Adoption Counselling in Angus
I am a registered and accredited counsellor with 15 years’ experience and provide one to one counselling for adults of all ages. I specialise in working with complex trauma, C-PTSD( complex post traumatic stress disorder) and disorders like BPD.I have considerable experience of working with depression, anxiety, coping with loss and bereavement, panic attacks, anger issues, intense guilt, trauma, childhood sexual abuse and difficulty in relating to others.I also have experience working with clients on the Autistic spectrum or Asperger’s and family members.
I am a registered and accredited counsellor with 15 years’ experience and provide one to one counselling for adults of all ages. I specialise in working with complex trauma, C-PTSD( complex post traumatic stress disorder) and disorders like BPD.I have considerable experience of working with depression, anxiety, coping with loss and bereavement, panic attacks, anger issues, intense guilt, trauma, childhood sexual abuse and difficulty in relating to others.I also have experience working with clients on the Autistic spectrum or Asperger’s and family members.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate life changes, relationships, or past experiences, you’re not alone. Many of my clients seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their challenges, understand themselves more deeply, and find ways to move forward. Together, we work toward relief from distress, greater clarity, and healthier ways of being helping you feel more confident, connected, and in control of your life.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate life changes, relationships, or past experiences, you’re not alone. Many of my clients seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their challenges, understand themselves more deeply, and find ways to move forward. Together, we work toward relief from distress, greater clarity, and healthier ways of being helping you feel more confident, connected, and in control of your life.
Hi, my name is Lynda and I have a masters (MSc) in Counselling. I also have an MA Hons Degree in English, my passion for stories on the page have also become a passion for individuals who each have their own unique story. Counselling is 50 minutes of time for you, to be heard, supported and understood. Together we can explore problems from the past, anxieties for the future and how these issues are affecting the present. You may have a specific problem or dilemma that is all about now but whatever you bring, can be explored together in a non-judgemental, empathetic and kind way.
Hi, my name is Lynda and I have a masters (MSc) in Counselling. I also have an MA Hons Degree in English, my passion for stories on the page have also become a passion for individuals who each have their own unique story. Counselling is 50 minutes of time for you, to be heard, supported and understood. Together we can explore problems from the past, anxieties for the future and how these issues are affecting the present. You may have a specific problem or dilemma that is all about now but whatever you bring, can be explored together in a non-judgemental, empathetic and kind way.
Hello, My name is Lynda and I am the counsellor within Beingwell, a holistic wellbeing centre in Dundee. Counselling can benefit everyone and aims to address people's life problems in a safe environment where you will be listened to without fear of criticism or judgement. Our relationship is really important to me and I would want to work in a flexible and collaborative way to ensure that you feel comfortable and empowered in our sessions together. I offer short or long term counselling to be decided together.
Hello, My name is Lynda and I am the counsellor within Beingwell, a holistic wellbeing centre in Dundee. Counselling can benefit everyone and aims to address people's life problems in a safe environment where you will be listened to without fear of criticism or judgement. Our relationship is really important to me and I would want to work in a flexible and collaborative way to ensure that you feel comfortable and empowered in our sessions together. I offer short or long term counselling to be decided together.
Epistemicide is the destruction of navigational maps crafted from ancestral knowledge and personal experience, leaving us disoriented in a world simultaneously familiar and alien. As we confront this erasure, therapy emerges as a dynamic space for deep exploration—an ethnographic study of one's life where agency meets healing justice. Here, our narratives challenge systemic violence while we question frameworks of belonging in a world determined to dictate their terms, meaningful conversation, we navigate our hybrid identities with their contradictory yet authentic stories, transforming discomfort from cultural loss and oppression.
Epistemicide is the destruction of navigational maps crafted from ancestral knowledge and personal experience, leaving us disoriented in a world simultaneously familiar and alien. As we confront this erasure, therapy emerges as a dynamic space for deep exploration—an ethnographic study of one's life where agency meets healing justice. Here, our narratives challenge systemic violence while we question frameworks of belonging in a world determined to dictate their terms, meaningful conversation, we navigate our hybrid identities with their contradictory yet authentic stories, transforming discomfort from cultural loss and oppression.
