Counselling in Scotland
Sally Flanagan
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Verified Verified
Inverness IV2
Training, qualifications & experience COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate Diploma HE Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy Child and Young Person Counselling Certificate Course Asist suicide in first aid SACC Counselling People Towards Behaviour Change CRAFT Practitioner training Scotland's Mental Health First Aid Course BSc.
I am a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer an empathetic, non judgemental and congruent environment for therapy. The sessions are led by you, the client, and I aim to enable you to explore and start to process your thoughts, feelings, experiences and any issues to improve and enhance your self awareness. I aspire to develop a trusting, therapeutic relationship with you where we work collaboratively to empower you in your life. I am able to work face-to-face, telephone, online and home visits. Please contact me by email/text/phone to arrange an initial consultation.
Training, qualifications & experience COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate Diploma HE Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy Child and Young Person Counselling Certificate Course Asist suicide in first aid SACC Counselling People Towards Behaviour Change CRAFT Practitioner training Scotland's Mental Health First Aid Course BSc.
I am a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer an empathetic, non judgemental and congruent environment for therapy. The sessions are led by you, the client, and I aim to enable you to explore and start to process your thoughts, feelings, experiences and any issues to improve and enhance your self awareness. I aspire to develop a trusting, therapeutic relationship with you where we work collaboratively to empower you in your life. I am able to work face-to-face, telephone, online and home visits. Please contact me by email/text/phone to arrange an initial consultation.
Paul Bell
Psychotherapist, ACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH1
I am a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with 12 years experience working in NHS CAMHS teams and the charity sector. I offer brief, medium and long term psychotherapy for children and adolescents, and offer developmental support to parents and carers. I have specific training and experience in the treatment of adolescent depression, psychotherapeutic interventions for fostered, adopted and looked after children, and psychotherapy for university students suffering with mood disorders. I also offer psychotherapy to children and young people suffering from depression, who have a diagnosis of autism.
I am a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with 12 years experience working in NHS CAMHS teams and the charity sector. I offer brief, medium and long term psychotherapy for children and adolescents, and offer developmental support to parents and carers. I have specific training and experience in the treatment of adolescent depression, psychotherapeutic interventions for fostered, adopted and looked after children, and psychotherapy for university students suffering with mood disorders. I also offer psychotherapy to children and young people suffering from depression, who have a diagnosis of autism.
Emma Rhodes
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Perth PH2
Are you struggling to know how to support your child? Are you concerned about your teenager's emotional wellbeing? Are you looking for your own support to allow you to be the parent you want to be? It is normal for your child to experience ups and downs as they grow, but sometimes they need some extra help to get them back on track. As a parent, it can sometimes be difficult to know how best to help. You may be seeking some advice or support for your own mental health. I provide a calm, nurturing and compassionate space to allow us together to explore, understand and manage the difficulties you or your child are facing.
Are you struggling to know how to support your child? Are you concerned about your teenager's emotional wellbeing? Are you looking for your own support to allow you to be the parent you want to be? It is normal for your child to experience ups and downs as they grow, but sometimes they need some extra help to get them back on track. As a parent, it can sometimes be difficult to know how best to help. You may be seeking some advice or support for your own mental health. I provide a calm, nurturing and compassionate space to allow us together to explore, understand and manage the difficulties you or your child are facing.
Kim McAllister Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Girvan KA26
I specialise in working with children and young people using Person-Centred Play Therapy.
Award Winning Child Therapist. Children and young people require a safe space for them to explore their feelings and emotions and make sense of their world. Children need to feel accepted, heard and believed, so that they can explore their emotions and unravel their past. If you, your kid or anyone in your family could benefit from talking or play therapy, then get in touch. You can find me on other directories, registered with the BACP an accredited registrant with the NCS and on Facebook as: Kim McAllister Counselling Ltd.
I specialise in working with children and young people using Person-Centred Play Therapy.
Award Winning Child Therapist. Children and young people require a safe space for them to explore their feelings and emotions and make sense of their world. Children need to feel accepted, heard and believed, so that they can explore their emotions and unravel their past. If you, your kid or anyone in your family could benefit from talking or play therapy, then get in touch. You can find me on other directories, registered with the BACP an accredited registrant with the NCS and on Facebook as: Kim McAllister Counselling Ltd.
Lynne Ford
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Southend PA28
I understand that considering therapy for your child may seem daunting.
Hi my name is Lynne and I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults and for children. Have you been experiencing anxiety or been feeling sad or low ? Have you been experiencing issues within a part of your life or in a relationship ?
