Allister Murdoch - Counselling for Men

31/03/2026

I am working over this weekends Easter Holiday. I have already got some bookings in Edinburgh on Friday and loads of appointments available on Easter Monday.
Contact me via www.amurdoch.com to book an appointment

28/03/2026

You don’t have to carry everything alone. You are not a burden. Your feelings matter. You are allowed to set boundaries, to seek connection, to ask for support, and you are worthy of receiving it.
This is your reminder: You are deserving of love, respect, and understanding, not just for what you provide, but for who you are.
https://headsupguys.org/daily-affirmations-for-men/

17/03/2026

Like many professionals I have to review my fees. I have to make enough to live on. I do it annually. It's all about finding the balance between how much you value your years of training, experience and my overheads., What other therapists charge and what clients will pay. Not as simple as it may seem.

07/03/2026

07/03/2026

This is an important message to remember. As part of our process of change we may well return to our previous behaviour. That does not mean that we have totally failed and that we cannot continue the process of change. We can. Remind yourself that you have changed the behaviour before and repeat the change. You may want to find support for yourself in making the change if you feel that would help you. You don't have to stop the change.

06/03/2026

I will not be working on both Monday 9th March or Friday 13th March. I am working the other three days next week.

06/03/2026

Here's a group that may be of interest either to yourself or professionally.

Gay Dads Scotland – Monthly Support Meeting

We’re looking forward to our next monthly support meeting on Wednesday 11th March at The Outhouse, 12A Broughton Street Lane, Edinburgh.

We’ll meet in the bar at 8:00pm before moving to a private room for the meeting itself.

Our support meetings are a relaxed, friendly and confidential space to connect with other gay dads, share experiences, and support one another.

If you’re new to Gay Dads Scotland, you would be very welcome to come along. There’s no pressure – just a warm group of dads who understand.

For more information, email info@gaydadsscotland.org.uk or visit www.gaydadsscotland.org.uk

We hope to see you there!

20/02/2026

How times have changes. For the first time since I opened my practice in Scotland in 2007 I have no clients that I see on a weekly basis. Now it's commonly fortnightly or even monthly. I have plenty of space for new clients, especially appointments after 5pm. Contact me via http://www.amurdoch.com/ to book an appointment. I can often see you within 2 days.

Counsellor specialising in providing therapy for men who are abuse victims, have anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA clients, Men's issues,relationships, stress.

20/02/2026

New guidance on the safe use of mental health apps has been published, a welcome and timely step as more people turn to digital tools for support.

We welcome clear standards that will help protect users, strengthen data security and promote evidence-based care in a fast-growing market. However, safeguards must keep pace with innovation so people can trust the support they’re accessing.

Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/AkOxm

18/02/2026

You don't have to be a trained professional or support group leader to be a role model.
You only have to be a human.
You don't have to be perfect.
Be a role model.

www.amurdoch.com

BBC News - Prince William shares personal message on mental health and male su***de - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm21d4j26pdo

Prince William has offered his advice to those struggling with their mental health, in a special Radio 1 panel discussion.

17/02/2026

This is a short video explaining why the newly created Men's Therapy Hub Directory exists. You can find me on it.
https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/

https://youtu.be/OgeWXV7Y8eg?si=TVyRLyT_sxNVwpXc

Our founder, Chris Hemmings, explaining the importance of a therapy space built by men, for men.

17/02/2026

For some reason the reviews that I had for this page and my work have disappeared. If any of you kind people would like to leave a review I would be very grateful. Thanks