Elizabeth Urie

Largs Ayrshire KA30	Kilmarnock KA3
07551 312174 www.counsellingclydecoast.co.uk Click here to Email me

Profile

Life challenges us in many ways and sometimes we can become overwhelmed and confused by the situations in which we find ourselves. As a professionally qualified counsellor, I hope to facilitate my clients to feel free to talk about their concerns in a safe and confidential space so that they can explore their difficulties, understand themselves more fully and enable them to make life choices that feel right for them.

Counselling can help you to see things more clearly. Together, we can look at things from all perspectives, to perhaps understand the underlying causes of your difficulties and reduce confusion. Having a safe place to explore your issues within a supportive, therapeutic relationship can help you to draw upon your own resources, have a greater understanding of yourself thus promoting self acceptance and greater freedom of choice.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I hold a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. I also have a COSCA Supervision Skills Certificate, COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate, COSCA CBCS Specialist Training in Bereavement and Loss and a Certificate of Accreditation as a Victim Support Visitor.

I am a Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am also a member of PCT Scotland and BAPCA.

Continuing Professional and Personal Development is very important to me in improving and developing my work. I regularly take up further training opportunities and I undertake a minimum of 30 hours of CPD annually.

I am currently working in private practice; am an affiliate counsellor for an agency offering swift access to counselling and am also contracted as a counsellor for NHS Working Health Services. I also have experience of counselling in a Medical Practice within NHS Primary Care; as a counsellor for an Employee Assistance Provider and as a volunteer counsellor for Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Child Related Issues
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Depression
• Emotional Abuse
• Generalised Anxiety
• Infertility
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Panic Disorder
• Physical Abuse
• Relationship Issues
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Life Changes/Loss/Chronic Illness
Weight Loss/Issues with Food
Family Issues
Personal Development

Therapies Offered

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

I can be contacted initially by telephone or email where we can discuss any queries or concerns you may have. If you decide to proceed, we will then arrange an Intake Appointment where we can look at your individual needs and what you hope to gain from counselling. It is important to me that you feel comfortable and safe before committing to further sessions.

My standard 50 minute session fee is £35 and fees are reviewed annually. I can offer some concessionary rates, if necessary, so that we can agree a fee that is affordable and sustainable over the period we work together. It is important to me that cost is not a prohibitive factor for you in seeking counselling.

Further Information

At present, I work in Largs town centre. The venue is close to bus and rail services and there is parking close by. I can offer consultations during the day and evenings and weekend appointments can be by arrangement. Largs is easily accessible by road and rail and clients travel from East and South Ayrshire, Greenock and Renfrewshire as well as within the local area.

• Online, email or telephone counselling available

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