Have thoughts, feelings or memories of past experiences or relationships resurfaced or continued to affect you today? I have experience and training in different therapeutic approaches - I will draw on this to see how to best support you to heal and make changes.
I understand that considering therapy for your child may seem daunting.
Hi my name is Lynne and I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults and for children. Have you been experiencing anxiety or been feeling sad or low ? Have you been experiencing issues within a part of your life or in a relationship ?
Have thoughts, feelings or memories of past experiences or relationships resurfaced or continued to affect you today? I have experience and training in different therapeutic approaches - I will draw on this to see how to best support you to heal and make changes.
Stephen Queen
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stonehouse ML9
I enjoy working with children and naturally build trust and connection with children and teenagers to help model and present a secure base.
As an accredited CBT Therapist I have experience in the treatment of a wide range of presenting problems. Some of my recent work includes Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Phobias, Trauma, Stress, Confidence, Sex Addiction, Teenage Troubles and Emotional Deregulation. I work with children, teenagers and adults, and am happy to explore anything specific that you'd like to discuss.
I enjoy working with children and naturally build trust and connection with children and teenagers to help model and present a secure base.
As an accredited CBT Therapist I have experience in the treatment of a wide range of presenting problems. Some of my recent work includes Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Phobias, Trauma, Stress, Confidence, Sex Addiction, Teenage Troubles and Emotional Deregulation. I work with children, teenagers and adults, and am happy to explore anything specific that you'd like to discuss.
Jane Edwards
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH12
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Unhappy, experiencing relationship problems, feeling alone or held back by trauma or bereavement? Are you seeking counselling for a child or young person? Therapy can be short term, 4-6 sessions and we can work together in a highly focused way, including exploring strategies if you wish to. For some, longer term therapy is preferred. In this we can explore issues in greater depth and you can be supported to make lasting changes in your life. For children, therapy happens in the midst of play and craft activities.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Unhappy, experiencing relationship problems, feeling alone or held back by trauma or bereavement? Are you seeking counselling for a child or young person? Therapy can be short term, 4-6 sessions and we can work together in a highly focused way, including exploring strategies if you wish to. For some, longer term therapy is preferred. In this we can explore issues in greater depth and you can be supported to make lasting changes in your life. For children, therapy happens in the midst of play and craft activities.
Dr Andrew Geddes
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G33
My hope is that I can be a useful resource and provide a supportive relationship within which you can make meaningful change. As a highly trained psychologist, I provide evidence-based psychological therapies for adults and children with mild to severe psychological difficulties. I have significant experience of helping individuals with various types of anxiety (e.g. OCD and panic), depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. In addition, I have particular interests in working with eating related issues, long-term physical health conditions, and trauma. I will listen carefully to you and support you in making change.
My hope is that I can be a useful resource and provide a supportive relationship within which you can make meaningful change. As a highly trained psychologist, I provide evidence-based psychological therapies for adults and children with mild to severe psychological difficulties. I have significant experience of helping individuals with various types of anxiety (e.g. OCD and panic), depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. In addition, I have particular interests in working with eating related issues, long-term physical health conditions, and trauma. I will listen carefully to you and support you in making change.
Dr Dela Mawutor - Topnotchd
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G11 (Online Only)
I am an HCPC registered Chartered Counselling Psychologist, with extensive experience of working with adults, children, couples, groups and families. I practice pluralistically based on a pluralistic framework which draws on techniques and interventions from a variety of therapeutic approaches and characterised by metatherapeutic communication with clients. Informed by my clinical experience and evidence-based practice, I work collaboratively with clients to help identify their therapeutic goals and corresponding appropriate tasks, tailored to their sense of what would be most useful for them.
I am an HCPC registered Chartered Counselling Psychologist, with extensive experience of working with adults, children, couples, groups and families. I practice pluralistically based on a pluralistic framework which draws on techniques and interventions from a variety of therapeutic approaches and characterised by metatherapeutic communication with clients. Informed by my clinical experience and evidence-based practice, I work collaboratively with clients to help identify their therapeutic goals and corresponding appropriate tasks, tailored to their sense of what would be most useful for them.
Dr Alan Grieve (Consultant Clinical Psychologist)
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Lochgelly KY5
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and have a special interest in helping people with different issues including PTSD and complex trauma. I also help people with many other difficulties including anxiety, phobias, anger, depression, low self-esteem and OCD. I qualified in 2010, but have been working in the area of mental health since 2003. I work with adults and children and adolescents of 12 years and over. Please call me and we can discuss if I am the right person to help you with your difficulties.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and have a special interest in helping people with different issues including PTSD and complex trauma. I also help people with many other difficulties including anxiety, phobias, anger, depression, low self-esteem and OCD. I qualified in 2010, but have been working in the area of mental health since 2003. I work with adults and children and adolescents of 12 years and over. Please call me and we can discuss if I am the right person to help you with your difficulties.
