Allister Murdoch Reg. MBACP

About me

I provide a counselling and psychotherapy service for individual clients, 18 years old and over in both Glasgow and Edinburgh city centres. I opened this full time practice in 2007. I had previous practiced in London before moving back to Scotland.

I specialise in working with individual clients wanting therapy for:

• Abuse (Current/Survivors)
• Addiction
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Depression
• LGBTQIA+ issues
• Men's Issues.
• Relationship issues
• Stress

I work with clients of all genders, sexualities, relationship styles, cultures,religious believes and none.

My practice has over the years developed into one that attracts a huge percentage of men as clients. Many feel awkward talking about their feelings or asking for help when it comes to mental health issues for a variety of reasons and I specialise in supporting them to feel okay to do so. I've been there myself.

I have extensive experience and training for working with clients of sexuality, gender and relationship style diversities from an affirmative perspective. I have provided training for other therapists on working with LGBTQIA+ clients. I am sex positive. I am one of a very few male therapists in Scotland who has been accepted on The Directory of Pink Therapists

I normally see clients on a weekly basis. However, I do offer a limited number of fortnightly appointments.

I integrate several Humanistic Therapy techniques from many methods of therapy. The most common ones I use are Gestalt therapy and Solution focused brief therapy for more information on these click on this link https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/humanistic.html

Testimonials
"I underwent therapy for a number of long term difficulties with Allister, including anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Allister provided a safe, trusting environment where I could explore these issues.  Allister helped me make choices that lead to personal growth and long lasting change as I have become able to deal much better with my difficulties. A huge thank you to Allister ! I.M., Glasgow".

"Allister created a space where I could be myself and openly talk about anything. He gave me the tools and experience to help unlock the answers to my problems." ​ GD Edinburgh

"I saw Allister on a weekly basis for 6 months. He is very relatable, easy to get on with, and took great care to remember the details of my story. He listened carefully and spoke thoughtfully in each session, and his insights were extremely valuable in helping me on my way. I looked forward to the regular sessions each week, which became a steady cornerstone of my time in Edinburgh. I would highly recommend Allister to anyone considering professional help." EL Edinburgh