About me
Hello, I'm Angela a qualified anxiety psychotherapist in Birmingham and National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) member.
I'm a mental health professional with over 20 years of clinical experience helping clients to overcome personal obstacles. With a global perspective, I've cultivated through living and working in different countries and cultures. I comprehend the unique challenges a diverse environment and way of life can bring.
I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, teens and families from diverse communities. I spent fifteen years working in the U.S.A. as a family therapist and have worked in different sectors, from corporate and non-profit to education. I also specialise in workplace issues and challenges, especially within the not-for-profit sector.
Tired of feeling held back by social anxiety? Work with a specialist who understands your struggles and can help you build the confidence and connection you deserve—in a judgment-free zone.
Understanding Social Anxiety and Social Phobia
Ever feel frozen in social situations—heart pounding while you try your best to come off as "normal"? Maybe just thinking about a conversation has you planning every detail ahead of time, from googling tips on social anxiety to mentally rehearsing what you'll say. You're not alone. Social anxiety affects millions of people, but it often flies under the radar.
There are two main ways social anxiety tends to show up: interpersonal anxiety, which kicks in during everyday social interactions, and performance anxiety, which hits when you’re being observed or evaluated. It’s not just
about being shy or introverted—this is real, intense fear and discomfort that can show up whether you’re chatting with someone or speaking in front of a group.
To cope, you might find yourself doing things like avoiding eye contact, over-preparing for meetings or presentations, or keeping a comforting object close by. Some situations might feel okay, while others feel overwhelming—and
that’s completely valid. A lot of people deal with both types of anxiety, depending on the setting.
Figuring out what kind of social anxiety you're dealing with can be a helpful first step toward feeling more at ease in those moments.
I understand how deeply painful it can be when the fear of how others perceive you feels overwhelming. That fear can shape how you see yourself and how you show up in the world.
While I’m trained in CBT, one key difference in my approach is that I focus less on the thoughts themselves, and more on your belief in those thoughts—and the emotions that follow.
Many of my clients say their thoughts don’t feel ‘logical’, yet they still find themselves reacting. This is the heart of my work: helping you shift your belief in those thoughts and what they seem to mean about you. From here, lasting healing and genuine confidence become possible.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Psychotherapy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
- DipHE in Management Processes
- Certificate in Mediation
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy
- Certified Coach
Directories & Memberships:
Specialised Training:
- Trauma Training
- Child Sex Abuse Training with Nola Brantley Survivor Clinician Model
- Motivational Interviewing training with Christine Toner (MINT certified)
- Practised in family assessments
- Couples Therapy
- Drug & Alcohol Therapy
- Solution-focused counselling
- Qualified to practise in the U.K./Europe
- PHQ9 assessments
- EAP experience, triage, crisis hotline, evaluations to callers serving employees worldwide
- Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) Family Therapy
- Relate to ‘Couples Therapy’
- Anxiety Training
Get in touch
Please contact me using the enquiry form below, or click here to make an online booking.