About me
Counselling and psychotherapy in Midlothian, Scotland or remotely. Please note that at the present time, my clinical supervision caseload is full.
Counselling and in-depth therapy for:
Adults aged 18+ experiencing anxiety, depression, diagnosed or suspected neurodivergence, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, burnout, work-related stress, the challenges of parenting or caring, and more.
What can you expect from me?
I will start with a conversation about what you're hoping for in our work together. I work pluralistically. This means that I draw upon a number of different therapeutic models, including Person Centred Therapy, existential and mindfulness-based approaches. In our sessions we will take time to explore where your feelings may have come from, and also use a variety of tools and practices which may help you to begin to make the positive changes you desire. For those who are interested in more than talk therapy, I can bring in mind-mapping, drawing, meditation, creative writing, somatic movement, walking and breathwork.
I seek to make my sessions a welcome and understanding space for LGBTQ+ clients and supervisees, as well as people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
The practicalities
Depending upon your preferences I can offer you face to face sessions from my home office in Midlothian, Scotland, or we can meet online. I can also accommodate outdoor walk and talk sessions depending on timing. Sessions can be arranged weekly or fortnightly, and I offer flexibility in timings to accommodate your schedule as far as possible.
Client confidentiality is paramount. I do not use AI for note-taking or recording, and your details will never be entered into AI for any reason.
I also offer clinical supervision for qualified and trainee counsellors/therapists working from the Humanistic or Pluralistic traditions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked as a therapist since 2020. I am also an experienced counselling trainer, currently teaching the COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate Tutor with S*M*I*L*E* Counselling. I bring to counselling over 20 years' experience working in community development, supporting individuals and groups to identify and achieve their goals. I am a Member of the NCPS and COSCA, and abide by their ethical frameworks.
Counselling qualifications:
- Diploma in Counselling Supervision, Physis Scotland.
- Certificate in Couple and Family Counselling (Institute of Counselling, Accredited by Glasgow Caledonian University)
- Diploma Person Centred Counselling (Interface Ltd, Edinburgh)
- COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate (Edinburgh College)
Continuing Professional Development in:
- Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- REBT
- Mindfulness Now Teaching
- Anti-Oppressive Practice
- Neurodiversity awareness
- Creative counselling practice
- Numerous other subjects
I draw significantly upon Person Centred Therapy, Existential Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic theories, CBT and Creative counselling approaches, and am undertaking regular CPD.
I have extensive awareness of and training in equalities issues.
Creative Writing
For clients who are interested in writing, I use a range of therapeutic creative writing approaches to enable self expression and exploration.
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.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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
Identity, Parenting, Clinical Supervision
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are priced as follows:
£45 for students/unwaged/low income
£60 for working individuals
Supervision: £55 for 50 minutes or £75 for 90 minutes.
Supervision Concession for trainee counsellors, £45 for 50 minutes.
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