Allister Murdoch Reg. MBACP

About me

I provide a counselling and psychotherapy service for individual adults in Glasgow and Edinburgh city centres. I opened this full time practice in 2007. I had previous practiced in London for several years before moving back to Scotland

I specialise in working with individual clients wanting therapy for:

• Abuse (Current/Survivors only)
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Depression
• LGBTQIA+ issues
• Counselling for Men
• Relationship issues
• Stress

In counselling and psychotherapy you can learn to:

• Manage anxiety and stressful situations more effectively,
• Understand and manage your depression.
• Increase your sense of self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness.
• Explore which parts of your life you don't find fulfilling and satisfying and to
• explore any changes you could make.
• Improve your relationships with your partner, family, friends and colleagues.
• Become aware of the effect of past events and decrease the impact they have in the present today.
• Acknowledge unhelpful habits and patterns in your life and create healthier ways.

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

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.

My specialist training has allowed me to be one of a very few therapists in Scotland to be listed in The Directory of Pink Therapists, Http://www.pinktherapy.com/en-gb/findatherapist.aspx

I see clients on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

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 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

“As I am a woman reflecting on my bisexuality and midlife, I found working with Allister at the Forth Street rooms in Edinburgh valuable, energising and insightful. Allister is an excellent listener who is generous, challenging and thoughtful with his enquiries. He has a relaxed, compassionate and delightful presence. I would recommend Allister to anyone who is exploring their sexuality.”
CA Edinburgh