Life Coaching Counselling in Aberdeen
Do you struggle with self-doubt, past traumas, or navigating life changes and crave a safe, understanding space to unpack it all.
What makes my approach unique is its flexibility and deep focus on you. I draw from a range of techniques, including NLP, EFT Tapping, Hypnotherapy, and traditional counselling methods, to tailor every session to your individual needs. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or growth, we’ll work together to find the path that is right for you.
Do you struggle with self-doubt, past traumas, or navigating life changes and crave a safe, understanding space to unpack it all.
What makes my approach unique is its flexibility and deep focus on you. I draw from a range of techniques, including NLP, EFT Tapping, Hypnotherapy, and traditional counselling methods, to tailor every session to your individual needs. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or growth, we’ll work together to find the path that is right for you.
Are you seeking therapy because you want to make your life better?
Over many years I have seen my clients take control of their lives both in their relationships and work. They notice feeling happier, calmer with more direction and purpose. You too can heal your pain and improve your self esteem so that you can build a positive and fulfilling life, and I can help you achieve this.
Are you seeking therapy because you want to make your life better?
Over many years I have seen my clients take control of their lives both in their relationships and work. They notice feeling happier, calmer with more direction and purpose. You too can heal your pain and improve your self esteem so that you can build a positive and fulfilling life, and I can help you achieve this.
I am both a professional counselor and a life and executive coach.
A relationship therapist, I help singles who feel there's something going wrong and sabotaging their efforts to find and achieve a significant committed relationship. With couples sometimes issues and difficulties are not resolving and professional support is required. I work in the area of relationships comprehensively and have an understanding of abuse.
I am both a professional counselor and a life and executive coach.
A relationship therapist, I help singles who feel there's something going wrong and sabotaging their efforts to find and achieve a significant committed relationship. With couples sometimes issues and difficulties are not resolving and professional support is required. I work in the area of relationships comprehensively and have an understanding of abuse.
Your journey through life can be fraught with subtle and specific nuance, whether physical, psychological, emotional, financial, societal, sexual or general.
I've been a coach and mentor throughout my career, working with people to reach their potential, feel better about themselves and find confidence in managing difficulty. As a counsellor, I work hard to help ease the kinds of distress we can all so often find ourselves in and help clients to find ways of coping with and facing challenge.
Your journey through life can be fraught with subtle and specific nuance, whether physical, psychological, emotional, financial, societal, sexual or general.
I've been a coach and mentor throughout my career, working with people to reach their potential, feel better about themselves and find confidence in managing difficulty. As a counsellor, I work hard to help ease the kinds of distress we can all so often find ourselves in and help clients to find ways of coping with and facing challenge.
What is getting in the way of you living life fully?
We can work together to manage difficulties, define your goals, and develop strategies to attain them. Whether you prefer a clinical or solution-focused approach, or want a more reflective and relational therapy, I can tailor to your needs. I provide integrative therapy, drawing on a variety of evidence-based approaches to suit each individual.
What is getting in the way of you living life fully?
We can work together to manage difficulties, define your goals, and develop strategies to attain them. Whether you prefer a clinical or solution-focused approach, or want a more reflective and relational therapy, I can tailor to your needs. I provide integrative therapy, drawing on a variety of evidence-based approaches to suit each individual.
Yet, sometimes ‘ life’ grinds us down, we often lose our emotional resources and the psychological tools required to live a healthy and empowering lifestyle.
I work with a range of complex issues such as anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, emotional distress and anger. My interest lies in working with survivors of trauma, narcissistic abuse, coercive control and domestic abuse. My primary focus is to help clients to rediscover who they are and empower them to regain control of their life without fear.
Yet, sometimes ‘ life’ grinds us down, we often lose our emotional resources and the psychological tools required to live a healthy and empowering lifestyle.
