About me
Hi, I am an integrative therapist which means that I use different modalities of counselling depending on the clients needs, specialising in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) in the treatment of;
- Depression
- Anxiety,Addictions
- Relationship Problems
- Low Self-Esteem
- Stress
- Bereavement
- and many more.
In a safe, secure and confidential environment I will facilitate you in gaining an understanding of your problems through identifying your thoughts,moods, behaviours, and physical reactions in small situations as well as during major events in your life. You will learn to test the meaning and usefulness of different thoughts you have during the day and change the thinking patterns that keep you locked into dysfunctional moods, behaviours or relationship interactions that are not serving you. In addition you will learn how to make changes in your life when your thoughts are alerting you to problems that need to be solved, in the hope that at the end of your therapy you will go on to become your own therapist.
Training, qualifications & experience
SCOTACTS Diploma In Counselling and Groupwork- A Cognitive Behavioural Approach (SCQF Level 10, Honours Degree)
COSCA Counselling Certificate
HNC Social Care
Working with Survivors of Sexual Abuse certificate (CPD)
Suicide Assist First Aid
Mindfulness Stress Reduction (CPD)
Supporting patients and their families with bereavement and loss (CPD)
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (CPD)
Me, Myself and I, Relationships & The Inner Child (CPD)
CBT Essentials (CPD)
Working with Clients at First Step Counselling, dealing with many different issues including, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and Bereavement.
Working privately with clients at Light Up Your Life Therapy with different presenting issues including relationship issues, addictions, depression, anxiety, bereavement, low self esteem, attachment styles, sexual abuse etc
Member organisations
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
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
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50 In person/online/telephone
£40 low income, unemployed, and students
Hamilton, and Surrounding Areas
When I work
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Further information
I am a member of professional body COSCA
I attend professional development courses (CPD) throughout the year that enables me to further my skills both professional and personal.
I attend Supervision every 4 weeks.
