Kirsty Dean

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DipHE Counselling, Registered MBACP
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location_on Glasgow G42 & G44
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About me

I’m a trauma-trained, LGBTQIA+ & neuro-affirming counsellor specialising in anxiety, low self-worth, trauma, loss and outdoor therapy. I can offer you a calm, safe & supportive space to explore your thoughts & feelings, help untangle things. I offer sessions outdoor, online and by phone, giving you flexibility of how we can work together.

Being outside, the physical space and headspace that it provides, releases endorphins, which can enhance your mood and can help with feelings of being “stuck”, anxious or stressed. Movement of the body, and a shift in environment, can help you to think differently about aspects of your life that have before seemed immovable. The side by side nature of working outdoors allows connection without direct gaze.

Online  counselling allows you to fit counselling in with the rest of your life, being convenient and assessable, yet still have direct connection. Whilst by phone offers the most amount of privacy for you,which can be especially comforting if you are feeling anxious or want to talk about vulnerable topics. Both allow you to create a safe and comfortable environment to suit you, allowing more engagement in therapy.

How counselling can help 

Our therapeutic relationship will help you to understand more clearly how to deal with the difficulties you are experiencing. The space Increases self awareness and reflection, alllowing you to rethink how your relationship with self-worth, boundaries and allows you to start living, not just surviving. 

How can I support you 

I work with individual clients aged 18+ on a 1:1 basis - I understand that the first step is often the hardest and want to make that as easy as possible for you through fast enqiry response by email and setting an initial brief telephone session to see if we would work well together. It is never a waste of time to connect whether we work together or not.


 
In addition to my private practice I work as a counsellor for a trauma charity and EAP programs.

I am a registered BACP therapist and ascribe to BACP's ethical framework.  In line with this commitment to ethical practice I undertake regular supervision with a highly experienced clinical supervisor. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy with Distinction : University of Highlands and Islands ; accredited by COSCA (Counselling and Psychotherapy Scotland)
  • Coronavirus Primer course : online and telephone counselling
  • ASIST Training ; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
  • CBCS Helpline Training in Bereavement and Loss (Cruse Bereavement)
  • Registered Member of BACP (British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists)
  • Registered under the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) and fully insured 
  • Continued Professional Development – committed to regular attend training, workshops and events to support me offering the best possible therapeutic experience to clients

Experience

I have lived experience of significant out of order breavement, offering and receiving peer support and volunteered on the Cruse Scotland Bereavement helpline. 

I am currently working with a charity supporting adults survivors of childhood trauma after previous experience in this field. When suitable, I apply this trauma informed approach and knowledge to my private and employee assistance work.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed
  • check_circle Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Health Assured

Additional information

*I have no concessional places available at the moment*

I offer a free initial telephone consultation which lasts around 15 minutes. This gives the opportunity to ask any questions and to get a feel if I would be the right fit as a counsellor.

All sessions are 50 minutes in length with fees for counselling being payable 48 hours prior to each session.

I check my work email and phone daily during the week and aim to response to any enquires within 1-2 working days.

When I work

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Further information

I enjoy being outdoors and I am curious to know what connection you have with nature, fresh air and how you would like to work outside. Outdoor therapy can offer many therapeutic benefits in addition to our personal connection, all of which I am happy to discuss in our initial call

I work outdoors in Kings Park, Linn Park, Queens Park, Rouken Glen and Cathkin Braes Country Park. I am happy to work in all weathers outdoors if this is your preference with online and phone sessions always being available to adapt to your needs. In Winter, I work within these locations during the day and in lit surrounding areas in the evenings.

I am open to working together for longer sessions than 50 minutes (with the cost being slightly less than pro rata 75 or 100 minutes at the following costs £70 / £95)

Glasgow, City of Glasgow, G42

Glasgow, City of Glasgow, G44

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

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.

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Kings Park is an accessible location for outdoor therapy

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Kirsty Dean
Kirsty Dean