In some moments, challenges in life can feel too big or too many to cope with. We can find ourselves feeling confused and overwhelmed and we might feel trapped in a cycle you can’t find a way out of. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds whose experiences include anxiety, depression, neurodiversity including ADHD and Autism, bereavement, and self-harm and I work through a trauma-understanding lens. I also have significant experience in supporting children and young people.
In some moments, challenges in life can feel too big or too many to cope with. We can find ourselves feeling confused and overwhelmed and we might feel trapped in a cycle you can’t find a way out of. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds whose experiences include anxiety, depression, neurodiversity including ADHD and Autism, bereavement, and self-harm and I work through a trauma-understanding lens. I also have significant experience in supporting children and young people.
Modern life is difficult and we can all easily find ourselves in situations where we are struggling. Perhaps with addiction, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, mood disorders or behavioural difficulties. Our mental health can be negatively affected. Research highlights that receiving counselling from a counsellor or psychotherapist, in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential space can help us heal and grow. Drawing on a range of therapeutic tasks, with you in control, we can move towards your goals on your path to wellness and good mental health.
Modern life is difficult and we can all easily find ourselves in situations where we are struggling. Perhaps with addiction, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, mood disorders or behavioural difficulties. Our mental health can be negatively affected. Research highlights that receiving counselling from a counsellor or psychotherapist, in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential space can help us heal and grow. Drawing on a range of therapeutic tasks, with you in control, we can move towards your goals on your path to wellness and good mental health.
Online Therapists
Hello, my name is Dr Elizabeth Adekeye and I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, I am very passionate about women’s mental health and the complexity and nuances of women’s experiences. You may be experiencing guilt, shame, blame, anger, conflicting emotions, feeling stuck in your grief or trauma and needing support. I offer specialist support to women who are experiencing mental health difficulties, any type of baby loss, infertility, IVF, perinatal trauma (pregnancy, birth and post birth), fear of childbirth, pregnancy/ pregnancy after loss and any women’s health difficulties (ie pelvic health trauma etc).
Hello, my name is Dr Elizabeth Adekeye and I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, I am very passionate about women’s mental health and the complexity and nuances of women’s experiences. You may be experiencing guilt, shame, blame, anger, conflicting emotions, feeling stuck in your grief or trauma and needing support. I offer specialist support to women who are experiencing mental health difficulties, any type of baby loss, infertility, IVF, perinatal trauma (pregnancy, birth and post birth), fear of childbirth, pregnancy/ pregnancy after loss and any women’s health difficulties (ie pelvic health trauma etc).
Are you looking for a space to talk, be listened to and make sense of how you feel? I understand it can be hard to open up to someone. I'll provide a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental place where you will be supported to explore any issues which may be affecting your life and help you to find a way to move forwards. I believe that we all have the ability to grow and achieve our potential and that a positive therapeutic relationship can greatly aid this process.
Are you looking for a space to talk, be listened to and make sense of how you feel? I understand it can be hard to open up to someone. I'll provide a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental place where you will be supported to explore any issues which may be affecting your life and help you to find a way to move forwards. I believe that we all have the ability to grow and achieve our potential and that a positive therapeutic relationship can greatly aid this process.
Hi! I’m Gillian.
The focus of my work is to create an environment that feels safe for you to explore whatever has brought you to counselling. I don’t believe anyone will know you better than you know yourself, and my role as your counsellor is to walk beside you on your journey. Together, we can build a space for you to develop new coping skills, learn more about yourself and speak openly about what you have experienced. You don’t have to do it alone.
Hi! I’m Gillian.
