Journal to Dreams is an award-winning personal development organisation dedicated to supporting adults, young people, and families on their journey back home to self. We offer a range of therapeutic services, tailored programmes, and holistic family support, all designed to nurture emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and empower individuals to thrive.
Rooted in a strengths-based and multi-systemic approach, our work recognises the interconnectedness of personal, family, and community wellbeing. We proudly collaborate with key partners, including Birmingham City Council, City of Birmingham Schools, and Public Health to ensure our support is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with the needs of the communities we serve.
- one-to-one therapy, mentoring and coaching
- Bespoke personal development programmes
- Whole-family interventions
- School/College and University interventions
- Community outreach and interventions
- Staff consultancy and training
Journal to Dreams have been commissioned to deliver a culturally competent therapeutic service to support the recovery of addiction. Delivering therapy, family support and community interventions.
Reclaim is a culturally sensitive therapeutic service in Birmingham funded by Public Health England, committed to offering tailored support to individuals and families experiencing substance use, ensuring that their cultural and ethical needs are met with the utmost respect and care.“
- 1-1 and group therapy
- Family support
- Recovery Programmes
- Community
Journal to Dreams has been commissioned to deliver a 16-week Life Skills and Wellbeing Programme, including therapeutic support, designed for care-experienced young people.
‘Cultivating opportunities, relationships skills, and creativity through intervention, discussion and problem solving. A 16-week programme designed for young people aged 16 to 25, commissioned by Birmingham Children’s Trust offering a safe and supportive space to build confidence, independence, and life skills. Through creative activities, open discussions, and practical problem-solving, participants are empowered to grow, connect, and take positive steps forward’.
- Weekly Group support
- Self-help tools and resources
- 1-1 Therapy
- Community activities
Workshops – Designed specifically for adults
Our interactive workshops and guest speaking events are carefully crafted to ensure that each participant is offered a safe and intentional space to learn, network and divulge into self-exploration. We provide both virtual and face to face experiences dependent upon your needs. All workshops are bespoke and based on the needs of the client.
Here are some of the previous workshops we have delivered:
- How to re programme your mindset for greatness
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs
- Overcoming self-Sabotage and perfectionism
- Trauma and it’s impact
- Imposter syndrome as a new business owner
- Self-perception and identity
- Mental health and families
Young people’s Workshops – Children and young people
The emotional well being of children and young people is paramount to ensure that they’re able to thrive as they transition to adulthood. Therefore, we provide a number of bespoke workshops delivered both in schools, youth centres and community settings to provide children the opportunity for self-exploration in a safe space. As a specialist, we are also able to offer support to establishments regarding how they can uphold continuity of support for pupils and young people. Some of the work shops we have delivered include:
- Consent and healthy relationships
- Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE’s)
- Offending behaviour – Early intervention
- Positive self talk and self confidence
- Careers advice and guidance
- Identity and self perception
- Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
- Emotional regulation
- Domestic abuse
One-to-one holistic support – Children and young people
It is imperative that we offer a range of options to meet the needs of young people as not all young people will respond well to group intervention and therefore we offer one-to one holistic support for children and young people utilising therapeutic principles. Although the interventions we deliver would be informed by a needs assessment process, here are some of the areas that we are able to offer support.
- Interventions around mental health and well-being
- Emotional resilience and intelligence
- Identity and self-perception
- Transitioning to adulthood
- Applying themselves as a young adult
- Applying therapeutic principles to address barriers to moving forward.
- Providing practical support.
- Raising awareness on ACES (adverse childhood experiences)
This list is not exhaustive
I first met Pariss when she was a guest speaker at a networking event for women in business. We’ve had many amazing and inspiring speakers but Pariss was on another level. The whole group was completely engaged with her warm, relatable and inspiring talk. She made time to chat with people individually before and after the talk so we could all soak up more of her energy. I heard someone say ‘I need Pariss in my life’ – and I think this completely sums up the impact Pariss had on us. We all need someone to lift us, inspire us and help us realise that ‘we can’ – we all need Pariss in our lives.
– Kate Campbell
I absolutely love working with Journal to Dreams! Pariss understands how to engage with any audience and caters to the needs of any one in the room. I was so impressed with the service that I had to book again! Honestly one of the best companies I have worked with.
– Kheri-Ann, Dear Girls LTD
What can I say, Pariss is one of the most genuine, caring, thoughtful and passionate person that I’ve ever come across in business. Her words are uplifting and her drive for better is just inspiring. Working with Pariss is a gift that keeps on giving and I’m so excited to work with her on future projects.
– Carron, Simply Ladies Inc
Pariss is an exceptional practitioner straight from the ‘top table’ She exudes composure and her professionalism and attention to detail as well as a calming aura is such a unique quality. Make no mistake, Pariss has sharpened her skills in the pubic sector through both Probation and Youth Justice work with great success. Since embarking on her business venture entitled Journal to dreams Pariss has certainly made an impact. Her dedication and specialism sets her apart and it’s a pleasure working with her. I wish her every success for the future.
– David Mowatt, The Lighthouse Young Peoples Centre
Pariss has literally changed my life (sounds cliche, but so true), she has taught me the power of refocusing my energy in a positive way. Her coaching made me reflect on what’s important and not to ‘catastrophise’ things. (how I did not realise I did this). I cant thank Pariss enough.
–Sharan Tiwana
Before I had my first session I was hoping for someone to help me emotionally through a difficult time, not to just console me but to motivate, inspire and to provide direction in my life. Pariss did exactly that and more whilst displaying a genuine interest in my wellbeing and explained concepts with so much effort and compassion. Pariss has really helped me work out what is important in my life, short, long term goals and how to achieve them. Thanks to Pariss I now realise I can rely on myself for support, strength and self love. Her presence gives me great inspiration and security.
– Katie Heron
I recently attended one of Pariss’ Mindset Workshops from Journal To Dreams. It was just so inspiring, the way that Pariss took us through the journey to figuring out and thinking about how we can step into our full self and be fully abundant in our lives was just so magical. Pariss was so vulnerable in the session, so open and so inspiring. I’m so looking forward to working with her again in the future. I’m really thrilled to have met her and have her inspiring me and other business women in our network.
– Jen Lister
To know you is an honour. The best Life Coach I could ask for. Guided me through bereavement, made me believe in myself to got for a new job and gave me the mindset to buy a property solo.
– Alisha Cohen
