About me
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, loss, low self-esteem, or simply feeling stuck, it can be difficult to make sense of your thoughts and feelings on your own. The pressures of work, family life, social expectations and the need to keep going can leave us feeling exhausted, isolated or uncertain about who we really are.
There are times when talking to friends or family doesn't feel possible. You may worry about being judged, feel that those closest to you are part of the problem, or not want to burden the people you care about. Counselling offers something different: a confidential, accepting and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly, explore your experiences at your own pace, and begin to understand yourself more deeply.
As a relationship-based, psychodynamic counsellor I believe that often our difficulties have their roots in our earlier relationships and life experiences. Together we can explore not only what is happening in your life now, but also the patterns that may be influencing how you think, feel and relate to others. Developing this understanding can lead to greater self-awareness, self-acceptance and the confidence to make meaningful and lasting changes.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Relations and Counselling from Human Development Scotland (formerly the Scottish Institute of Human Relations) and Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.
I am a Senior Associate Member of the Association for Psychodynamic Practice and Counselling in Organisational Settings (APPCIOS)
I have worked as a volunteer counsellor with Place2Be and the PF Counselling Service.
I currently work with a homeless charity in Scotland providing both counselling and reflective practice sessions for small groups.
In my private practice I work extensively with a wide range of people - individuals and couples - of different ages and backgrounds, providing a safe and confidential space to explore life's challenges and anxieties, uncover hidden abilities and encourage confidence and positive routes forward.
I am a registered member of the BACP and COSCA and work within their ethical guidelines.
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.
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.
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
Coercive control
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £65.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
When I work
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Mon, Tues and Thurs evenings online or telephone appointments only.
Fri in person appointments only.
