Eating Disorders Counselling in Merchant City, Glasgow
I support clients with their mental heath including experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, emotion dis-regulation to mention a few.
My training and experience allows me to work flexibly and according to client preferences. An initial session will be an opportunity to understand the client's experience and find the best way to work together going forward. Different approaches work for different people and experiences, therefore I offer the space to understand a preferred way of working.
I support clients with their mental heath including experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, emotion dis-regulation to mention a few.
My training and experience allows me to work flexibly and according to client preferences. An initial session will be an opportunity to understand the client's experience and find the best way to work together going forward. Different approaches work for different people and experiences, therefore I offer the space to understand a preferred way of working.
Many of my clients come to me because they face: Relationship, sex and family issues, anxieties and breakdown - Work and professional stress, anxiety and crisis - Alcoholism, drug dependency, sexual, relational and other addiction problems - Weight loss, smoking cessation and other life-goal issues - Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other food dependency issues - LGBT, minority and other discrimination issues - Self-confidence, self-esteem and anxiety-related issues.
I serve all communities and all people in a non-judgemental way. I use an integrative approach putting the client, not the theory or philosophy, first. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing and Coaching for life-goal issues, as well as Integrative Psychotherapy (person-centred, existential, analysis, etc) for a host of mental wellbeing and health issues.
Many of my clients come to me because they face: Relationship, sex and family issues, anxieties and breakdown - Work and professional stress, anxiety and crisis - Alcoholism, drug dependency, sexual, relational and other addiction problems - Weight loss, smoking cessation and other life-goal issues - Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other food dependency issues - LGBT, minority and other discrimination issues - Self-confidence, self-esteem and anxiety-related issues.
I serve all communities and all people in a non-judgemental way. I use an integrative approach putting the client, not the theory or philosophy, first. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing and Coaching for life-goal issues, as well as Integrative Psychotherapy (person-centred, existential, analysis, etc) for a host of mental wellbeing and health issues.
I provide a small private therapy service in the Glasgow area in Scotland to assist clients with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, eating disorders and adjustment to chronic physical health problems.
I first started work in a Community Mental Health Team for people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, and I learned a lot of skills to treat people who had histories of trauma, and a history of sexual abuse. I then worked extensively in physical health settings and I now specialise in Interpersonal Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I provide a small private therapy service in the Glasgow area in Scotland to assist clients with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, eating disorders and adjustment to chronic physical health problems.
I first started work in a Community Mental Health Team for people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, and I learned a lot of skills to treat people who had histories of trauma, and a history of sexual abuse. I then worked extensively in physical health settings and I now specialise in Interpersonal Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Welcome to my profile! I help women who struggle with food and their body using the highly popular approach of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Are you someone who recognises your challenges with food and your body are affecting your mood, your health and your relationships? Are you tired of comparing yourself to others and listening to the relentless critical thoughts inside your head? Is it starting to feel like you do everything for everyone else and no-one is looking after you? You’ve probably tried everything to fix this and it’s even worse than ever.
Welcome to my profile! I help women who struggle with food and their body using the highly popular approach of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Are you someone who recognises your challenges with food and your body are affecting your mood, your health and your relationships? Are you tired of comparing yourself to others and listening to the relentless critical thoughts inside your head? Is it starting to feel like you do everything for everyone else and no-one is looking after you? You’ve probably tried everything to fix this and it’s even worse than ever.
Are you or a loved one struggling with an eating disorder, needing to process a traumatic event, or facing challenging relationship issues? Do you yearn for a supportive space to heal and grow? I provide compassionate and personalised counselling tailored to your unique needs. Together, let's turn your struggles into strengths and unlock your full potential, fostering wellbeing and meaningful relationships.
Are you or a loved one struggling with an eating disorder, needing to process a traumatic event, or facing challenging relationship issues? Do you yearn for a supportive space to heal and grow? I provide compassionate and personalised counselling tailored to your unique needs. Together, let's turn your struggles into strengths and unlock your full potential, fostering wellbeing and meaningful relationships.
