EMDR Counselling in Bearsden
As an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR therapist, alongside working in the NHS for 28+ years as a Psychiatric Nurse, I have extensive experience working with individuals (and groups) struggling with various mental health issues.
Welcome to my profile. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can learn to reduce and manage unwanted emotions, thoughts and memories, resulting in positive lasting life changes. Perhaps you struggle with low self-esteem or anxiety? You may have experienced trauma that continues to affect your relationships. Together, we can address these issues and introduce self-management techniques which will enable you to regain a sense of happiness, control and empowerment throughout your life.
As an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR therapist, alongside working in the NHS for 28+ years as a Psychiatric Nurse, I have extensive experience working with individuals (and groups) struggling with various mental health issues.
Welcome to my profile. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can learn to reduce and manage unwanted emotions, thoughts and memories, resulting in positive lasting life changes. Perhaps you struggle with low self-esteem or anxiety? You may have experienced trauma that continues to affect your relationships. Together, we can address these issues and introduce self-management techniques which will enable you to regain a sense of happiness, control and empowerment throughout your life.
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.
I am an BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and a EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner .
EMDR is my main model of therapy. EMDR is a powerful therapy for overcoming the effects of trauma and related difficulties. I also draw from CBT, ACT and compassion-based approaches to deliver a bespoke and tailored intervention for each client.
I am an BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and a EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner .
EMDR is my main model of therapy. EMDR is a powerful therapy for overcoming the effects of trauma and related difficulties. I also draw from CBT, ACT and compassion-based approaches to deliver a bespoke and tailored intervention for each client.
I tailor therapy to the unique circumstances and preferences of each client using training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Trauma Focused CBT, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
I started working in NHS mental health services 2001. I have worked with most emotional and psychological difficulties including anxiety, OCD, disturbing intrusive thoughts, panic and phobias, depression, and adjustment to difficult life experiences. I have specialist experience of working with eating disorders and extensive experience of working with people who have experienced childhood and relational traumas including bullying, neglect, and social, emotional, physical and sexual abuse. I have research and clinical experience of working with people with neurodiversity, this includes NHS experience of assessing adults for autism.
I tailor therapy to the unique circumstances and preferences of each client using training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Trauma Focused CBT, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
I started working in NHS mental health services 2001. I have worked with most emotional and psychological difficulties including anxiety, OCD, disturbing intrusive thoughts, panic and phobias, depression, and adjustment to difficult life experiences. I have specialist experience of working with eating disorders and extensive experience of working with people who have experienced childhood and relational traumas including bullying, neglect, and social, emotional, physical and sexual abuse. I have research and clinical experience of working with people with neurodiversity, this includes NHS experience of assessing adults for autism.
I specialise in trauma and dissociation and use EMDR, parts work and somatic approaches as appropriate in working with trauma.
Psychotherapy is a rare invitation to speak and be listened to, to understand and be understood - a place to explore your self and your story, make sense of what you feel and why and ask how you might meet life's challenges in a more authentic, meaningful and fulfilling way. My approach is integrative, creative and embodied. It considers who you are and what happened to you, as well as what your heart desires. As a relational therapist, I also put your experience with me in therapy at the heart of our work together.
I specialise in trauma and dissociation and use EMDR, parts work and somatic approaches as appropriate in working with trauma.
Psychotherapy is a rare invitation to speak and be listened to, to understand and be understood - a place to explore your self and your story, make sense of what you feel and why and ask how you might meet life's challenges in a more authentic, meaningful and fulfilling way. My approach is integrative, creative and embodied. It considers who you are and what happened to you, as well as what your heart desires. As a relational therapist, I also put your experience with me in therapy at the heart of our work together.
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The nature of being a human means we are all prone to experiencing difficulties with managing stress, emotions and relationships. It can help to talk about your worries and gain an understanding about what is causing them, what helps you, what makes things worse and most importantly what changes you can make to improve things. I understand that it can be difficult to reach out for help. You have made the first step by looking for support and I hope you will get in touch to discuss your situation. You can be assured that things will be taken at a pace that you find acceptable and manageable.
