Our Roots CIC

We deliver mental health and wellbeing services with a range of talking therapies, community development, children and young people support.

Therapeutic Services

We offer therapeutic services under the Improving Access to Psychological Talking Therapies (IAPT) programme for a range of mental health issues.
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Community Programmes

Please Note: Our free community programmes — including Saturday and Holiday Clubs for children, young people, and their families — are now being delivered through our new charitable organisation, Our Roots Community Foundation.
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Counselling &
Mental Wellbeing Employment
Advice Bereavement
Counselling Self Referrals Triage
Assessments CBT NHS Talking
Therapies (IAPT) Long Term
Conditions Talking Therapies EMDR

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This is Our Roots main objective and we have achieved amazing outcomes through the delivery of Psychological Therapies, which continues to change lives in many ways. The professional arm employs competent and appropriate staff in professions such as Counselling, IAPT Therapy (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy High Intensity), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.

Our Roots delivers Counselling and Psychotherapy services under the Living Well Consortium. Our Roots continues to grow and has become one of the key providers of therapists within the Living Well Consortium framework. This continued growth has been realised due to the collaboration with stakeholders and the diligent work of Our Roots staff and the Board of Directors who have continuously supported this noble vision. Under the LWC (Living Well Consortium), we deliver work for Birmingham and Sandwell Mental Health CCG and ForwardThinking Birmingham IAPT contracts.

In July 2019, we secured a new contract with Black Country Partnership NHS in Sandwell to deliver Counselling Services. This helped in reducing their huge waiting list. After months of invaluable partnership, the contract ended in December 2019.

Our Roots has always been committed to supporting the local community by offering free Saturday and Holiday Clubs for children and families. These clubs provide Dance & Movement Therapy, wellbeing workshops, homework support, mentoring in positive behaviour and life skills, as well as inclusive group activities.

Please note: These community programmes are now delivered through our new charitable organisation, Our Roots Community Foundation, to strengthen our impact and reach.

Our services remain open and accessible to all, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Find out more at 👉 www.ourrootscommunityfoundation.com

Testimonials

“Sounded simplistic but it has left us feeling we ought to think simple in order to do and behave big!"

Men's Wellbeing group after a series of “Man Up" workshops that promote a positive look of manning up

"It feels so good when my children wake up in the morning and are rushing to get ready to go to Our Roots, and when they come back and tell me what went on and what they did. It's a joy to see that they are loving this. The tutors have just topped it up and even when I do not get around the time to help them in their learning, it's comforting to know that they did some learning at Our Roots. Thank you everyone at Our Roots."

F.Wirba

“Strange how I used to think the world is about to collapse on me: these sessions have reminded me I have a big future to take care of... and everything is in my hands... I am glad I accepted this therapy!"

A college student who was supported in anxiety counselling sessions

“Thank you for providing a free counselling service to my fifteen year old daughter. My daughter was reluctant to seek help from her school and I was concerned about where we could access support. Fortunately we were able to access your service which she has found helpful. I am very grateful that when she needed help there was some available and we didn't have to wait. Thank you for the invaluable service."

Mother of fifteen year old daughter that received iapt counselling service

“Just wanted to thank you for all of your help, support and advice that you've provided for staff and students over the last few months at auea. It's been invaluable and very much appreciated! We look forward to working with you again in the future.”

Aston University Engineering Academy

"I had phone and online CBT sessions, and they were very helpful with managing my anxiety. I received lots of helpful tools and worksheets as part of my treatment that I will continue to use. My counsellor was very nice and I feel she really listened to what I was experiencing to give me a personalised treatment plan. Thoroughly recommend!"

T Mizell

"I was extremely satisfied with the therapy I received from Saleema. She gave me clarity and support through such a difficult time in my life and made great progress for my mental health condition through my therapy. I had sessions with a warm, very compassionate and empathetic psychologist, knowledgeable and flexible in her approach who creates a safe, non-judgmental space to explore any and all. Thank you, Saleema. It was a pleasure to work with you. Wishing you all the best!"