Counselling in Falkirk
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who specialises in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions. Related conditions include body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), compulsive hoarding, trichotillomania (hair pulling), tourettes/tics, and olfactory reference syndrome. If you are impacted, or believe you are impacted by any of the above conditions, then I believe I can offer you highly specialist and focused support.
The methods I use have a strong evidence base (for example ERP), ensuring you receive treatment that is effective, practical, and proven to work.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who specialises in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions. Related conditions include body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), compulsive hoarding, trichotillomania (hair pulling), tourettes/tics, and olfactory reference syndrome. If you are impacted, or believe you are impacted by any of the above conditions, then I believe I can offer you highly specialist and focused support.
The methods I use have a strong evidence base (for example ERP), ensuring you receive treatment that is effective, practical, and proven to work.
Hi there. When was the last time you felt truly heard and understood? You may be feeling low, anxious, or lost. Perhaps you’re carrying the weight of trauma, sexual abuse, childhood adversity, relationships, or other painful experiences. You may be struggling with intimacy or identity, or feeling like you don’t belong - invisible, misunderstood, or too much.
You don’t have to face it alone. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can be yourself, feel heard and gently explore what’s coming up for you.
Together, we will draw on your strengths, make sense of things, build self-awareness, and create lasting change.
Hi there. When was the last time you felt truly heard and understood? You may be feeling low, anxious, or lost. Perhaps you’re carrying the weight of trauma, sexual abuse, childhood adversity, relationships, or other painful experiences. You may be struggling with intimacy or identity, or feeling like you don’t belong - invisible, misunderstood, or too much.
You don’t have to face it alone. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can be yourself, feel heard and gently explore what’s coming up for you.
Together, we will draw on your strengths, make sense of things, build self-awareness, and create lasting change.
Hey, I’m Chris, and I offer both online and face-to-face therapy sessions in Stirling. I trained as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), but if you’re not familiar with what that means, that’s completely okay. CBT is simply one way of understanding difficulties, with a focus on how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected.
Hey, I’m Chris, and I offer both online and face-to-face therapy sessions in Stirling. I trained as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), but if you’re not familiar with what that means, that’s completely okay. CBT is simply one way of understanding difficulties, with a focus on how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected.
Starting therapy can be daunting, it was for me too. But slowly, you will be able to overcome your fears, open up and build trust with another, these are the first brave steps to a new chapter. My ultimate goal is to help you gain awareness, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and achieve a greater sense of wholeness and life satisfaction. I provide a safe space where you can share any worries or concerns. Here, you are welcome to be yourself.
Starting therapy can be daunting, it was for me too. But slowly, you will be able to overcome your fears, open up and build trust with another, these are the first brave steps to a new chapter. My ultimate goal is to help you gain awareness, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and achieve a greater sense of wholeness and life satisfaction. I provide a safe space where you can share any worries or concerns. Here, you are welcome to be yourself.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious or low in some way? Struggling to comprehend certain life experiences, or wanting to understand yourself in more depth? I work with people to notice unhelpful patterns in life and explore ways to move forward.
It can be very difficult to open up to someone new (as a previous client of therapy myself I remember this all too well!), however it can also be incredibly powerful.
I am a pluralistic practitioner, which means I was trained to adapt my approach to the person sat before me. I work with people aged 18+ on a wide range of issues that may be impacting them.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious or low in some way? Struggling to comprehend certain life experiences, or wanting to understand yourself in more depth? I work with people to notice unhelpful patterns in life and explore ways to move forward.
It can be very difficult to open up to someone new (as a previous client of therapy myself I remember this all too well!), however it can also be incredibly powerful.
I am a pluralistic practitioner, which means I was trained to adapt my approach to the person sat before me. I work with people aged 18+ on a wide range of issues that may be impacting them.
I am an Integrative Therapist with over 20+ years of practice experience, qualifying in 2002. I have continually added to my professional training and qualifications throughout my career. In addition to 'in person' and 'online' Integrative Therapy, I also provide Clinical Hypnosis as well as Outdoor Therapy. There is no additional cost to combine Integrative Therapy with Clinical Hypnosis. Clients are free to select stand-alone therapeutic services; and/or to combine them. It is always led by client choice. Over the years, I've noticed therapy is most effective with clients willing to work between sessions as well as in sessions.
I am an Integrative Therapist with over 20+ years of practice experience, qualifying in 2002. I have continually added to my professional training and qualifications throughout my career. In addition to 'in person' and 'online' Integrative Therapy, I also provide Clinical Hypnosis as well as Outdoor Therapy. There is no additional cost to combine Integrative Therapy with Clinical Hypnosis. Clients are free to select stand-alone therapeutic services; and/or to combine them. It is always led by client choice. Over the years, I've noticed therapy is most effective with clients willing to work between sessions as well as in sessions.
If you are reading this statement then you are considering counselling for either you or someone close. Sometimes we all need help with coping with life either with past or present issues. These issues and how we currently manage them can prevent us from moving forward. They can also make us feel not too good about ourselves, others and the world. They can impact on our day to day life and relationships. My role is to work with you to create a balance in your life to enable you to move forward. I am also a qualified brain spotting therapist. This is a talk therapy that reveals unprocessed traumas through the use of the visual field.
