Maybe your struggling with anxiety, depression or bereavement; with relationships in your personal life or at work; with alcohol, drugs or a challenging behaviour; or just feeling sad and wondering where your life is going. Or perhaps you are worried about your sexuality and would like to talk to someone who is not there to judge but help make sense of what is going on for you and who has been th
ere before. You may feel embarrassed considering counselling as an option, having coped on your own before now. What is counselling and does it work? Counselling is an intentional and purposeful activity which research suggests, on average, "has positive effects on mental health and wellbeing" (Cooper, 2008). Sometimes we reach a point in our lives where we "get stuck" or find it hard to move on from difficult thoughts, feelings or behaviours. I know because I have been there too. But I believe we all have the capacity to self-heal, change and grow. And if you are reading this, you may wish to start your own journey. What do clients say? "I am grateful that i took the step to ask for help as I feel I have gained the
tools to help me address my anxieties. More importantly having someone listening to me (without judgement) and telling me that it is ok to feel the way that I do has helped massively and has allowed me to accept what has happened and that I can move forward without my pass weighing heavily on my shoulders. So thank you, you have helped me more than you can possibly know. "
"Counselling allowed me to reach my goal of becoming abstinent from alcohol, helping me to openly discuss specific aspects of my life which I had been unable to talk about with counsellors who did not identify as LGBTQ in a non-judgemental way. "
About Me
I bring maturity, knowledge, skills and life experience into my counselling relationships, working in a collaborative way that is non-judgmental, empathic and genuine. You bring yourself and your own knowledge, skills and experience. Working together makes us stronger. My Approach
I believe there is no "right way" to "do therapy" and each psychotherapeutic approach has its own unique contribution to make. In developing a shared understanding of what you need and want from therapy, we can work together in a way that best suits your own individual preferences, and effectively tailor therapy to your own specific needs. Sometimes we see ourselves as the problem rather than the problem itself being the problem. And I find it is more helpful to talk about what you are experiencing rather than merely label it, or indeed yourself! Our First Contact
Our first call is not charged and gives you a chance to tell me a bit more about what you are hoping get out of counselling, covering ethical issues such as confidentiality. What to do now
If you are interested in finding our more about me, or how I work, please give me a call. I very much look forward to hearing from you. References
Cooper, M., 2008. Essential Research Findings in Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: SAGE. McLeod, J., & McLeod, J., 2011. Counselling Skills A Practical Guide for Counsellors and Helping Professionals. 2nd ed. England: Open University Press. McLeod, J., 2019. An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy. 6th ed. London: Open International Publishing Ltd. Qualifications and Experience
MSc Pluralistic Counselling
Diploma Person-Centred Counselling
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course
CRUSE Bereavement Specialist Training Course
Advanced Alcohol Awareness
S*x and sexuality
LGBTQI Awareness
Registered Member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Alcohol Counsellor with Glasgow Council on Alcohol since 2018
Volunteer Counsellor CRUSE Bereavement (Scotland)
Private Practice since 2021
