Ava Winn

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location_on Glasgow, City of Glasgow, G2 1DA
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About me

I am a neurodivergent, queer and trans therapist with experience of working with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, neurodivergence and LGBT+ issues. I can help you to overcome your problems in a friendly, accepting, neuroaffirming and non-judgemental environment.

How therapy can help

We all need support during difficult times. A lot of people feel anxious, unhappy, overwhelmed or stressed out at some point and find that they need a bit of support. Coming to therapy allows you to talk over your problems and to work out how you can make the changes that you would like to see in your life.

I use elements of several different approaches in my practice, including person-centred therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. I believe that there is no 'one size fits all' approach to therapy and we can work together to find out what is best for you.

Issues I can offer support with

I can help you with issues such as

  • ADHD
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Depression
  • LGBT+ issues
  • Low self-confidence
  • OCD
  • Stress
  • Trauma

What to expect in your first session

In your first session we would normally talk about what has brought you to therapy and what kind of changes you would like to make. You would also be able to ask any questions that you might have. I understand that coming to therapy can be difficult so we could take the session at your pace. Please feel free to get in touch if you would like to book an appointment, or if you would like to know anything more :)

Training, qualifications & experience

I have been practising as a therapist for over ten years and am accredited with BACP. I have a Diploma in Counselling and Groupwork from the Centre of Therapy in Glasgow and a Certificate in Counselling Skills from Glasgow Caledonian University.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£50.00 - £60.00

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed
  • check_circle Refugees

Additional information

I charge £60 per session. I offer a reduced rate of £50 for students and people on low incomes

When I work

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Further information

I am available for appointments in person in Glasgow city centre or online over Zoom

The Consulting Rooms, 6/3 The Connal Building, 34 West George Street, Glasgow, City of Glasgow, G2 1DA

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Online platforms

Zoom