If you are reading this statement then you are considering counselling for either you or someone close. Sometimes we all need help with coping with life either with past or present issues. These issues and how we currently manage them can prevent us from moving forward. They can also make us feel not too good about ourselves, others and the world. They can impact on our day to day life and relationships. My role is to work with you to create a balance in your life to enable you to move forward. I am also a qualified brain spotting therapist. This is a talk therapy that reveals unprocessed traumas through the use of the visual field.
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to get everything right? You're not alone. The constant push for productivity and perfection can leave you feeling drained, anxious, and disconnected from yourself.
Clients come to me feeling lonely in their struggle, believing they should handle it alone. They want a safe space to be vulnerable, explore their feelings, and reconnect with themselves. My goal is to help you move from a place of constant pressure and criticism to a life of meaning and self-compassion.
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to get everything right? You're not alone. The constant push for productivity and perfection can leave you feeling drained, anxious, and disconnected from yourself.
Clients come to me feeling lonely in their struggle, believing they should handle it alone. They want a safe space to be vulnerable, explore their feelings, and reconnect with themselves. My goal is to help you move from a place of constant pressure and criticism to a life of meaning and self-compassion.
I enjoy helping people who have expereinced trauma to develop a shared understanding of how their life experiences have influenced their beliefs about themselves, the world and others. Through looking at these beliefs through a compassionate lens, we start to understand how patterns and cycles of thoughts and behaviours have emerged which can leave you feeling stuck. This insight will offer a solid platform for growth and inform how I can help you make changes and process memories and emotions using EMDR and compassion focused approaches.
I enjoy helping people who have expereinced trauma to develop a shared understanding of how their life experiences have influenced their beliefs about themselves, the world and others. Through looking at these beliefs through a compassionate lens, we start to understand how patterns and cycles of thoughts and behaviours have emerged which can leave you feeling stuck. This insight will offer a solid platform for growth and inform how I can help you make changes and process memories and emotions using EMDR and compassion focused approaches.
Are you feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you're struggling with low self-worth, navigating personal challenges, or feel that things just aren't working anymore. Seeking support for these challenges is a powerful first step. As a HCPC registered psychologist, I provide a safe and welcoming space for people to explore these issues. My approach is to work collaboratively with you, integrating multiple evidence-based therapies to unravel the patterns and experiences shaping your present. Together, we can foster self-awareness, build skills to create meaningful change, and reconnect to what matters in your life.
Are you feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you're struggling with low self-worth, navigating personal challenges, or feel that things just aren't working anymore. Seeking support for these challenges is a powerful first step. As a HCPC registered psychologist, I provide a safe and welcoming space for people to explore these issues. My approach is to work collaboratively with you, integrating multiple evidence-based therapies to unravel the patterns and experiences shaping your present. Together, we can foster self-awareness, build skills to create meaningful change, and reconnect to what matters in your life.
Hi, my name is Sophie (she/they).
The modern world can often leave us feeling alone, isolated, and that our struggles are some sort of personal failing. This can lead to anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, overwhelm or grief, with little time or space to process these experiences and emotions. This is a lot for one person to try and sort through by themselves. It’s okay to reach out for help from someone willing and trained to help.
It’s not an easy thing to do, sharing your vulnerabilities, so how can we work together to create a space where you can explore these more uncomfortable parts of yourself?
Hi, my name is Sophie (she/they).
The modern world can often leave us feeling alone, isolated, and that our struggles are some sort of personal failing. This can lead to anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, overwhelm or grief, with little time or space to process these experiences and emotions. This is a lot for one person to try and sort through by themselves. It’s okay to reach out for help from someone willing and trained to help.
It’s not an easy thing to do, sharing your vulnerabilities, so how can we work together to create a space where you can explore these more uncomfortable parts of yourself?
My ideal client feels overwhelmed and quietly lost. They may be living with anxiety, depression, grief, or burnout, or navigating life with ADHD or autism in a world that rarely slows down for them. They want to feel understood without having to explain themselves perfectly. Their goal is not a dramatic transformation but something quieter: to breathe more easily, to trust themselves again, to feel steady. They are ready to be honest, even if that feels unfamiliar. They want a real connection, not a clinical transaction. They are, in some small way, ready to begin.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed and quietly lost. They may be living with anxiety, depression, grief, or burnout, or navigating life with ADHD or autism in a world that rarely slows down for them. They want to feel understood without having to explain themselves perfectly. Their goal is not a dramatic transformation but something quieter: to breathe more easily, to trust themselves again, to feel steady. They are ready to be honest, even if that feels unfamiliar. They want a real connection, not a clinical transaction. They are, in some small way, ready to begin.
As a Counsellor, I work to the understanding that different things work for different people at different times. I prioritise building a genuine and real relationship with you as a client that is underpinned by care, trust and collaboration.
