Adam Ryan Therapy Services
Walk-and-Talk and Outdoors Counselling in Birmingham, Solihull and Nationwide Online
Hi, I'm Adam!
I offer counselling for men (25+) in Birmingham and Solihull, including outdoor and walk-and-talk therapy. The men I work with come with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, overwhelm, burnout, low self-esteem and the feeling of having lost connection with themselves.Many of those I support have spent years overthinking, pushing through or trying to cope alone. I help you to navigate these issues through nature-based sessions that allow you to breathe, hear yourself think and simply be.If you are interested in working working together, I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute introductory call so you can get a feel for how I work before booking. Simply click the link below to get in touch.
"I found Adam most helpful in working through some mental health issues I had. I found Adam very approachable and very adept at getting to the route of my issues."
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"I’ve been working with Adam for almost a year now, and it’s been a genuinely life changing experience."
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"If you are looking for a counsellor who isn't afraid to get you to face some difficult truths, challenge your personal demons, and help yourself on the path to a healthier mind and outlook, Adam is the man for the job."
James ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“With a wealth of life experience, Adam's journey to Therapist offers much to those he serves. A deeply genuine, warm, and open soul, Adam holds all that is required to ensure a safe and secure pathway to healing and growth for others."
James Donaldson (colleague)
Men's Counselling
My approach with men is one shaped by experience...Sensitive, but growing up in a society that demands the opposite, I felt that I somehow didn't quite fit within the world of men. Working and talking with men over the years I have come to discover that many men feel exactly the same, but have simply not felt able to voice their fears, and so have suffered in silence.
The Challenge of Counselling for Men
Counselling can, understandably, feel daunting. If you’ve grown up being told that feelings are weak, something to hide; if you feel uncertain, even ashamed, of revealing - or even just feeling - your emotions; if you feel like asking for help to navigate it all, to feel a little less alone in the struggle of life, is an indulgence, evidence that you’ve failed; if you don't conform to the idea of what a man 'should' be, and experienced the ongoing disappointed, perhaps even rageful, responses that your identity seems to provoke…Then of course the prospect of 50 minutes, in a room, with a stranger, feeling the weight of expectation to let it all out, reveal who you really are, will feel intense. Unbelievably intense.
Statement of Inclusivity
I offer a space that honours the complex expectations of what it means to be a man, in all the ways that this manifests. My practice seeks to be as inclusive as possible, embracing all shades of masculinity (and, indeed, beyond), meeting you as you are within the majesty of the outdoors to create a space where you can be seen, heard and accepted as an individual navigating the challenges of life in the world.
About Me
I became a counsellor because I believe that there is no greater force for healing than human relationships. I am endlessly fascinated by the ways in which we come to be the people we are—both in the struggles we face, and the ways in which we can ultimately find acceptance within ourselves.Because of this, I feel incredibly privileged to sit with people in their pain and suffering, while also witnessing the joy, the beauty, and the wonder of transformation that a therapy relationship can bring. It is an honor to help others, as I myself have been helped, in their ongoing journey of becoming.
Training and Experience
Addiction & Recovery: Several years working in addiction services and gambling rehabilitation.
Neurodiversity: Lived experience of ADHD, professional experience in working with autism and specialist ADHD training.
Mental Health Counselling: Experience working in community counselling settings with adults navigating a wide range of life difficulties, currently in my own practice.
Environment & Nature: A Level 3 Certificate in Countryside Management and Environmental Studies, following a period of working in the nature conservation sector.
Services
Walk-and-Talk and Nature-Based Counselling
£50 per 60-Minute Session
Sessions take place in a private area of Clowes Wood (Earlswood) or at Highbury Park (Kings Heath).This is for those who feel more at home outdoors, as well as those who find traditional clinical rooms restrictive. We use the expansive environment and the rhythm of the seasons to ground the work, offering a sensory and open space to process how you feel.
Remote Walk-and-Talk Counselling
£50 per 60-Minute Session
A nationwide service where we both walk in our respective local nature spots while connecting via phone. This combines the benefits of movement and nature with the flexibility of a remote session.For more on what remote nature-based counselling is click here.
Online Counselling
£50 per 60-Minute Session
Secure video sessions available nationwide. This approach offers consistency and support from the comfort of your own environment, making therapy accessible without the need for travel.Sessions offered via Google Meet and WhatsApp.
