Amy O'Neill
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About me
Hey, I’m Amy. I’m a pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist based in Glasgow. My approach to therapy is uniquely tailored to you, drawing on different therapeutic approaches to support you in finding meaningful change.
My practice Aurora Psychotherapy is grounded in the values of authenticity, collaboration, safety, empowerment, and respect for your autonomy and is practiced within a relational, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework.
Pluralistic Counselling
No two people are the same, and as a pluralistic counsellor, I blend different techniques tailored to your unique needs. Every counselling journey is different, and rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, I combine evidence-based strategies to suit each individual client.
For me, it's a privilege to be present with someone in the counselling room and being on that journey with them. Together we’ll discover what works best for you, creating sessions that empower you to make meaningful changes and navigate your challenges. Our collaborative approach allows us to adjust and refine our work as your needs evolve.
My practice is called “Aurora Psychotherapy” which is inspired by the Aurora Borealis, a natural display of light in the night sky, which I believe represents hope, clarity and transformation that can emerge even from the darkest of times.
Free Initial Consultation
Finding a therapist can be really daunting, time consuming, and difficult to find someone who feels "right" for you. If you are nervous reaching out for support - that is OK and to be expected. For that reason, I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation online. This session helps me to get a sense of what you hope for from therapy, as well as giving you opportunity to ask questions and get a sense of me, and if I am someone you would like to work with.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience working with individuals facing a variety of psychological difficulties across different roles (including third sector and universities). As part of my ethical practice, I am dedicated in learning more and enhancing my skills with on-going professional development.
Qualifications:
- MSc Counselling (with distinction) 2021-23
- BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology 2014-18
I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to their Ethical Framework.
Currently completing:
- PG. Cert in Supervising Counsellors and Psychotherapists: A Relational Approach (University of Strathclyde - due to complete in June 2026)
- Certificate in Trauma-Informed Creative Practice for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Creative Counsellors - due to complete December 2026).
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
When I work
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Tuesdays - Online sessions only
Wednesdays - City Centre
Thursdays - Finnieston
