About me
Firstly, I would like to offer a sincere well done for taking the first step in seeking out a therapist, I understand how difficult that in itself can be.
Based in a comfortable setting in East Ayrshire, I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working with clients both face to face and online, whatever works best for you.
Empathic, non-judgmental and friendly, I will put you at the heart of everything we do, with our sessions very much being led by you. We will work together to come up with a plan which will be based on your goals and the challenges you are facing which may need a bit of support to navigate through. This will be your time where we will explore difficult thoughts, beliefs and behaviors and really work to help you identify and understand your emotions.
Based on sound counselling principles, I will adapt and tailor a plan with you at the core. As an integrative therapist I will use approaches such as Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis.
Working as an HR professional for around 30 years has given me a genuine interest in working with people from all walks of life whilst supporting their mental health and wellbeing. My work over the years has given me a real insight into how unique we are as individuals and the power we hold to heal from within. In addition to this, I have been very fortunate to volunteer in a Suicide Crisis Centre one evening a week for the last year or so, supporting people with suicidal thoughts, have survived a suicide attempt or a relative of someone who has died by suicide, leaving me both inspired and humbled.
Training, qualifications & experience
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
- Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
- ASIST Suicide Prevention
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Student Discount
Further information
Our therapeutic relationship will be so important to your journey, therefore if you would like to have an informal chat to see how you feel about me, then please don't hesitate to get in touch. Otherwise if you would like to make an appointment then please contact me either by phone or email.
