About me
I am trained as Pluralistic Counsellor - which means I use different approaches depending on your goals and preferences. I see you, and I respect you as the expert in your own life. My aim is to create a facilitative, safe and supportive environment where you can explore whatever you wish without fear of judgement and criticism.
Every person will have problems with living at some point in life. I can help you make sense of the problem, and look for ways for you to move forward once you work through the issues in a safe place where there is acceptance of what you bring- your truth.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered Counsellor/Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy with a Master Degree in Counselling.
I work with Adults, Children and Young People( 12+) on an individual basis.
Before becoming a counsellor I was a Primary Teacher for 30+ years, and also have experience working with NSPCC, Childline, Childrens's Hearing Scotland - and other volunteering roles including Independent Advocacy.
I have experience in working with a wide range of issues - including the following :
Abuse, Addiction, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Eating disorders, Living with Life Changing Illness, Loss and Change, Self-Esteem, Personal Growth and Development, Recovery from Childhood Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Relationship Difficulties, Self-Harm, Sexuality, Trauma, Work Stress
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
Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
My session fees are for a 50 minute session. I offer concessionary fees to students and those on benefits. Please contact me to discuss. Email me here.
I offer a 20 minute initial session free of charge on the telephone or online, before we agree further appointments. Within this session there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and to determine whether I am the right Counsellor for you.
When I work
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I can be as flexible as possible. I can offer weekly sessions- or less frequent if you prefer- and also one off sessions. Please contact me to discuss what would suit your life best.
Further information
I work on Mondays and Tuesdays and offer sessions from 0730 to 2030 each day - in whichever way suits you - face to face, online, telephone or walk and talk.
Generally sessions are weekly, however we can discuss how often we meet and explore what best suits your needs. I have a limited number off reduced cost spaces for counselling students and those on low income/benefits.
My practice is based just outside Auchterarder, Perthshire in quiet countryside.
