About me
Hi I’m Mairi,
I worked as a qualified nurse for 25 years. I learned a lot in that time and have seen people at their most vulnerable. One of the most important things I learned was that people want their experience acknowledged. People need to be listened to. It was during my time as a nurse that I decided to take an Open University degree in psychology. This gave me insight into myself as well as learning about human nature the needs and wants of people. After gaining my degree, I continued in my studies to obtain my diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling. During this time of studying, I was also caring for a loved one where professional knowledge and personal lines crossed. I can see caring from both sides and I have insight into how that challenges you as an individual. Caring is a difficult role, whether it’s in professional or personal sense.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Higher Education Diploma in Adult Nursing from Dundee University.
A BSc in Psychology from the Open University.
A level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from Chrysalis.
I now work in a carers centre as a counsellor. This was where I did the placement part of my counselling training and was given my role there in 2024.
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
I work online only via Zoom but I work until 8pm finish on certain days.
Further information
There is no such thing as “one size fits all “ when it comes to a person’s experience. On our first session you can tell me what is happening and how you feel that you got there and from there I can help you through this challenging part of your life using the different perspectives that I have.
I use a pluralistic approach to counselling this means that I can use these different perspectives to help you. Giving you a tailored made counselling experience & with support make the changes that you feel you want to make.
