Caroline McGaffin

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About me

I am a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapy (www.childpsychotherapy.org.uk) with 30 years experience, 20 of these in NHS Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service.  I am also a psychoanalytic psychotherapist working with adults and am registered with the British Psychoanalytic Society (www.bpc.org.uk)  I have a private practice working with adults and children.

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers a chance to understand patterns of behaviour, (OCD/eating disorders/phobias) or ways of feeling (anxiety/depression/mood swings) that damage how we feel about ourselves, our relationships or our work lives.   Through understanding comes a new way of relating to oneself and others that builds self esteem and resilience.

Training, qualifications & experience

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy (Anna Freud Centre, London)

Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (North East Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy)

Experience:

  • Anna Freud Centre from 1994 to 2004
  • Consultant Child Psychotherapist with Ayrshire and Arran Health Service from 2005
  • Training supervisor for the Scottish Child Psychotherapy training.
  • Working with adults privately since 2013

Member organisations

ACP
Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP)

The ACP is the registering body for NHS trained Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists. ACP members undergo a minimum 6 year training; two years at Masters level then 4 years full-time clinical in the NHS qualifying in a Doctorate Level course. Full members are able to work with neonates, mothers & babies, parents & toddlers, primary school age children & adolescents. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

Association of Child Psychotherapists
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).

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Association of Child Psychotherapists

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£50.00 - £70.00

Additional information



When I work

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Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Families
Organisations

Key details

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

My consulting room is ground floor, no steps, access to toilet but this is not a fully equipped disability facility.

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

I currently supervise intensive cases for trainee child & Adolescent Psychotherapists (Human Development Scotland)  I provide supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists both in person and using skype.

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