The nature of being a human means we are all prone to experiencing difficulties with managing stress, emotions and relationships. It can help to talk about your worries and gain an understanding about what is causing them, what helps you, what makes things worse and most importantly what changes you can make to improve things. I understand that it can be difficult to reach out for help. You have made the first step by looking for support and I hope you will get in touch to discuss your situation. You can be assured that things will be taken at a pace that you find acceptable and manageable.
The combining of Internal Family Systems with EMDR can help you to let go of your past trauma.
Are you living with the symptoms of PTSD, traumatic memories and anxiety? Is this making life, work and relationships more difficult? Perhaps, you are experiencing flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, phobias, anger, fear, sadness or social anxiety.
This could be making it difficult for you to cope in certain circumstances.
It could also be causing your self-esteem and confidence to spiral downwards. Maybe, you have got so used to living with traumatic symptoms and anxiety that the distress and inconvenience they cause you has just become ‘normal’. I would like to help you with my embodied trauma-focused practice.
The combining of Internal Family Systems with EMDR can help you to let go of your past trauma.
Are you living with the symptoms of PTSD, traumatic memories and anxiety? Is this making life, work and relationships more difficult? Perhaps, you are experiencing flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, phobias, anger, fear, sadness or social anxiety.
This could be making it difficult for you to cope in certain circumstances.
It could also be causing your self-esteem and confidence to spiral downwards. Maybe, you have got so used to living with traumatic symptoms and anxiety that the distress and inconvenience they cause you has just become ‘normal’. I would like to help you with my embodied trauma-focused practice.
My main approaches are EMDR and Schema Therapy.
You may be getting through each day while struggling to hold yourself together. Something has happened, or something has finally given way, and you are left wondering whether therapy is justified or whether you should be coping better by now. Many people reach this point after a loss, shock, or rupture that exposes how much has been carried for a long time. This is often where earlier relationship experiences and childhood wounds surface as patterns that suddenly feel impossible to manage alone. Therapy offers a way to make sense of what has been triggered and to work with it, rather than pushing through and hoping it settles.
My main approaches are EMDR and Schema Therapy.
You may be getting through each day while struggling to hold yourself together. Something has happened, or something has finally given way, and you are left wondering whether therapy is justified or whether you should be coping better by now. Many people reach this point after a loss, shock, or rupture that exposes how much has been carried for a long time. This is often where earlier relationship experiences and childhood wounds surface as patterns that suddenly feel impossible to manage alone. Therapy offers a way to make sense of what has been triggered and to work with it, rather than pushing through and hoping it settles.
I am trained in multiple models of therapy such as EMDR (effective in treating PTSD), CBT, ACT, Person-Centred approaches and Play Therapies.
My hope is that I can be a useful resource and provide a supportive relationship within which you can make meaningful change. As a highly trained psychologist, I provide evidence-based psychological therapies for adults and children with mild to severe psychological difficulties. I have significant experience of helping individuals with various types of anxiety (e.g. OCD and panic), depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. In addition, I have particular interests in working with eating related issues, long-term physical health conditions, and trauma. I will listen carefully to you and support you in making change.
I am trained in multiple models of therapy such as EMDR (effective in treating PTSD), CBT, ACT, Person-Centred approaches and Play Therapies.
My hope is that I can be a useful resource and provide a supportive relationship within which you can make meaningful change. As a highly trained psychologist, I provide evidence-based psychological therapies for adults and children with mild to severe psychological difficulties. I have significant experience of helping individuals with various types of anxiety (e.g. OCD and panic), depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. In addition, I have particular interests in working with eating related issues, long-term physical health conditions, and trauma. I will listen carefully to you and support you in making change.
I became a CBT and EMDR therapist because I understand the impact of anxiety, trauma, and grief.
My areas of specialism as a psychotherapist include Anxiety, neurodiversity, trauma and grief.
