Prof Stuart Morgan-Ayrs FRSPH FRSSA FIHPE FSHTC FISPC A.M.Inst.Psy |  |
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Professionally accredited counselling, coaching, holistic psychology & psychotherapy in Edinburgh and Glasgow. We adhere to National Occupational Standards and hold qualifications from SQA / QCA approved awarding bodies in coaching, counselling and psychotherapy. Est 1993. (Male psychotherapist, female counsellor).
Therapy practice providing solution focused therapy, psychological therapy, holistic psychology, eastern psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, counselling, talking therapies, life coaching (including career counselling), Cognitive behavioural therapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness therapy and training, Morita, Naikan, social work related advocacy, anger management, stress management, dyslexia coaching / counselling, Bipolar (manic depression) and personality disorders, eating disorders, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), depression, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), NLP, relaxation therapy and other related therapies. Also Herbalism, Nutritional advice, crystal healing, Reiki. Specialty areas include phobias, anger management, stress management, bipolar and depression management, and surviving / recovering from abuse or violence, self esteem and self confidence..
PLEASE EMAIL IN FIRST INSTANCE, RATHER THAN PHONING. WE HAVE BEEN DELUGED BY UNWANTED SALES CALLS, THEREFORE WE NOW ONLY PROVIDE PHONE NUMBERS TO ACTUAL CLIENTS. We offer a free brief discussion if issues by email before any session is booked. Genuine enquiries are provided with a direct number for the appropriate therapist.
Partner also provides coaching and solution focused therapy, although her speciality areas are Life Coaching, Herbalism, Nutritional Therapy and Holistic Healing.
Senior partner (Stuart) is an NVQ accredited Trainer and Assessor who is also involved in writing accredited professional training courses for a UK college, accredited by NCFE and recognised by the SHTC. Stuarts approach is Integrative combining many modalities, but with an emphasis on psychoanalysis and transpersonal psychology. CBT, hypnotherapy and humanistic are among other methods used where appropriate.
Please excuse any typing errors, both partners have dyslexia.
[post to SHTC PO BOX 23876 Edinburgh EH5 1WQ]
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health. Associate Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (this is not a title or qualification, but a professional membership enabling up to date research and study). Fellow of the Institute of Health Promotion and Education, Fellow of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts (both practitioners). Fellow of the Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches. Full member of Complementary Therapists Association. Associate member Institute of Professional Psychologists (both practitioners). Fellow of the International Society of Professional Counsellors. Full member (clinical counsellor, hypnotherapist & clinical psychotherapist) of the National Association of Counsellors Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists. Full member of the National Council of Psychotherapists.
NVQ Level IV Training & Development to TDLB standards in the industrial context of Complementary Health Education and Stress Management Education. ASET Level 4 Competence in Social Work. ASET Level 4 Social Work and mental Health. ASET level 3 Grief Counselling, ASET Level 3 NLP. ASET Level 4 Hypnotherapy. ASET Levels 3 & 4 Psychotherapy, ASET Level 4 Integrated Therapeutic Counselling, NVQ Assessor for the NVQ Advice and Guidance Awards. Background in youth work and residential care. Advisory Board member of the National UK Therapists Register. Adhere to the National Occupational Standards for Hypnotherapy, the Hypnotherapy Research Society recommendations on good practice and the National Code of Practice for Social Service Workers. Also NOS Counselling and Healing. In Pastoral Counselling earned MA, PhD and D.Phil awards in related pastoral subjects from international Seminary (Church Educational Establishment). Senior Professor of Psychoanalysis, Philosophy, Holistic Psychology and Religious Studies at the International Interfaith Seminary of the Church of Seven Planes, UK Chair/Division. Also the course author of a range of accredited courses / programmes including Level 5 CBT, Level 4 Life Coaching, Level 4 Stress management coaching and Level 5 Anger management coaching (available through NCFE accredited college).
Dedicated to ongoing personal analysis and supervision support via the TO DO Institute specialising in Morita and Naikan eastern psychology and therapy models. Also studying and completing research into addiction and interaction between addiction and other disorders. Stuart has studies a great variety of methods and has a particular interest in combining eastern methods, traditional methods and coaching methods in a transpersonal or Psychosynthesis based format.
Partner is a Fellow of the Society of Holistic Therapists and Coaches, Registered CCC Counsellor, Fellow of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts, Associate member of the Institute of Professional Psychologists, and a full member of the Complementary Therapists Association. She holds ASET Level 4 Professional Counselling, ASET Level 4 Life Coaching, ASET Level 4 Clinical Nutrition, ASET Level 3 Diet and Nutrition. Also additional certificates in counselling eating disorder cases, hypnotherapy, herbalism, Ayurvedic medicine, crystal healing and psychotherapy. She also holds an earned D.Phil in Holistic Healing (pastoral) from the international Seminary.
