About me
Many people seek counselling when life begins to feel difficult to manage. You may be struggling with anxiety, alcohol use, grief, relationship difficulties, loss, or a persistent sense of emotional exhaustion. Perhaps you appear to be coping on the outside while feeling overwhelmed internally, or you have found yourself repeating patterns that no longer seem to work.
Reaching out for support can feel difficult, but it can also be the first step towards making meaningful and lasting changes.
I offer a warm, supportive and non judgemental space where you can speak openly about what is happening in your life. Together, we can make sense of what is happening, identify what may be keeping you stuck, and work towards creating lasting change.
I have particular experience supporting people affected by alcohol misuse and addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, pregnancy loss, baby loss and infant loss. I also work with clients who may feel overwhelmed by life, disconnected from themselves, or unsure why they are struggling in the way they are.
As a relational integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I tailor therapy to the individual rather than using a one size fits all approach. I draw from humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches depending on your needs, personality and what feels most helpful for you. At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship, creating a safe and supportive space where you can speak honestly without fear of judgement.
Some clients come to therapy with a clear issue they want support with, while others simply know that something no longer feels manageable or sustainable. Whatever brings you to counselling, we can work together to better understand your experiences, strengthen coping strategies, and move towards the changes you would like to make.
Alongside private practice, I also work within a secondary school supporting young people with additional support needs in a trauma informed environment. This has given me valuable experience supporting adolescents with anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, wellbeing concerns, and some of the wider challenges young people can experience within school and family life.
I offer counselling for adults and young people of high school age, both on a short term and longer term basis. Sessions are available in person in Clarkston, Glasgow Southside, as well as online via Zoom, telephone and WhatsApp video call. I also work with clients across the UK, including those living remotely, travelling frequently, working offshore, or managing roles where flexibility is important.
Fees are £60 for in person sessions and £50 for online, telephone or WhatsApp video sessions.
I offer a free 20 minute telephone consultation where we can discuss what is bringing you to counselling and whether we feel like the right fit to work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Counselling People Towards Behaviour Change
- COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate
- ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- Member of COSCA, adhering to their ethical code
- Member of BACP, adhering to their ethical code
- GDPR compliant and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
- LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity inclusive
- PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Disclosure Scotland certificate
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
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
£50.00 per session for telephone, Zoom, WhatsApp video call
£60.00 per session for meeting in person
Free initial telephone session (20 mins)
Concessions offered for
Trainee counsellors
£45 student counsellor fee
Sessions are 50 minutes
When I work
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Further information
Our first session will build on our initial conversation and give us the opportunity to explore what has brought you to counselling in more depth. We will go through the counselling agreement, discuss practical information and complete an assessment form together. We will also begin to explore what you hope to gain from counselling and how we might work together moving forward.
