Laura MacDonald

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Psychotherapist MBACP, BA (Hons)
Glasgow, City of Glasgow, G2

About me

With my own roots in Glasgow, I know how hard it can be to reach out for support, when mental health and wellbeing isn't always talked about or understood. Seeing people struggle in silence inspired me to become a psychotherapist who offers a down-to-earth, non-judgmental space to explore whatever you’re going through. Whether you feel anxious, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences, I’ll meet you with warmth and honesty and together we’ll find a way forward.

I’ve always been fascinated by how most people search for wellbeing, belonging, and happiness. In my work as a psychotherapist, I bring that curiosity into the room, listening closely to your story and tailoring sessions to what you need. I combine practical tools for coping in daily life with deeper exploration of the past, helping you make sense of old patterns and move towards lasting change.

I have experience working with people from a range of back grounds and ages both in the charity sector and in private practise. I have worked with people from the LGBTQ+ community from teenagers to adults. 

I have experience working with-

-Anxiety
-Stress
-Low self-esteem
-Relationship issues
-Addiction
-Life changes
-Grief and loss

Life can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to face it alone. Sessions are available online or in person in Glasgow Central. 

The first step is to get in touch with any questions, arrange a free initial 20min chat or book a session and see if it feels like there is compatibility.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Diploma in Integrative Counselling
  • COSCA Listening Skills Certificate
  • ACES Training Certificate
  • 200hrs Mindfulness and Yoga Teaching certificate
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education
  • Honours Degree in Sociology and Criminology

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

Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

I believe counselling should be accessible to everyone so please get in touch if cost is a barrier to counselling. I offer concession rates for a range of reasons and will consider each person individually. 

Online counselling is discounted to £50 per session. 

Free initial introductory call 20min

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

140 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, City of Glasgow, G2

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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PVG Scheme

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Online platforms

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Laura MacDonald
Laura MacDonald