Shona Horsman
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About me
Hello. I'm Shona, an accredited Person-Centered Counsellor, Solution Focused Brief Therapist, and Applied Psychologist with many years of experience.
I offer:
Specialist help for anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, social challenges, stress and problems in the workplace.
A confidential, non-judgemental, inclusive space for you to work through your difficulties. Safe space. Always.
Daytime and evening appointments, in person, by phone or online. Sometimes just one or two sessions can make all the difference. Sometimes working longer-term is more helpful. I can be flexible to suit your needs and budget.
Testimonials:
"Thank you for being so welcoming, warm and making such a safe space for me talk. You have been incredibly helpful."
"Warm, deeply respectful, careful and caring."
"You always allow me to come as I am and just move through all the feelings and emotions. Thank you for allowing me to feel comfortable enough to share.”
"I endorse Shona without reservation, she is a person of great integrity."
"After our session I felt a lot more hopeful."
Please contact me for a free introductory call.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold Diplomas in Person-Centred Counselling and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, with a Masters in Applied Psychology. I have also been supporting people in the workplace as an Executive Coach for over 20 years. I have also previously lectured in Psychology and Counselling at Robert Gordon University.
Qualifications and current professional memberships:
- COSCA Practitioner Member (Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland)
- Accredited Practitioner with The UKASFP (UK Association for Solution Focused Practice)
- Registered with the Professional Standards Authority
- Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society
- MSc in Applied Psychology (RGU)
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling (University of Aberdeen)
- Diploma in Solution Focused Practice (BRIEF, London)
- Mental Health First Aid trained (NHS)
- MA in Natural Sciences (University of Cambridge)
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
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
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Fees
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My standard rate is £75 per session, with a discount available for those on a lower income. I'm able to be flexible depending on your financial situation. I offer a free, no-obligation phone call as the first step.
When I work
I offer face to face sessions and also online or by phone. I can offer evening appointments, if this might be more convenient please feel free to ask.
