Lynne Gow
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About me
Hi I'm Lynne, I'm a qualified Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist based in Falkirk, I have a strong passion for working with individuals experiencing addiction issues, especially alcohol and drug misuse. Addiction can have devastating effects on individuals and families alike, it is not always the person affected by addiction who suffers, it can be family members, colleagues and friends that are also effected. There can be a domino effect - seeking help is the first step to recovery.
Furthermore, I'm a general counsellor working with individuals presenting with; anxiety, depression, grief, neurodiversity, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, social anxiety and more.
In addition, I also provide counselling for counsellors/therapists, I am aware of the importance of keeping yourself mentally well to work with clients.
I pride myself in being an authentic, genuine person with empathy and compassion for others.
What does Integrative Counsellor mean: I am trained in three different modalities, which include:
- Person Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Possessing all three modalities means I can pull from any of these modalities during sessions, I would utilise whatever modality that suits your needs at the time, or what I feel would benefit you the most, or of course your own preference.
Our First Contact
The initial telephone consultation is provided free of charge, this giving you a chance to tell me a bit more about what is happening for you, and also what you wish to gain from therapy sessions, this normally lasts around 20-30 mins or so.
If you are interested in finding out more about therapy sessions, please do not hesitate to pick up the phone, email or message me. Counselling can be very daunting if you have never attended counselling before, there is nothing to worry about, I am here to provide a safe, confidential, warm and welcoming space for you to explore whatever brings you to therapy. I believe myself to be a very approachable, non-judgemental person who has advanced empathy for others.
My therapy room is located in my garden, in a semi-rural location, and on a good day you can see over the Ochil Hills and out to the Clackmannanshire bridge, furthermore, clients have expressed how calming the location is for them.
I believe that - "A problem shared, is a problem halved" Talking to someone is the best way to relieve the feelings that you may have bottled up for so long...
I look forward to hearing from you if you feel I could help you...
Best wishes,
Lynne
Training, qualifications & experience
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling
- Integrative Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Glasgow Council on Alcohol
- Certificate in Counselling People towards Behavioural Change, Glasgow Council on Alcohol
- Trauma Informed Training via Forth Valley Hospital
- Current - Alcohol Counsellor within Glasgow Council on Alcohol
- Previous - FDAMH (Falkirk District Association for Mental Health) - General Counselling - seeing clients with a variety of presentations from Anxiety to Suicidal Ideation, this was a very varied post.
- Voluntary Post at FDAMH - Counselling Service
- Experience of working with private clients, one to one, either face to face, online via Zoom or Telephone Counselling at Lynne Gow Counselling (LGC)
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
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
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Fees are based on a 50 minute session.
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