About me
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and things don’t always go the way we hoped or intended. When life feels difficult, it can be tempting to put our feelings to one side, grit our teeth and simply try to keep going. Sometimes, we may not notice just how much things are building until we begin to feel exhausted, anxious, stuck or disconnected from ourselves.
Therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing and begin to understand yourself with greater compassion. You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out — sometimes taking that first step is enough.
I am a pluralistic psychotherapist, believing that therapy should be as individual as the person sitting in front of me. Different things work for different people, and what is needed can change from day to day. I take a flexible and collaborative approach, working alongside each person to understand what they are experiencing, their needs and their goals. I draw upon different therapeutic approaches, creating a safe space to explore both the light and shade of life experiences. Together, we can develop a deeper understanding of the connection between thoughts, feelings and physical responses, while beginning to recognise patterns that may be keeping a person stuck. My aim is to support you towards greater self-awareness, wellbeing and a happier, more authentic version of themselves.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc(Hons) Psychology
- Counselling Skills - Cosca
- Diploma SCQF Level 10 Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Diploma Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Traumatology & PTSD
- Emotional & Psychological Resilience with Simon Lee Maryan; training in partnership with Networks of Wellbeing
- Introduction to the Internal Family System Model – PESI.uk
- Healing Toxic Shame – Mindbody Breakthrough
- Healing Trauma with Janina Fisher: Essential strategies for Shame, Self-Loathing & working with the Body - PESI.uk
- Anxiety Certification Course - PESI.uk
- Treating Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy - PESI
- Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 - PESI
- Practitioner Certificate in Contemporary Intimate Partner Therapy - CICS
Functional Family Therapy Training - FFT LLC. - Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Course with Tammy Nelson - PESI
- Polyvagal Theory Experiential Workshop – Grounded Learning Ltd.
- ASIST Suicide Training Course.
Member organisations
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
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
Additional information
Individual Sessions
- 60 Mins - £55
- 90 Mins - £70
Intimate Partner Therapy Sessions
- Individual Assessment Session 60 mins - £50
- Couples Sessions 60 Mins - £65
- Couples Sessions 90 Mins - £75
When I work
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Further information
I offer a free consultation so you can see if we might be a good fit before booking a session. It is designed to be an informal chat and a safe space to ask any questions you might have.
In-person and online sessions are £55 for 60 minute session and £70 for a 90 minute session.
