Female Counselling in Bathgate
I love what I do! In addition to being a counsellor, I supervise students and qualified counsellors, and provide external supervision to staff from charitable organisations.
I consider myself a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, viewing neurodivergence as a natural variation of the human experience rather than a disorder that needs to be fixed. I am experienced and committed to creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters a genuine and warm space, allowing a trusting therapeutic relationship to grow. Furthermore, I am an experienced Reiki teacher and have a keen interest in Energy Psychotherapy,
I love what I do! In addition to being a counsellor, I supervise students and qualified counsellors, and provide external supervision to staff from charitable organisations.
I consider myself a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, viewing neurodivergence as a natural variation of the human experience rather than a disorder that needs to be fixed. I am experienced and committed to creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters a genuine and warm space, allowing a trusting therapeutic relationship to grow. Furthermore, I am an experienced Reiki teacher and have a keen interest in Energy Psychotherapy,
I understand that life can feel incredibly challenging, especially when you're facing adversity. In therapy, we’ll take the time to gently explore the roots of these difficulties—at your own pace. We can examine how cultural conditioning and past experiences, including any trauma that may be impacting you in the present, and how your unique life journey has shaped your thoughts and feelings. Developing self-compassion is a key part of healing, and I'll be there to support you in cultivating that kindness toward yourself. You are the expert on your own life, and I'm here to walk alongside you, offering support and guidance.
I understand that life can feel incredibly challenging, especially when you're facing adversity. In therapy, we’ll take the time to gently explore the roots of these difficulties—at your own pace. We can examine how cultural conditioning and past experiences, including any trauma that may be impacting you in the present, and how your unique life journey has shaped your thoughts and feelings. Developing self-compassion is a key part of healing, and I'll be there to support you in cultivating that kindness toward yourself. You are the expert on your own life, and I'm here to walk alongside you, offering support and guidance.
Taking the first step into seeking help for your own mental health can be extremely daunting. You might feel like you are alone in your struggles or have no one to listen to you. These difficulties can impact every aspect of your life and prevent you from living in healthy and fulfilling way. Talking therapy can help you express the way you truly feel and give you the safe space to make sense of what is happening. It can be a place where you can discover different ways to cope, manage and address those issues which will lead to positive changes.
Taking the first step into seeking help for your own mental health can be extremely daunting. You might feel like you are alone in your struggles or have no one to listen to you. These difficulties can impact every aspect of your life and prevent you from living in healthy and fulfilling way. Talking therapy can help you express the way you truly feel and give you the safe space to make sense of what is happening. It can be a place where you can discover different ways to cope, manage and address those issues which will lead to positive changes.
I am an Italian psychologist and psychotherapist based in Edinburgh and Whitburn, Bathgate. Given my training in these two areas, I work with various issues that may afflict you, such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorders, relationship issues, etc. Also, I use an affirmative approach in my work. This means that I validate and support the needs of people of sexual and gender minorities, promoting the search and the expression of an authentic dimension of themselves and their own identity.
I am an Italian psychologist and psychotherapist based in Edinburgh and Whitburn, Bathgate. Given my training in these two areas, I work with various issues that may afflict you, such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorders, relationship issues, etc. Also, I use an affirmative approach in my work. This means that I validate and support the needs of people of sexual and gender minorities, promoting the search and the expression of an authentic dimension of themselves and their own identity.
Hello and welcome. Thank you for taking the first step by looking here. Working with warmth and building trust is at the core of my approach and by taking one step at a time, in a safe space we can work collaboratively in achieving your aims and seeing yourself in a different light. We all come to counselling for our unique reasons. When stress, overwhelm, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma start to feel like too much, they can dominate every aspect of our lives – from our behaviours and relationships to our work and overall well-being.
Hello and welcome. Thank you for taking the first step by looking here. Working with warmth and building trust is at the core of my approach and by taking one step at a time, in a safe space we can work collaboratively in achieving your aims and seeing yourself in a different light. We all come to counselling for our unique reasons. When stress, overwhelm, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma start to feel like too much, they can dominate every aspect of our lives – from our behaviours and relationships to our work and overall well-being.
