Jo Gudgeon

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COSCA Counsellor Member
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location_on Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4HA
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Together, we can nurture deeper self-understanding, helping you heal from past wounds and live your life more authentically. As your Counsellor I will offer you a safe space to explore any aspect that is holding you back and support you on your own unique personal journey.

I understand that taking the first steps into Counselling can be daunting, and I will offer a safe, confidential space which is caring and non-judgemental and will support you to unpack any aspects of your past or present experiences that are holding you back from living the life you want.

My role is not to impart advice or opinions but to make a commitment to listening to you without judgement in order to understand your needs and support you on your journey. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and to change and I respect how personal this can be. 

I will offer you empathy, respect your dignity and help to build a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe enough to explore your life experiences, in a way that is meaningful to you. I believe that empowering growth through compassionate listening can be life-changing.

I work with people experiencing a wide range of areas that can affect mental health, including Anxiety & Depression, and have particular experience around Domestic Abuse. I can also offer support related to Personal Development and Growth, and life transitions such as relationship issues, Menopause and ADHD Diagnosis.

Counselling can be the turning point towards living the life you want and it is important that you choose a Counsellor with whom you feel comfortable.  You are welcome to contact me with any questions or to talk through how we can best work together in a way that best supports you.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Professional Diploma in Person Centred Counselling - Therapy Train Stirling
  • COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills - Perth College
  • PgDip Speech & Language Therapy - Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
  • BSc Psychology (Hons) - University of Dundee

Member organisations

COSCA
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA)

COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£55.00 - £75.00

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Additional information

I am able to offer a small number of discounted sessions for Students and fellow Counsellors. 

When I work

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1st Floor Centre Office, 88 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4HA

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

PVG Scheme info

In Scotland, criminal records checks are carried out by Disclosure Scotland. Professionals working with children or vulnerable adults must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. You can learn more at mygov.scot , or contact this professional directly.

Therapy room is located on the first floor with access via stairs.

Jo Gudgeon
Jo Gudgeon