Fiona Harvie
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About me
This world has never been more confusing and difficult to navigate due to the rapid changes in our society, particularly as we are emerging from Covid restrictions and straight into a war in Europe and cost of living crisis.
We are all individuals and I believe that there is no 'one size fits all' approach to counselling. I therefore tailor my approach to each client to ensure that every client gets a truly individual experience.
My office is based in the Alba Centre in Livingston which is set among parkland.
I have been a qualified counsellor for many years with six years in private practice based in Livingston. During that time I have been privileged to work with many different people and have seen their lives transformed.
I also undertake extensive CPD and have also taught CPD to fellow counsellors.
I have experience in counselling the following issues with adults.
- Self harm
- Anxiety
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Depression
- Carers issues
- Bullying
- Low self esteem
- Domestic abuse
- Bereavement and loss
- Relationship difficulties
- Rape
- Abortion
- Family difficulties
- Psychological abuse
- Work related stress
- Suicide
I can also provide Canine Assisted Therapy for clients who feel more comfortable with an animal in the counselling room. My very friendly miniature poodle helps me with this.
I am also available for EAP (employee assistance programmes) for which I provide short term solution focused therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (Hons) Psychotherapy
- COSCA Accredited Diploma
- Extensive experience both in private practice and the voluntary sector
I have been privileged to help dozens of clients who have presented with wide ranging issues. These have included
- Work related stress
- Self harm
- Anxiety
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Depression
- Bullying
- Low self esteem
- Domestic abuse
- Bereavement and loss
- Relationship difficulties
- Rape
- Abortion
- Family difficulties
- Psychological abuse
Many of my clients have been referred by their GPs, who have very limited appointment times. I am so fortunate to be able to spend 50 mins with each client to give them the time and space to explore their issues.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am able to offer Canine Assisted Therapy (AAT), in this a friendly well trained dog will be in the counselling room during the counselling session. This is entirely optional for clients who may be more comfortable with animals than people.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
Standard consultation £50 for 50 minute face to face session
When I work
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I work Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings
I generally don’t operate a waiting list and can offer a first appointment for new clients within two weeks
Further information
There is full disabled access to my counselling room including disabled toilets