Hi, I’m Tammy. Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you’re facing challenges in your relationship or within yourself. Many of my clients come to me feeling anxious, stuck, or struggling to cope, and couples often reach out when communication feels difficult or trust has been shaken.
Hi, I’m Tammy. Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you’re facing challenges in your relationship or within yourself. Many of my clients come to me feeling anxious, stuck, or struggling to cope, and couples often reach out when communication feels difficult or trust has been shaken.
I would like to offer you my support in working towards making change and taking control in your life. Whether you are here because life has become overwhelming in whatever form that takes, such as experiencing anxiety or depression, or whether learning new ways of coping and navigating through life would effect more freedom and control for you; I would like to be part of your journey towards understanding your experiences, effecting change and in such bringing autonomy and peace. Finding yourself here is the first positive step on your journey towards healing and self understanding.
I would like to offer you my support in working towards making change and taking control in your life. Whether you are here because life has become overwhelming in whatever form that takes, such as experiencing anxiety or depression, or whether learning new ways of coping and navigating through life would effect more freedom and control for you; I would like to be part of your journey towards understanding your experiences, effecting change and in such bringing autonomy and peace. Finding yourself here is the first positive step on your journey towards healing and self understanding.
Have you ever felt stuck but unsure of the reasons? Do you feel that you're unable to see the lights at the end of the tunnel? Maybe you want to press the 'Reset' button, declutter your mind, and put life into perspectives but not sure how and where to start? Or perhaps you want to talk to a counselling professional who could support your wellbeing recovery journey in an unbiased, safe, confidential, empathetic, and non-judgemental space?
Have you ever felt stuck but unsure of the reasons? Do you feel that you're unable to see the lights at the end of the tunnel? Maybe you want to press the 'Reset' button, declutter your mind, and put life into perspectives but not sure how and where to start? Or perhaps you want to talk to a counselling professional who could support your wellbeing recovery journey in an unbiased, safe, confidential, empathetic, and non-judgemental space?
I work with individuals, couples and families and can help you with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, stress, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues etc. I work with each person as an individual and tailor my work to suit you. My main approach however is 'Person Centred' which essentially means I offer a safe non-judgmental space in which you can explore whatever's been happening in your life which will in turn enable you to find your way back to a more positive way of being.
I work with individuals, couples and families and can help you with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, stress, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues etc. I work with each person as an individual and tailor my work to suit you. My main approach however is 'Person Centred' which essentially means I offer a safe non-judgmental space in which you can explore whatever's been happening in your life which will in turn enable you to find your way back to a more positive way of being.
Hi I'm Anna. I'm a BAPT Registered Play Therapist and Certified SandStory Therapist providing a safe, warm, & healing space where children and young people can explore their emotions and challenges through play and SandStory therapy. I specialize in helping children process feelings like anxiety, sadness, and anger, or navigate life changes such as loss or family transitions. Using creative, non-verbal approaches tailored to each child, I honor their unique pace and story, fostering resilience and self-awareness. I am committed to helping children and families navigate their journeys with care, compassion, and creativity.
Hi I'm Anna. I'm a BAPT Registered Play Therapist and Certified SandStory Therapist providing a safe, warm, & healing space where children and young people can explore their emotions and challenges through play and SandStory therapy. I specialize in helping children process feelings like anxiety, sadness, and anger, or navigate life changes such as loss or family transitions. Using creative, non-verbal approaches tailored to each child, I honor their unique pace and story, fostering resilience and self-awareness. I am committed to helping children and families navigate their journeys with care, compassion, and creativity.
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Psychodynamic counselling is a personal and meaningful counselling and is supported through an attachment based approach. It can be a slow unravelling of deeper difficulties which you have wished to explore, in your own time, and can be long or shorter term. Issues you would like to bring to your counselling are heard, explored and thought about perhaps in ways in which you havent done so before as I listen and pay attention to what is fully felt in your experience.