I am pleased to announce that I am now (dec, 2023) also a Solution-Focussed Hypnotherapist as well as a Certified Master Practitioner of NLP, Mental and Emotional Release Therapy. I am also Certified in Counselling Skills thro COSCA. Currently, I help clients with a range of issues from anxiety, feeling low, emotional regulation and phobias, and also to quit smoking. My journey began after hitting pretty much rock bottom after a co-dependency relationship with a narcissist. My search for answers took me to Canada and USA as well as my beautiful native Scotland.
I am pleased to announce that I am now (dec, 2023) also a Solution-Focussed Hypnotherapist as well as a Certified Master Practitioner of NLP, Mental and Emotional Release Therapy. I am also Certified in Counselling Skills thro COSCA. Currently, I help clients with a range of issues from anxiety, feeling low, emotional regulation and phobias, and also to quit smoking. My journey began after hitting pretty much rock bottom after a co-dependency relationship with a narcissist. My search for answers took me to Canada and USA as well as my beautiful native Scotland.
Do you find it difficult to talk to those closest to you about your issues and concerns? Perhaps you don’t want to burden them or feel worried that they might judge or not understand what you are going through? I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others. As an integrative counsellor, I work with a variety of therapeutic approaches and methods, and combine them to suit the needs of each individual client.
Do you find it difficult to talk to those closest to you about your issues and concerns? Perhaps you don’t want to burden them or feel worried that they might judge or not understand what you are going through? I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others. As an integrative counsellor, I work with a variety of therapeutic approaches and methods, and combine them to suit the needs of each individual client.
My therapeutic approach values you as a whole person, welcoming every part of you, exactly as you are. Together we can explore whatever is happening in your life right now, as well as how past experiences might still impact you in the present. We can look at sensitive issues, behaviors, emotions, limiting beliefs, relationship dynamics, and more, helping you develop greater self-awareness and acceptance. I also welcome therapeutic explorations on individual and collective experiences linked to concerns around the state of the world, such as eco-grief and climate-anxiety.
My therapeutic approach values you as a whole person, welcoming every part of you, exactly as you are. Together we can explore whatever is happening in your life right now, as well as how past experiences might still impact you in the present. We can look at sensitive issues, behaviors, emotions, limiting beliefs, relationship dynamics, and more, helping you develop greater self-awareness and acceptance. I also welcome therapeutic explorations on individual and collective experiences linked to concerns around the state of the world, such as eco-grief and climate-anxiety.
I am an integrative counsellor based in Glasgow. I have lived in different parts of the world which has given me a diverse understanding of the lived experience.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and supporting people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Working with me will allow you to understand the impact of the past on your current situation and find creative ways for moving forward.
I believe that talking through our issues can provide a deep sense of relief. Its my passion to support my clients as they come to terms with their inner truth and find meaning in their life.
I am an integrative counsellor based in Glasgow. I have lived in different parts of the world which has given me a diverse understanding of the lived experience.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and supporting people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Working with me will allow you to understand the impact of the past on your current situation and find creative ways for moving forward.
I believe that talking through our issues can provide a deep sense of relief. Its my passion to support my clients as they come to terms with their inner truth and find meaning in their life.
Hi, I’m Dr Nadia Balmain. Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an accredited EMDR Practitioner. I have provided psychotherapy for over ten years both in the NHS and in private practice. I offer therapy for many different problems, but I have a special interest in providing therapy for PTSD, complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is the gold standard treatment for PTSD and is recommended by NICE guidelines. EMDR helps clients to process traumatic and distressing experiences which are causing the present-day symptoms.
Hi, I’m Dr Nadia Balmain. Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an accredited EMDR Practitioner. I have provided psychotherapy for over ten years both in the NHS and in private practice. I offer therapy for many different problems, but I have a special interest in providing therapy for PTSD, complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is the gold standard treatment for PTSD and is recommended by NICE guidelines. EMDR helps clients to process traumatic and distressing experiences which are causing the present-day symptoms.
