Online Counselling for Argyll and Bute
Alison Litster - Therapy With Alison
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lochgilphead PA31 (Online Only)
Changing anything starts with the decision to try! What do you need from therapy? Is it to be understood? To feel heard and supported? Do you feel stuck with ongoing issues? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is one way to effectively address this. Support is key here & working with me in CBT can help you. Sometimes you have to challenge things to change things and putting your trust in an experienced CBT Therapist is the first step to change & I assure you of a confidential & professional ear at all times. Work out what you want and need and make contact...you have everything to gain by putting yourself first!
Changing anything starts with the decision to try! What do you need from therapy? Is it to be understood? To feel heard and supported? Do you feel stuck with ongoing issues? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is one way to effectively address this. Support is key here & working with me in CBT can help you. Sometimes you have to challenge things to change things and putting your trust in an experienced CBT Therapist is the first step to change & I assure you of a confidential & professional ear at all times. Work out what you want and need and make contact...you have everything to gain by putting yourself first!
Are you a couple or individual who would like to improve their relationship and/or sexuality? Couple therapy and sex therapy can help you sort things and initiate the changes you want. They are often closely connected. Couple therapy deals with all kinds of problems: different levels of desire for sex and/or closeness, bad communication, fears, hostility, affairs... Sex therapy addresses issues like: erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, difficulities to or lack of orgasm, pain or vaginal spasm during intercourse, desire problems, sex addiction, sexual abuse, problems with gender identity, sexual orientation or preferences.
Are you a couple or individual who would like to improve their relationship and/or sexuality? Couple therapy and sex therapy can help you sort things and initiate the changes you want. They are often closely connected. Couple therapy deals with all kinds of problems: different levels of desire for sex and/or closeness, bad communication, fears, hostility, affairs... Sex therapy addresses issues like: erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, difficulities to or lack of orgasm, pain or vaginal spasm during intercourse, desire problems, sex addiction, sexual abuse, problems with gender identity, sexual orientation or preferences.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
I offer my services online and in-person, including a unique "walk and talk" option that combines the therapeutic benefits of nature
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
I offer my services online and in-person, including a unique "walk and talk" option that combines the therapeutic benefits of nature
Lynn Christine Johnstone
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lochgilphead PA31
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for working with people and assisting them to work through ongoing issues so that they can for-fill their full potential and live their best life. Attachment is at the core of all of my work, looking at how attachment styles influence a persons way of being. Attachment relates to all aspects of who we are, how we develop and how we form and interact in relationships. Gaining an understanding of attachment, raising awareness of why we behave in certain ways and react to specific situations can help us change and stop repeating negative behaviours & patterns.
I have a passion for working with people and assisting them to work through ongoing issues so that they can for-fill their full potential and live their best life. Attachment is at the core of all of my work, looking at how attachment styles influence a persons way of being. Attachment relates to all aspects of who we are, how we develop and how we form and interact in relationships. Gaining an understanding of attachment, raising awareness of why we behave in certain ways and react to specific situations can help us change and stop repeating negative behaviours & patterns.
Dr Fiona McClean
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Lochgilphead PA31 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a HCPC registered clinical psychologist, accredited EMDR practitioner and am Level 1 IFS (Internal Family Systems) trained. My career spans over 2 decades in both the NHS and independent sector. My main focus is on helping people heal from childhood trauma and become their best selves. I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent individuals, who have often experienced more than their fair share of these. Although my main modalities are EMDR and IFS, my broad training enables me to work flexibly by drawing upon the best psychological theory and models for your circumstances and personality.
I'm a HCPC registered clinical psychologist, accredited EMDR practitioner and am Level 1 IFS (Internal Family Systems) trained. My career spans over 2 decades in both the NHS and independent sector. My main focus is on helping people heal from childhood trauma and become their best selves. I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent individuals, who have often experienced more than their fair share of these. Although my main modalities are EMDR and IFS, my broad training enables me to work flexibly by drawing upon the best psychological theory and models for your circumstances and personality.
