About me
Are you feeling stuck? That it's too hard to manage alone? Sometimes outside perspective can help us get out of the rut.
I'm Helen Cuinn, a qualified therapist, couples counsellor and group facilitator. I work out of my office in central Clydebank. My recent training is in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy but my background is in mental health and person-centred care, so I'm flexible in the support I can offer you - be it a listening ear, traditional talking therapy or tools and skills building to reach and maintain goals.
I offer one-to-one sessions, couples sessions and small groups tackling a wide variety of issues. I can see clients in person or via online platform.
My practice is as inclusive as possible, sex positive and with a particular interest in supporting the LGBTQI+ and/or neuro-divergent communities. (Please note: Unfortunately, this office is not wheelchair accessible due to stairs. I'm happy to discuss access issue specifics if you require more information).
Feedback from recent clients:
"I would highly recommend Helen for anyone going through a difficult time. She was very easy to speak to, non-judgmental and professional during our sessions. It was clear that she is experienced in her field and she taught me some really helpful strategies which made me feel an awful lot better, sooner than I expected. Thank you Helen!"
"...there was no judgment or right or wrong; I felt that I could talk about anything and trust that it was confidential. I felt relaxed and comfortable and able to talk freely. Helen was a very good counsellor, easy to talk to and knowledgeable. I couldn’t fault the service provided and would happily recommend to anyone in need of help."
"It was nice to be able to discuss coping strategies to deal with my situation. I felt heard and understood and the counsellor was lovely."
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a SVQ 10 level diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, for individuals and groups. I have worked extensively with clients working on recovery from addiction.
I have completed additional training in facilitating couples therapy.
Previous client groups I've worked with include: Acquired Brain Injury, ADHD/Autism spectrum, Addictions Recovery, Adults negotiating ACES, formerly Homeless or Vulnerably Housed, Learning Difficulties, and Mental Health.
I am fully PVG checked for working with vulnerable individuals and groups.
I am ASIST trained and have experience with working with and around thoughts/plans of suicide.
I follow the WPATH SOC8 clinical guidelines, to ensure gender affirming care for all clients.
I personally have lived experience of ADHD, bereavement, baby loss, anxiety and supporting people with active addiction, mental health problems and suicidal thoughts/plans. I have been in therapy several times, and know how vulnerable it is to share deeply.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£42.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual face to face or online sessions: £48 per 50 minutes.
Block booking: £252 for 6 sessions (£42 per 50 minutes)
For clients on low income or in receipt of benefits, I offer a reduced fee of £42 per session, regardless of how many booked.
Couples work:
Initial consultation: £80 for 1.5 hour session
£70 for 50 minute session therefafter
Group sessions: please contact me for details of upcoming groups and fees.
All fees are due on the day of the session. Attending a session late will result in a reduced session time but will still incur a full fee. Cancellation with 24+ hours notice will not be charged. Cancellation within 24hours of the session will incur a full fee.
When I work
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I am aware that not everyone has a fixed shift pattern or regular commitments, and so I will try to flex my availability to your needs within the hours I have available