What is Outdoors/Nature-Based/ Walk-and-Talk Therapy?
Nature-based or walk-and-talk therapy (also known as ecotherapy, or simply nature therapy) moves our sessions from a confined room into the natural world. It is a grounded way of working that uses the green environment to support your mental and emotional health.
Evidence and Research
As in all areas of therapy and counselling, it is vital to have well-documented research to back up the effectiveness of any approach - for those interested any word or phrase that appears underlined on this page can be clicked to navigate you directly to the peer-reviewed evidence supporting that specific area of my work.
What Issues Can it Help With?
Although not limited to the following, studies have shown that time spent in nature may be particularly helpful for the following issues:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is everything confidential? ⬇Where will our sessions take place? ⬇Which areas do I serve? ⬇How many sessions will I need? ⬇How regular are sessions? ⬇How long are sessions? ⬇How much is a session? ⬇What happens if I can't attend my session? ⬇What happens if it's rainy or windy? ⬇What happens in winter? ⬇What happens in the free 15-minute consultation call? ⬇What does a typical session involve? ⬇
Contact Me
For direct bookings click here to be taken to my booking system.Or if you have any questions about how I work before booking you can leave a message using the form to the right (below for mobiles).You can also text me on 07719946798 if you would prefer to leave a message. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.
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The Hearth: Men's Campfire Circle
Saturday 16th August, 18:00 - 20:30 at The Birmingham Buddhist Centre
Refreshments Provided | Pay-What-You-Feel
Welcome to The Hearth, a group offering I have been working on for some time in the name of providing a space for men, quite simply, to connect: with their joys, their challenges, their successes and, perhaps most of all, with themselves and one another.
Harnessing the hypnotic, deeply primal effect that so many of us experience when sat around a campfire, in this first offering we will break bread, tend the fire and, illuminated by the flames in the dying light of dusk at summer's end, ask ourselves and each other: in this moment of great change in which we find ourselves...what does it mean to be a man?This is not group therapy, but neither is it a breezy chat with the boys. The discussion will be facilitated, but lightly, with an emphasis on equality between all members, myself, the facilitator, included. Strictly limited to a maximum of 8 participants as a means of maintaining the highest potential for connection in the time available to us, it is a space where we will work together to drop the masks so many of us carry through our day-to-day lives.
The group runs on a pay-what-you-feel basis. Costs for the evening — space hire, food and firewood — come to approximately £85 in total, which across 8 participants works out at roughly £10 each. If you're able to contribute at or above that level, brilliant. If finances are tight, contribute what you can or nothing at all — you are equally welcome either way.
Spaces are strictly limited to 8, so please only book if you're genuinely intending to come — the quality of the evening depends on everyone who commits actually being there.
Confidentiality is central to my practice and begins the moment you reach out. Having this secure boundary is what makes counselling different from talking with a friend or family member.There are very few circumstances where confidentiality might be broken, and these relate primarily to safety. If I believe there is a serious risk of harm to you or someone else, I may need to share information. We will discuss these boundaries clearly during our first session so you know exactly what to expect.As a registered member of the BACP, I follow their ethical framework. I also meet regularly with a qualified supervisor to review my work and ensure I am providing the best possible care. This supervision process is entirely confidential and follows the same BACP guidelines to protect your privacy.
Outdoor sessions are available at Highbury Park in Kings Heath, or at Clowes Wood in Earlswood (near Birmingham and Solihull) if you prefer a slightly wilder, more natural environment.I also provide remote walk-and-talk and traditional online sessions using Google Meet, WhatsApp or phone call for clients located further afield or looking for scheduling flexibility.