I work with a range of complex issues such as anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, emotional distress and anger. My interest lies in working with survivors of trauma, narcissistic abuse, coercive control and domestic abuse. My primary focus is to help clients to rediscover who they are and empower them to regain control of their life without fear.
This includes helping people to work towards their goals for a better quality of life, personal development, navigating change, building resilience, self-esteem, mindset, or simply some support in a difficult time.
Hello! Thanks for visiting my profile! Here’s a bit about me and what I offer.
I hold an MSc in Applied Psychology and a BSc in Occupational Therapy (HCPC registered). I have completed training in therapeutic approaches including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Behavioural Activation, Decider Skills (CBT derived) and Mindfulness. I have worked in the mental health field for the past 4 years for CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health), most recently as a Senior CAMHS clinician. Prior to that, I worked as an Occupational Therapist, in education and in the care professions.
This includes helping people to work towards their goals for a better quality of life, personal development, navigating change, building resilience, self-esteem, mindset, or simply some support in a difficult time.
Hello! Thanks for visiting my profile! Here’s a bit about me and what I offer.
I hold an MSc in Applied Psychology and a BSc in Occupational Therapy (HCPC registered). I have completed training in therapeutic approaches including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Behavioural Activation, Decider Skills (CBT derived) and Mindfulness. I have worked in the mental health field for the past 4 years for CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health), most recently as a Senior CAMHS clinician. Prior to that, I worked as an Occupational Therapist, in education and in the care professions.
Life throws so many challenges our way—if you're struggling with anxiety that keeps you up at night,relationship issues that leave you feeling alone, or big life changes that cause imbalance or simply seeking greater self-understanding.
I am a registered psychotherapist who believes in the transformative power of a truly safe therapeutic space. My clients often describe me as warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. I understand that sharing your inner world requires courage, and I honor everything you bring to our sessions—nothing is too small or "silly" when it comes to your experience.
My Approach - Person Centred
I truly believe that you know yourself better than anyone else—including me. My job isn't to tell you what to do or how to feel, but to create a safe space where you can talk about whatever's on your mind without fear of being judged.
Life throws so many challenges our way—if you're struggling with anxiety that keeps you up at night,relationship issues that leave you feeling alone, or big life changes that cause imbalance or simply seeking greater self-understanding.
I am a registered psychotherapist who believes in the transformative power of a truly safe therapeutic space. My clients often describe me as warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. I understand that sharing your inner world requires courage, and I honor everything you bring to our sessions—nothing is too small or "silly" when it comes to your experience.
My Approach - Person Centred
I truly believe that you know yourself better than anyone else—including me. My job isn't to tell you what to do or how to feel, but to create a safe space where you can talk about whatever's on your mind without fear of being judged.
Often people try to work their life around the problem rather than overcomeing it and moving on.
For anxiety and mood problems we can work together for your recovery. Only evidenced approaches are used so that you can be assured that you are doing the right thing. You are important, and so is your recovery. I have been working successfully in mental health recovery for a number of years, including the teaching and training of other therapists. We begin by having a shared understanding of your problem. We work together using techniques that are demonstrated to be successful. Therapy can be either face-to-face or virtual. it's time to make the right move. it's time to move on, and we can do it! The Future Belongs to You.
Often people try to work their life around the problem rather than overcomeing it and moving on.
For anxiety and mood problems we can work together for your recovery. Only evidenced approaches are used so that you can be assured that you are doing the right thing. You are important, and so is your recovery. I have been working successfully in mental health recovery for a number of years, including the teaching and training of other therapists. We begin by having a shared understanding of your problem. We work together using techniques that are demonstrated to be successful. Therapy can be either face-to-face or virtual. it's time to make the right move. it's time to move on, and we can do it! The Future Belongs to You.
What this means is that I acknowledge that you are the expert of your life and there are many things that I won't be able to understand.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next steps? With over a decade of experience in mental health, I specialise in helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I assist clients in understanding their experiences and developing effective coping strategies. Offering online therapy sessions, I am accessible to clients across the UK, providing flexibility and convenience.
