About me
Hey you!
Are you the one who's always saying, 'I'm fine," when you're anything but.
The one who overthinks every conversation, carries everyone else's worries, lies awake replaying things in your mind, or feels like you're just getting through each day rather than really living it.
Maybe you've been telling yourself you should be able to cope. That you don't want to burden anyone. That everyone else seems to have it together, so why can't you? The truth is, you don't have to keep doing this on your own.
Imagine having one hour that's just for you. No judgement. No pressure. No need to pretend.
Just a safe space where you can talk, be listened to, and start making sense of everything that's been weighing you down.
You don't need to have all the answers, and you don't need to be in crisis to ask for support. You just need to take that first step.
Because you deserve to feel lighter. You deserve to feel heard. And most of all, you deserve to be you again.
A little bit about me...
Hi, I'm Marcia, and I know that reaching out for counselling can feel like one of the hardest steps to take. That's why I aim to create a space where you can just be yourself—no pressure, no judgement, and no expectation to have everything figured out.
I'm not here to tell you how to live your life or to "fix" you, because I don't believe you're broken.
I believe you already have the strength within you; sometimes life just makes it difficult to see it. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you untangle your thoughts, understand your feelings, and find a way forward that feels right for you.
Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply know that something doesn't feel quite right, you'll be met with warmth, compassion, and understanding. We work at your pace, because this is your journey-and I'm here to support you every step of the way.
I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist passionate about promoting wellbeing and mental health. I aim to provide a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.
I am qualified to work with adults, children, and adolescents aged 11–18.
Struggling with anxiety, fear, or discomfort in everyday or social situations. You might experience panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, or distressing memories, and find it difficult to relax, focus, or calm your mind. This may make you, feel disconnected from yourself, unsure of your thoughts, feelings, or behaviours, and going through a particularly challenging time.
I have worked with individuals to help overcome issues of:-
- Childhood adverse experiences
- Anxiety and Depression
- Low self-esteem
- School stress (children & adolescent's)
- Disordered eating
- Addictions
- Grief and Bereavement Counselling
- Families grieved through suicide
- Suicidal Ideation
- General counselling support with everyday life
- Support with chronic illness
- Work related stress
As a qualified integrated counsellor, I can combine cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT) and person centred (talk therapy) therapies in sessions. I believe it can help you overcome what is going on for you, as I believe this combination of therapies can give you the best individualised sessions. I work in a non-judgemental, empathic and professional manner, treating everyone as unique, as you have your own individual life stores to tell.
I’m here to support you in reconnecting with your self-worth, making positive changes, and becoming the best version of yourself. Together, we can work on helping you feel more in control of your emotions, learn practical tools to manage your thoughts, and build confidence so you can move forward and live your life in a way that feels right for you. Change is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
I offer sessions face-to-face and online, or a mix of both—whatever feels most comfortable for you. Appointments can be arranged around your work and life commitments, with sessions available weekly or fortnightly.
Further information about me and through the darkness, please visit my website: www.throughthedarkness.org.uk
I am a registered member of the British association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I practice within the BACP code of ethical framework, ensuring safe practice and confidentiality at all times. I am fully insured practitioner.
Please get in touch if you have any questions, I would be happy to answer.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certificate in Children and Young People. (Scqf Level 8)
- Diploma in integrated Counselling and Psychotherapy - Glasgow Council on Alcohol. (Scqf level 10)
- COSCA Counselling skills Certificate - Strathclyde University, Glasgow. (Scqf Level 8)
- Certificate in Grief and Bereavement - Institute of Counselling
- University Diploma in Adult Nursing - Caledonian University. (Scqf level 8)
Member organisations
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
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have experience in working withwith personality disorders, schizophrenia, dementia, bi-polar, alcohol and drug addictions, alcohol related brain injury, depression, eating disorders, drug related psychosis, post-natal depression, self-harm.
Through the Darkness Counselling has availability for supporting you in Cambuslang, G72.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£45 Individual Counselling sessions for 50 minutes.
I can see clients in-person, online, and a mixture of both, as sessions are suited around you and your work/life balance.
I offer some reduction in fees, however, these spaces are limited. If you feel this is something that I can help with, this can be discussed in initial email or introduction call.
When I work
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Further information
- The counselling room is within a wellbeing centre in Cambuslang. Access motorway links are M8, M74, M73, are easy accessible within Cambuslang, junction A763. Easy access to Cambuslang from Silverburn, Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Motherwell and Lanark.
- We are also a 5 minute walk from Cambuslang train station.
- The counselling room is a bright spacious room, with private gardens. The room offers you anonymity and a safe, confidential space.
- Please visit my website, for further information on counselling services offered: www.throughthedarkness.org.uk