I became a CBT and EMDR therapist because I understand the impact of anxiety, trauma, and grief.
My areas of specialism as a psychotherapist include Anxiety, neurodiversity, trauma and grief.
I use tailored, evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, IFS, ACT, CFT and CBT to help you understand how your difficulties developed, factors keeping these going and ways of helping to break vicious cycles and change old behavioural patterns.
If you are feeling confused about your feelings, finding them difficult to manage and coping in ways that might potentially be harmful in the longer term, I can help you. If you are feeling stuck, perhaps struggling with poor sleep and physical health difficulties and have stopped living life in the way you would like, I can help you. If you are experiencing low mood, anger, anxiety or low self-esteem, let me help you to find ways of coping with these difficulties in a way that will improve your overall wellbeing and help you live a more fulfilling life. I am down to earth, genuine, caring and compassionate.
I use tailored, evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, IFS, ACT, CFT and CBT to help you understand how your difficulties developed, factors keeping these going and ways of helping to break vicious cycles and change old behavioural patterns.
If you are feeling confused about your feelings, finding them difficult to manage and coping in ways that might potentially be harmful in the longer term, I can help you. If you are feeling stuck, perhaps struggling with poor sleep and physical health difficulties and have stopped living life in the way you would like, I can help you. If you are experiencing low mood, anger, anxiety or low self-esteem, let me help you to find ways of coping with these difficulties in a way that will improve your overall wellbeing and help you live a more fulfilling life. I am down to earth, genuine, caring and compassionate.
EMDR practitioner.
GMBPSS, MBACP (Accredited), MCOSCA (Accredited), MSSSC. I use the latest evidence-informed therapies. Accredited Psychotherapist. Masters degree Glasgow University 2001 and Masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy fully accredited and registered with BACP in addition to my fully qualified registration SSSC since my qualification in 1997. I am a registered member of MBACP Accred. MCOSCA and MSSSC. Adhere to policies and procedures and comply with the ethical framework for practice. This includes ongoing professional development, supervision and complainFees available on request. Supervision, BACP and SSSC regulations applied.
EMDR practitioner.
GMBPSS, MBACP (Accredited), MCOSCA (Accredited), MSSSC. I use the latest evidence-informed therapies. Accredited Psychotherapist. Masters degree Glasgow University 2001 and Masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy fully accredited and registered with BACP in addition to my fully qualified registration SSSC since my qualification in 1997. I am a registered member of MBACP Accred. MCOSCA and MSSSC. Adhere to policies and procedures and comply with the ethical framework for practice. This includes ongoing professional development, supervision and complainFees available on request. Supervision, BACP and SSSC regulations applied.
Hi I'm May, I offer online person centred counselling sessions alongside EMDR, which is a therapy specifically for working with trauma from specific incidents or previous relationship patterns.
Having our sexuality, gender or relationship misunderstood is an all too common experience for those of us outside the mainstream. I provide a place where people of all genders and sexual orientations, those who practice kink, and those in or exploring non-monogamous relationships are recognised, safe, and understood.
Hi I'm May, I offer online person centred counselling sessions alongside EMDR, which is a therapy specifically for working with trauma from specific incidents or previous relationship patterns.
Having our sexuality, gender or relationship misunderstood is an all too common experience for those of us outside the mainstream. I provide a place where people of all genders and sexual orientations, those who practice kink, and those in or exploring non-monogamous relationships are recognised, safe, and understood.
You’ve achieved a lot on the outside, but inside, something feels misaligned. Maybe you’re a high performer who struggles to slow down. Maybe you’ve hit a crossroads questioning your identity, your purpose, or your relationships. You’re successful, but not settled. Driven, but disconnected. You’re not looking for surface-level fixes you’re ready for real, lasting change.
I work with people who are ready to stop performing and start becoming. My clients are often navigating transitions personally, professionally, or spiritually. They want clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to themselves.
