Suzanne McNaughton
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About me
My name is Suzanne McNaughton (founder of integration counselling & psychotherapy). I am a BABCP accredited psychological therapist, living in East Lothian, Scotland.
I base my work on what best suits your needs, using evidence based practice and various theoretical models: Cognitive Behavioural, compassion focussed, Person Centred, Solution focussed, dialectical behaviour therapy, transactional analysis-integrating these modalities into practice.
A key advantage of integrative therapy is its flexibility and focus on the whole of an individual. The integration of different approaches means therapy can be tailored to meet a variety of needs and concerns, making it a more flexible and inclusive approach to treatment than more traditional, singular forms of psychotherapy.
Having worked in the mental health and wellbeing field across various settings, for many years and currently with NHS. This ensures a wide breadth of knowledge, skills and experience. Adherence to several ethical frameworks (BACP, BABCP, BPS) frequent clinical supervision which allows me to provide the best possible practice and safeguard your welfare.
I have worked with individuals with many psychological presentations over the years, which vary in their complexities.
on a daily basis:
I work with neurodiversity.
Various forms of anxiety: health, social, GAD, panic, OCD, and phobias.
Emotional disorders: depression, bipolar, personality.
I have a special interest and experience in working addiction: alcohol/drugs, sex/porn addiction, and food.
The psychological impact of weight loss surgery.
Trauma: PTSD specifically in those who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Also trauma/emotional detachment due to professional roles.
For more information on my experience and how I could help you please make contact for a free initial video consultation lasting up to 20 mins to ensure working with me is the best fit for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked across many organisations in the mental health and wellbeing sector over the years. This includes substance rehabilitation, complex mental illness and learning disabilities. Currently working as a psychological therapist (NHS-adult mental health), and in a busy, thriving private practice.
I have spent the last 15 years in academia studying social science, BSc (Hons) psychology, Master of psychological Research , counselling (cert) psychological therapy (dip.) I regularly attend continued professional development training, supervision to provide the best possible and most up to date practices.
My main methodology in practice is cognitive behavioural therapy, however I draw from the many theoretical perspectives which I have studied and worked with throughout the years: these include person centred practice, transactional analysis, solution focussed, dialectical behaviour and compassion focussed therapy.
Member organisations
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.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
Weight management
psychological impact of bariatric surgery
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial online session
Additional information
Block bookings at a reduced rate available on request
When I work
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Wednesday evening-Thursday /Friday during the day and in the evenings
Other arrangements available on request
Further information
Do you feel stuck in a particular cycle that is impacting your life and needs to change? Does regulating emotions seem impossible?thinking negatively? have difficultly trusting others or doubt yourself?..Our hope is to offer you the tools, techniques and the inspiration you need towards improving your wellbeing, and encouraging personal growth. Whether you would like some help with anger, anxiety, addiction, phobias, to improve your mood, process trauma or improve your self-esteem. Together we can work together to help you to make lasting changes which will allow you to improve your outlook and live life to the fullest.
By favouring an integrative approach to therapy (including CBT,CFT, DBT, TA, PCT, SFBT), a wide range of tools and techniques are utilised. Ensuring a tailored approach to your individual needs. Experience and a wide range of knowledge across various specialities: anxiety, panic disorder, addiction.
I provide a safe, confidential space where you can talk freely, openly, and explore different options to improve your wellbeing. I offer online and face to face-in the room consultations. For more information on how I could help you, please get in touch today for a complimentary initial video consultation to explore working together to achieve your goals.
