Gail McMurdo BA, PGDip, Dip. Couns.

About me

Hi I understand it can be difficult to take the first step when you are looking for help and support. Counselling is on a weekly basis. Meeting each week will give you the space and time to talk through your difficulties and help you understand your situation more clearly.

I have been working as a counsellor and trainer for over 10 years. I am a member of and accredited trainer with COSCA (The Scottish Counselling Body). I work part time teaching on the COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills course. I am professional and work within COSCA codes of practice and ethical framework.

I have experience of working with people on a variety of issues including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Stress
• Relationship difficulties
• Anger
• Abuse.

I qualified initially in community education. I trained as a person centred counsellor but also use cognitive behaviour techniques. In the last two years as part of my continuous professional development i have completed the following training courses:

• Cognitive Behaviour Toolkit
• ASSIST suicide prevention
• Mental Health First Aid
• Mindfulness
• Certificate in Couple Counselling