Geriatric and Seniors Counselling in Ayr
North Ayrshire Psychology (Dr Harriet Hockaday)
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Dr Harriet Hockaday, and I am a HCPC registered qualified Clinical Psychologist. I am an experienced and specialist therapist, who has worked in various mental health services within the NHS since 2014, including in adult mental heath, older adult psychology, and neuropsychology services. I currently offer online and telephone based therapy to adults (18+) across the UK. I also offer face-to-face appointments in comfortable surroundings in Irvine, North Ayrshire.
My name is Dr Harriet Hockaday, and I am a HCPC registered qualified Clinical Psychologist. I am an experienced and specialist therapist, who has worked in various mental health services within the NHS since 2014, including in adult mental heath, older adult psychology, and neuropsychology services. I currently offer online and telephone based therapy to adults (18+) across the UK. I also offer face-to-face appointments in comfortable surroundings in Irvine, North Ayrshire.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or a bit lost — like life’s gotten too loud, and you’ve somehow disappeared inside it? I offer a safe, supportive space to gently unravel the noise and come home to yourself.
I work with sensitive souls, deep feelers, and neurodivergent minds — those who’ve always felt a bit different or out of place. You might be navigating anxiety, burnout, low self-worth, grief, or big life changes. You might be holding onto pain you can’t quite name, or simply longing to feel more like you again.
I’m a BACP-accredited counsellor with a warm, down-to-earth approach and I look forward to us working together
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or a bit lost — like life’s gotten too loud, and you’ve somehow disappeared inside it? I offer a safe, supportive space to gently unravel the noise and come home to yourself.
I work with sensitive souls, deep feelers, and neurodivergent minds — those who’ve always felt a bit different or out of place. You might be navigating anxiety, burnout, low self-worth, grief, or big life changes. You might be holding onto pain you can’t quite name, or simply longing to feel more like you again.
I’m a BACP-accredited counsellor with a warm, down-to-earth approach and I look forward to us working together
Do you find it hard to share what’s weighing on you, or feel stuck in patterns that no longer fit? Perhaps life’s changes have left you uncertain, longing for connection, or struggling to feel at ease. I can offer you a compassionate, thoughtful space where those overwhelming thoughts and feelings can be heard—without judgement.
Using Transactional Analysis, I’ll work with you to explore how your past shapes your present and gently update the coping strategies that might be holding you back. It’s about building a trusting relationship where you feel safe to be yourself. My goal is to help you improve your connection with yourself.
Do you find it hard to share what’s weighing on you, or feel stuck in patterns that no longer fit? Perhaps life’s changes have left you uncertain, longing for connection, or struggling to feel at ease. I can offer you a compassionate, thoughtful space where those overwhelming thoughts and feelings can be heard—without judgement.
Using Transactional Analysis, I’ll work with you to explore how your past shapes your present and gently update the coping strategies that might be holding you back. It’s about building a trusting relationship where you feel safe to be yourself. My goal is to help you improve your connection with yourself.
Connected Health and Wellbeing is a caring therapist-led network of accredited psychotherapists, counsellors, and trainers committed to supporting emotional and mental wellbeing.
Our directors, Colin and Anne, are experienced psychotherapists, supervisors, and trainers who understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. They aim to make the process as welcoming and tailored as possible.
Your first contact will be with Anne or Colin, who will listen to your needs and match you with the ideal practitioner in our network. If you’re ready to take a step toward growth and healing, we’re here to support you.
Connected Health and Wellbeing is a caring therapist-led network of accredited psychotherapists, counsellors, and trainers committed to supporting emotional and mental wellbeing.
Our directors, Colin and Anne, are experienced psychotherapists, supervisors, and trainers who understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. They aim to make the process as welcoming and tailored as possible.
Your first contact will be with Anne or Colin, who will listen to your needs and match you with the ideal practitioner in our network. If you’re ready to take a step toward growth and healing, we’re here to support you.
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.
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.
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Dementia, illness, grief or retirement may feel overwhelming.
I am an HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist with experience supporting older adults, carers, and people facing bereavement, dementia and other life changes. Sessions can be offered in English, Cantonese or Mandarin.
Dementia, illness, grief or retirement may feel overwhelming.
I am an HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist with experience supporting older adults, carers, and people facing bereavement, dementia and other life changes. Sessions can be offered in English, Cantonese or Mandarin.
Hi, I’m Dr Sally McVicar, a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in adult and older adult mental health. We all experience times when we feel stuck and unable to move forward, sometimes we need a bit more support to work out how to live our best life.
