Lichfield, Staffordshire
Room to grow,
at your own pace
Compassionate, integrative counselling and psychotherapy with Scott Ballinger, MSc, MBACP — in a quiet room in Lichfield city centre. Every person has an inherent capacity for growth, healing and transformation.
Free 30-minute introductory session — see if we're a good fit, with no obligation.
MSc · PGDip · MBACP
Scott Ballinger
About me
Counselling is, above all, a relationship of trust
I realise how anxiety-provoking and difficult it can be to take those first steps to seeking help. I aim to make your journey as easy as possible by offering a free 30-minute introductory meet-up, so you can see if we would be a good fit to work together.
For all the qualifications and different theoretical standpoints, for me, counselling and psychotherapy is about the relationship of trust between the client and the therapist. What I offer is compassion from a non-judgmental perspective, as well as openness and authenticity. This foundation allows us to explore your world and enables a fresh outlook to be gained — one from which personal growth is made possible.
I am based in Lichfield city centre and only offer face-to-face counselling, as I want you to have the best experience of therapy. Sessions are booked for one hour, with the opportunity for an initial free 30-minute introductory session. Bookings can be made via phone or text.
My approach
Integrative therapy, tailored to you
I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities, which allows me to tailor therapy to your unique needs, preferences and challenges — working collaboratively to build insight, practical coping tools and, ultimately, a more fulfilling life.
Person-centred
A relationship of trust at the heart of the work — compassion from a non-judgmental perspective, with openness and authenticity.
Cognitive-behavioural (CBT)
Practical, evidence-based tools for understanding and changing the patterns of thought and behaviour that keep you stuck.
Attachment theory
Making sense of how early relationships shape the way we connect today — and finding new ways of relating.
How I can help
Whatever has brought you here
I work with young adults, adults and older adults across a wide range of experiences. These are some of the areas I support — you're welcome to get in touch about anything not listed.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- Bereavement & loss
- Relationship difficulties
- Self-esteem & confidence
- Stress & burnout
- Abuse
- Addiction
- Eating disorders
- OCD
- Self-harm
- Family issues
- Loneliness
- Separation & divorce
- Work-related stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Neurodiversity
- Infertility
- Insomnia
Registered Member MBACP — bound by the BACP Ethical Framework.
DBS checked — cleared to work with vulnerable groups.
Concessions available — for trainee counsellors.
Fees & location
Practical things
- Fee
- £75per 1-hour sessionInitial 30-minute introductory session is free. Concessions offered for trainee counsellors.
- Where
17a Market Street, Lichfield
Staffordshire, WS13 6JX — in the city centre. Face-to-face sessions only.
- When
- Sessions available every weekday, from early morning through evening — booked in advance by phone or text.
Taking the first step is the hardest part
Call or text to arrange your free 30-minute introductory session — a relaxed, no-pressure chat to see if we would be a good fit.
07506 178 710Get in touch
Ready when you are
Bookings can be made via phone or text. If I'm with a client I can't always answer — please do leave a message and I'll get back to you.