Emma Johnstone

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location_on Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA5
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About me

I offer in person appointments in Glasgow City Centre and Dalry, walk and talk sessions in three separate parks, along with online sessions on Google Meets and Microsoft Teams. 

How it works?

Reaching out with an initial enquiry can be daunting as you don't know what to expect and attending the first session can feel terrifying. So here's how it works:

Send a text, WhatsApp, email, Facebook message or make a call. 

I'll reply as quickly as possible and offer a free 15-20 minute consultation. This means we both get the chance to meet and check can I offer the support you need and do you feel like I'm the right person for you. 

The First Session

Eeek! This is when the nerves really start to kick in regardless of it being in person or online. It's normal to question yourself and if you've made the right decision. The first session is quite relaxed. I'll go through all the admin side, making sure I have all the relevant details, we'll discuss the contract and privacy policy. This sets out what can be expected on both sides. After this I'll ask some questions to full understand what has been going on for you and what this looks like day to day. This sets up the planning phase on what will come next. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Groupwork (COSCA Validated, Credit Rated by SQA at SCQF Level 11)
  • COSCA Counselling Skills
  • Introduction to counselling
  • First Aid for Mental Health (SQA rated at SCQF level 6)
  • Assist Suicide Training 
  • Counselling parents and families following pregnancy loss and the death of a baby delivered by SANDS

Member organisations

COSCA
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA)

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

Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland
Accredited Register Scheme

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Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£35.00 per session

Additional information

Fee's are reviewed every June

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Weekend availability 

- Saturday until 12.30pm

- Sunday from 3pm

Further information

Sessions last 50 minutes and can be paid via bank transfer or cash.

Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA5

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups

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