Vitality Counselling in Ayr
HCPC Registered & Chartered Psychologist with British Psychological Society (BPS). Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist 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.
HCPC Registered & Chartered Psychologist with British Psychological Society (BPS). Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist 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.
I am a UKCP registered practitioner. I began helping people in 2000, some of whom have had medical diagnoses like depression, CPTSD or addiction, while others may have struggled with something that does not seem to have a name. The therapy I offer is an integration of humanistic and psychodynamic practices. Which means I am interested in what it is to be a person in a world of others, and in how things outside of awareness may affect us. People come to therapy for individual reasons. For some, maybe your usual ways of coping no longer seem to work. For others, perhaps a question about yourself has grown too important to ignore.
I am a UKCP registered practitioner. I began helping people in 2000, some of whom have had medical diagnoses like depression, CPTSD or addiction, while others may have struggled with something that does not seem to have a name. The therapy I offer is an integration of humanistic and psychodynamic practices. Which means I am interested in what it is to be a person in a world of others, and in how things outside of awareness may affect us. People come to therapy for individual reasons. For some, maybe your usual ways of coping no longer seem to work. For others, perhaps a question about yourself has grown too important to ignore.
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.
Life can feel messy at times, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Having a safe, confidential space where you can talk things through and feel heard can make all the difference. If you’re here, you might be going through a tough time. Life’s struggles are part of our story, and our past experiences play a role in what we’re facing today. You may be searching for relief from your worries, to make sense of your thoughts or to feel good enough. I offer warmth and compassion to help you feel at ease to explore your difficulties, recognise your strengths and support meaningful change.
Life can feel messy at times, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Having a safe, confidential space where you can talk things through and feel heard can make all the difference. If you’re here, you might be going through a tough time. Life’s struggles are part of our story, and our past experiences play a role in what we’re facing today. You may be searching for relief from your worries, to make sense of your thoughts or to feel good enough. I offer warmth and compassion to help you feel at ease to explore your difficulties, recognise your strengths and support meaningful change.
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.
Our ideal clients are children, young people, and adults seeking clarity, understanding, and support around their mental health or neurodivergence. Many come to us feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure of their next steps. Our experienced team provides thorough assessments, compassionate therapy, and personalised support, helping clients make sense of their experiences and build practical strategies to move forward with confidence and self-understanding.
Our ideal clients are children, young people, and adults seeking clarity, understanding, and support around their mental health or neurodivergence. Many come to us feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure of their next steps. Our experienced team provides thorough assessments, compassionate therapy, and personalised support, helping clients make sense of their experiences and build practical strategies to move forward with confidence and self-understanding.
Kim McAllister MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip.Couns, MNCPS (Accred), CYPT, MBACP, GMBPsS is a fully accredited psychotherapist offering compassionate, person-centred therapy for children, young people, and adults. Based in rural Scotland, she draws on experience in private practice, schools, and charities. Kim specialises in neurodivergence, anxiety, and life transitions including menopause. Awarded Child Counsellor of the Year, she uses talking and play therapies to create a warm, inclusive space where clients feel heard and supported.
Kim McAllister MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip.Couns, MNCPS (Accred), CYPT, MBACP, GMBPsS is a fully accredited psychotherapist offering compassionate, person-centred therapy for children, young people, and adults. Based in rural Scotland, she draws on experience in private practice, schools, and charities. Kim specialises in neurodivergence, anxiety, and life transitions including menopause. Awarded Child Counsellor of the Year, she uses talking and play therapies to create a warm, inclusive space where clients feel heard and supported.
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Lindsay Thomson EMDR, CBT Anxiety, Trauma
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with overthinking and feel as if you can't switch your mind off? Do you experience anxiety and low mood, wondering where these feelings come from and how to stop them so you can move forward with your life? Maybe you feel lost, lonely, or stuck, facing one daunting challenge after another. It's normal to struggle at times, and it's okay to seek help. I'm here to listen and help you navigate these difficulties. My mission is to align with your values and assist you in building a better life, fostering hope and providing strategies and equipping you with the tools to empower you through life's ongoing journey.
Do you struggle with overthinking and feel as if you can't switch your mind off? Do you experience anxiety and low mood, wondering where these feelings come from and how to stop them so you can move forward with your life? Maybe you feel lost, lonely, or stuck, facing one daunting challenge after another. It's normal to struggle at times, and it's okay to seek help. I'm here to listen and help you navigate these difficulties. My mission is to align with your values and assist you in building a better life, fostering hope and providing strategies and equipping you with the tools to empower you through life's ongoing journey.
Hello, and thanks for looking at my profile. I’m an accredited therapist with over 19 years experience, and wholly comfortable in helping people with a range of issues, from trauma to depression, abuse to anxiety, and many more. For me, the most important element in therapy is whether you feel you can trust me - and I know this is not always easy. You’ve likely been hurt and perhaps a little wary and weary of people. I’m not going to “fix” you, I can’t! Though the good news is, by working collaboratively, you absolutely can heal the wounds you carry, and begin to live the life you want to.
