Beth Laing MPhil, MSc
About me
Hi, my name is Beth Laing and I am based in Tillicoultry near Stirling. At present, I offer person-centred counselling and anger management online or by phone.
Everyone would agree that we are living in hugely challenging and uncertain times! This can lead to deep feelings of sadness, anxiety or anger that can be overwhelming and completely debilitating. I am passionate about my role as a counsellor to share your story, meeting you with empathy and warmth. Counselling is essentially about having someone support you and listen when things are difficult. This gives you time to slow down and space to think things through. A lot of people wonder what counselling entails so at your first appointment, I will ask you why you have come and what you you would like to talk about in our sessions. If you would like to work with me, you can easily book further appointments online. I offer an initial free half hour phone call if you would like more information about counselling or anger management. Please email me in the first instance.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience working within the NHS, bereavement support in the Third Sector, and providing pastoral care for families dealing with dementia. If you would like me to speak at your workplace please email me in the first instance. I am fully insured, a member of COSCA and ACC and adhere to data protection and ethical guidelines where I attend regular professional Supervision and Continuous Professional Development.
- MSc Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Distinction) University of Strathclyde
- PgCert Counselling Skills (with Merit), University of Edinburgh
- Transitions in Dementia Care, University of Stirling
- MPhil, University of Abertay Dundee
- BSc Biotechnology (with Distinction), University of Abertay Dundee
Member organisations
Association for Christian Counsellors
The Association of Christian Counsellors is a professional body representing and setting standards for Christian counselling and care in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.
College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC.
It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Accredited Register Scheme
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
Anger Management 1 hr session £40 - structured sessions were you can discuss the effects of anger in your life.
Person-centred counselling 1 hr session £40 - a space for you
Further information
I had the wonderful opportunity to complete some research during my MSc at Strathclyde University, on the experiences of counsellors whilst training and in practice. With mental health issues on the rise, I noticed how it is so crucial to have support and encouragement. I am offering counsellor support service to those who are either working or training in counselling. Please email me for more details.
