About me
Hello there, and thank you for taking the time to find out a little more about me.
I am a qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist, offering a warm welcome and a safe space to explore your world and help you make sense of how you are feeling. At the very heart of the work I do is an understanding that you and your experience are unique, so our time together will be tailored around your individual needs. I work online with clients across the UK, and in person, covering the Aberdeen South and Angus areas.
I offer counselling for stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, domestic abuse, bereavement and loss, as well as many other life challenges. Outside of my private practice I have historically volunteered with Dundee Women's Aid and continue to volunteer at Cruse Bereavement Scotland. I also work with Aberdeen SANDS, supporting anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth
Alongside my training and continued professional development I have over 50 years of experience from a life well lived.
If what I can offer feels like a good fit for you, please get in touch. Short introductory calls are available, where we can briefly discuss your needs and I can answer any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm wishes,
Denise
Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy - Feb 2025 (Grounded Learning)
Counselling Skills Certificate - Jun 2022 (University of Aberdeen)
Supporting bereaved families following pregnancy loss and the death of a baby - Mar 2025 (Child Bereavement UK)
Exploring Bereavement Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory - Sep 2025 (Cruse Scotland)
Supporting expectant parents going through early pregnancy loss - Oct 2025 (SANDS)
Polyvagal Theory Experiential Workshop - Aug 2023 (Grounded Learning)
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
Additional information
The fee shown is an individual fee.
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Further information
I am a COSCA Registered Counsellor (Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland). During and after your therapy, I abide by the rules and codes of ethics and practice laid down by COSCA. These can be viewed at https://www.cosca.org.uk/guidance-policies/ethics
