About me
Welcome to Bridge of Allan Counselling a relaxed, safe space for you to explore your therapeutic needs. For over 12 years, we have been a trusted fixture on the Bridge of Allan high street, providing a welcoming environment for personal growth.
Our Philosophy
Our belief is simple: every individual is highly capable and possesses the inner resources to reach their goals and meet their emotional needs. We provide the safety and support necessary for you to explore your true self and align your life with your authentic values. We can work together to resolve the internal mismatches that often lead to the difficult situations you may be facing. Our process is to move through these challenges at a pace that feels right for you, creating a path toward lasting change:
What to Expect
Starting therapy is a significant step, and we want you to feel as comfortable as possible from the beginning. Here is how we will move forward together.
Initial Connection: We start with a brief consultation email or phone call to see if we are a good fit and to answer any initial questions you might have.
Our First Session: In our first session, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy now and what you hope to change.
Collaborative Planning: Together, we can list items that you would like to see change in. We’ll regularly check in to see how you are feeling and adjust our approach to make sure it’s serving your needs.
Ongoing Support: As we work through the deeper layers of your experience, we provide a confidential, non-judgemental, consistent, safe space for you to grow and develop the tools for a more balanced life.
Measurable Outcomes
Our goal is to help you navigate challenging circumstances with improved self-awareness. By opening new thought pathways and assessing your personal needs, we support you in building a more productive, satisfying, and congruent life.
Taking the Next Step
If you are ready to explore our service, please call and leave us a message. We return all enquiries within 24 hours, if not sooner.
Landline: 01786 834 221 or email me
A few client testimonials
“I had been to a few therapists before and thought that maybe it just wasn't for me. When I started going to Rhonda it seemed like I had finally found the right fit. Through her sessions I feel like I've finally started down the path to getting better instead of just surviving. It's been difficult, but I've been pushed to confront my problems, and I feel a lot stronger and a lot more capable of coping. The techniques I've been taught to control and ease my issues have made it feel like I can finally live my life according to me instead of through my problems. The phototherapy element is wonderful at showing how far I've come in this time and feels a lot more personal than it's been with therapists in the past.” (I.H.)
"Calling Bridge of Allan Counselling is one of the best things I have done. The feelings of anger and resentment had become almost overwhelming when I first contacted Bridge of Allan Counselling. I didn’t actually know where to turn, but I knew that these emotions were defining me and starting to take over my life when a friend suggested that I make an appointment to meet with a counsellor.
“When I first started therapy I was regularly feeling depressed. The problem I had was that I didn’t understand why I was feeling the way I was and I didn’t know how to get out of it. By going to therapy I was able to learn more about how I’ve become the person I am today and how to like that person more. I am now armed with the tools to improve things going forward. I’m not perfect but I know with the right level of discipline, structure and accountability (while being a little bit selfish) I can get myself into a much better situation and I won’t ever be back to some of the lows that I’ve had in previous years.” (C.W.)
“I was feeling very anxious and needed to talk to someone outside of my family. I suffered from constant worry, I worried about everything and even things that never happened. Along side my worrying I had experienced a few very difficult bereavements that I could not come to terms with. Counselling saved my life, I was suicidal and not in a good place at all. It has taken me a bit of time but I am thinking more clearly. I can go out and enjoy myself now, I understand other people better and have rebuilt my confidence. I would, and do recommend Rhonda to anyone I know who is suffering.” (P.L.)
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Training, qualifications & experience
- Master of Science in Counselling, Strathclyde University, Glasgow
- Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples, York University, Toronto
- Post Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling, Strathclyde University, Glasgow
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Neuroscience for Therapists, Peter Afford, London
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Emotion Focused Therapy, Strathclyde University, Glasgow
- Therapeutic Photography, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
- Contemporary Developments, Napier University, Edinburgh
- Young People & Families Assessment Program, Napier University, Edinburgh
- Cosca Certificate in Counselling Skills, Simpson House, Edinburgh
- Photographic Techniques Diploma, Humber College, Toronto
It is required by UKCP and BACP standards that, I am in regular personal supervision with a senior therapist who oversees and supports my clinical work. I also keep up to date with new and exciting findings in psychotherapy with continuous personal and professional development.
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
Emotion Focused Therapy
Phototherapy
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£50.00 - £125.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Free initial consultation by email to answer any further questions you may have.
£50 per hour for student counselling, £85 per hour for individual counselling, £125 per hour for couples counselling
Cost per session can be discussed depending on you financial situation.
When I work
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Further information
To make your journey to our sessions as smooth as possible, our location is easy to access, whether you are travelling by car, train, or foot:
Convenient Parking: You don’t need to worry about finding a space on the street; dedicated parking is available at the rear of the building.
Easy Rail Links: We are just a 5-minute walk from the Bridge of Allan train station. Frequent, direct trains connect us to Stirling in only 4–5 minutes, as well as to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Near Stirling University: Our building is ideally situated close to the University of Stirling campus. It is roughly a 30-minute walk or a 5-minute drive from the main university hub.
Minutes from Stirling Centre: We are located just a short distance (approx. 3 miles) from Stirling town centre, typically a 10-minute drive or a single stop on the train.
This central location ensures we are easily reachable for students, professionals, and residents across the Stirlingshire area
