Harriet Hay

If you are having difficulties with your relationship, struggling with bereavement, anxiety or depression  -  Counselling can help. 

I believe that when choosing a counsellor, it is very important to find someone that you are comfortable talking to and who you feel safe in trusting.  The thought of sharing a problem with a stranger can be very daunting - even this might feel harder remotely.  Provided you find the right person, it can be so much easier to share really difficult issues with someone who is not a member of your immediate family or one of your friends.

If you are unable to attend face to face sessions, my aim is to make a telephone call or working online feel as close to the experience of a face to face session as I possibly can.  Video calls might seem off putting, but it can help you feel as though you are actually in a room talking to me. I will listen carefully and non-judgmentally, with respect in complete confidence. Together we can explore what is troubling you, and begin to find a way for you to reach your own decisions and make your own choices.

I run a private practice - as well as  in person, working on the telephone or online, means I can work with people all over the country.  I have fifteen years of extensive counselling experience, in particular working with people whose lives have been turned upside down by the loss of someone precious.

My background is twenty five years as a nurse.  While nursing, I became aware that the strong connection between body and mind affects everything.  It seemed that what people needed as much as physical care was someone who had time to talk in safety and confidence. I have an enduring interest in working with all sorts of health related issues and, in particular, with families and individuals coping with cancer, and other life limiting illness and disability. I support clients who are affected by neurological disorders and their families and carers for the charity Neuro Central in central Scotland. 

I adhere to the new General Data Protection Regulations (2018), which protects your privacy and rights to confidentiality.  

Problems arising for families who live and work with long periods of separation and heightened levels of risk for example members of the Armed Forces and their families, oil workers and divers and their families.

Feel free to ring up if you have any questions to ask me. The telephone number provided is a dedicated phone and one that only I will answer. It is safe to leave a message in confidence and I will return your call as soon as I am free, and within 48 hours.

If you think you would like to explore the possibility of working with me, the first step would be to have a brief telephone call to make sure you are happy with the arrangements and to ensure that my service is appropriate for you.

Fees for individual sessions are £50 per 50 mins for individuals, and £60 per 50 mins for couples.

Trainee counsellors are welcome; please enquire about price concessions.