Psychodynamic counselling is a personal and meaningful counselling and is supported through an attachment based approach. It can be a slow unravelling of deeper difficulties which you have wished to explore, in your own time, and can be long or shorter term. Issues you would like to bring to your counselling are heard, explored and thought about perhaps in ways in which you havent done so before as I listen and pay attention to what is fully felt in your experience.
Having worked extensively in the creative world & embraced the gig economy lifestyle myself, I understand the unique pressures faced by folks in these fields as well as in everyday life. With this experience in mind, I specialise in supporting adults (18+) navigating challenges like low mood, low self-esteem, anxiety, and relationship issues. Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks or self-harm, my focus is on helping clients develop a healthier relationship with themselves. Together, we'll unravel the thoughts and feelings, creating space for greater self-understanding and personal growth.
Having worked extensively in the creative world & embraced the gig economy lifestyle myself, I understand the unique pressures faced by folks in these fields as well as in everyday life. With this experience in mind, I specialise in supporting adults (18+) navigating challenges like low mood, low self-esteem, anxiety, and relationship issues. Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks or self-harm, my focus is on helping clients develop a healthier relationship with themselves. Together, we'll unravel the thoughts and feelings, creating space for greater self-understanding and personal growth.
I currently offer online and telephone counselling. It is important to me that counselling is accessible for everyone. I offer a sliding scale and concessionary rates.
We all get stuck in doing or seeing things a certain way, I can help in unpicking patterns and discovering new tools, strategies and understanding.
Together we can compassionately explore issues including:
⁃Anxiety, worry, a busy mind
⁃Depression, feeling low or lonely
⁃Self confidence, finding your self worth, discovering what’s blocking you feeling empowered
⁃Loss, transitions and bereavement
⁃Burn-out, over-work or stress
I work with clients 16 years and above.
I currently offer online and telephone counselling. It is important to me that counselling is accessible for everyone. I offer a sliding scale and concessionary rates.
We all get stuck in doing or seeing things a certain way, I can help in unpicking patterns and discovering new tools, strategies and understanding.
Together we can compassionately explore issues including:
⁃Anxiety, worry, a busy mind
⁃Depression, feeling low or lonely
⁃Self confidence, finding your self worth, discovering what’s blocking you feeling empowered
⁃Loss, transitions and bereavement
⁃Burn-out, over-work or stress
I work with clients 16 years and above.
I love working with people, getting to know you and hearing your story. I believe that we are all unique. One of the things I love most about my work is the privilege of seeing someone begin to thrive and to enjoy their life again. I love helping to find some inner calm, clarity of thought and to be practicing self compassion as part of their everyday lives. I work in a bespoke way, tailor making my approach to each person. However, that said, everyone's needs compassion and so a compassion focused therapy approach runs through all of my work. I am most definitely a human first and a psychologist second.
I love working with people, getting to know you and hearing your story. I believe that we are all unique. One of the things I love most about my work is the privilege of seeing someone begin to thrive and to enjoy their life again. I love helping to find some inner calm, clarity of thought and to be practicing self compassion as part of their everyday lives. I work in a bespoke way, tailor making my approach to each person. However, that said, everyone's needs compassion and so a compassion focused therapy approach runs through all of my work. I am most definitely a human first and a psychologist second.
Firstly, I would like to say well done for taking the first step in looking for support. There are very few places/people in life who can offer a safe and confidential space for you talk openly about your difficulties. My name is Catherine and I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and I can offer you this space. Every counselling session will be met with empathy, compassion and understanding. I know life's not easy, so together, lets start the journey towards a happier and healthier you!
Firstly, I would like to say well done for taking the first step in looking for support. There are very few places/people in life who can offer a safe and confidential space for you talk openly about your difficulties. My name is Catherine and I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and I can offer you this space. Every counselling session will be met with empathy, compassion and understanding. I know life's not easy, so together, lets start the journey towards a happier and healthier you!
Welcome, I am a qualified Pluralistic and Psychotherapist counsellor. I offer a warm, caring and genuine space, ensuring that my clients have a physical and emotional ‘space’ to be heard and understood and their needs met. Being an experienced pluralistic therapist, I know that different people are helped by different therapeutic methods and activities at different times. Whatever difficulties you are facing at the moment, having someone to listen and help you understand your problems can make things feel more manageable.
