Ruth Donaldson
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About me
Do you need to talk to someone?
My name is Ruth and I am a fully qualified nurse and BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural therapist offering positive support and assistance to individuals in Lanark and the surrounding Clydesdale area. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy which can help with a wide range of conditions such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and phobias. It focuses on issues occurring in the 'here and now' and you and I would work together in a compassionate way to identify and change your negative and unhelpful thoughts, behaviours and beliefs. Through the development of individual coping strategies and the promotion of emotional wellbeing, positive long-term outcomes can be achieved.Therapy can be the best thing you can decide to do for yourself, your life and your relationships. I have seen real positive change in clients in a matter of weeks. I have over thirty years of experience as a nurse. During my career, I have cared for patients with a wide variety of medical conditions including addiction and spent many years working in care of the elderly settings which was hugely rewarding. I have seen people at their very worst physically and emotionally and I recognise the importance of caring for our mental health as well as our physical health.
My nursing background as well as my own life experiences enhance my therapeutic qualifications and mean I can deliver a high standard of CBT in an empathetic, confidential and non- judgemental way. If you are struggling with your mental health and feel you would like to speak to someone then please get in touch and I will help you facilitate positive change in your life. I have a consulting room at 46 South Vennel Lanark, ML11 7JT where I would see you for face to face appointments, but I am happy to conduct your sessions online if this is preferable for you. .
Training, qualifications & experience
Training Qualification and Experience
- Registered General Nurse
- Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills (Strathclyde University)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Groupwork, A Cognitive Behavioural Approach (Scotacs)
- BABCP Accreditation
- Mental Health First Aid
- PVG Disclosure Scheme
Member organisations
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.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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A session lasts for one hour and the amount of sessions required will be determined by myself and the client as the therapy progresses.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£35.00 - £50.00
Additional information
My fee is £50 per hour.
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I have availability at present. Please contact me by phone or email to arrange a first appointment or to discuss any queries or anxieties you have about the therapeutic process.