Navigating life can be difficult at times, particularly when faced with significant life events and challenges that throw us off course. While most of us are aware of the importance of looking after our physical health, we often take our mental health for granted, assuming it will look after itself. Coping with everyday stressors over a prolonged period can leave us feeling physically and emotionally exhausted and at risk of burnout. If any of this resonates with you, speaking with a counsellor or Psychotherapist is a good first step in taking care of your physical and mental wellbeing.
Navigating life can be difficult at times, particularly when faced with significant life events and challenges that throw us off course. While most of us are aware of the importance of looking after our physical health, we often take our mental health for granted, assuming it will look after itself. Coping with everyday stressors over a prolonged period can leave us feeling physically and emotionally exhausted and at risk of burnout. If any of this resonates with you, speaking with a counsellor or Psychotherapist is a good first step in taking care of your physical and mental wellbeing.
Everybody needs a space to talk things out sometimes. Life can get really full, and it can be chaotic – especially during those ‘life passage’ times like having small children, getting married (or divorced), moving job, house or town. Gestalt therapy is a gentle, creative and powerful way of working. Together, at your own pace, we can look at your ways of being in the world, explore any issues personal to you, and find ways to boost your own individual resources so you can deal with - or change - your unique situation.
Everybody needs a space to talk things out sometimes. Life can get really full, and it can be chaotic – especially during those ‘life passage’ times like having small children, getting married (or divorced), moving job, house or town. Gestalt therapy is a gentle, creative and powerful way of working. Together, at your own pace, we can look at your ways of being in the world, explore any issues personal to you, and find ways to boost your own individual resources so you can deal with - or change - your unique situation.
Hi, thanks so much for considering me as your Counsellor & Psychotherapist. I offer online & face to face sessions (£50/session) (face to face available to local people from within my own confidential practice in Balloch /Alexandria, near Loch Lomond - MindZone Cabin). I am a natural caring & friendly person first & foremost. I work from a Person Centred/Humanistic viewpoint but with an integrative approach using various models of therapy if appropriate, models include Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Attachment Theory amongst others. You may just be looking for a safe and confidential space to unpack your thoughts.
Hi, thanks so much for considering me as your Counsellor & Psychotherapist. I offer online & face to face sessions (£50/session) (face to face available to local people from within my own confidential practice in Balloch /Alexandria, near Loch Lomond - MindZone Cabin). I am a natural caring & friendly person first & foremost. I work from a Person Centred/Humanistic viewpoint but with an integrative approach using various models of therapy if appropriate, models include Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Attachment Theory amongst others. You may just be looking for a safe and confidential space to unpack your thoughts.
Welcome, my name is Caroline McLaughlin and I am a BACP registered counsellor working from Oban, Argyll. I provide both short and long-term therapy online and in person. As an experienced counsellor, my mission is to support you through life's complexities. With a compassionate approach, I create a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Whether you're facing specific issues, seeking personal growth, or finding daily life a real struggle - I am here to walk alongside you and guide you on your journey back to wellbeing and happiness.
Welcome, my name is Caroline McLaughlin and I am a BACP registered counsellor working from Oban, Argyll. I provide both short and long-term therapy online and in person. As an experienced counsellor, my mission is to support you through life's complexities. With a compassionate approach, I create a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Whether you're facing specific issues, seeking personal growth, or finding daily life a real struggle - I am here to walk alongside you and guide you on your journey back to wellbeing and happiness.
Thank you for visiting my page. As a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I have come to understand over the years that we all have amazing potential and untapped resources within us to make the changes we want. All we need is an open mind, willingness to learn and the courage to try new ways of thinking and behaving. I can help and support you to do this.
Thank you for visiting my page. As a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I have come to understand over the years that we all have amazing potential and untapped resources within us to make the changes we want. All we need is an open mind, willingness to learn and the courage to try new ways of thinking and behaving. I can help and support you to do this.
My goal is to help people make a real difference in their lives. Counselling needs to be a safe and supportive environment where people are free to talk about the issues that concern them the most. My approach is calm, to the point and above all honest.
My goal is to help people make a real difference in their lives. Counselling needs to be a safe and supportive environment where people are free to talk about the issues that concern them the most. My approach is calm, to the point and above all honest.
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Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.