About me
I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, working with children, young people and adults of all ages.
I also offer a Couples Counselling service to two or more people in a relationship, be it romantic, family or another relationship.
I am a qualified Supervisor for counsellors and am qualified as a trainer of new counsellors.
Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of ups and downs, where challenges seem to continually resurface? Does life sometimes feel chaotic and overwhelming; do your emotions, if you can feel them, confuse or upset you? If you are grappling with life's challenges, I am here to enable you to navigate your complex feelings, thoughts, and emotions.
Through psychodynamic exploration, we can untangle the threads of your past to uncover outdated messages, defences, or coping mechanisms that might be hindering your progress. By understanding how your past influences your present, often seen in unhealthy repeated patterns of behaviour, we can work towards creating a more fulfilling future. If you find yourself projecting your past onto your future and yearn for change, we can address this together.
I offer face-to-face counselling sessions, as well as phone and secure online sessions via Google Meet, catering to individuals of all ages—from children to the elderly. As a member of COSCA, I adhere to their Code of Ethics, ensuring a professional and confidential environment.
With over twenty years of experience supporting individuals, I have cultivated a deep understanding of human needs and complexities. My journey began in art college, but my true passion lies in helping people move forward. My professional path led me to work with adults with additional support needs and later with young people at a mental health charity, ultimately inspiring me to pursue a career in counselling.
Embarking on counselling may feel intimidating at first, but it can become a sanctuary—a space where you can breathe freely amidst life's chaos. It is a confidential haven where you can express yourself openly, knowing you will not be judged. My goal is to help you move from survival to thriving.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Counselling Supervision
- Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
- Certificate in Couples Counselling
- Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
- Cosca Counselling Skills Certificate
- On-line/telephone counselling course, Abertay University
- Cosca Accredited Counselling Skills Trainer
Experience:
- Trauma, abuse
- Children & Young People
- Peri-natal mental health
- Elderly
- Autism
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer an initial phone call or online meeting to discuss your needs and to help you determine if you feel we can work together. This will also give you the opportunity to ask any questions before our first session.
