Norma McKinnon Fathi
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About me
Working online and face to face in outdoor settings, please visit my website for more information.
Life is full of ups and downs, sometimes you might need a bit of extra support to get you through a particular challenge or crisis. Whatever your reason is for looking for a therapist, you have probably decided something in your life needs to change. Therapy can provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on for you. You may have something you need to talk about, or perhaps you are not sure why you are feeling the way you do. At times things can just be overwhelming, and sometimes that leaves us feeling critical of ourselves. Together we would work towards understanding what is happening and finding a resolution to the challenges you face.
I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist who works with individuals and groups. My experience has enabled me to work with people from all over the world, and I am confident in working trans-culturally or with language support. I have worked with people who have faced many difficulties in life, finding relationships difficult, or family dynamics hard to be in, experiencing life changes and big transitions, or healing from childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, organized violence and torture. Some people reach out because they are overwhelmed by what is happening Globally or are concerned about the planet and climate. These experiences can have a profound impact on relationships, and lead to ongoing challenges such as complex trauma, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, sadness, grief and loss.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches so that I can work in a way that responds to your needs and provides you with the kind of support you are looking for. When working outdoors I may weave ecotherapy practice into our work.
As well as being a psychotherapist I am a qualified community worker and have an interest in supporting community activists who are working toward social change, people who experience discrimination, and supporting people who are experiencing workplace bullying.
I work online and outdoors. Online therapy can be a good option if you find it difficult to travel to appointments or if you need to travel a lot yourself. I currently use Zoom to provide counselling to people living in the UK and overseas. My outdoor practice is based in Glasgow and North Glasgow, please visit my website for further information. https://fourelementspsychotherapy.co.uk/
I also offer training, supervision and consultation to other professionals who are engaging with trauma and support to people who are experiencing vicarious trauma.
My experience as a psychotherapist has included working in private practice and in agency based clinical settings. I am co-founder of an organisation whose work is focused on trauma, wellbeing, resilience and social change. I am also the Academic Director on a counselling training course and a core tutor on a Transactional Analysis training course.
I understand it can be difficult to take the first step when you are looking for help and support. If you decide to get in touch, I will offer you a half hour telephone consultation at no cost, so we can discuss what you would like from meeting with a therapist and what might be helpful for you. It’s a good opportunity for you to ask me questions before deciding a way forward.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc Psychotherapy
- Certified Transactional Analyst
- Diploma in Transactional Analysis counselling
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Interventions
- Diploma in Supervision
Additional Training in:
- Comprehensive resource model
- Narrative exposure therapy
- EMDR
I am a UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists) registered psychotherapist. I am a clinical supervisor.
I am a member of UKATA (United Kingdom association for Transactional Analysis) and also EATA (European Association of Transactional Analysis).
I am a member of COSCA.
I am a member of the Institute of Outdoor Learning.
I am a member of the PVG Scheme.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Individual Psychotherapy - £60
- Supervision - £60
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I work part time flexible hours.