The focus of my work is to create an environment that feels safe for you to explore whatever has brought you to counselling. I don’t believe anyone will know you better than you know yourself, and my role as your counsellor is to walk beside you on your journey. Together, we can build a space for you to develop new coping skills, learn more about yourself and speak openly about what you have experienced. You don’t have to do it alone.
Anxiety, stress and low mood can leave us feeling overwhelmed and difficult to know how to manage this both in our personal and professional lives. Talking to a therapist can be quite daunting. However, I truly believe talking through a problem can really help. I can help you to identify and understand issues you are struggling with and together we can come up with a plan on how to help you overcome these.
I have vast experience in mental health and some of my most recent work has been working through work related dress, neurodiversity, social anxiety and gender dysphoria.
Anxiety, stress and low mood can leave us feeling overwhelmed and difficult to know how to manage this both in our personal and professional lives. Talking to a therapist can be quite daunting. However, I truly believe talking through a problem can really help. I can help you to identify and understand issues you are struggling with and together we can come up with a plan on how to help you overcome these.
I have vast experience in mental health and some of my most recent work has been working through work related dress, neurodiversity, social anxiety and gender dysphoria.
All of my clients ultimately achieve their dreams of parenthood, whether through pregnancy and having biological children, or through social routes such as adoption, surrogacy, or other options — unless they choose not to pursue those paths during their journeys.
As a specialist psychotherapist and coach in fertility, a PhD researcher, and someone with personal experience of fertility challenges, I am committed to working exclusively with (in)fertility. My passion for this work in fertility impairment and reproductive loss arises from my own journey through 'unexplained infertility' (UI), which involved a twelve-year roller coaster of medical interventions and emotional upheaval. Because of this, I believe I am well-equipped to support you at any stage of your fertility journey, with expertise, compassion, and understanding, in a safe space that guides you towards your goals.
All of my clients ultimately achieve their dreams of parenthood, whether through pregnancy and having biological children, or through social routes such as adoption, surrogacy, or other options — unless they choose not to pursue those paths during their journeys.
As a specialist psychotherapist and coach in fertility, a PhD researcher, and someone with personal experience of fertility challenges, I am committed to working exclusively with (in)fertility. My passion for this work in fertility impairment and reproductive loss arises from my own journey through 'unexplained infertility' (UI), which involved a twelve-year roller coaster of medical interventions and emotional upheaval. Because of this, I believe I am well-equipped to support you at any stage of your fertility journey, with expertise, compassion, and understanding, in a safe space that guides you towards your goals.
As a COSCA Accredited person-centred counsellor I provide a place of safety and confidentiality where you can discuss openly what is troubling you, a place where you’ll be listened to. It may be that you are stressed, angry, frustrated, anxious, depressed, feeling lost or simply stuck, not sure what to do or how to express how you feel. Maybe you have suffered a loss or a bereavement and need help to find your way of moving on. I will be accepting and non-judgemental of what you have to say and work with you to help you find your answer.
As a COSCA Accredited person-centred counsellor I provide a place of safety and confidentiality where you can discuss openly what is troubling you, a place where you’ll be listened to. It may be that you are stressed, angry, frustrated, anxious, depressed, feeling lost or simply stuck, not sure what to do or how to express how you feel. Maybe you have suffered a loss or a bereavement and need help to find your way of moving on. I will be accepting and non-judgemental of what you have to say and work with you to help you find your answer.
Lots of us face challenging situations at some stage in our lives, which can be difficult to manage. It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems. I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to help you to develop insight and understanding by exploring how your present situation might be impacted by past experiences and people from your past and / or present.
Lots of us face challenging situations at some stage in our lives, which can be difficult to manage. It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems. I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to help you to develop insight and understanding by exploring how your present situation might be impacted by past experiences and people from your past and / or present.
Hi, I'm Laura, a person-centred pluralistic therapist. I offer a safe, welcoming, compassionate space for you to embark on your therapy journey within.
I work with the belief that you are the expert in your own story. You may be struggling with unexpected life changes, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or perhaps you just feel that something is 'off' and want to explore that feeling in more depth.