At time of publishing (March-Oct 09) we meet the requirements needed to use the titles of counsellor and psychotherapist although a more accurate description would be "solution focused holistic therapists". Stuart specialises in holistic transwpersonal psychology with a focus on Eastern psychology and psychoanalysis (analysis, mindfulness, Morita, Naikan etc), He also used CBT and hypnotherapy on a regular basis. Denise specialises in counselling support and life coaching for women. We are dedicated to BSc and MSc level ongoing training and the highest level of standards in our service provision.
We are concerned about the potential restriction on the use of eclectic and intuitive methods in the event of HPC regulation and therefore at this time (April 09) are AGAINST the HPC state statutory regulation of counselling and psychotherapy. (We are IN FAVOUR of appropriate state regulation).
If future HPC definitions of the job roles psychotherapist and counsellor prove restrictive and prohibit certain useful models of therapy (like transpersonal, Eastern and Coaching) we may cease using these titles in order to continue offering a diverse and comprehensive range of therapies to our clients. For now Stuart is a NACHP and NCP registered psychotherapist and ISPC registered counsellor, Denise is a CCC registered counsellor, SHTC registered coach and CMTA complementart therapist. Both therapists are associate members of the International Institute of Psychologists.
Stuart is a member of the To Do Institute, the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, the Qi Gung Alliance, the Complementary Practioners Association, the Sherwood Therapists Register (and advisory board) and a number of other healing and complementary health bodies. Also a Professional insured member of the Register of Independent Fitness Instructors.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Anger management and managing clinical conditions such as Bipolar, depression and NEAD a particular specialty.
Other specialist areas include dyslexia counselling, moving on from abuse and moving on from offending. General counselling, psychotherapy and bereavement issues are also assisted.
Stuart provides specialist mindfulness therapy and training using both secular and interfaith models, and is a published course author in this field. Eastern models of therapy used include mindfulness, Morita and Naikan. Stuart is a member / supporter of both the To Do Institute and the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.
Denise specialises in moving on from abuse and moving on from offending.
Also: Phobias, Obsessive disorders, faith related issues. Frequently using CBT and client self care training. We also provide pastoral counselling and spiritual counselling to those who request (never imposed on secular clients). Multi-faith, Pagan, Kaballah, Christian and other models of pastoral care available. Ayurvedic, Japanese and Chinese modalities of healing also available
Individual and couple support available, including marriage, couples, gay, bi and other combinations. Couples counselling and psychotherapy for relationship issues is available.
Therapies Offered
Fees
Variable depending on location and financial status of client (working, student, benefits youth etc). In most areas discounts available for certified low income (housing benefit / council tax benefit / high level Tax credits), students and unemployed. This applies to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
In other areas breakthrough sessions available with intensive support provided over a 6 hour period in one day. These are available in a range of locations including Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Carlisle, Aberdeen. Such breakthrough days can be one-off or bi-monthly.
In Edinburgh only some clients are taken on with Denise using the LETS payment scheme (alternative currency trading scheme).
Further Information
Main locations in Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow areas. Breakthrough sessions also available in a range of other UK locations.
Areas we actively work in following over 22 years of combined professional experience by our therapists (est 1993) include: anger management, bereavement, relationship issues, couples counselling, depression, addictions, anxiety, abuse, low self esteem, eating disorders, sexual issues, low self confidence, personality disorders, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), work related issues, sexuality, trauma, phobias, post natal depression, termination / abortion / miscarriage trauma or stress, bullying, bipolar disorder, manic depression, tourettes and other speech related issues, stress of debt management. We do not claim to "cure" conditions but offer appropriate psychological support, management programmes and counselling / psychotherapy responses for conditions. You should consult a medical doctor with any medical issue before consulting a counsellor or psychotherapist. We adhere to National Occupational Standards where appropriate.
(we no longer involve actively ourselves in media work)
Last TV Appearance:
BBC Wales, April 2004 (Current Affairs)
HTV WALES, July 2003 (relationship expert)
Last Radio Appearance:
Real Radio Dec 2004 (Stress- twice)
Real Radio Nov 2004 (Stress)
BBC Radio Five Live June 2004 (Psychotherapy)
BBC Radio Five Live Nov 2003 (Addictions)
BBC Radio Berkshire: Oct 2003
(Anger Management)
BBC Radio 5 Live: Sept 2003 (psychotherapy)
Last Newspaper Feature:
Guardian Newspaper May 2003 (London Practice)
Last Magazine:
Edition of Scottish Ladies Magazine (exact title to follow) on Colour Therapy est. April 09.
Q Magazine: Feb 2004 (Anger Management)
Last Award:
Elected Development Officer: Hypnotherapy Society 2005 (until 2006).
Award of Thanks from the Royal Society of Arts for participation in the Starbucks RSA Coffeehouse challenge as a facilitator. Nov 2004
Hypnotherapy Society Award for Clinical Excellence 2003 for the "Stress Pack" Product.
Course author of various courses for an ASET / NCFE accredited centre, that now carry ASET / NCFE level 4 and 5 awards.
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