What this means is that I acknowledge that you are the expert of your life and there are many things that I won't be able to understand.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next steps? With over a decade of experience in mental health, I specialise in helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I assist clients in understanding their experiences and developing effective coping strategies. Offering online therapy sessions, I am accessible to clients across the UK, providing flexibility and convenience.
Life can be complex and from time to time you may look for someone to journey with you and support you for a while as you find a way to deal with certain challenges and difficulties.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I am flexible and can adapt my approach to fit the needs of the client. I have done 80 hours of additional training in Online Counselling and work mainly with clients who experience trauma, anxiety, depression and difficult circumstances and emotions. I also work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Life can be complex and from time to time you may look for someone to journey with you and support you for a while as you find a way to deal with certain challenges and difficulties.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I am flexible and can adapt my approach to fit the needs of the client. I have done 80 hours of additional training in Online Counselling and work mainly with clients who experience trauma, anxiety, depression and difficult circumstances and emotions. I also work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Are you finding that everyday life is feeling like a battle?
I am an integrative counsellor, specialising in person centred and CBT counselling for adults and young people. Having an MA in psychology, a diploma in counselling as well as over 20 years experience as a teacher, I am able to help you on your journey to being in a better place.
Are you finding that everyday life is feeling like a battle?
I am an integrative counsellor, specialising in person centred and CBT counselling for adults and young people. Having an MA in psychology, a diploma in counselling as well as over 20 years experience as a teacher, I am able to help you on your journey to being in a better place.
Or specific issues in your life are causing worry and stress.
I grew up inhabiting a sensitive nervous system and I know first-hand the impact of stress and trauma from inside out.
I trained in Pluralistic Therapy as I believe different therapeutic modalities can be integrated to find the best way forward.
Or specific issues in your life are causing worry and stress.
I grew up inhabiting a sensitive nervous system and I know first-hand the impact of stress and trauma from inside out.
I trained in Pluralistic Therapy as I believe different therapeutic modalities can be integrated to find the best way forward.
Melissa Paton - Collaborative Minds Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Congratulations on taking the next step towards improving your quality of life.
Do you often feel empty, disconnected, or like you’re “too much” or “not enough”? When early emotional needs go unmet, it can lead to anxiety, low self-worth, and burnout in adulthood. But you don’t have to stay stuck. I’ll help you break free from those old patterns, reconnect with your needs, and build healthier relationships—with others and yourself. Together, we’ll uncover the root of your struggles and develop tools to help you thrive. You’re not broken—you’re just healing. Get in touch. You deserve to feel whole.
Congratulations on taking the next step towards improving your quality of life.
Do you often feel empty, disconnected, or like you’re “too much” or “not enough”? When early emotional needs go unmet, it can lead to anxiety, low self-worth, and burnout in adulthood. But you don’t have to stay stuck. I’ll help you break free from those old patterns, reconnect with your needs, and build healthier relationships—with others and yourself. Together, we’ll uncover the root of your struggles and develop tools to help you thrive. You’re not broken—you’re just healing. Get in touch. You deserve to feel whole.
CBT is a problem-specific and pragmatic approach which helps you identify your specific issues and then we can work together to give you tools and strategies that help you make changes in your life.
I have worked for over 25 years in education and accredited learning, including coaching and mentoring, and offer a warm, genuine and compassionate therapeutic approach. As a CBT Practitioner, we will use evidence-based CBT tools and techniques to tailor individual therapy that matches your needs and preferences so you can move forward with your life.
CBT is a problem-specific and pragmatic approach which helps you identify your specific issues and then we can work together to give you tools and strategies that help you make changes in your life.
I have worked for over 25 years in education and accredited learning, including coaching and mentoring, and offer a warm, genuine and compassionate therapeutic approach. As a CBT Practitioner, we will use evidence-based CBT tools and techniques to tailor individual therapy that matches your needs and preferences so you can move forward with your life.
