About me
When you are feeling out of sorts, lacking direction or struggling with emotional issues it is easy to feel lost and alone. I would like to help you find your way back to well-being and stability.
Hello, and thanks for considering me as your counsellor.
I have many years experience in counselling and psychology to adapt to suit you and your individual needs and together we will work through your difficulties and make sense of your thoughts and feelings in a safe, collaborative way. Our aim will always be to achieve your personal goals, resolve your difficulties and restore calm, confidence and wellbeing. This can be in person at my comfortable, confidential consulting room in Inverurie or in your space remotely but always at a pace which suits you, whether short-term or long-term work is required.
Our aim when working together will be to build a relationship based on trust and respect. To create a space where you can feel valued, supported and listened to so that you can work through your difficulties at your own pace without fear of being judged, moving towards a place of harmony and balance in your life.
I offer a reduced fee for our first meeting as an opportunity to find out if we 'fit'. I think finding the 'right' counsellor is a bit like shopping for new shoes - you may have to try out a few to find out which are the most comfortable and that's ok! Your recovery towards a pleasurable life depends on finding a therapist you can connect with and trust so I want you to feel comfortable and not under pressure when we meet for the first time.
So, if you're tired of repeating the same unhelpful patterns of behaviour, having the same arguments or just finding life and relationships difficult... let's talk through the options for improving things so that you are free to live the life you want to live. Call or email me today and the hardest bit is done!
Training, qualifications & experience
Professionally, my relevant qualifications are:
- National Counselling Society Accreditation
- PhD in Health Psychology from University of Aberdeen
- MA (Hons) Psychology from University of Aberdeen
I have also undertaken a wide variety of additional counselling courses, training and workshops over the years including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy, transactional analysis, solution focused brief therapy and person centred therapy. I also offer Rewind Trauma Therapy.
About me personally:
I’m local to the Aberdeenshire area, have always enjoyed working with people and have lots of 'real life' experience. I started out fulfilling a childhood ambition with a career in nursing before circumstances led me to the challenge of starting up and running a small business in the oil industry.
Then, in 2002, having successfully dealt with my own obesity issues with the help of counselling, I began my own journey into a career in counselling and psychology focusing again on 'people'. My quest to understand why change can often be so challenging for many of us inspired me to study psychology and health behaviour change at length which led to me gaining a PhD in health psychology, and it can be extremely helpful to combine this knowledge with my counselling experience when I'm working with clients.
At home, I have a grown up family, step-children and grand-children and have experienced all the trials, tribulations, joy and lessons that combining families can bring. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dogs, gardening, travelling and spending time with my husband and family.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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British Psychological Society
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
First trial 'get to know me' appointment £40
Subsequent appointments £75 per hour session
Couples £75 per hour session
Phobia treatment appointments £90 (usually 90 min)
Phone, Zoom, Skype, Facetime and Whatsapp consultations available.
When I work
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I'm available at Inverurie from 11am - 8pm Mon - Tue, 10am - 5pm Wed - Thurs.
Further information
Other areas I work with are:
I offer both trauma-focused CBT and the gentle but effective Rewind treatment for Trauma and PTSD.
Antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety
Pregnancy and baby loss
