Karen Morrison

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CBT Psychotherapist & Counsellor (MBABCP Accredited)
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

location_on Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. We all experience times when life seems overwhelming. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore problems that are making your life difficult. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist & Person- Centred Counsellor with over 19 years’ experience working with adults and young people who present with a wide range of issues. I work predominantly using CBT, which is an evidenced based treatment therapy for a variety of mental health disorders, including Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Stress, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Trauma. I incorporate elements from Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness into my practice to enable clients to build emotional resilience and promote mental wellbeing.

I currently work in private practice with adults and young people. I also work with an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) service which involves providing therapy for adults referred through work. I have a special interest in clients who have been affected by Trauma, suicidal thoughts / plans and life transitions. I am a compassionate therapist offering a calm space to help guide you through the therapy process.

CBT can help with;

  • Changing unhelpful negative thoughts
  • Changing unhelpful negative behaviours
  • Emotional distress
  • Improving Self-Esteem
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Self -Compassion
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Problem solving
  • Sleep Hygiene

Training, qualifications & experience

  • PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • PGDip Person-Centred Counselling
  • HNC Integrative Counselling
  • Rewind Technique for Treating - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
  • ASIST Trained (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Treating Generalised  Anxiety & Panic Disorder Training
  • Seasons for Growth Training - Bereavement & Life changes
  • Certificate - Counselling in Secondary Schools
  • Self-Harm Training
  • Registered member of British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP)

Member organisations

BABCP
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

Please contact me by email or phone

I offer a free 30 minute telephone consultation to help you decide if I am the right therapist for you. I will endeavour to signpost you to an appropriate service if I can't meet your specific needs. Therapy sessions can be arranged to fit in with your schedule and can take place weekly or fortnightly.

£50.00 per 50 minute session - Face to Face

£50.00 per 50 minute session  - Telephone

£45.00 per 50 minute session - Walk & Talk Service

When I work

Some weekdays Evenings Weekends

Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5

Type of session

In person
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)