I also offer tailored support for carers who are navigating the emotional demands of looking after a loved one.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with loss, or just not feeling like yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can work together to work things out.
Hi, I’m Dr Sally McVicar, a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in adult and older adult mental health. We all experience times when we feel stuck and unable to move forward, sometimes we need a bit more support to work out how to live our best life.
I also offer tailored support for carers who are navigating the emotional demands of looking after a loved one.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with loss, or just not feeling like yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can work together to work things out.
Hello, my name is Andy, I’m a counsellor & psychotherapist based in Finnieston, Glasgow and a Registered Member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). I work with clients (aged 16+) in-person and online. Working online means I’m able to help people across the UK & worldwide. I believe the true mechanism of change is through the relationship & although I've extensive theoretical knowledge to assist me in the therapeutic process, it is the connection to my clients which I find is most vital.
Hello, my name is Andy, I’m a counsellor & psychotherapist based in Finnieston, Glasgow and a Registered Member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). I work with clients (aged 16+) in-person and online. Working online means I’m able to help people across the UK & worldwide. I believe the true mechanism of change is through the relationship & although I've extensive theoretical knowledge to assist me in the therapeutic process, it is the connection to my clients which I find is most vital.
Hello and Welcome!
Does your mind feel like it never switches off?
Maybe you’re caught in constant chatter in your head, replaying conversations, worrying about what other people think, or stuck in endless “what ifs.” You might overthink every interaction and feel exhausted from trying to hold it all together.
You’re not alone — and things can change.
For a long time, I believed strong people just got on with it. Now I know that real strength comes from being vulnerable, slowing down, and getting to know yourself.
Therapy can help you to understand yourself more deeply and to quiet the noise
Hello and Welcome!
Does your mind feel like it never switches off?
Maybe you’re caught in constant chatter in your head, replaying conversations, worrying about what other people think, or stuck in endless “what ifs.” You might overthink every interaction and feel exhausted from trying to hold it all together.
You’re not alone — and things can change.
For a long time, I believed strong people just got on with it. Now I know that real strength comes from being vulnerable, slowing down, and getting to know yourself.
Therapy can help you to understand yourself more deeply and to quiet the noise
Are past events stopping you from moving forward with your life? Do you feel anxious, depressed, stressed, but you cant pinpoint why? That is often the case with mental health, you know there is something just not working properly but you don't know how to fix it. Although you can't change the past, you can learn not to let it control you. CBT is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. CBT believes that your thoughts about a certain situation can often affect how you feel emotionally and physically. I can help you change those unhelpful thinking styles. Just say hello.
Are past events stopping you from moving forward with your life? Do you feel anxious, depressed, stressed, but you cant pinpoint why? That is often the case with mental health, you know there is something just not working properly but you don't know how to fix it. Although you can't change the past, you can learn not to let it control you. CBT is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. CBT believes that your thoughts about a certain situation can often affect how you feel emotionally and physically. I can help you change those unhelpful thinking styles. Just say hello.
As a therapist working in the NHS and in private practice, I work with anxiety, depression and trauma and specialise in Addiction, Relationship Issues, LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiversity (Autistic and ADHD clients). I believe that therapy should be tailored specially for your individual needs and I provide a relaxed, safe space where you can feel free to share confidentially and without judgement. It can feel daunting sharing your problems, sometimes for the first time and I like to work in a collaborative way, helping you learn more about yourself, your issues and developing strategies to manage them.
As a therapist working in the NHS and in private practice, I work with anxiety, depression and trauma and specialise in Addiction, Relationship Issues, LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiversity (Autistic and ADHD clients). I believe that therapy should be tailored specially for your individual needs and I provide a relaxed, safe space where you can feel free to share confidentially and without judgement. It can feel daunting sharing your problems, sometimes for the first time and I like to work in a collaborative way, helping you learn more about yourself, your issues and developing strategies to manage them.
I have particularly enjoyed working in the fields of neurodivergence, mental health, and dementia care.
Hello, I'm Sarahanne.
Here is a space where untangling the mess is welcome, growth is possible, and being human is enough. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or simply curious about who you are and what comes next, therapy offers a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with yourself and with what matters most.
This isn’t about fixing you—because you’re not broken.
It’s about understanding your story, gently exploring the patterns that no longer serve you, and making space for something new.
You're not alone in this. Let’s start where you are.
I have particularly enjoyed working in the fields of neurodivergence, mental health, and dementia care.
Hello, I'm Sarahanne.
Here is a space where untangling the mess is welcome, growth is possible, and being human is enough. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or simply curious about who you are and what comes next, therapy offers a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with yourself and with what matters most.