Welcome, I am a qualified Pluralistic and Psychotherapist counsellor. I offer a warm, caring and genuine space, ensuring that my clients have a physical and emotional ‘space’ to be heard and understood and their needs met. Being an experienced pluralistic therapist, I know that different people are helped by different therapeutic methods and activities at different times. Whatever difficulties you are facing at the moment, having someone to listen and help you understand your problems can make things feel more manageable.
Whatever you are struggling with right now, I know how hard it can be to find someone to talk to. You may still be carrying emotional hurt and pain from past life experiences or finding it hard to cope with more recent life changes or events. Or perhaps you are feeling lost, confused and alone in your life and are no longer experiencing true happiness or enjoyment in the things that you do. All of this may be leading to conflict and tension in your close relationships, having a negative impact on your self-confidence and sense of self-worth, and making you feel more irritable, anxious or depressed day to day.
Whatever you are struggling with right now, I know how hard it can be to find someone to talk to. You may still be carrying emotional hurt and pain from past life experiences or finding it hard to cope with more recent life changes or events. Or perhaps you are feeling lost, confused and alone in your life and are no longer experiencing true happiness or enjoyment in the things that you do. All of this may be leading to conflict and tension in your close relationships, having a negative impact on your self-confidence and sense of self-worth, and making you feel more irritable, anxious or depressed day to day.
I am an experienced and compassionate mental health professional with over 20 years of dedicated service supporting individuals across the spectrum of mental health needs, from mild to severe. I spent 16 years working as an Occupational Therapist within community mental health teams, delivering holistic, client-centred care and supporting recovery in diverse and often complex cases.
I currently work as a Mental Health Practitioner delivering low-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions such as, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Behavioural Activation, to individuals experiencing common mental health problems.
I am an experienced and compassionate mental health professional with over 20 years of dedicated service supporting individuals across the spectrum of mental health needs, from mild to severe. I spent 16 years working as an Occupational Therapist within community mental health teams, delivering holistic, client-centred care and supporting recovery in diverse and often complex cases.
I currently work as a Mental Health Practitioner delivering low-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions such as, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Behavioural Activation, to individuals experiencing common mental health problems.
Realising you may want a helping hand to navigate a difficult time or explore challenges that are impacting your wellbeing is the first step in your new beginning. You may have noticed patterns of behaviour that are not helpful, emotions you are struggling to understand, or thoughts that are over-whelming and negative. I work with a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, impact of suicide, domestic abuse, trauma and many more. I also work with clients who are not able to label what it is that is they are experiencing; we can work through this together.
Realising you may want a helping hand to navigate a difficult time or explore challenges that are impacting your wellbeing is the first step in your new beginning. You may have noticed patterns of behaviour that are not helpful, emotions you are struggling to understand, or thoughts that are over-whelming and negative. I work with a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, impact of suicide, domestic abuse, trauma and many more. I also work with clients who are not able to label what it is that is they are experiencing; we can work through this together.
I work with clients from across the lifespan experiencing a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, low self-esteem, phobias, emotion dysregulation and relationship problems.
I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting, depending on the types of difficulties you are facing, personal circumstances, previous experiences of therapy, and preferences. Your needs will be held central to the decisions we make together.
My approach is formulation-based, allowing a bespoke treatment plan to emerge based on a shared understanding of the origins and reinforcers of your distress.
I work with clients from across the lifespan experiencing a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, low self-esteem, phobias, emotion dysregulation and relationship problems.
I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting, depending on the types of difficulties you are facing, personal circumstances, previous experiences of therapy, and preferences. Your needs will be held central to the decisions we make together.
My approach is formulation-based, allowing a bespoke treatment plan to emerge based on a shared understanding of the origins and reinforcers of your distress.
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- Airdrie
- Bo'ness
- Cumbernauld
- Grangemouth
- Kirkliston
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- Livingston
- Motherwell
- South Queensferry
- West Calder
- Wishaw
Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.