.  I am based in Birmingham and can see you at Harborne, Quinton or Erdington.

About Me

I have been working as a Counsellor since 1999 when I was awarded the Diploma in Humanistic Counselling validated by Warwick University. I have been influenced by the Humanistic philosophy to counselling which views each individual as essentially constructive and unique and having the potential for growth at emotional, spiritual, cognitive and behavioural levels.

I have also been influenced by the Psychodynamic, Jungian and Cognitive Behavioural approaches to counselling. I have integrated some principles from these approaches into my practice.

I have studied complementary health in some depth and am interested in the relationship between the mind, body, and emotions.

I am a accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy which means that I adhere to their code of ethics and receive regular supervision to ensure that I continue to work to the highest standards.

Most of my work is in private practice, people self refer and I undertake Employee Assistance Counselling. I am an affiliate counsellor for Workplace Options, Atos Healthcare and Right Corecare. I have worked at GP surgeries in different parts of Birmingham (Smethwick and Northfield) and had a contract with the Local Authority counselling young people. I have prior experience of management and community work in the voluntary sector.

I am committed to Equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice. I was responsible in previous employment for development of equal opportunities policies. I have attended many training courses in this area and have been involved in counselling many people from Asian and Caribbean Backgrounds.

Counselling can be a very courageous journey, sometimes painful and scary but ultimately a rewarding journey. For me I find counselling a very enjoyable and valuable occupation. I feel fortunate to have shared in the lives of so many of my clients.