About me
About me
Busy Minds Counselling – Perth, Scotland & Online Across the UK
Perhaps your mind rarely switches off. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out or stuck and unsure how to move forward. You might be trying to make sense of difficult experiences, relationships or loss, or beginning to wonder whether ADHD or neurodivergence could be part of your experience.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to have everything figured out before starting counselling.
I offer a warm, accepting and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, explore what's happening for you and work at a pace that feels comfortable.
Who I work with
I work with adults, teenagers and young people, supporting a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
I have a particular interest in:
Anxiety & overwhelm | ADHD & neurodivergence | Trauma & PTSD | Burnout & stress | Bereavement & loss
I also have experience supporting people affected by cancer, relationship difficulties, low mood, self-esteem, life transitions and menopause.
My approach
I'm a pluralistic counsellor, which means I don't believe therapy should be one-size-fits-all.
We'll work collaboratively to find what works best for you. I draw on person-centred therapy, CBT and solution-focused approaches alongside practical and creative therapeutic tools.
I also take a neurodiversity-affirming approach. You don't need a formal ADHD or autism diagnosis to explore neurodivergence, masking, overwhelm or simply feeling that you experience the world differently.
Some people want a space to talk and feel heard, while others prefer more structure, practical strategies or different ways of understanding what they're experiencing. We can adapt our sessions around you.
Taking the first step
Reaching out to a counsellor can feel daunting, so I offer several ways to begin:
Free 10-minute telephone consultation
An informal opportunity to have a quick chat and ask any initial questions.
20-minute online discovery session – £20
A little more time to talk about what's bringing you to counselling and whether working together feels right.
Teen introductory session – 15 minutes, £15
A shorter introduction for young people who may feel unsure about starting counselling.
There's no pressure to know exactly what you want from therapy before getting in touch. We can work that out together.
If email feels easier than calling, you're very welcome to contact me at katie@busymindscounselling.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSC Pluralistic Counselling, Abertay University, Dundee, Scotland.
- ASIST - Suicide Prevention Training
- ADHD & Therapy
- Diploma in Children @ Young People Counselling
- Diploma in Couples counselling
- Clinical Supervision - undertaking July 2026
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Specialisms
- Neurodivergent adults and young people
- Autism / ADHD support
- Anxiety & overwhelm
- Burnout and exhaustion
- Masking / identity
- Coping strategies & Life skills
Therapies offered
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Fees
£35.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
FREE Consultations : 15 minutes online/ telephone consultations direct booking can be made via my website www.busymindscounselling.co.uk
Counselling Fees:
Our fees start at £35.00 - £60.00 please get in touch for more information
Low cost counselling fees available
Appointments are weekly, fortnightly or monthly
When I work
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We are happy to be flexible with times to accommodate your needs.
Further information
How we work ?
Sessions are flexible, structured and paced to suit your needs. We explore what feels most important to you, while focusing on practical coping strategies, understanding identity and building confidence.
I currently offer in person / online / telephone sessions and understand some clients prefer email, text, or camera off sessions. My aim is to make counselling accessible, safe and comfortable for everyone.
