About me
Hello, I’m Dr Hall, a Chartered Health Psychologist (HCPC‑registered) with a Doctorate from Glasgow Caledonian University. I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change - helping them to better understand themselves, improve their wellbeing, and create a more fulfilling life.
I am currently accepting new clients for both in‑person sessions at my Ayrshire office and secure online therapy across the UK. My office has excellent public transport links and off‑street parking, making it easily accessible wherever you are travelling from.
Who I Help:
- Individuals managing chronic illness or long‑term health conditions
- Those experiencing addictions or negative
- People struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, or health anxiety
- Those experiencing eating disorders, body image difficulties, or addictive coping patterns
- Anyone wanting lasting behaviour change, confidence building, or personal growth
Why Work With Me
With doctoral‑level training in health psychology, I bring specialist expertise in understanding the mind–body connection- so you’ll get evidence-based care tailored to your needs. This enables me to work effectively with both common mental health difficulties and more complex or long‑standing issues. My journey recovering from anorexia means I deeply understand the emotional challenges involved. That experience shapes my compassionate, authentic, trauma-informed practice.
How We’ll Work Together
Therapy with me is collaborative. We’ll explore what’s holding you back, clarify your values, and develop practical tools for change. I aim for you to feel heard, understood, and empowered- not judged, overwhelmed, or stuck. We’ll work together to make sense of your experiences, identify what’s holding you back, and find practical, meaningful ways forward. My integrative approach includes CBT, ACT, and person-centred methods, always grounded in your goals and experience.
If you’re ready to take the next step, please get in touch. Together, we can start moving you towards the life you want to live.
Further Information on Specialist Areas
Overcoming Addiction
- Addiction is not a failure of character or willpower- it’s often a complex, progressive pattern shaped by psychological, emotional, and behavioural factors. In my work across third-sector addiction services, I’ve seen firsthand how isolating and difficult this experience can be.
- Whether your struggle is recent or long-term, whether you understand its roots or not, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your experience and work towards meaningful change.
- Together, we can work on:
- Understanding your addiction and its psychological underpinnings
- Identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts through approaches such as CBT, ACT, and interpersonal therapy
- Developing practical relapse-prevention strategies
- Exploring emotional triggers and unresolved psychological concerns
- Creating sustainable behaviour change
- Supporting lifestyle changes that align with your values and goals
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
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I understand (both personally and professionally) the immense toll that disordered eating can have on your life. You may feel controlled by food rules, burdened by guilt or shame, or overwhelmed by thoughts that won’t switch off. Whatever you’re experiencing, you’re not alone.
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Every person’s relationship with food is unique. That’s why I offer an individualised, whole-person approach which goes beyond food behaviours and considers your emotions, identity, and values.
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Support may include:
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Challenging negative thoughts about food, body image and self-worth using CBT
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Promoting self-compassion to reduce shame and encourage healing
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Addressing emotional triggers like anxiety, trauma or low self-esteem
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Encouraging mindfulness and body awareness to build trust and connection
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Supporting behaviour change around eating patterns, binging, restriction or purging
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Building emotional resilience and stress regulation skills
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Collaborating with dietitians and medical professionals for integrated care
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Therapy with me offers a supportive space (online or in person) to rebuild your relationship with food and rediscover the person you are beyond the eating disorder.
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Coping With a Health Condition
- Living with a chronic illness such as pain, cancer, diabetes, COPD or hypertension can be exhausting physically, emotionally, and mentally. Too often, mental health support is overlooked in physical healthcare settings. I’m here to bridge that gap.
- Health psychology recognises that managing illness is not just about symptoms but about sustaining your emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
- Here’s how I can help:
- Supporting emotional adjustment to diagnosis or treatment
- Managing stress, uncertainty and fear around your condition
- Building coping strategies tailored to your experience
- Supporting behaviour changes that promote physical health
- Using evidence-based approaches like CBT for pain and symptom management
Managing Stress & Anxiety
- Chronic stress and anxiety can affect every part of your life including how you feel, how you think, and how your body functions. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or physically unwell as a result of persistent worry or tension.
- I provide personalised support to help you understand your anxiety, reduce its impact, and regain a sense of calm and control.
- Therapeutic support may include:
- Identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns using CBT
- Addressing avoidance behaviours with exposure therapy
- Building self-compassion and emotional flexibility with acceptance-based techniques
- Learning relaxation methods like deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation
- Using mindfulness to reduce overthinking and stay grounded
- Exploring lifestyle habits that may contribute to stress
- Enhancing resilience and emotional regulation
- Managing the physical symptoms of anxiety (e.g., tension, fatigue, nausea)
- Setting realistic, values-driven goals that restore clarity and purpose
Building Body Confidence
- Body image struggles are often invisible but deeply impactful. They can affect your self-esteem, relationships, and mental health, and may even influence behaviours around food, exercise, and self-care.
- I take a compassionate, individualised approach to body confidence. Together, we work on shifting your focus from appearance to self-worth - helping you feel more grounded, more accepting, and more connected to yourself.
- Support may include:
- Using CBT to challenge negative body thoughts and promote body neutrality
- Encouraging self-compassion and realistic self-talk
- Drawing from Compassion-Focused Therapy to develop self-acceptance
- Exploring the impact of social pressures and media on body image
- Promoting mindfulness to reconnect with your body in a non-judgmental way
- Encouraging balanced, non-punitive approaches to food and movement
- Reducing appearance-related anxiety (e.g., mirror-checking, comparison)
- Enhancing self-worth by aligning with your values and strengths
Training, qualifications & experience
Education and Qualifications
- MSc in Psychology in Mental Health, University of Edinburgh
- Doctorate in Health Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University
- HCPC Registered Health Psychologist- Registration No. PYL045358
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Anxiety – Support for generalised anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, and panic
- Addictions – Psychological support for substance misuse, behavioural addictions, and relapse prevention
- Eating Disorders – Therapeutic support for binge eating, restrictive eating, bulimia, and recovery maintenance
- Body Image – Helping individuals improve their relationship with their body and self-esteem
- Behaviour Change – Evidence-based strategies to support habit change, motivation, and goal achievement
- Long-Term Health Conditions – Psychological tools to manage the emotional and behavioural impact of conditions such as chronic pain, diabetes, IBS, and fatigue
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £95.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My standard fee for a 55-minute session is £95 for in-person appointments and £85 for online sessions. I understand that financial situations vary, so I offer concession rates for clients who are in further education, low-income categories or trainee therapists/psychologists. Please get in touch with me directly to discuss eligibility and available options.
I am also a recognised provider with BUPA, allowing eligible clients to access therapy sessions through their private health insurance where their policy provides appropriate cover.
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