Life can be messy, and when challenges come our way we can easily become overwhelmed. Sometimes we need a safe, confidential space to air out our thoughts to figure things out. If you are looking at my profile, it may be that you are experiencing some struggles. I believe that our unique contexts and past experiences come together to tell the story of who we are and the things that we struggle with. I use my warm and compassionate stance to help people feel at ease to explore mental health difficulties and life’s challenges to bring about meaningful change and encourage resilience.
Life can be messy, and when challenges come our way we can easily become overwhelmed. Sometimes we need a safe, confidential space to air out our thoughts to figure things out. If you are looking at my profile, it may be that you are experiencing some struggles. I believe that our unique contexts and past experiences come together to tell the story of who we are and the things that we struggle with. I use my warm and compassionate stance to help people feel at ease to explore mental health difficulties and life’s challenges to bring about meaningful change and encourage resilience.
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It is a courageous step to reach out to a therapist and, in recognition of this, I have wholeheartedly devoted over 30 years of my life to helping people create real and lasting change. I have completed a vast amount of psychological training and am guided by extensive experience in really hearing the parts of my clients’ experience which are keeping them ‘stuck’ or are barriers to happiness. I help people to understand crucial scientific findings about how the brain affects our happiness and I use the most effective techniques to help clients become liberated from unhelpful repetitive behaviours or thought patterns.
It is a courageous step to reach out to a therapist and, in recognition of this, I have wholeheartedly devoted over 30 years of my life to helping people create real and lasting change. I have completed a vast amount of psychological training and am guided by extensive experience in really hearing the parts of my clients’ experience which are keeping them ‘stuck’ or are barriers to happiness. I help people to understand crucial scientific findings about how the brain affects our happiness and I use the most effective techniques to help clients become liberated from unhelpful repetitive behaviours or thought patterns.
Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected? Are you struggling with low mood? Do you feel your responsibilities keep pilling up but you are not able to cope with things at the moment? If you seek growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of yourself, we can work together through a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your emotions, unpack your past, and develop healthier patterns in your thoughts and behaviours. As a therapist, my role is to meet my clients where they are, honour their unique experiences, and help them harness their inner strengths.
Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected? Are you struggling with low mood? Do you feel your responsibilities keep pilling up but you are not able to cope with things at the moment? If you seek growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of yourself, we can work together through a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your emotions, unpack your past, and develop healthier patterns in your thoughts and behaviours. As a therapist, my role is to meet my clients where they are, honour their unique experiences, and help them harness their inner strengths.
Award Winning Child Therapist. Children and young people require a safe space for them to explore their feelings and emotions and make sense of their world. Children need to feel accepted, heard and believed, so that they can explore their emotions and unravel their past. If you, your kid or anyone in your family could benefit from talking or play therapy, then get in touch. You can find me on other directories, registered with the BACP an accredited registrant with the NCS and on Facebook as: Kim McAllister Counselling Ltd.
Award Winning Child Therapist. Children and young people require a safe space for them to explore their feelings and emotions and make sense of their world. Children need to feel accepted, heard and believed, so that they can explore their emotions and unravel their past. If you, your kid or anyone in your family could benefit from talking or play therapy, then get in touch. You can find me on other directories, registered with the BACP an accredited registrant with the NCS and on Facebook as: Kim McAllister Counselling Ltd.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who offers psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of difficulties. In my NHS post, I work in an HIV & Sexual Health service and a specialist mental health team that provides input to inpatients and outpatients struggling with physical health problems. I am particularly experienced at seeing people and couples presenting with sexual difficulties, such as painful sex or unreliable erections. I also have a specialist interest in anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive behavioural therapy in its treatment.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who offers psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of difficulties. In my NHS post, I work in an HIV & Sexual Health service and a specialist mental health team that provides input to inpatients and outpatients struggling with physical health problems. I am particularly experienced at seeing people and couples presenting with sexual difficulties, such as painful sex or unreliable erections. I also have a specialist interest in anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive behavioural therapy in its treatment.
