About me
I am a psychodynamic counsellor and BACP registered member, currently working in both Ayr and Glasgow (G46).
“We set out in the darkness of night with a blanket and a lantern in search of others like us. Along the way, we usually find someone or something, and it is with that discovery that we can walk this road with understanding company. And with that, we watch the sun begin to rise over our worlds again.”
My practice name, Lantern in the Woods, was inspired by the above quote. Please reach out if you think I could be that ‘someone’ for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified counsellor, trained predominantly in the psychodynamic model. Psychodynamic counselling is guided by the belief that our past experiences and relationships influence our current feelings, behaviours and connections to others. A safe and dedicated space to explore these links can help to make sense of any struggles and allow a clearer path forwards to emerge.
I have a particular interest in supporting women affected by trauma and grief, especially connected to pregnancy or infant loss and infertility, but there are no prerequisites to coming to counselling with me, and no topics are off-limits. Therapy with me will always be at your pace. It’s an opportunity for you to tell your story and to gently explore the chapters of your life.
I am also a qualified social worker with almost two decades of experience working within children and families social care, and I regularly draw on this knowledge when counselling children and young people, as well as working with the parent-child relationship.
I can offer face-to-face appointments in Glasgow (G46) and Ayr, and can also provide remote counselling sessions online or by phone. Please contact me by phone, email or text to arrange an appointment.
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
- Pregnancy & infant loss
- The parent-child relationship
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Sessions are £60
- Concessions are available. Please contact me for more information.
When I work
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Further information
Some frequently asked questions:
How much does a session cost?
- Sessions cost £60. Concessions are available. Please contact me for more information.
How long does a session last?
- Each appointment lasts for 50 minutes. I can also offer a free 20-minute initial chat to answer any questions and to explore together whether I am the right counsellor for you.
How often do I need to attend?
- Sessions are offered weekly on the same time and day. Most people find it helpful to come to counselling every week.
Where do sessions take place?
- I can currently offer appointments online or in person in Glasgow (G46) or Ayr.