Hello, and thanks for looking at my profile. I’m an accredited therapist with over 19 years experience, and wholly comfortable in helping people with a range of issues, from trauma to depression, abuse to anxiety, and many more. For me, the most important element in therapy is whether you feel you can trust me - and I know this is not always easy. You’ve likely been hurt and perhaps a little wary and weary of people. I’m not going to “fix” you, I can’t! Though the good news is, by working collaboratively, you absolutely can heal the wounds you carry, and begin to live the life you want to.
The most important aspect of success in counselling is the relationship between us. I tailor the approach to your needs in collaboration with you so that ultimately you can become your own therapist, by applying new skills and techniques to determine positive patterns of thinking and behaving. I understand that coming for therapy can be a bit scary or daunting, even if you have been before, meeting someone new can be challenging especially if you’re feeling vulnerable or out of sorts. Choosing to come for therapy is about caring for and prioritising your own needs, and allowing yourself time and space to think things through.
The most important aspect of success in counselling is the relationship between us. I tailor the approach to your needs in collaboration with you so that ultimately you can become your own therapist, by applying new skills and techniques to determine positive patterns of thinking and behaving. I understand that coming for therapy can be a bit scary or daunting, even if you have been before, meeting someone new can be challenging especially if you’re feeling vulnerable or out of sorts. Choosing to come for therapy is about caring for and prioritising your own needs, and allowing yourself time and space to think things through.
I understand how difficult it can be to see your child struggling with anxiety, behaviour, trauma, loss, or overwhelming emotions. As a BAPT-registered Play Therapist, I provide a safe, compassionate space where children and young people can express themselves through play and creative therapy when words feel too hard. My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and child-centred. I work closely with parents and carers to help strengthen understanding, connection, and emotional resilience within the family. You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Not all healing needs talking.
I understand how difficult it can be to see your child struggling with anxiety, behaviour, trauma, loss, or overwhelming emotions. As a BAPT-registered Play Therapist, I provide a safe, compassionate space where children and young people can express themselves through play and creative therapy when words feel too hard. My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and child-centred. I work closely with parents and carers to help strengthen understanding, connection, and emotional resilience within the family. You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Not all healing needs talking.
I am a counselling psychologist who has a broad experience in both psychology and psychotherapy. When working together I will always prioritise your individual needs. Even though I have my own style of therapy I will always make sure to collaborate with you and to be as flexible as needed so we are always on the same page when working together. I hope to create a non-judgemental, safe and hopefully very comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood.
I am a counselling psychologist who has a broad experience in both psychology and psychotherapy. When working together I will always prioritise your individual needs. Even though I have my own style of therapy I will always make sure to collaborate with you and to be as flexible as needed so we are always on the same page when working together. I hope to create a non-judgemental, safe and hopefully very comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood.
Well done you! Your life is about to get a whole lot better… You may well have been recommended by a friend, or just stumbled upon The Talking Rooms, but there’s a good chance, you’re looking for some help with how you are feeling, and I’m guessing that you are hopeful that you can find a solution, so that you don’t feel that way anymore. If I’m right, keep reading… I like to call this YOUR CALL TO ACTION. If you are feeling stuck and low, and YOUR QUALITY of LIFE is dire. It’s pretty horrible isn’t it? If you are feeling like life is a bit of a struggle, and your joy is so far off in the horizon, it can all feel a bit hopeless can’t it? TODAY I WANT YOU TO BRING YOUR FOCUS TO YOU, AND RECOGNISE THIS IS YOUR TIME FOR CHANGE. Listen to YOUR CALL TO ACTION, and make a change. Give yourself this gift, invest in yourself today. Give yourself the time and commitment to overcome your hurdles, and have the life you want, one were you feel genuine joy and happiness!
Well done you! Your life is about to get a whole lot better… You may well have been recommended by a friend, or just stumbled upon The Talking Rooms, but there’s a good chance, you’re looking for some help with how you are feeling, and I’m guessing that you are hopeful that you can find a solution, so that you don’t feel that way anymore. If I’m right, keep reading… I like to call this YOUR CALL TO ACTION. If you are feeling stuck and low, and YOUR QUALITY of LIFE is dire. It’s pretty horrible isn’t it? If you are feeling like life is a bit of a struggle, and your joy is so far off in the horizon, it can all feel a bit hopeless can’t it? TODAY I WANT YOU TO BRING YOUR FOCUS TO YOU, AND RECOGNISE THIS IS YOUR TIME FOR CHANGE. Listen to YOUR CALL TO ACTION, and make a change. Give yourself this gift, invest in yourself today. Give yourself the time and commitment to overcome your hurdles, and have the life you want, one were you feel genuine joy and happiness!
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. Their primary goals will include improving mental & emotional well-being, building resilience, and developing healthier connections with themselves and others. Ultimately, they want to uncover their inner strengths, restore a sense of balance, and cultivate a more fulfilling life, driven by the desire for personal growth and lasting happiness.
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. Their primary goals will include improving mental & emotional well-being, building resilience, and developing healthier connections with themselves and others. Ultimately, they want to uncover their inner strengths, restore a sense of balance, and cultivate a more fulfilling life, driven by the desire for personal growth and lasting happiness.