As a Counsellor, I work to the understanding that different things work for different people at different times. I prioritise building a genuine and real relationship with you as a client that is underpinned by care, trust and collaboration.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR therapist. I work with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety, panic disorders, depression, low self-esteem, anger, work related stress, OCD, problem eating, and trauma. I am aware that it can be difficult, and daunting trying to find a therapist and figuring out the right approach for you, therefore, I offer consultations to discuss more about my approach and answer and questions that may help you with the process of starting therapy. If you decided you wanted to work together, we can work as a team to get you to where you would like to be.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR therapist. I work with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety, panic disorders, depression, low self-esteem, anger, work related stress, OCD, problem eating, and trauma. I am aware that it can be difficult, and daunting trying to find a therapist and figuring out the right approach for you, therefore, I offer consultations to discuss more about my approach and answer and questions that may help you with the process of starting therapy. If you decided you wanted to work together, we can work as a team to get you to where you would like to be.
Your relationships affect the way you feel and difficulties can make you very unhappy, hurt and angry. One in five say their relationship is in distress. Some reasons people give are - emotional pain and distress, feeling unloved, conflict, infidelity, sex, different outlooks, children, career, addiction or family relationships. Communication, is often cited as at the heart of a distressed relationship, each of us thinks we are clear about telling our loved ones what is going on for us and we get frustrated when they just ‘don’t hear us’. It can all be very confusing and difficult to resolve.
Your relationships affect the way you feel and difficulties can make you very unhappy, hurt and angry. One in five say their relationship is in distress. Some reasons people give are - emotional pain and distress, feeling unloved, conflict, infidelity, sex, different outlooks, children, career, addiction or family relationships. Communication, is often cited as at the heart of a distressed relationship, each of us thinks we are clear about telling our loved ones what is going on for us and we get frustrated when they just ‘don’t hear us’. It can all be very confusing and difficult to resolve.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has worked extensively with adults, young people, children and families who have health conditions, eating disorders and neurodivergence. I am integrative practitioner using a variety of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy in a one to one setting.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has worked extensively with adults, young people, children and families who have health conditions, eating disorders and neurodivergence. I am integrative practitioner using a variety of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy in a one to one setting.
Often life can throw things at us which can be very challenging and difficult to cope with. As a result, we may feel anxious, angry or sad. Often having someone walk alongside us on our journey, and having time and space to process these things can be very useful. If this is where you are at the moment, counselling might be something to think about.
Often life can throw things at us which can be very challenging and difficult to cope with. As a result, we may feel anxious, angry or sad. Often having someone walk alongside us on our journey, and having time and space to process these things can be very useful. If this is where you are at the moment, counselling might be something to think about.
Hi There, Im Clare, I am a qualified psychotherapist and have been working in the counselling field since 2015, I understand all too well what life circumstances can bring people into the counselling room. It can be a very hard decision to make to come to therapy as the process can be emotional. I offer safe and confidential counselling with an integrative approach that really works well with life issues. Taking the first step to come into counselling is often the hardest part, I would love to work with you through whatever life situation you may be facing or have experienced.
Hi There, Im Clare, I am a qualified psychotherapist and have been working in the counselling field since 2015, I understand all too well what life circumstances can bring people into the counselling room. It can be a very hard decision to make to come to therapy as the process can be emotional. I offer safe and confidential counselling with an integrative approach that really works well with life issues. Taking the first step to come into counselling is often the hardest part, I would love to work with you through whatever life situation you may be facing or have experienced.
Hello, people come to Counselling/ Psychotherapy for many reasons, sometimes the reasons are clear, other times they are harder to name. You might have a sense that something is " off ", that you have not felt like yourself for sometime. I will provide you with a breathing space to make sense of your life and decide what you might like to be different. I believe that change is made possible through a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship, I am committed to creating a space where you can feel heard and known in all aspects of yourself. Come as you are, you are welcome
Hello, people come to Counselling/ Psychotherapy for many reasons, sometimes the reasons are clear, other times they are harder to name. You might have a sense that something is " off ", that you have not felt like yourself for sometime. I will provide you with a breathing space to make sense of your life and decide what you might like to be different. I believe that change is made possible through a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship, I am committed to creating a space where you can feel heard and known in all aspects of yourself. Come as you are, you are welcome
Creating a space for personal growth in therapy begins with the development of a safe therapeutic relationship. My approach offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental active listening space where you can take time to explore your experience. This allows us to work together to define the areas that you would like to work on and to check in on how you are experiencing your internal and external environment. Doing this helps to form a clearer picture of environmental, emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioural events in your experience and how you currently manage and respond to them.
Creating a space for personal growth in therapy begins with the development of a safe therapeutic relationship. My approach offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental active listening space where you can take time to explore your experience. This allows us to work together to define the areas that you would like to work on and to check in on how you are experiencing your internal and external environment. Doing this helps to form a clearer picture of environmental, emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioural events in your experience and how you currently manage and respond to them.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Falkirk
100+
Average cost per session
£65
Counsellors in Falkirk who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Stress |
| 68% | Relationship Issues |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 70% | Aviva |
| 60% | AXA PPP |
| 55% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in Falkirk see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 21% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Falkirk?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.