Megan Casson
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About me
Hello and a warm welcome to my profile!
My name is Megan (she/her) and I’m a qualified (MBACP) person-centred-experiential psychotherapist based in West Dumbartonshire, Scotland. I have experience working with a wide range of clients, supporting them through difficult life events and personal circumstances, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, sexuality, gender, and relationship issues.
My main area of expertise is supporting those who have experienced a wide range of complex trauma. Helping them to overcome the long-term physical, emotional and mental side-effects that come from prolonged trauma. I also have experience working closely with individuals who have a neurodiversity such as autism, ADHD, dyscalculia & dyslexia, as well as those who are at crisis point and struggling with suicidal ideation, intent, and self-harm.
My approach to therapy
If you are new to therapy - it can often be a bit confusing as to what a therapist can offer and make sense of the various modalities. As a person-centred therapist, I work with clients of any gender, race, background, or religion, as well as neurodivergence and disability. I am also LGBTQ+ and non-monogamy affirming, sex & body positive. I offer an inclusive, confidential and judgement free space in which I encourage clients to express themselves and share whatever is weighing on their minds.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I am committed to making therapy accessible for neurodivergent clients through reasonable adjustments throughout the therapy process.
Whilst I recognise that diagnoses and labels can be helpful, they may not provide us with all the answers we are looking for. I can offer a holistic alternative when we may feel we are still searching for meaning in our lives and help you to arrive at a greater understanding of yourself, your relationships and life.
The person-centred approach is one that puts client autonomy and empowerment at the forefront. I believe that we are all unique and therefore, the expert on ourselves. If a space of warmth, acceptance and respect is upheld within therapy - I believe that we can all be trusted to find our own way through our problems and life challenges. As such, I do not offer 'advice' or 'analysis' on how best to live your life, or provide you with the 'solutions' to your problems. Rather, I can offer a safe, supportive, yet challenging space for self-exploration to be alongside you throughout your journey in therapy and help you arrive at your own solutions.
Throughout this process, I may share with you my observations and relevant psycho-education to help guide you towards finding your own solutions. It is often through this process that we begin to become aware of what might be unconscious or out of our awareness and see a clearer path forward.
The person-centred approach is 'non-directive' meaning that I work with what you share in the sessions and move at your pace. As such, this puts you as the client in the driver's seat.
It often takes time to feel the benefits of therapy and explore our own minds, but I challenge you to trust the process!
Where I work
I offer sessions online, in-person and outdoors in my local area.
In-person sessions are based at Dumbrek Yard located within Pollock Country Park in Glasgow.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc (with Distinction) in Counselling and Psychotherapy - University of Strathclyde
- Certificate in Delivering Group Therapy - The Link Centre
- Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision Including Online and Telephone Working (in Progress - estimated qualification date July 2025)
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology - Edinburgh Napier University
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills - Edinburgh College
- ASIST Suicide Intervention Training
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
- End of Life/Palliative counselling.
- Support pre assessment for neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia etc).
- I also offer one off mentoring/q&a meetings to prospective trainee counsellors or newly qualified counsellors looking to get into private practice.
- Free supervision to qualified counsellors whilst in training (please enquire)
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
Please check your junk/spam folder if you have enquired regarding counselling with me - I will always respond, even if I don't have availability.
I offer an initial consultation of 20 minutes free of charge. This is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have and assess if we will be a good fit to work together.
Online sessions are 50 minutes and are typically weekly or fortnightly. Monthly sessions will be offered on an ad hoc basis.
Outdoor Therapy sessions range between 50 minutes to 90 minutes. Please enquire for more information.
Payments are made via bank transfer.
When I work
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Flexible working hours.
I work one day a week (Monday's) in-person at Dumbrek Yard in Glasgow: https://www.dumbreckyard.com/therapy-rooms
Please note, I do not work weekends.
Further information
- I am currently only able to offer sessions to those over the age of 16.
- I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
- I am fully insured to work with clients worldwide (*subject to Scottish Law with the Exclusive Jurisdiction of the Courts of Scotland*)
- For data protection purposes, I am a member of the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