Emma Baxter
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G2 (Online Only)
I have been a qualified clinical psychologist in the NHS since 2015. I work with children, young people and their families. I am highly skilled at adapting therapy for children / young people, working indirectly with parents and working systemically with families. My training means I am skilled in working with people across the lifespan, from childhood right through adult life. I am very skilled at working therapeutically with adults and primarily focus on working with adults in my private practice. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns, emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties.
I have been a qualified clinical psychologist in the NHS since 2015. I work with children, young people and their families. I am highly skilled at adapting therapy for children / young people, working indirectly with parents and working systemically with families. My training means I am skilled in working with people across the lifespan, from childhood right through adult life. I am very skilled at working therapeutically with adults and primarily focus on working with adults in my private practice. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns, emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties.
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Dr Leigh-Anne Lynch
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glasgow G74
In my work with children and young people I am creative in my approach and I understand that talking and meeting a new person can be difficult.
I am Dr Leigh-Anne Lynch, I am a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with The Beacon Practice. I have over sixteen years experience practising clinical psychology. I offer psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention in West and Central Scotland. I work with a wide age range, including children and adults to help clients understand and manage a wide range of emotional difficulties. I use a range of psychological therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, to help clients improve their quality of life. I am friendly, approachable and caring.
In my work with children and young people I am creative in my approach and I understand that talking and meeting a new person can be difficult.
I am Dr Leigh-Anne Lynch, I am a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with The Beacon Practice. I have over sixteen years experience practising clinical psychology. I offer psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention in West and Central Scotland. I work with a wide age range, including children and adults to help clients understand and manage a wide range of emotional difficulties. I use a range of psychological therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, to help clients improve their quality of life. I am friendly, approachable and caring.
Yvonne McNeill
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G2
At Yorkhill Childrens’ Hospital, Cross House Paediatic Unit and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, I helped children and adults manage illness, pain and invasive treatments. In Maternity & Neonatal Services, I supported couples during pregnancy, after traumatic birth and loss and supported families with babies in SCBU and ICU. I've worked in Adult Services, both in community mental health services and alongside the medical profession in hospitals. I worked for more than six years at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery and Burns unit supporting individuals with poor body image, changes in functioning due to illness or injury and PTSD.
At Yorkhill Childrens’ Hospital, Cross House Paediatic Unit and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, I helped children and adults manage illness, pain and invasive treatments. In Maternity & Neonatal Services, I supported couples during pregnancy, after traumatic birth and loss and supported families with babies in SCBU and ICU. I've worked in Adult Services, both in community mental health services and alongside the medical profession in hospitals. I worked for more than six years at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery and Burns unit supporting individuals with poor body image, changes in functioning due to illness or injury and PTSD.
Fiona Mclean
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Kilmarnock KA1
Welcome to my profile. I believe that successful counselling starts with rapport and trust. From there, having a safe space to be able to talk about what is causing distress to you, is only beneficial if there is a good therapeutic foundation. Over the years, I have had the privilege of providing therapeutic support to children and adults with many different presenting issues. Counselling is a journey with many lightbulb moments and helping find answers in the darkest corners. I have always felt that it is a gift to be able to talk to someone and share your story, which allows growth and change
Welcome to my profile. I believe that successful counselling starts with rapport and trust. From there, having a safe space to be able to talk about what is causing distress to you, is only beneficial if there is a good therapeutic foundation. Over the years, I have had the privilege of providing therapeutic support to children and adults with many different presenting issues. Counselling is a journey with many lightbulb moments and helping find answers in the darkest corners. I have always felt that it is a gift to be able to talk to someone and share your story, which allows growth and change
Frances Brown
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH1
I'm Frances, a Clinical Psychologist working part time in private practice. I work primarily with children and young people who are experiencing emotional difficulties and families who feel they are in unhelpful patterns of interactions. I also work with adults who have a range of mental health issues, such as anxiety, low mood, OCD, phobias, and trauma. I work in a collaborative way, supporting you to find alternative ways to manage stressful events and emotions, in order to achieve your goals and improve relationships.
I'm Frances, a Clinical Psychologist working part time in private practice. I work primarily with children and young people who are experiencing emotional difficulties and families who feel they are in unhelpful patterns of interactions. I also work with adults who have a range of mental health issues, such as anxiety, low mood, OCD, phobias, and trauma. I work in a collaborative way, supporting you to find alternative ways to manage stressful events and emotions, in order to achieve your goals and improve relationships.
