Counselling in Glasgow

Hello, and thanks for looking at my profile. I’m an accredited therapist with over 15 years experience, and wholly comfortable in dealing with a range of issues, from trauma to confidence, to abuse to anxiety. I’ve been described by former clients as friendly, easy to talk to and empathic. 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 fix you, of that I have no doubt.

Originally from Manchester, I now live in Glasgow. I started my counselling training in London on Goldsmith University’s Graduate Certificate in Humanistic & Psychodynamic Counselling, before completing the University of Strathclyde’s MSc, Counselling & Psychotherapy. At Strathclyde I trained in Person-Centred Therapy and this forms the basis of my practice. I have experience working with a wide variety of people, I’m particularly familiar with autism and neurodiversity, and I work with all kinds of issues including depression and anxiety, as well as those vague feelings of just not being what you ought to be.

Hello, my name is Andy, I’m a counsellor & psychotherapist based in Finnieston, Glasgow and a Registered Member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). I work with clients (aged 16+) in-person and online. Working online means I’m able to help people across the UK & worldwide. I believe the true mechanism of change is through the relationship & although I've extensive theoretical knowledge to assist me in the therapeutic process, it is the connection to my clients which I find is most vital.

Hi I'm Laura & I am an experienced CBT therapist specialising in the treatment of anxiety and OCD. I am based in Glasgow city centre but offer online therapy to clients throughout the UK. Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task particularly if you are looking for a particular approach or skill set and it's so important to find someone you can trust and connect with. I help clients to identify, challenge and overcome their negative thought processes and unhelpful coping strategies that no longer serve them. I am also knowledgeable and experienced in using exposure response prevention techniques in the treatments of OCD.

Would you like to change the way that you live your life? I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience of working with issues such as anxiety, depression and anger management, and I can help you to overcome your problems in an accepting, confidential and non-judgemental environment. I realise that it can be difficult to take the first step towards getting help. It's OK to feel nervous or confused about starting therapy, especially if you haven't seen a therapist before. Speaking to someone about your problems can be hard but it really is good to talk. I am LGBT+ friendly.

I am Dr Andrea Gallagher-Cowley, a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and member of The Beacon Practice. I'm passionate about working with young people, families and adults presenting with psychological distress. I help clients understand their difficulties and make changes to improve their mental health, wellbeing and relationships. I believe that compassion and kindness are key for a person to heal emotionally and make progress to reach their goals. I provide a non-judgemental space for clients to feel listened to and understood.

I support people to gain or regain a sense of wellbeing and to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and burn out. I deliver effective, evidence-based interventions with warmth and compassion. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (PGDip University of Dundee) as well as a sex and relationship therapist.

Online Therapy available amid COVID-19 Concerns. My passion for psychology is deeply rooted in my interest of human happiness. I sincerely believe in the practical benefits of a life spent helping others, fully investing in the cultivation of empathy and compassion. With this end in mind I have always sought out challenging and rewarding opportunities to work with people and to study human relationships and problems. I have an extensive understanding of the range of issues relevant to mental health with a range of client populations and a capacity to critically evaluate the role of different psycho-therapeutic models.

All I ask of my client is that they be willing to examine the negative aspects of their lives in order to move forward in a positive way; counselling is not for everyone and I will not make demands of my clients to return should they feel counselling is not for them, openness is paramount and I want my clients to feel comfortable to hold me accountable should there be issues outstanding that are stunting our progress.

I am a relational therapist and take a holistic approach to my clients. Broadly speaking this means I treat the person and not their problem or disorder. Rather than seeing mental health difficulties like depression or anxiety as something wrong with you that need to be fixed, I view them as valid and understandable responses to challenging life experiences. My work as a therapist is informed by both my academic training as well as my own personal struggles in striving for good mental health. I try to combine my theoretical knowledge of what can help with my own personal understanding of how challenging our lives and strugges can be

I am impassioned to motivate and guide you on a therapeutic journey of cognitive and behavioural transformation. This will empower recognition of emotional reactions which can lead to self-defeating behaviours.

We all experience emotional pain; as an infant, a child, a teenager, a parent and an adult. Whether it’s in response to life events (e.g. loss, trauma, moves), transitions (e.g. to adolescents, as a parent, retirement), adjustment to ill health (e.g. cancer, chronic illness, injury) or life in general (e.g. long term low mood or anxiety). Accepting that we need help and support can be hard and daunting. Getting the right help is important and can teach you how to live a fulfilling life.

As your therapist, I will work together with you to find an approach to therapy that will best suit your needs. I offer a safe, respectful and accepting space. My clients describe me as positive, helpful, accepting, down-to-earth and straightforward; they like the way I explain things in a way they can understand. They appreciate my non-judgemental empathy, compassion and honesty, together with the way in which I work with them to achieve clearly agreed goals. They feedback that I use appropriate challenges and that our work together is solution focused and instils hope. My clients love the way I connect with them in meaningful way

Do you feel stuck? Or maybe you want to make changes but aren’t sure how to? Let’s work it out together. I am a qualified and experienced CBT & Counselling Therapist who is client-led and values the importance of our sessions feeling like a safe and non-judgemental space. I understand reaching out and talking about how things are feeling can be tough but you deserve the space to feel heard and have someone alongside you to help you reach your goals. Counselling provides tools that you can take away with you, provides an opportunity to feel empowered to move forward and increases your resilience, wellbeing and happiness.

A warm welcome to you. Challenges that you might be facing right now, may seem small on the outside but can actually be very big on the inside which may be stopping you from enjoying and living life to the full. You can't change the past but you can change the influence that the past is having on you. I will offer you a safe, private and peaceful space to talk about the difficulties you are facing, to reflect on past experiences that may have left you anxious or depressed, and to work alongside you in making the changes that you feel you need. I am an member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)

I am an HCPC registered Chartered Counselling Psychologist, with extensive experience of working with adults, children, couples, groups and families. I practice pluralistically based on a pluralistic framework which draws on techniques and interventions from a variety of therapeutic approaches and characterised by metatherapeutic communication with clients. Informed by my clinical experience and evidence-based practice, I work collaboratively with clients to help identify their therapeutic goals and corresponding appropriate tasks, tailored to their sense of what would be most useful for them.

I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and a member of COSCA who are Scotland's governing body for counsellors and psychotherapists. CBT is recommended as the first choice psychological treatment by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) who are responsible for giving national guidance in the UK on the promotion of good health. The guidance is developed using the expertise of the NHS.

Do you sometimes feel like others struggle to understand the constant & excessive anxiety you experience? Perhaps, it feels like you don't even understand yourself and what's going on & are tired of worrying about 'everything and anything'. Perhaps, sometimes, you don't even know what is is you are worrying about! I do get it. I work with all anxiety disorders but have a special interest in supporting clients with symptoms of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). I understand how paralysing worry can be, as it can feel draining and relentless. Even if it doesn't feel like it right now, you can feel better and I can help support you.