About me
I am a qualified, HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist offering therapy in Glasgow City Centre, just off Buchanan Street near Queen Street Station.
I offer a confidential, calm, and non-judgemental space where you can take time to explore what has been difficult for you, whether that involves emotions that feel overwhelming, patterns that feel hard to shift, or experiences that have left you feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about yourself.
I work with adults and young people aged 13+ who are experiencing psychological distress, emotional or behavioural difficulties, relationship or family concerns, and periods of significant life change. My work is empathic and trauma-informed, supporting you to make sense of your experiences and to move towards greater emotional balance, self-understanding, and resilience.
My practice is grounded in respect, curiosity, and collaboration. I aim to ensure that you feel understood rather than judged, and that therapy is shaped around your individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model. I have particular experience supporting people with low mood, anxiety, bereavement, adjustment to illness, and other stressful or disruptive life events. I also work extensively with LGBTQIA+ clients, individuals from diverse cultural and transnational backgrounds (including Third Culture Kids), and students navigating academic and personal pressures.
As a pluralistic practitioner, I draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, tailoring therapy to what feels most helpful for you. These include Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside approaches informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT).
I also offer clinical hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as part of ongoing counselling, where appropriate. These approaches can be helpful for managing unwanted behavioural, emotional, or health-related difficulties, including smoking cessation. Please note that clinical hypnotherapy is available for in-person sessions only.
Alongside my clinical practice, I am a Lecturer in Applied Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. My research focuses on mental health stigma and transcultural experiences in children and families, and this academic work informs my clinical practice. It allows me to integrate current psychological research with thoughtful, ethical, and responsive therapeutic work.
Training, qualifications & experience
Clinical Training:
- Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University
- Certificate and Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, London College of Clinical Hypnosis
- Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy Practitioner, London College of Clinical Hypnosis Diploma
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£70.00 - £140.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Recognised Insurance Providers
If you hold a private medical insurance policy, your counselling sessions may be eligible for coverage. Before scheduling your first session, please follow these steps to secure funding:
- Contact your health insurance directly to confirm that your specific policy includes mental health or structured counselling benefits.
- Obtain your Pre-Authorisation Code.
- Provide both your customer number and pre-authorisation code to me prior to our initial consultation.
Fees start at £70 per session and may vary depending on your insurer’s fee schedule.
