North Ayrshire Psychology

03/01/2026

North Ayrshire Psychology is delighted to start the New Year with a new Associate, welcoming Dr Catrina Stansfield to the practice. Catrina is an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience in multiple NHS settings and has current availability to see new clients via zoom. Please get in touch via our website to booking a screening call in the first instance if you are interested in booking an appointment with Catrina or one of our other Psychologists.
Whilst there is currently a wait for face to face appointments, we are able to accommodate new clients looking for zoom or telephone appointments at present. Thank you and welcome Catrina!

11/12/2025

It has been lovely welcoming clients to our new clinic space in Irvine over the past couple of months. The building has great accessibility and parking and we hope our clients are enjoying the new surroundings as much as we are!

06/06/2025

North Ayrshire Psychology are delighted to welcome our new Associate, Dr Joanne Persson to the practice. Joanne is an experienced, skilled and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who has special interests in the perinatal period, diabetes, complex grief, and later life. Joanne offers appointments via zoom or telephone. Welcome, Joanne!

05/06/2025

From mid June, our opening days are changing slightly, and we will be offering in person appointments in Beith on a Thursday (rather than Wednesday), and zoom appointments on Fridays and Saturdays and some week day evenings according to availability. Please get in touch via our website at www.northayrshirepsychology.com if you would like to schedule an initial screening call to discuss your needs / goals

A client focused, evidence-based, collaborative, warm and non-judgmental psychology practice based in North Ayrshire.

26/10/2024

Our new website is now live with direct contact and booking features! Hopefully easier to fine all the information you might need now ☺️

A client focused, evidence-based, collaborative, warm and non-judgmental psychology practice based in North Ayrshire.

02/10/2024

North Ayrshire Psychology now has availability to offer appointments in the next few weeks as Dr Harriet Hockaday has returned from leave and Dr Craig Mackay has joined the practice. Please make contact through our website if you would like to book an appointment or to learn more about therapy with North Ayrshire Psychology. Thank you.

02/10/2024

Delighted to announce that Dr Craig Mackay has joined North Ayrshire Psychology, offering remote appointments on a Friday. Craig is a compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about helping clients to reach their goals and improve their wellbeing. He has specialist experience in working in physical health settings and is offering appointments for adults aged 18+. To book an appointment with Craig, please make contact through our website at

A client focused, evidence-based, collaborative, warm and non-judgmental psychology practice based in North Ayrshire.

27/06/2024

We have done a few small updates to the clinic recently, it’s feeling lovely and cosy ☺️ Creating a warm, safe and welcoming space for clients to visit is incredibly important to us and is an ongoing and evolving process; if you have any suggestions for further improvement then please do leave them below 😊

04/11/2023

Delighted to announce that Melanie Martin Counselling will now be offering counselling appointments from the office at 24 The Cross on a Monday. Gillian from Purple Poppy Wellness is also part of the team and offers a wide range of complimentary / holistic therapies. Please contact Melanie and Gillian directly to book an appointment ☺️

31/10/2023

North Ayrshire Psychology is currently unable to appoint new clients due to Dr Hockaday being on maternity leave; please still contact via email at northayrshirepsychology@protonmail.com if you would like to be added to the waiting list for when I am back in office. I am unfortunately unable to answer telephone queries during this time. Many thanks.

15/07/2023

North Ayrshire Psychology is lucky enough to share their clinic space with 2 wonderful hollistic therapists, who provide various lovely treatments to boost wellbeing of body and mind. Today’s spotlight is on Purple Poppy Wellness, check out their page for information on services offered in our comfortable surroundings in the heart of Beith ☺️

04/07/2023

North Ayrshire Psychology are currently full and unable to appoint new clients over the summer. Recommendations of other practices can be given where helpful. Many thanks and best wishes for a healthy happy summer 🌞