I am an experienced therapist and clinical supervisor who works with clients of all ages with variety of issues and goals. Whether something has been troubling you for a long time of you are finding yourself faced with new difficulties, I can offer an approach tailored to your needs. Perhaps you are suffering from anxiety or depression, unable to break unhelpful patterns in thoughts, behaviours and relationships or you are seeking to raise your self-esteem and make positive changes? Working with a therapist in a safe, non-judgmental and confidential environment can empower you to regain control of your life.
I am an experienced therapist and clinical supervisor who works with clients of all ages with variety of issues and goals. Whether something has been troubling you for a long time of you are finding yourself faced with new difficulties, I can offer an approach tailored to your needs. Perhaps you are suffering from anxiety or depression, unable to break unhelpful patterns in thoughts, behaviours and relationships or you are seeking to raise your self-esteem and make positive changes? Working with a therapist in a safe, non-judgmental and confidential environment can empower you to regain control of your life.
I am a qualified psychotherapist. My practise offers a safe, supportive and confidential space to work through the material you bring to the session. I work within a range of areas. A few of these include trauma, difficult relationships, addictions, family issues, anxiety, depression and abuse (see below for more). We navigate together, at your pace, and unpick gently past wounds or present emotional states that effect your everyday. We seek to change negative patterns and encourage different ways of approaching problems. With empathetic exploration at the front of our work, we allow for healing.
I am a qualified psychotherapist. My practise offers a safe, supportive and confidential space to work through the material you bring to the session. I work within a range of areas. A few of these include trauma, difficult relationships, addictions, family issues, anxiety, depression and abuse (see below for more). We navigate together, at your pace, and unpick gently past wounds or present emotional states that effect your everyday. We seek to change negative patterns and encourage different ways of approaching problems. With empathetic exploration at the front of our work, we allow for healing.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when dealing with anxiety, depression, or the impact of past trauma. If you're struggling with relationship issues, low self-esteem, addiction, or a variety of other challenges, I’m here to help. I offer a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your experiences and develop strategies for healing and empowerment. With a professional history in trauma-focused and supportive roles, I have particular expertise in helping women who have experienced domestic abuse or interpersonal violence.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when dealing with anxiety, depression, or the impact of past trauma. If you're struggling with relationship issues, low self-esteem, addiction, or a variety of other challenges, I’m here to help. I offer a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your experiences and develop strategies for healing and empowerment. With a professional history in trauma-focused and supportive roles, I have particular expertise in helping women who have experienced domestic abuse or interpersonal violence.
Sometimes we can feel stuck in life, and find ourselves caught in a cycle of unhelpful behaviour patterns or ways of relating to ourselves and others. We may feel conflicted,anxious sad or depressed but don't know why. We want to understand ourselves better and to be understood by others. We want to achieve inner peace but we don’t know how to, or feel we have the capacity to make changes or achieve lasting healing.
Sometimes we can feel stuck in life, and find ourselves caught in a cycle of unhelpful behaviour patterns or ways of relating to ourselves and others. We may feel conflicted,anxious sad or depressed but don't know why. We want to understand ourselves better and to be understood by others. We want to achieve inner peace but we don’t know how to, or feel we have the capacity to make changes or achieve lasting healing.
At some point in our lives we all encounter difficulties. We each have unique experiences of these struggles and at times they can feel overwhelming. Experience and research lets us know that therapy can help. You may seek therapy if you feel stressed, anxious or struggle with low mood. You might find yourself affected by current or past experiences related to work, the home or relationships. Or it might be that you simply long for a confidential space to be heard and understood. Counselling and psychotherapy can help wherever you are in your life.
At some point in our lives we all encounter difficulties. We each have unique experiences of these struggles and at times they can feel overwhelming. Experience and research lets us know that therapy can help. You may seek therapy if you feel stressed, anxious or struggle with low mood. You might find yourself affected by current or past experiences related to work, the home or relationships. Or it might be that you simply long for a confidential space to be heard and understood. Counselling and psychotherapy can help wherever you are in your life.
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What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviours, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behaviour affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counselling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioural disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behaviour, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognise they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behaviour has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.