Dr Lucy Petro

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About me

I am a cognitive behavioural therapist (MBACP), and a cognitive neuroscientist researching functional brain imaging in healthy cognition. I have experience working with clients to manage areas such as depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and grief. I will work with you in a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space, helping you to gain a deeper understanding of your issues in the framework of cognitive behavioural therapy. Together, we will examine patterns in maladaptive thoughts, behaviours and feelings, taking time and creating space for the development of more helpful beliefs and behaviours, supporting you in taking positive steps towards your healthy and happy life.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • SCOTACS Diploma in Counselling & Groupwork – A Cognitive Behavioural Approach, Centre of Therapy, Glasgow. 
  • COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills, University of Glasgow.
  • PhD in Psychology, Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, University of Glasgow.
  • M.Sc. Research Methods in Psychological Science, Department of Psychology, University of Glasgow.
  • BSc Honours in Neuroscience, Neuroscience and Biomedical Systems, University of Glasgow.

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

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Glasgow, City of Glasgow, G12

Type of session

In person

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Dr Lucy Petro
Dr Lucy Petro