The following areas are all within a 15-minute drive from my Clowes Wood (B94) location:Alvechurch (B48), Beoley (B98), Billesley (B13), Blossomfield (B90), Blossomfield (B91), Cheswick Green (B90), Dickens Heath (B90), Dorridge (B93), Earlswood (B94), Greasby (B90), Hall Green (B28), Henley-in-Arden (B95), Highter's Heath (B14), Hockley Heath (B94), Hollywood (B47), Holt End (B98), Kings Heath (B14), Knowle (B93), Lapworth (B94), Major's Green (B90), Maypole (B14), Monkspath (B90), Rowney Green (B48), Shirley (B90), Solihull Town Centre (B91), Tanworth-in-Arden (B94), Tidbury Green (B90), Tidbury Green (B94), Trueman's Heath (B90), Warstock (B14), Weatheroak (B48), Wood End (B94), and Wythall (B47).The following areas are all within a 15-minute drive and/or on transport routes from my Highbury Park (B14) location:Acocks Green (B27), Alcester Lane's End (B14), Balsall Heath (B12), Billesley (B13), Bournville (B30), Brandwood End (B14), Cotteridge (B30), Digbeth (B5), Digbeth (B12), Edgbaston (B15), Edgbaston (B16), Hall Green (B28), Highter's Heath (B14), Hollywood (B47), Kings Heath (B14), Kings Norton (B38), Lifford (B30), Major's Green (B90), Maypole (B14), Moseley (B13), Northfield (B31), Selly Oak (B29), Shirley (B90), Sparkbrook (B11), Sparkhill (B11), Stirchley (B30), Trueman's Heath (B90), Tyseley (B11), Warstock (B14), West Heath (B31), Wythall (B47), and Yardley Wood (B14).
I provide both short-term support and open-ended, long-term counselling depending on your personal goals. A few focused sessions are often enough to work through a specific issue, while deeper or more complex concerns generally benefit from a longer, ongoing approach.We will discuss what works best for you during our initial time together.
Sessions typically take place on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. I generally recommend this frequency to maintain continuity and prevent sessions from feeling like we are simply catching up on past events.However, I understand that everyone's circumstances are different, and I am entirely open to discussing alternative arrangements that better fit your specific needs and schedule.
Unlike many other counsellors, my standard sessions are 60 minutes long, which applies to all outdoor and remote appointments.I believe that the traditional 50-minute session duration is more for the convenience of counsellors and booking systems than it is for those accessing services, and so I choose to offer the full hour. Not only does this provide a fairer reflection of the cost, but it provides additional space within a session to attend to your concerns - working online and in nature allows me the freedom to set my own schedule and so to be able to provide this as a cornerstone of my offering.
I offer a free initial 15-minute telephone consultation so we can discuss your needs before you commit to a full session.Click here to book.If we choose to work together, individual rates are £50 per hour for outdoor and remote sessions, and £60 per 50-minute session for in-room appointments.Full payment is required prior to your scheduled appointment time.
If you need to reschedule, please let me know as soon as possible and we can look at alternative times.I operate a strict 24-hour cancellation policy. If an appointment is cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice, the full session fee will still be payable.
Outdoor sessions generally go ahead in rainy or windy conditions, unless the weather becomes dangerous or high winds pose a safety risk.You are responsible for wearing appropriate clothing and footwear, and I highly recommend checking the forecast on the morning of our appointment.Navigating less-than-ideal weather is actually a powerful way to build resilience, and outdoor conditions can often mirror our 'internal weather' in ways that deepen the therapeutic process.If I do have to cancel a session due to dangerous weather, I will offer you the choice of a traditional online session, a rescheduled outdoor time, or a full refund.
Outdoor sessions continue throughout the winter season, provided the weather remains safe to do so.If we usually meet during daylight hours, our schedule will stay exactly the same. However, if your appointments fall outside of daylight hours during the winter, we can easily transition to a remote online or telephone format to ensure our work continues consistently.
This initial call is a brief, informal opportunity for us to connect and see if we are a good fit for working together. There is no pressure to dive deeply into your history; instead, we will use this time to briefly discuss what is bringing you to therapy and what you hope to achieve.It is also a chance for you to ask me any questions about how I work, my locations, or logistics. By the end of the call, we can decide if you would like to move forward and book your first official session, or whether you may need more time to think before proceeding.
Because I offer different ways of working, the format of our session depends entirely on what we agree fits you best:
Outdoor Therapy (Stationary or Walk-and-Talk): For woodland sessions, we meet at a pre-arranged spot near the entrance. From there, we can walk to a private, secluded "consulting room" area of the woods for our main work, or we can choose to walk continuously for the entire session. In both formats, we explore what is on your mind at your own pace, often integrating quiet reflection, breathwork, or moments of still nature connection. We always use the final walk back to the meeting point to wind down and ground ourselves.
Remote Walk-and-Talk: If we work via telephone outdoors, we each walk through our own respective green spaces while speaking. This allows you to benefit from the movement and environment of your local nature while still receiving dedicated, professional support over the phone.
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