About me
Making the decision to work on your mental health can feel intimidating, but I'm committed to making counselling accessible and down-to-earth. I have particular experience working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and LGBTQ+ issues.
My counselling training has primarily focussed on CBT but all treatment is adjusted to the specific needs of my clients and what you would like to achieve, working with you to get things back on track. I have worked with adults of all ages presenting a wide range of mental health conditions and produced effective and lasting results.
I have a particular interest in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and provide a welcoming non-judgemental LGBTQ+ informed and affirming therapeutic space.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BACP Accredited May 2026
- COSCA Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate
- BSc (Hons) Biology / Psychology, University of Stirling
Prior to training as a counsellor, I worked as a Marketing Manager for over 20 years, with 13+ years supporting students in Higher Education in Scotland and the wider UK.
ASIST certified (March 2025).
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.
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
I have worked with many clients who are also neurodivergent and I work closely with them to create a safe and affirming space where we can work together on their mental health at a pace that feels right for them.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 per session
Additional information
Counselling is delivered online with some availability for in-person counselling delivered at LCCC in Coatbridge,
When I work
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I aim to be as flexible as I possibly can to suit client requirements. I will normally try to group in-person sessions to specific days to assist logistics.
Further information
You can learn more about my way of working on my website which also features a blog where I discuss topical issues about counselling and my own experience.
