Evelyn Jardine, Pg Dip, MBACP ( Registered )

Training, qualifications & experience

Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling - The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, 2014

COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills, Stevenson College, Edinburgh, 2012.

For the past two and a half years I have worked as both a self employed counsellor and a volunteer counsellor within a postnatal depression service in Glasgow, supporting both women and men facing difficulties and challenges within the perinatal period. Issues faced  included depression, anxiety, trauma, post traumatic stress, suicidal thoughts, family  difficulties and self esteem issues. I also have supported adults dealing with drug and alcohol addictions and their families .

I have also worked within community arts for the past twenty five years facilitating creative workshops and teaching arts & crafts skills to various groups within the wider community. I have extensive experience of supporting adults who require additional support, including people with autism, downs syndrome and cerebral palsy and worked within a therapeutic arts workshop for nine years whilst working within a Steiner Community.

For the past nine years I have worked for an arts & mental health charity in Edinburgh which supports adults with long term and enduring mental health issues such as schizophrenia, bipolar and depression.

I am passionate about being outdoors and greatly value the benefits it can have on our state of mind , wellbeing and physical health. As part of my practice I offer walking & talking therapy to those who feel it may be something they would find beneficial.

Continuing Professional Development  includes .

• CBT Toolkit
• Trauma Resilience
• Suicide Awareness Training
• Working Creatively with Families - A systemic approach.
• Mental Health First Aid
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• Dissociation Training

Other qualifications include ;

• BA Honours in Fine Art, Glasgow School of Art, 1987
• Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art, Glasgow School of Art, 1988