Hello. Are you struggling to cope with something in your life? Do you feel unhappy or overwhelmed? Do you feel that no one understands or listens to you and you cant see a way forward?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions or you have other problems making your life difficult, perhaps counselling is for you and perhaps I can help.
About me and my practice
I have worked as a counsellor in a variety of settings since qualifying in 2006 and can offer you safe and confidential counselling support.I have experience of working with a wide range of issues including: Abuse, Anxiety, Bereavement by Suicide, Depression/Low mood, Grief & Loss, Health Anxiety, Infertility, Relationship Issues, Resilience, Stress, Work-Related Issues, Worry.
My primary counselling qualification is in the Person-Centred Approach and through ongoing training my practice also draws on other counselling models and theories that can help me support you.
I see the role of a counsellor as one of a compassionate and confidential helper, supporting you to find the best way forward for you, not imposed by me, but discovered from within yourself.
As your counsellor I will always treat you with respect and integrity and will help you gain maximum benefit from your counselling experience. In sessions I will work at your pace and never push you to talk about things you aren't ready to share. I will aim to help you gain insight into your problems and experiences so you can understand and accept yourself. I will then support you to make positive changes in your life.
If you would like to be heard and understood; if you want support from someone caring and non-judgemental; if you would like to change those areas of your life which cause you distress or if you simply want to talk to someone, please get in touch with me.
I offer counselling to adults and couples over 18yrs.
Experience
Private Counselling Work: Since 2012 (ongoing) offering generic counselling for private clients.
Infertility Counsellor(Accredited): Since 2013 (ongoing) working with a licensed fertility centre. Supporting clients in the UK and overseas.
NHS Working Health Service Counsellor: Since 2011(ongoing) working with a wide variety of client issues.
NHS Occupational Health Counselling Service: 13 years supporting NHS employees.
Counselling Agency; 9 years working with a wide variety of client issues.
Carers Agency: 6 years as the carers designated counsellor.
People Bereaved by Suicide Project: 2 years as the designated counsellor.
NHS Neonatal Unit Counsellor: 8 months working with parents, carers and staff.
Qualifications
BACP Accredited Counsellor (2007)
BICA Accredited Counsellor (2023)(British Infertility Counselling Assoc.)
Post Grad. Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling. Aberdeen University (2006)
Human Relations and Counselling Skills Certificate. Dundee University (2005)
Level 3 Certificate in Online Counselling Skills (OLT). Dundee University (2008)
Counselling Couples and Families Training (2007)
Professional Membership
BACP: MBACP (accredited), BICA: AMBICA (accredited)
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Friday, 2 February 2024
Initial Consultation
I offer an initial free, fifteen-minute phone consultation where you can talk a little about your situation and expectations of counselling and I can assess whether I feel I could be helpful to you. At the end of the consultation, if we both feel that I might be the right counsellor for you, we can arrange a first counselling session.
Fees
One-to-one client sessions last 50 minutes and couple sessions last 60 minutes.
Online and Telephone Sessions: Individuals £50, Couples £70.
When I Work
I am available mainly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays but can be available on other days too.
Therapeutic Approach
Person-Centred
Video Platforms
ZOOM
Pronouns
SHE/HER
Area
Angus
