About me
Online and in-person counselling in Aberdeenshire
If you're looking for a counsellor you can talk to from the comfort and privacy of your own home, I offer online counselling for adults, young people, children and families across the UK and internationally.
I also offer face-to-face counselling from my private practice in Aberdeenshire for those who prefer to meet in person.
I work with people who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, lacking confidence, struggling with relationships or simply finding that life has become difficult to manage. I also have a particular interest in working with Children and young people, and with people living away from home, including expats and families living abroad.
Whether we work online or in person, my aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly, make sense of what you're experiencing and begin to find a way forward.
Flexible counselling that fits around your life
Online counselling can make accessing support much easier when work, family commitments, travel or distance make regular appointments difficult. I offer flexible appointments during the week, including evenings and weekends, so that therapy can fit around your life rather than becoming another source of pressure.
For clients in Aberdeenshire who prefer face-to-face support, appointments are available at my private practice.
You can therefore choose the format that feels most comfortable for you — online from wherever you are, or in person at my Aberdeenshire practice.
A counselling approach that's centred around you
Starting counselling can feel like a big step. You may not know exactly what you need or even where to begin. That's okay.
My approach is person-centred, flexible and collaborative. I won't expect you to fit into a particular model of therapy. Instead, we'll spend time understanding what's happening for you, what you would like to change and what might help you move forward.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and techniques, including person-centred, solution-focused, existential and emotion-focused approaches, as well as NLP, EFT and hypnotherapy and life coaching where appropriate.
The important thing is that the therapy is adapted to you, rather than expecting you to adapt to the therapy.
What I can help with
People come to counselling for many different reasons. Some may have a particular difficulty they want to work through, while others simply know that something isn't right and want help making sense of it.
I can support you with issues including:
Anxiety, stress and feeling overwhelmed
Low self-esteem, confidence and self-worth
Relationships and family difficulties
Life changes, uncertainty and feeling stuck
ADHD, autism and other aspects of neurodiversity
Emotional difficulties and coping with difficult experiences
Addiction and compulsive behaviours
Difficulties affecting children and young people
Parenting and family concerns
Bereavement, loss and significant life changes
If your particular concern isn't listed, please don't assume counselling isn't appropriate. You're welcome to get in touch and we can discuss what you're experiencing.
Online counselling across the UK and internationally
I particularly welcome enquiries from English-speaking clients living outside the UK, including expats and families who are adjusting to life in another country.
Living abroad can bring its own challenges. You may be dealing with isolation, relationship or family difficulties, changes in identity, homesickness, cultural adjustment or simply the pressures of building a new life somewhere unfamiliar.
Online counselling means you can access support in English from wherever you are, without having to find a local English-speaking therapist.
I also work online with clients throughout the UK, making counselling accessible even when you are not close enough to attend my Aberdeenshire practice.
Children, young people and families
I also work with children, young people and families. I understand that seeking counselling for a child or young person can raise questions about what therapy will involve and whether they will feel comfortable talking to someone.
I aim to create a safe, relaxed environment where they can feel listened to and understood, without judgement.
What to expect
Whether we meet online or face-to-face, sessions last 60 minutes.
Online counselling takes place through video, allowing us to have a private therapeutic conversation without you needing to travel. Face-to-face sessions take place at my private practice in Aberdeenshire.
My fees are:
Adults: £50 per 60-minute session
Children and young people: £40 per 60-minute session
These fees apply to both online and in-person counselling.
I also have an Access for All fund available where appropriate, because I believe financial circumstances shouldn't automatically prevent someone from accessing counselling.
Taking the first step
You don't have to have everything worked out before contacting me.
If you're wondering whether counselling might help, or whether I might be the right counsellor for you, you're welcome to get in touch and tell me a little about what's happening.
There is no need to find the perfect words. We can start with where you are now and take it from there.
I offer online appointments across the UK and internationally, as well as face-to-face counselling from my Aberdeenshire practice, with flexible daytime, evening and weekend availability.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Cosca counselling skills 1-4,
- Persona Resource based approach counselling. , Graduated 2022
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy (Dip HYP)
- PVG and ICO Registered
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 use an integrated approach, drawing on therapeutic approaches such as person-centred counselling, solution-focused therapy, NLP, EFT and hypnotherapy where appropriate, and life coaching.
My approach is flexible and tailored to the individual needs and goals of each client.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Additional information
My fees are £40 per child session and £50 per adult session which can be paid by card, cash or Bank transfer.
All sessions last 60 mins
I have an Access for All fund to help with finance. Please ask for details.
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Further information
I use an integrated approach, drawing on therapeutic approaches such as person-centred counselling, solution-focused therapy, NLP, EFT and hypnotherapy where appropriate. My approach is flexible and tailored to the individual needs and goals of each client.
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