You’ve achieved a lot on the outside, but inside, something feels misaligned. Maybe you’re a high performer who struggles to slow down. Maybe you’ve hit a crossroads questioning your identity, your purpose, or your relationships. You’re successful, but not settled. Driven, but disconnected. You’re not looking for surface-level fixes you’re ready for real, lasting change.
I work with people who are ready to stop performing and start becoming. My clients are often navigating transitions personally, professionally, or spiritually. They want clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to themselves.
The main therapeutic models are CBT, Schema Therapy, ACT, CFT & EMDR.
Overwhelmed? Lost? Your past weighing you down? If this is you, you are not alone. Life is tough for us all and it’s no surprise we sometimes feel a bit stuck. My primary aim is to create a safe environment where we can work together to move towards your goals. We will explore, discover and try out new skills and strategies for improvements in the long term.
The main therapeutic models are CBT, Schema Therapy, ACT, CFT & EMDR.
Overwhelmed? Lost? Your past weighing you down? If this is you, you are not alone. Life is tough for us all and it’s no surprise we sometimes feel a bit stuck. My primary aim is to create a safe environment where we can work together to move towards your goals. We will explore, discover and try out new skills and strategies for improvements in the long term.
Qualified and experienced in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis and Stress Management.
You may be someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, even if on the surface you appear to be coping. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and exhausted from trying to fit in, mange their emotions or push through anxiety, low mood, stress, or long-standing patterns that no longer serve them. You might be struggling with confidence, identity, or a harsh inner critic, and looking for a therapist who is relatable, authentic, and flexible in their approach — someone who can help you understand yourself more deeply and work with your strengths.
Qualified and experienced in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis and Stress Management.
You may be someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, even if on the surface you appear to be coping. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and exhausted from trying to fit in, mange their emotions or push through anxiety, low mood, stress, or long-standing patterns that no longer serve them. You might be struggling with confidence, identity, or a harsh inner critic, and looking for a therapist who is relatable, authentic, and flexible in their approach — someone who can help you understand yourself more deeply and work with your strengths.
I am also a level 1-3 trained EMDR practitioner and clinical supervisor
CBT will help you identify the link between your thoughts, feelings and behaviour and how this currently impacts on your life. I will assist you to identify and challenge your thinking patterns and to develop suitable coping strategies.
I am also a level 1-3 trained EMDR practitioner and clinical supervisor
CBT will help you identify the link between your thoughts, feelings and behaviour and how this currently impacts on your life. I will assist you to identify and challenge your thinking patterns and to develop suitable coping strategies.
Our EMDR Europe-accredited practitioners offer a powerful psychotherapy to process distressing memories and reduce emotional impact.
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.
Our EMDR Europe-accredited practitioners offer a powerful psychotherapy to process distressing memories and reduce emotional impact.
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.
I'm a qualified, experienced psychodynamic counsellor and EMDR practitioner working with adults, primarily online.
Lots of us face challenging situations at some stage in our lives, which can be difficult to manage. It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems. I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to help you to develop insight and understanding by exploring how your present situation might be impacted by past experiences and people from your past and / or present.
I'm a qualified, experienced psychodynamic counsellor and EMDR practitioner working with adults, primarily online.
Lots of us face challenging situations at some stage in our lives, which can be difficult to manage. It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems. I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to help you to develop insight and understanding by exploring how your present situation might be impacted by past experiences and people from your past and / or present.
Hello there, my name is Christophe and I'm a qualified person centred, Emotion Focused therapist (EFT) with extra qualifications in EMDR.
My practice is founded on a person-centered approach. Meaning you're the tour guide of the museum of your life, and my role is to follow alongside you as we explore some of the more cluttered and unclear aspects of your experience.
Hello there, my name is Christophe and I'm a qualified person centred, Emotion Focused therapist (EFT) with extra qualifications in EMDR.
My practice is founded on a person-centered approach. Meaning you're the tour guide of the museum of your life, and my role is to follow alongside you as we explore some of the more cluttered and unclear aspects of your experience.
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EMDR Counsellors
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimising its ability to trigger anxiety.