As a highly experienced counsellor, my ideal client is someone seeking to navigate life's complexities, often they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges and crave a safe space to explore emotions and gain clarity on their circumstances.
I believe that I offer my clients a unique, relaxed, compassionate, empathetic professional relationship in order to help them to understand & accept who they are, while giving them tools & strategies to manage the many challenges that they may be facing in life today or in the past.
As a highly experienced counsellor, my ideal client is someone seeking to navigate life's complexities, often they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges and crave a safe space to explore emotions and gain clarity on their circumstances.
I believe that I offer my clients a unique, relaxed, compassionate, empathetic professional relationship in order to help them to understand & accept who they are, while giving them tools & strategies to manage the many challenges that they may be facing in life today or in the past.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you.
At Optimised Life, we specialise in counselling, psychotherapy, life and executive coaching, training and development, and organisational growth. Whether you're seeking personal healing, professional transformation, or support for your organisation, we bring decades of experience, heart, and innovation to every conversation.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you.
At Optimised Life, we specialise in counselling, psychotherapy, life and executive coaching, training and development, and organisational growth. Whether you're seeking personal healing, professional transformation, or support for your organisation, we bring decades of experience, heart, and innovation to every conversation.
A warm welcome. As a trained therapist in somatic psychology, I believe that we are all born with inner resources that we inherit and embody and which are there to support us during hard times. What we often do not inherit are the skills in tapping into those resources. Being able to grow in capacity to help yourself with a gentle help of a practitioner is always a huge step in the right direction. In my practice, I will support you by tapping into your psycho-somatic experiences through reflective expression, widening inner awareness, emotional balancing and creating openness for change. To book a session, visit Dunami CIC website.
A warm welcome. As a trained therapist in somatic psychology, I believe that we are all born with inner resources that we inherit and embody and which are there to support us during hard times. What we often do not inherit are the skills in tapping into those resources. Being able to grow in capacity to help yourself with a gentle help of a practitioner is always a huge step in the right direction. In my practice, I will support you by tapping into your psycho-somatic experiences through reflective expression, widening inner awareness, emotional balancing and creating openness for change. To book a session, visit Dunami CIC website.
Are you struggling to hold it all together? You may look fine on the outside, but you're tired, overwhelmed, or stuck inside. I help adults manage anxiety, low mood, trauma, ADHD, grief, and phobias, offering a calm, supportive space to untangle what's going on. With NHS and private experience, I'll work with you to find clarity, confidence, and emotional ease. You don't have to do it alone. Therapy can be the first kind of intentional step toward change.
Are you struggling to hold it all together? You may look fine on the outside, but you're tired, overwhelmed, or stuck inside. I help adults manage anxiety, low mood, trauma, ADHD, grief, and phobias, offering a calm, supportive space to untangle what's going on. With NHS and private experience, I'll work with you to find clarity, confidence, and emotional ease. You don't have to do it alone. Therapy can be the first kind of intentional step toward change.
People tell me that I'm warm, funny and really good with people and I feel I bring this to my client work. I believe that clients need to feel safe and develop a sense of trust before the process of sharing can evolve in to the dynamic process I believe provides the best opportunity for change and developing insight. I think what underpins this is the belief that a tight rope walker wont let go unless they feel they have a safety net to catch them, perhaps clients are the same in that regard. My philosophy of counselling has evolved but what has never changed is my belief in the uniqueness and individuality of clients and progress
People tell me that I'm warm, funny and really good with people and I feel I bring this to my client work. I believe that clients need to feel safe and develop a sense of trust before the process of sharing can evolve in to the dynamic process I believe provides the best opportunity for change and developing insight. I think what underpins this is the belief that a tight rope walker wont let go unless they feel they have a safety net to catch them, perhaps clients are the same in that regard. My philosophy of counselling has evolved but what has never changed is my belief in the uniqueness and individuality of clients and progress
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What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.