Counselling in Ayr

Connect Counselling Ayrshire
Counsellor, MNCPS Prof Accred
Verified
Verified
Are you finding life difficult? Do you feel 'stuck' and unsure how to move on. Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Or is life just overwhelming? Help is at hand. My name is Christine and I am an experienced counsellor working with a wide range of difficulties. I am trained in using more than one type of counselling which helps me to tailor the therapy to suit each individual. After all no two people are the same and I don't use a "one size doesn't fits all" approach. I can gently help you to see what it is that is holding you back and preventing you from getting the most out of life. Change is possible!

Gemma Holmes
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
HCPC Registered & Chartered Psychologist with British Psychological Society (BPS). Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) and a qualified Eye Movement Desensitising and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. I offer specialist ADHD & Autism (ASD) assessment, psychological therapy and consultancy from my practices in Ayr, Glasgow and Edinburgh. I have over 20 years experience of working in mental health with a wide range of client groups and I am trained across several therapeutic modalities.

L & M Well Being Consultancy CIC
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Monica, an experienced Counsellor/Supervisor. Let me help you build resilience & confidence to cope with everyday eventualities. Whether it be connected to anxiety, depression or anything else. We will put everything out on the table metaphorically & look at the issues you present with. Life can be tough & it can feel too much at times. We will take a step at a time & work towards achieving your goals. I will respect what you have to say without judgement & work emphatically alongside you. Whether it be to make changes; to tell me things you have never told anyone; I will be beside you on your journey to do all of this.

Alan Mclauchlan
Hi, my name is Alan . I am a qualified cognitive behaviour therapist . As people we all struggle with stress, anxiety and trauma from time to time and need support to help us to work through our issues and move on with our lives . I will work with you in a person centred manner , with the use of cognitive behaviour therapy . I will introduce you to CBT interventions to assist you to achieve your own personal goal and become more confident in your future .As a therapist I am able to support you at a level and pace that is beneficial to you and allows you the opportunity to move forward .
Connected Health and Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Connected Health and Wellbeing is a network of accredited and experienced psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and trainers. The directors Colin and Anne are well qualified experienced psychotherapists, clinical supervisors and trainers. First contact is with Colin or Anne who will arrange to work with you or identify who in the network is has the knowledge and expertise to meet your therapeutic or training needs.

Elaine McQueen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Everybody struggles sometimes and talking about whatever may be troubling us helps us to explore our inner feelings. However, considering counselling can feel a bit daunting. Often, we are so used to putting others before ourselves that it can almost feel selfish to take care of ourselves so we just try to 'get on with it'. It can be difficult to take that first step but I can provide a safe space where I will work compassionately with you to help explore whatever may be troubling you. It can be healing to speak to someone outside of your own circle who can be non judgemental and empathic.

Raj Sandhu Chima
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello and a very warm welcome to you! We all experience times in our life when we feel stuck, overwhelmed, lacking in direction or purpose ... and it's at times like these when we might seek support in facing these challenges and making positive change. I thoroughly enjoy supporting individuals and groups through challenging periods. I have been in a supportive role for over 20 years, my passion is for people. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and work with a blend of evidence-based modalities.

Lucy Perkins Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
A very warm welcome to you. I work with a person centred approach, ensuring our sessions feel right for you as a unique individual. My style of counselling is non-directive, relaxed and inclusive, which means our work together is designed around what you want and need. The work is supportive and respectful as we go at your pace and my aim is to get alongside you on your path, helping you explore your world to find understanding, clarity or solution. Sessions are centered around you and how you experience yourself and the world around you. You are free to come as you are and be accepted, as you are.

Harmony Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome to Harmony counselling uk. Is anxiety, fear or stress holding you back or affecting your daily life? Have you been recently bereaved or struggling with previous loss and grief?. Sometimes when traumatic things happen, it can become difficult and overwhelming and impact our lives. Therapy can help you to make sense of these unwanted feelings and emotions, helping you to move forward in your life with acceptance and confidence.

Shirley Macmillan
Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist based in Ayrshire. I work predominantly with a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach, but also draw on other therapeutic approaches to provide a more integrative and tailored therapy for you. There are times when we all experience situations that cause distress or uncertainty and it can be difficult to move past these events or to speak to those close to us.