As a senior accredited CBT Therapist, I have experience in the treatment of a wide range of conditions. Some of my recent work includes OCD, POCD, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Phobias, Trauma, Stress, Confidence, Sex Addiction, Teenage Troubles and Emotional Deregulation. I work with children, teenagers and adults, and am happy to explore anything specific that you'd like to discuss.
As a senior accredited CBT Therapist, I have experience in the treatment of a wide range of conditions. Some of my recent work includes OCD, POCD, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Phobias, Trauma, Stress, Confidence, Sex Addiction, Teenage Troubles and Emotional Deregulation. I work with children, teenagers and adults, and am happy to explore anything specific that you'd like to discuss.
My name is Dr Craig Mackay and I am a HCPC registered clinical psychologist. I have been passionate about psychology since a young age as I have always been interested in individual differences and helping people to make sense of their difficulties. I am motivated by helping others to develop strategies to enable them to improve their quality of life. I do not see my clients as 'problems to be solved', rather difficult events can happen to us which affect our wellbeing. I provide a safe, compassionate and non judgemental space in order to help individual's who want to make meaningful changes in their lives.
My name is Dr Craig Mackay and I am a HCPC registered clinical psychologist. I have been passionate about psychology since a young age as I have always been interested in individual differences and helping people to make sense of their difficulties. I am motivated by helping others to develop strategies to enable them to improve their quality of life. I do not see my clients as 'problems to be solved', rather difficult events can happen to us which affect our wellbeing. I provide a safe, compassionate and non judgemental space in order to help individual's who want to make meaningful changes in their lives.
I am accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; I use a Person-Centred and Integrative approach to counselling; this involves using a variety of modalities and models in my work and practise. Those include Somatic Therapy with Emotional Mastery Techniques & Skills; I am a Clearing Method Specialist, a primary pain and root caused focused therapist. I am an accredited EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) integrative therapist, this is used for the treatment of childhood & adult trauma, phobias, negative core beliefs, unprocessed grief and many more areas. I currently have my own Private Practice and I have worked as a
I am accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; I use a Person-Centred and Integrative approach to counselling; this involves using a variety of modalities and models in my work and practise. Those include Somatic Therapy with Emotional Mastery Techniques & Skills; I am a Clearing Method Specialist, a primary pain and root caused focused therapist. I am an accredited EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) integrative therapist, this is used for the treatment of childhood & adult trauma, phobias, negative core beliefs, unprocessed grief and many more areas. I currently have my own Private Practice and I have worked as a
Registered with AXA, Aviva, WPA, Vitality, and Alliance, which means we can accept clients covered by these providers.
No two journeys are the same, and that is what makes each person’s story meaningful. People come to MindScope Psychotherapy not to fit into someone else’s expectations but to find a space where they are understood on their own terms. We offer a compassionate environment where they can be seen, supported, and equipped with the tools to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
Registered with AXA, Aviva, WPA, Vitality, and Alliance, which means we can accept clients covered by these providers.
No two journeys are the same, and that is what makes each person’s story meaningful. People come to MindScope Psychotherapy not to fit into someone else’s expectations but to find a space where they are understood on their own terms. We offer a compassionate environment where they can be seen, supported, and equipped with the tools to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
LGBTQ+ affirmative, trauma-informed therapy for people who have always felt different in some way. The world can be a hard place if you feel a lot. You might have been told you’re too sensitive or too much. There’s space for you to put down who you've been told you 'should' be and come as you are.
You might be struggling with anxiety, relationships or an over-active inner critic. Perhaps you find it hard to trust your decisions and stop people pleasing. My own journey has given me proof that change is always possible. Together, we’ll work to overcome the things that have been holding you back so you can start to feel better.
LGBTQ+ affirmative, trauma-informed therapy for people who have always felt different in some way. The world can be a hard place if you feel a lot. You might have been told you’re too sensitive or too much. There’s space for you to put down who you've been told you 'should' be and come as you are.
You might be struggling with anxiety, relationships or an over-active inner critic. Perhaps you find it hard to trust your decisions and stop people pleasing. My own journey has given me proof that change is always possible. Together, we’ll work to overcome the things that have been holding you back so you can start to feel better.
At times, life can feel overwhelming and it may be difficult to see a clear way forward. You may notice patterns that no longer serve you or feel held back by difficult emotions. You don’t have to navigate these alone.
I'm Michael, and I offer a confidential, professionally grounded space where you can speak openly and begin to understand your experiences more clearly. I work with difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, and grief.
My approach is tailored to you, ensuring our work together feels focused and meaningful. I offer a free 15–20 minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
At times, life can feel overwhelming and it may be difficult to see a clear way forward. You may notice patterns that no longer serve you or feel held back by difficult emotions. You don’t have to navigate these alone.
I'm Michael, and I offer a confidential, professionally grounded space where you can speak openly and begin to understand your experiences more clearly. I work with difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, and grief.
My approach is tailored to you, ensuring our work together feels focused and meaningful. I offer a free 15–20 minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.