Alice McCann

BABCP Accredited (ref: 00000999812)

Just need to feel heard? Without worrying about how it sounds or fear of judgement or unwanted unhelpful advice? So often we worry that how we feel `sounds like am being selfish` or `this is so stupid that I worry about....` but our feelings are just feelings not good or bad, just feelings. Counselling can help improve general well-being and often how we feel about ourselves and others. Being able to be ourselves, feel safe and present can change your life in my experience. I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Chryston, and Remotely online using safe video platforms which are easily accessible.

CBT looks at how our Cognitions (or thoughts/images) and Behaviours (what we do or don't do) can affect how we feel. I decided to train in CBT as I wanted to find an effective way of working with people which would help improve their lives and I felt that CBT could do that. I worked for over 20 years within Social Care mostly with Young People and Families and gained valuable experience, skills and training.

I have additional training and interest in: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),  Difficult Menopause Symptoms; Male and Paternal Mental Health;  Attachment and Parenting concerns; Relationship issues/breakdown including Separation; Life after Divorce; Boarding School Experienced; Care Experienced and Adverse Childhood Experiences

I work with a range of issues within my CBT Practice including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Generalised Anxiety; Self Esteem; Social Anxiety; Depression; Panic Attacks; Health Anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

I gained funding for a Free CBT and Wellbeing Group for males over 16 within the Coatbridge area. This aims to improve Men`s lives and those around them. This is now run by my colleagues but my website has more information on this.

If I do not think that I am the right person to help you then i can often recommend another therapist who can. My priority would always be that you receive the most effective and accessible treatment.

CBT is collaborative so we work together on an agreed treatment plan and this is regularly reviewed to ensure therapy is tailored to suit your needs. A minimum of 6 sessions is recommended in order to gain any lasting change and most clients have around 6-14 sessions. I am open to working flexibly with clients in order to make therapy accessible.

I gained full 1st audit accreditation with BABCP in July 2024 which ensures my safe and ethical practice by having regular supervision and further learning and development related to my work as a CBT Therapist which is required by BABCP. I am insured and have regular Disclosure Checks as a self employed CBT Therapist and you can ask to see evidence of this if wished.

I am a recognised provider of CBT with BUPA.

Any questions please don't hesitate to ask. I normally get a chat with potential new clients on the phone which gives you a chance to ask any questions and to help you make the right decision about working with me or not. I won't be offended at all if you don't wish to take it any further as I feel positive about CBT and sharing information about it.

• Paternal Mental Health

I prefer to receive payment for sessions at least 24 hours in advance of appointments in order to avoid cancellation fees and allow me to manage my times usefully.

Concessions are available on a case to case basis

£55 per online (digital) 1:1 session

£65 Per face to face (Chryston) 1:1 session