Together we will explore the themes in your life which may be limiting your personal growth and sense of fulfilment.
Hi, I'm Laura, a person-centred pluralistic therapist. I offer a safe, welcoming, compassionate space for you to embark on your therapy journey within.
I work with the belief that you are the expert in your own story. You may be struggling with unexpected life changes, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or perhaps you just feel that something is 'off' and want to explore that feeling in more depth.
Together we will explore the themes in your life which may be limiting your personal growth and sense of fulfilment.
I am a person-centred counsellor and place a strong emphasis on my client’s being the experts of their own lives, I am the person to walk alongside and help manoeuvre difficult territoty. Although I’m happy to work with clients of all walks of life and offer a therapeutic relationship to anyone, I have a specific interest in working with queer people, neuro-diverse people and people affected by religious trauma. My practice is primarily focussed around letting my client lead the conversation and I pick up on potentially hard parts and offer empathy, kindness and acceptance to them.
I am a person-centred counsellor and place a strong emphasis on my client’s being the experts of their own lives, I am the person to walk alongside and help manoeuvre difficult territoty. Although I’m happy to work with clients of all walks of life and offer a therapeutic relationship to anyone, I have a specific interest in working with queer people, neuro-diverse people and people affected by religious trauma. My practice is primarily focussed around letting my client lead the conversation and I pick up on potentially hard parts and offer empathy, kindness and acceptance to them.
There are times in life when what once worked no longer does. You might be living with grief, navigating a major transition, or feeling caught in patterns that leave you frustrated, numb, or quietly exhausted. I work with adults who sense something needs to change, even if they’re not yet sure what that change looks like or how to begin.
There are times in life when what once worked no longer does. You might be living with grief, navigating a major transition, or feeling caught in patterns that leave you frustrated, numb, or quietly exhausted. I work with adults who sense something needs to change, even if they’re not yet sure what that change looks like or how to begin.
Hello. I’m Rachael, a qualified psychodynamic counsellor and I would love to help you. I specialise in psychodynamic therapy, which looks at how your early life experiences affect your current relationships, feelings and behaviours.
Perhaps you recognise patterns in your life that you would like to understand? I work with you using curiosity, empathy and expertise to explore and process these patterns.
The aim is to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, so you can make the best choices for you, allowing you to live a more contented life.
Hello. I’m Rachael, a qualified psychodynamic counsellor and I would love to help you. I specialise in psychodynamic therapy, which looks at how your early life experiences affect your current relationships, feelings and behaviours.
Perhaps you recognise patterns in your life that you would like to understand? I work with you using curiosity, empathy and expertise to explore and process these patterns.
The aim is to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, so you can make the best choices for you, allowing you to live a more contented life.
Accepting that we're finding things difficult is often the hardest part. Throughout every stage of life we can experience times when things don’t feel right and we struggle with our relationships, or to make sense of our thoughts, feelings and world around us. This can lead to us feeling anxious, overwhelmed and struggling to communicate.
Accepting that we're finding things difficult is often the hardest part. Throughout every stage of life we can experience times when things don’t feel right and we struggle with our relationships, or to make sense of our thoughts, feelings and world around us. This can lead to us feeling anxious, overwhelmed and struggling to communicate.
You may be feeling anxious and depressed, overwhelmed or unsure how to cope, navigating bereavement and relationship or family difficulties. You could be trying to cope with other forms of loss, employment issues, illness, or unexpected life changes that feel unsettling or frightening. Together we can gently explore what’s going on for you, so that you feel listened too, supported, and more able to move forward with greater ease and hope for the future.
You may be feeling anxious and depressed, overwhelmed or unsure how to cope, navigating bereavement and relationship or family difficulties. You could be trying to cope with other forms of loss, employment issues, illness, or unexpected life changes that feel unsettling or frightening. Together we can gently explore what’s going on for you, so that you feel listened too, supported, and more able to move forward with greater ease and hope for the future.
Adoption Counsellors
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.