This isn’t about fixing you—because you’re not broken.
It’s about understanding your story, gently exploring the patterns that no longer serve you, and making space for something new.
You're not alone in this. Let’s start where you are.
Hi my name is michelle and I am aware Choosing to start therapy can often feel daunting and terrifying. I understand this journey, both from a personal and from a theoretical perspective. So, I just want to say thank you for putting yourself out there, even know you may have feelings of apprehension.
Hi my name is michelle and I am aware Choosing to start therapy can often feel daunting and terrifying. I understand this journey, both from a personal and from a theoretical perspective. So, I just want to say thank you for putting yourself out there, even know you may have feelings of apprehension.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
Feeling lost? Anxious or facing Low Self Esteem?
My name is David Todd and I think I can help.
I understand how hard it can feel to reach out for help when you’re struggling, maybe feeling that life isn’t how you want it to be. That’s why we offer a warm, friendly, and professional space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and start making meaningful changes at your own pace.
Feeling lost? Anxious or facing Low Self Esteem?
My name is David Todd and I think I can help.
I understand how hard it can feel to reach out for help when you’re struggling, maybe feeling that life isn’t how you want it to be. That’s why we offer a warm, friendly, and professional space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and start making meaningful changes at your own pace.
Face to Face, Online and Telephone Counselling to fit around your availability. Individual counselling sessions: Standard fee for the first session is £25 then £55 per hour thereafter (concessionary rates negotiable). I also offer a free initial telephone consultation which lasts around 15 minutes to find out more about you and to assess what is best for you and your availability.
Face to Face, Online and Telephone Counselling to fit around your availability. Individual counselling sessions: Standard fee for the first session is £25 then £55 per hour thereafter (concessionary rates negotiable). I also offer a free initial telephone consultation which lasts around 15 minutes to find out more about you and to assess what is best for you and your availability.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or your work? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated just getting through the day? The difficulties you are experiencing may be due to changes in your circumstances, life transitions, or past difficult life events and experiences. You may be feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or your work? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated just getting through the day? The difficulties you are experiencing may be due to changes in your circumstances, life transitions, or past difficult life events and experiences. You may be feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
When life gets tough it can be so hard to know just what to do to put things right. Feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, difficulties within our relationships - these things are not always easy to change on our own, especially for the longer-term. I understand that. As a professional Counsellor and Psychotherapist I believe that counselling can help you to make sense of things. It can make a real difference to how you feel, how you act, and is a big step forward. Counselling is there for you, no matter what the problem. Simply put, it is a practical way to make your life better.
When life gets tough it can be so hard to know just what to do to put things right. Feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, difficulties within our relationships - these things are not always easy to change on our own, especially for the longer-term. I understand that. As a professional Counsellor and Psychotherapist I believe that counselling can help you to make sense of things. It can make a real difference to how you feel, how you act, and is a big step forward. Counselling is there for you, no matter what the problem. Simply put, it is a practical way to make your life better.
Online Therapists
I am an integrated therapist, with training in Person Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I also have training in Bereavement Therapy, Pet Therapy (including pet bereavement therapy), Play Therapy, Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), and trauma counselling.
I also offer Supervision (please see website for details
I am an integrated therapist, with training in Person Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I also have training in Bereavement Therapy, Pet Therapy (including pet bereavement therapy), Play Therapy, Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), and trauma counselling.
I also offer Supervision (please see website for details
Hello, my name is Andrew Perry. I believe we can help each other. I specialise in helping by example. I offer free resources on my website, clinical supervision, outdoor therapy, an online therapeutic group and free initial online sixty minute consultations. It's ordinary to have times when we feel less healthy than others. Maybe you have experienced receiving help to feel healthier. People helped to rediscover the bravery to change their experience. People like us. I think everyone deserves help to feel healthier.
Hello, my name is Andrew Perry. I believe we can help each other. I specialise in helping by example. I offer free resources on my website, clinical supervision, outdoor therapy, an online therapeutic group and free initial online sixty minute consultations. It's ordinary to have times when we feel less healthy than others. Maybe you have experienced receiving help to feel healthier. People helped to rediscover the bravery to change their experience. People like us. I think everyone deserves help to feel healthier.
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Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.
How can geriatric therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
How is counselling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
Many aspects of geriatric counselling are similar to counselling in younger age groups; in general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. However, therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
Can geriatric counselling help people who suffer from dementia?
Counselling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specialising in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counsellors specialising in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specialising in dementia may also be trained in specialised forms of therapy for memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.