Reflections Counselling Services
MSc
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I am a counsellor and qualified mental health and wellbeing practitioner specialising in Integrative and holistic approach to counselling and mental wellbeing support. I aim to support you as you explore the problems that you are experiencing in a safe, confidential space and at a pace that you are comfortable with. Any treatment interventions we agree upon and/or implement will focus on you as an individual, and with emphasis what you can do to achieve meaningful recovery form your current psychological/mental wellbeing concerns. Sometimes, you may just want to talk as you figure things out, I am here to listen to you.

Dynamic Diamond Consultancy
Counsellor, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I am an Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapist my interest in becoming a therapist developed within my career in Social Care and Trauma Informed services. I am also an experienced Trainer and currently deliver various Self Esteem, Wellbeing & Nutrition Workshops, including Retrain your Brain - Mood Food which provides Psychoeducation around anxiety and food. In life we may have similar experiences but our uniqueness as human beings mean we all recover from emotional pain in our own individual way. Whatever you’re experience we can work together to help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Robert Fulton
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Progress Psychotherapy is operated by Robert Fulton & associates. Robert is an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist. The service operates counselling & psychotherapy services in Kilmarnock as well as across the UK via videoconferencing. We believe that everyone should be able to access mental health services which is why we are attempting to run at the minimal possible cost to allow people of any income to begin the life-changing journey that therapy can offer.

Linda McConnachie
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and it can be difficult to talk to people we know about things that trouble us so we keep it all inside. I have worked with various issues including grief, anxiety and relationship problems. Whatever has brought you to think about counselling, I believe that we all experience things differently. I believe that you are the expert on you, but at times things can seem unclear and difficult to make sense of. My role as counsellor is to help enable you to explore your issues and make positive changes, and to provide a safe, confidential space for you that is without judgement.

Iain Lawrence Therapy Solutions
I am trained to help people with a range of issues from conditions such as Anxiety, Depression , and Phobias to Self Esteem and Confidence Issues. I use a tailored approach that utilises my Hypnotherapy training , with Mindfulness Techniques , and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) depending on what the presenting issue is. This is further bolstered by my experiences of working in the NHS as a nurse. I can guarantee that any client that attends an appointment with myself will be guaranteed to be listened to , treated with respect and that their problem will be treated as unique. In person and online appointments available .
Waitlist for new clients

Virtual Therapy Rooms
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in working with anxiety, low self esteem, depression, shame, guilt, difficult loss or life change and prolonged grief. I also work with individuals who have been impacted by controlling or abusive behaviour, who need support to work through the distress of this, and the re-building process. Whether things have reached crisis point, or you are trying to get help before they do, I am glad that you're thinking about talking to someone. Session costs range from £30-£50 for individuals. Feel free to discuss this with me to see if a concession rate can be applied.
Waitlist for new clients

Healing State Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
You can feel very alone when you are experiencing difficulties and uncertainty in your life, when your thoughts and emotions overwhelm you and a way forward feels hard to see. Counselling can provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions, to help you better understand what you are feeling, allowing you the knowledge to find greater self awareness and safety within yourself. This provides you opportunities to have the space and choice in your life to find your own way forward to facilitate your potential for change, growth and personal fulfilment to create lasting positive changes in your life.

Gayle Cowie
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Gayle , I am an integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Life can be difficult and sometimes we need to reach out for a little help and support. Taking this first step is a brave decision to make but by seeking help and speaking to a qualified therapist you will gain a better understanding of where your problems originate and how this is affecting your everyday life. You are perhaps feeling lost, stuck and unsure of how to make changes, I can help with this. If you feel ready to make changes or just to have a one to one meeting to chat about your problems with no obligation , contact me.

Laura Brown
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic, Low self-esteem, Stress, Bereavement? These are areas that I work with, and I extend a warm and open invitation to you, I’d like to support you to find your inner peace. I can offer you a safe, confidential space to talk, and will build a non-judgemental and empathic relationship with you, taking a mindful walk alongside you, as we explore together what you choose to bring to your counselling sessions, I will collaborate with you and weave helpful tools and skills into your sessions - from CBT, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy and more.

Elaina Reilly
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is understand your own story. I want to help you experience yourself in new ways, supporting you in achieving any life changes you are looking for and enjoying the process along the way. I’m committed to supporting you and your needs. I offer a calm safe space with a empathetic and non-judgmental approach. I can help you identify, challenge and overcome any unhelpful coping strategies and negative thought patterns, reducing conflict in your life and exploring your deeper self. I believe in taking a highly collaborative approach to helping you identify and reach your goals.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.