Caitlin Imray
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About me
Please note: I am currently on a phased return to work from maternity leave so please get in touch if you would like to meet to discuss the potential of working together. I am offering some evening appointments at the moment.
Do you often feel like the world isn't made for someone like you? Do you feel different or struggle to 'fit in'? Maybe you feel expected to conform, mask or people please. Perhaps you identify as autistic, highly sensitive, an ADHD-er, LGBTQ+ or have always felt different in some way. Most of us know that one size does not fit all. Unfortunately, the world, including the therapy world, can often feel like this is the case. This can feel restrictive and overwhelming. This is why it's important to me to have a therapy space that respects and honours your unique differences.
What does that look like? A supportive environment where you feel valued, understood, and empowered to explore your individualised needs. This might involve adjusting the temperature or lighting, doing outdoor therapy or using creative forms of expression. I listen and adapt to what you need to feel comfortable in our work together.
Therapy should be a space where you feel accepted for who you are, without feeling like you need to conform. I'd love to hear from you if you'd like to begin your journey to feeling better in a way that works for you. I offer therapy in Stirling (indoors and outdoors) and online. If you would like to find out more about how I can help you, please get in touch by email or visit my website caitlinimray-therapy.com to book a free no-obligation 20 minute meeting.
Training, qualifications & experience
Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked within the area of mental health for around 10 years. This included various roles within different organisations and the NHS, where I supported people who struggled with mild to severe mental health difficulties.
Since beginning my journey as a therapist, I have worked with young people and adults in various settings, including charitable organisations, community interest companies and further education.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (University of Edinburgh)
- COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate (Therapy Train Stirling)
- CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (West College of Scotland)
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology (University of Stirling)
- Ongoing CPD including but not limited to, outdoor therapy, working with dreams, polyvagal theory, mindfulness.
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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I'm a Neurodiversity-Affirming therapist (not sure what this is? Check out my article on the Counselling Directory called 'Neurodiversity-affirming therapy: What is it and how do I find it?')
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
I offer a 10% discount when clients book a block of 6 sessions.
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Please note: I am currently doing a phased return to work from maternity leave so please get in touch if my availability does not suit, as it's possible I can accommodate.
Further information
One thing I noticed whilst working in mental health settings before setting up my own therapy practice was how rigid and restrictive the therapy set-up can be. I have worked with many clients, particularly those who identify as anxious, autistic, having ADHD, highly sensitive, neurodivergent or LGBTQ+, who have struggled with the stereotypical ‘one size fits all’ approach to therapy.
I decided to start my private practice because I wanted to provide a personalised space where I can work together with clients in a way which suits their unique needs and preferences.
