Jill Spyra
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About me
Life can be a challenging journey, and I'm here to walk beside you as you navigate its twists and turns. I'm Jill, a BACP-registered, person-centred and integrative psychotherapist, and my passion lies in helping individuals like you find strength, resilience, and self-discovery. I am based in Scotland and offer remote video or phone therapy sessions.
Starting therapy takes courage and I am here to support you through the process. Together, we'll create a safe and welcoming space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment.
Every person's story is unique, and I'm here to honour and understand yours. I believe in a collaborative and client-centred approach. Your goals, values, and pace guide our work together and we'll work as a team to foster positive change in your life.
Examples of issues that clients commonly bring to me are: depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, post-traumatic stress, abuse, coping with grief and loss, self-harm and relationship issues.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
- Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS)
- MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP, accred.), University of Strathclyde
- MSc in Psychological Studies (BPS, accred.), University of Glasgow
- B.A. in Educational Science and Developmental Psychology, University of Cologne
- COSCA certificate in Counselling Skills
- ASIST suicide interventionist
- Cruse Bereavement Trainer
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
1:1 psychological online therapy is priced at £40 per 50-minute session. I offer discounted rates for individuals who are on lower incomes and students. Please enquire for more information.
For all potential clients, I offer a free 15-minute phone call and a discounted 45-minute telephone or virtual consultation where you can ask questions, and find out more about the services I offer and whether you feel I am the right match for your needs.
When I work
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I offer a lot of flexibility when booking therapy sessions and provide an online booking system that allows you to reschedule and book sessions yourself.
Further information
How does online therapy work?
I provide online and telephone counselling through platforms like MS Teams and VSee. With this approach, there's no need for you to travel to an office, providing convenience and accessibility. Recognizing that some days leaving the house can feel overwhelming, I understand the importance of flexibility. I can accommodate sessions at times that suit your busy schedule.
My training includes a certificate in online and telephone counselling, ensuring a professional and effective therapeutic experience. All you need to do is find a quiet, comfortable space where you can speak freely without the risk of being overheard. For video sessions, it's beneficial to have a stable internet connection, so that our sessions can run smoothly.