Jill Ogston
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G61 (Online Only)
Hi I am Dr Jill Ogston and I am a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist at The Beacon Practice. I offer psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention in West and Central Scotland. I work with children, adults and families to help them understand and manage a wide range of emotional difficulties. In addition, I have particular expertise in working with people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and related conditions; in providing support to live in a neurotypical world, with emotional difficulties and in providing an opinion on whether a full assessment of Autism would be helpful.
Hi I am Dr Jill Ogston and I am a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist at The Beacon Practice. I offer psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention in West and Central Scotland. I work with children, adults and families to help them understand and manage a wide range of emotional difficulties. In addition, I have particular expertise in working with people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and related conditions; in providing support to live in a neurotypical world, with emotional difficulties and in providing an opinion on whether a full assessment of Autism would be helpful.
Dr Tej .
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH1
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
Dr Melody Smith
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH10 (Online Only)
Does your child challenge you? Not in the ways that others might think... Somehow their behaviour is just... different! But in ways that only you understand. Perhaps your child runs away, doesn't listen, spits, shouts, smears or has frequent "meltdowns". Or perhaps you suspect your child has a condition like Autism or ADHD- maybe they were recently diagnosed. No matter what is underlying your child's challenging behaviour, as parent myself, I want to help you reduce the behaviours so that your child can achieve their full potential!
Does your child challenge you? Not in the ways that others might think... Somehow their behaviour is just... different! But in ways that only you understand. Perhaps your child runs away, doesn't listen, spits, shouts, smears or has frequent "meltdowns". Or perhaps you suspect your child has a condition like Autism or ADHD- maybe they were recently diagnosed. No matter what is underlying your child's challenging behaviour, as parent myself, I want to help you reduce the behaviours so that your child can achieve their full potential!
Collective Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Redhill AB32
We offer the following specialisms: General mental health support for all ages; child and young people; perinatal psychology; paediatric psychology; drama therapy; equine therapy; ADHD coaching; Speech and language therapy; neurodiversity support; couples and family therapy; health psychology; sex therapy.
We are a multi-award winning psychological therapies clinic based in Cobham offering fast and effective, evidence-based treatment to support people of all ages and with a variety of mental health difficulties. Our team consists of clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, an ADHD coach and family therapy. Our beautiful clinic rooms offer a tranquil setting for your sessions. We know the value of the therapeutic relationship and think that it is vital to find a therapist you 'click' with. Our team are personable, warm and empathetic which has helped many people overcome the difficulties holding them back in life.
We offer the following specialisms: General mental health support for all ages; child and young people; perinatal psychology; paediatric psychology; drama therapy; equine therapy; ADHD coaching; Speech and language therapy; neurodiversity support; couples and family therapy; health psychology; sex therapy.
We are a multi-award winning psychological therapies clinic based in Cobham offering fast and effective, evidence-based treatment to support people of all ages and with a variety of mental health difficulties. Our team consists of clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, an ADHD coach and family therapy. Our beautiful clinic rooms offer a tranquil setting for your sessions. We know the value of the therapeutic relationship and think that it is vital to find a therapist you 'click' with. Our team are personable, warm and empathetic which has helped many people overcome the difficulties holding them back in life.
PriorMindset
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH1
This can be for yourself, your family, or your child as I have a specialism in working with children and their families.
Are you feeling stuck or lost? attempting to find mental health or school support for your child, or your family unit? Are you struggling with NHS waiting lists for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or Autism and ADHD guidance? Attempting to navigate the complex health and educational system is stressful and confusing for most families. Well, I see YOU! I encourage and welcome you to get in touch with me. I am an NHS award-winning family mental health, and CBT practitioner, with 14 years of experience. I am here to support you and your family unit through these difficult barriers; getting you back, on your road to recovery!
This can be for yourself, your family, or your child as I have a specialism in working with children and their families.
Are you feeling stuck or lost? attempting to find mental health or school support for your child, or your family unit? Are you struggling with NHS waiting lists for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or Autism and ADHD guidance? Attempting to navigate the complex health and educational system is stressful and confusing for most families. Well, I see YOU! I encourage and welcome you to get in touch with me. I am an NHS award-winning family mental health, and CBT practitioner, with 14 years of experience. I am here to support you and your family unit through these difficult barriers; getting you back, on your road to recovery!
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Scotland provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Scotland build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Scotland build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.