About me
Hello, I am Claire Miller, an experienced Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist and Couples / Relationship Therapist at Gemini Counselling. Sessions are available in person in Aberdeen and online throughout the UK.
I specialise in supporting adults and teenagers experiencing anxiety, compulsive thoughts and behaviours and neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism.
I also offer couples and relationship counselling, working with romantic partners as well as family members and other important relationships. I have completed specialist training in relationship counselling and have been awarded The Grove Practice's Certificate in Couple/Relationship Therapy, accredited at Level 5 by CORST (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists). I take a clear and collaborative approach, helping you understand patterns in how you relate to each other. Sessions are guided and focused, supporting you to:
- Develop more effective ways of communicating
- Manage conflict more constructively
- Develop greater emotional and physical intimacy
So that you can begin to move forward in your relationship in a more meaningful way.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel like a big step. Your thoughts and feelings matter, and I will listen to you with empathy and respect to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood. Clients have described me as friendly, compassionate, and easy to talk to.
Using CBT, I can help you to deal more effectively with difficult thoughts and feelings to achieve a more balanced life and feel more in control. Together, we will work at your pace to explore challenges and achieve meaningful change.
Why CBT?
I chose to qualify in CBT because it is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that focuses on real, practical solutions rather than simply talking about problems. Unlike some therapies that explore the past in depth, CBT focuses on the present, giving you the tools required to effectively manage difficult thoughts and feelings and change unhelpful behaviours that can stem from these. CBT has been proven to create lasting positive change as you can benefit from the strategies learned long after your therapy has ended.
I specialise in supporting both adults and teenagers with:
- Anxiety: If you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed, I can help you to feel more calm, confident and in control when facing situations that you find challenging or in daily life more generally.
- Compulsive Thoughts and Behaviours:
If you find yourself caught in repetitive patterns such as intrusive thoughts, mental rituals, or compulsive behaviours that impact your daily life, I offer evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you regain control.
I specialise in helping clients with a range of compulsive behaviours, including:
✔ Obsessive thoughts and mental compulsions (Pure O OCD)
✔ Compulsive checking, washing, counting, or reassurance-seeking
✔ Compulsive spending or gambling
✔ Compulsive pornography use
✔ Compulsive eating, bingeing, or restriction cycles
✔ Substance use
My approach is compassionate, structured, and tailored to your unique needs. I integrate Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies to help break these cycles and develop healthier coping strategies.
- Neurodiversity: If you have, or suspect you have, Autism and /or ADHD and are having difficulty with things such as anxiety, emotional regulation, self - acceptance and executive functioning, I provide a safe and understanding space and can teach you practical strategies to help overcome these challenges.
Client Testimonials:
"Claire has created a supportive, non-judgmental environment where I can safely open up. Her approach is tailored to my needs and is balanced with empathy, appropriate humour, sensitivity and an alternative view where needed. Each session feels productive with a view to moving forward. Claire's vast knowledge offers many practical tasks and suggestions which are incredibly helpful for me to be mindful, understand my emotions and provide tools to improve. The work we do has made a significant impact on my life. " (female client, 39 yrs).
“I had been struggling with PTSD for 5 years and had not been able to find the right help, until I met Claire. From the very beginning she made me feel comfortable and at ease. She gave me exercises to do in my own time, so I could ease my symptoms, instead of trying to avoid them and make them worse. I now use these exercises whenever I need to and they have made a huge impact on my daily life. I am very grateful for her help and these sessions have truly changed my life. Thank you." (female client, 21 yrs).
“I found Claire very understanding and easy to talk to. She really helped me work on my issues with anxiety" (male client, 24 yrs.)
“Having counselling with Claire has helped me so much. She is compassionate and non-judgemental, and this made it easier for me to talk about my drug use. She has helped me build my self-esteem and I now feel much more in control and am more confident that I can get through life without help from substances. I'm really grateful for her understanding and support, thanks so much.” (female client, 36 yrs.)
Next Steps:
I offer day and evening sessions in person in Aberdeen city centre and online or via telephone throughout the UK.
I invite you to contact me (via text or email) to arrange a free 20-minute introductory call (via phone or Zoom) where we can discuss your needs, explore how I can support you, and answer any questions you may have:
Tele: 07578700393
Email: info@gemini-counselling.com
You can also have a look at my website for more information about me and the counselling I provide: www.gemini-counselling.com
Thank you for reading my profile.
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Background:
I have extensive experience in supporting adults and teenagers with a wide range of difficulties, including:
- Anxiety disorders
- Compulsive thoughts and behaviours
- Substance use problems
- Challenges faced due to neurodiversity.
I also work with couples, family members and other important relationships to:
- Improve communication and understanding
- Manage conflict more effectively
- Understand patterns in how you relate to each other
- Develop more helpful ways of responding
- For couples, to strengthen emotional and physical intimacy
My qualifications and training include:
- PG Dip in CBT (with Distinction), The University of the West of Scotland
- The Grove Practice's Certifciate in Couple / Relationship Therapy (with Distinction)
- PG Dip in Social Work, The Robert Gordon University
- Cert. in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Public Health Scotland (2024)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Courses undertaken:
- ACT for Depression and Anxiety Disorders (2021)
- ACT for Grief and Loss (2022)
- ACT for Trauma (2023)
- ACT for Perfectionism and People Pleasing (2023)
- ACT for Autism and ADHD (2024)
- ACT for Teenagers (2024)
Additional Training:
CBT for Adult ADHD (The Beck Institute, 2025)
Treating Self-Injury (Psychwire, 2025)
Working with clients with chronic pain (NICABM, 2025)
Understanding the Neurobiology of Autism and ADHD (NICAMB, 2024)
Working with Core Beliefs of 'Not Good Enough' (NICAMB, 2023)
Working with Perfectionism (NICAMB, 2023)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 - £95.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free, no obligation 20 minute introductory call via telephone or Zoom.
Each CBT session is £80 per 50 minute session
Couples / Relationship Therapy sessions are £95 per 75 minute session. A discounted rate is available when booking and paying for a block of 6 sessions in advance.
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