Michelle Rutherford; BSC Hons; PGDip PCC; MBACP, MCOSCA

Michelle Rutherford; BSC Hons; PGDip PCC; MBACP, MCOSCA

34 West George Street
Glasgow
G2

East Kilbride
Glasgow
South Lanarkshire
G74

07889 345 366

www.heldspace.co.uk

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About me

*I'm currently delivering therapy online via my "zoom room":) & phone. My website has resources re: COVID-19. Email me for appts. It's a stressful time, take care of yourself.*

Hi, thanks for stopping by my profile and for taking the first step to finding a person-centred counsellor.

Problems and issues in our lives can sometimes be difficult to admit or express so this first step is a really important one but it can also feel daunting and unfamiliar to do. I hope I can be of some help for you as we find a way together for you to live your best life.

Often problems and difficulties in one area of our life can throw other areas out of balance. I offer an unforced, non judgemental  approach to therapy where all aspects of your life experiences are held and honoured to help to promote balance, change and growth.

What I do:

I'm Glasgow and East Kilbride based, PVG registered and a qualified Person-Centred counsellor/psychotherapist, psychologist and a complementary therapist with nearly twenty years of experience in these therapies.

Holding all that you bring in a safe, therapeutic space will enable you to explore and make sense of your difficulties, problems and experiences. I offer an accepting, held space and I will work with you as the expert in your own life.

Our time together will be a space of celebration and support as well. Therapy can be very hard, emotional work at times and so we’ll definitely be celebrating the good bits in your life too, not just acknowledging the struggles.

My Experience and Interests:

My experience is in a wide range of presenting problems but I have a particular interest in childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences, perinatal (before baby) and postnatal (after baby) and family issues, boarding school and military experiences as well as individual and couples. I also run DBT mindfulness sessions for small groups.

Having lived and been schooled abroad and with an ongoing love for travel, I enjoy and welcome the rich diversity that different cultures and customs brings. I equally know well the hardship and difficulties that not feeling included and/or welcomed can also bring and I offer the safe, unjudgemental space to talk about this should it be negatively affecting your life.

What I offer:

We can work together with face to face short and long-term therapy sessions in Glasgow city centre and by telephone for times when mobility difficulties or anonymity make it preferable.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • PG Diploma in Psychological wellbeing, Counselling and Psychotherapy (Person Centred)
  • COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Complementary Therapies (FHT Accredited member)
  • BSc Hons Psychology
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness
  • BACP Registered Member
  • COSCA registered Member

As well as working in a busy private practice based in Glasgow city centre and East Kilbride, I'm also currently volunteering in a Glasgow based perinatal service. Other charities I have volunteer experience in are a generic counselling service in Clydebank and an EAP service in North Lanarkshire. I run mindfulness based classes in the Southside of Glasgow as well as in Irvine.

Member organisations

BACP
COSCA

Accredited register membership

College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists

Areas of counselling I deal with

        Therapies offered

        Fees

        £45 per 50 minute session.

        Reduced rates are available for students and low income clients with proof of circumstances.

        I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation for you to see whether you can and want to work with me for more sessions.

        Sessions will normally take place at the same time, on the same day weekly (or how often you decide you need). This is open to discussion between us as sometimes life gets in the way and changes might need to be made on both sides.

        Cancellation or rescheduling of a session should be notified within 48 hours and if less than 24 hours prior, then a fee will be charged for late cancellations.

        Payment can be by bank transfer, PayPal or in cash at the start of every session. Receipts can be issued for cash payments.

        Further information

        Thanks for taking the time to read my profile.

        I look forward to meeting you and walking beside you as you make the decision to live the life you want to have.

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        Maps & Directions

        Glasgow, G2
        Glasgow, G74

        Type of session

        Online counselling: Yes
        Telephone counselling: Yes
        Face to face counselling: Yes
        Home visits: No

        Practical details

        Sign language: Unspecified
        Other languages: None

        Accessibility

        Accessibility information
        Wheelchair user access: No

        Steps at the front of the building may make the building inaccessible for clients with mobility difficulties. There is a lift once inside the building.

        Availability

        I'm currently delivering therapy online via my "zoom room":) & phone. My website has resources re: COVID-19. Email me for appts. It's a stressful time, take care of yourself.

        Types of client

        Adults
        Older adults
        Couples
        Employee Assistance Programme