Anna McNamara
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About me
I am a relational integrative counsellor and EMDR practitioner. I work therapeutically with adults experiencing anxiety, depression and low self esteem.
I have supported previous clients with issues such as processing complex and single event trauma, adverse childhood experiences, attachment and relationship difficulties, managing family dynamics, loss & grief, addiction, health issues, ageing, gender issues and living with neurodiversity.
I have a relationship centred counselling approach as according to research, meaningful change happens best within a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship—one where you can share your worries, or the things you keep private from others, and be held safely with compassion and acceptance.
I use talk based integrative counselling and trauma based psychotherapy (Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)). Talk based counselling uses humanistic, cognitive behavioural or psychodynamic approaches - adapting this to your needs and preferences. This type of counselling can help you process life events and your feelings, develop insight into situations and relationship patterns and then take steps forward while being supported.
If you have experienced trauma, talking can be an important first step. But you might need more than talking therapy to process your experiences. Core Insight is offered as an option.
Core Insight ranges from simple body focussed approaches including basic mindfulness, grounding techniques and somatic exercises to deeper trauma work using EMDR. EMDR bi-lateral stimulation is offered as 90 minute psychotherapy sessions which are in-person at my practice.
Counselling sessions can be online or in-person and flexible to fit your lifestyle. Concessions rates may be available for low income clients.
I offer a free 20 minute introductory session so we can get a sense of how we might work
Email enquiries via Counselling Directory or book instantly from the Insight Scotland website.
Training, qualifications & experience
Fully qualified, insured and professionally registered counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice. COSCA accredited clinical supervisor. Qualified lecturer (TQFE) teaching trainee counsellors since 2014. Previous career history involved working in community development and international development specifically addressing poverty and social injustice issues through a range of adult education, community capacity building and youth work initiatives and awareness raising campaigns. This included work with addiction services, homeless persons, prisoners and ex offenders and domestic violence groups. I also have previous experience and training as an addiction counsellor and bereavement counsellor.
- BA (Hons) Communication
- PGrad Community Education
- BA TQAL (Teaching Qualification Adult Learning)
- TQFE (Teaching Qualification Further Education)
- 2yr Spiritual Accompaniment Training (ISC)
- COSCA Diploma SCQF level 10 - Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
- COSCA Level 9 Supervision Qualification
- ADHD Adult Coaching Certificate
- EMDR Practitioner (CPCAB)
- BACP Registered and Eligible for Accreditation
- Full Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
- Clear PVG
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £90.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I believe everyone should be able to access counselling and I offer concessions and flexible ways of working such as fortnightly sessions, to make it more affordable for people to attend.
When I work
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Further information
I offer online and in-person therapy. My practice room is in central Kilmarnock near the main bus station and train station. If coming by car there is street parking available on the same street as the premises and also nearby car parks.
I offer a flexible, booking system. Please email or visit the website for more information and to book online.
insightscotland.co.uk
