Adoption Counselling in Glasgow
As a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (MBACP) with over 700 client hours and 4 years’ post-qualification experience. I specialise in helping people overcome anxiety, low mood, self-esteem issues, and perfectionism. My approach is collaborative, warm, and practical, using evidence-based strategies to help you identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, develop effective coping tools, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next step, I offer a safe, supportive space to explore what’s going on and work towards the life you deserve.
As a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (MBACP) with over 700 client hours and 4 years’ post-qualification experience. I specialise in helping people overcome anxiety, low mood, self-esteem issues, and perfectionism. My approach is collaborative, warm, and practical, using evidence-based strategies to help you identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, develop effective coping tools, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next step, I offer a safe, supportive space to explore what’s going on and work towards the life you deserve.
I am Shaheen, a qualified and experienced therapist working with couples, families and individuals, who would like to deal with life or relationship challenges differently. My approach is systemic, which means looking at issues in the context of relationships, experiences, cultures and situations. For couples or families it's useful for recognising unhelpful patterns and enabling you - between you - to find new ways of managing that fit better with how you would like to be. Whatever challenges you are facing, we can explore what the multiple factors are, that may have contributed, and open up space for new ideas.
I am Shaheen, a qualified and experienced therapist working with couples, families and individuals, who would like to deal with life or relationship challenges differently. My approach is systemic, which means looking at issues in the context of relationships, experiences, cultures and situations. For couples or families it's useful for recognising unhelpful patterns and enabling you - between you - to find new ways of managing that fit better with how you would like to be. Whatever challenges you are facing, we can explore what the multiple factors are, that may have contributed, and open up space for new ideas.
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.
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.
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.
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'm Jacob and I am a highly experienced, fully qualified, BABCP-accredited psychotherapist who combines evidence-based practice with a deeply humanistic approach.
For 10+ years I have worked within applied psychology across NHS, charity, and private sector settings. As a CBT therapist, I have worked with clients across the lifespan with a wide range of issues including depression and low mood; anxiety; single event trauma; multiple traumas; phobias; panic attacks; obsessive-compulsive disorder; grief and bereavement; low self-esteem; relationship issues; work stress; life transitions; neurodiversity (eg. ASC,ADHD), and many others.
I'm Jacob and I am a highly experienced, fully qualified, BABCP-accredited psychotherapist who combines evidence-based practice with a deeply humanistic approach.
For 10+ years I have worked within applied psychology across NHS, charity, and private sector settings. As a CBT therapist, I have worked with clients across the lifespan with a wide range of issues including depression and low mood; anxiety; single event trauma; multiple traumas; phobias; panic attacks; obsessive-compulsive disorder; grief and bereavement; low self-esteem; relationship issues; work stress; life transitions; neurodiversity (eg. ASC,ADHD), and many others.
Many things may bring you here.
Feeling stuck, repeating old patterns, anxiety, depression and relationship problems are often rooted in the past as ways of protecting ourselves. I explore these patterns with compassion, allowing them to be understood rather than judged.
Understanding ourselves and our past experiences allows us to choose a new way of doing things.
Many things may bring you here.
Feeling stuck, repeating old patterns, anxiety, depression and relationship problems are often rooted in the past as ways of protecting ourselves. I explore these patterns with compassion, allowing them to be understood rather than judged.
Understanding ourselves and our past experiences allows us to choose a new way of doing things.
As an actor/performer for 20 years, I spent the majority of my time looking into what makes people tick. Why do we do what we do and what do we get out of it? These questions are very rarely easy to answer about ourselves and this can lead us to feel life is unfulfilling or lead to a myriad of mental health issues. We can get anxious and depressed from life. I use my experience in understanding others as a way of conceptualising what you want and how you might achieve it. I will never tell you what to do, but I will absolutely stand beside you whilst you build the strength and self-belief to do what you need to for yourself.
As an actor/performer for 20 years, I spent the majority of my time looking into what makes people tick. Why do we do what we do and what do we get out of it? These questions are very rarely easy to answer about ourselves and this can lead us to feel life is unfulfilling or lead to a myriad of mental health issues. We can get anxious and depressed from life. I use my experience in understanding others as a way of conceptualising what you want and how you might achieve it. I will never tell you what to do, but I will absolutely stand beside you whilst you build the strength and self-belief to do what you need to for yourself.
I find the Person-Centred Approach fits my own philosophy as it has at its very core, an unshakable belief that all people are good. Person-Centred counselling believes that each and every person can, and will, become a more fully functioning person if given the correct conditions. The underpinning principles of the Person- Centred Approach are focused on the counsellor being honest, non-judgmental and fully accepting whilst being fully integrated in the relationship allowing the client to lead and set the pace. I aim to offer these conditions as best as I can during our relationship.
I find the Person-Centred Approach fits my own philosophy as it has at its very core, an unshakable belief that all people are good. Person-Centred counselling believes that each and every person can, and will, become a more fully functioning person if given the correct conditions. The underpinning principles of the Person- Centred Approach are focused on the counsellor being honest, non-judgmental and fully accepting whilst being fully integrated in the relationship allowing the client to lead and set the pace. I aim to offer these conditions as best as I can during our relationship.
Do you feel like you're not in control of your own life? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck or weighed down by past experiences that affect how you think, feel or relate to others. Perhaps you're living with anxiety, trauma, addiction or the long term impact of growing up without consistent care or safety. You might be high functioning on the outside yet struggling internally, wanting greater emotional stability, resilience, clarity and a sense of control over your life. Above all you want meaningful change; not just coping but feeling more grounded, confident and able to move forward and thrive.
Do you feel like you're not in control of your own life? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck or weighed down by past experiences that affect how you think, feel or relate to others. Perhaps you're living with anxiety, trauma, addiction or the long term impact of growing up without consistent care or safety. You might be high functioning on the outside yet struggling internally, wanting greater emotional stability, resilience, clarity and a sense of control over your life. Above all you want meaningful change; not just coping but feeling more grounded, confident and able to move forward and thrive.
Hi, thanks for reading my profile! Life can be rubbish sometimes and I believe we can all benefit from talking therapy to help us along the way. Are you anxious, depressed, or struggling with relationships in your life? I offer an Integrative approach that uses a mixture of counselling modalities (CBT, Psychodynamic, and Gestalt), above all I am person-centred and seek to empower you to know yourself better and reach your goals.
Hi, thanks for reading my profile! Life can be rubbish sometimes and I believe we can all benefit from talking therapy to help us along the way. Are you anxious, depressed, or struggling with relationships in your life? I offer an Integrative approach that uses a mixture of counselling modalities (CBT, Psychodynamic, and Gestalt), above all I am person-centred and seek to empower you to know yourself better and reach your goals.
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.
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.
Hello and thank you for looking at my profile! Day to day life can be difficult at times and most of us can benefit from the support and help of psychotherapy during challenging periods. I am a highly experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist and work with adults, young people and couples on a wide range of difficulties. I work by integrating a number of approaches to provide each of my clients with a therapeutic experience which is unique to them and their individual needs.
Hello and thank you for looking at my profile! Day to day life can be difficult at times and most of us can benefit from the support and help of psychotherapy during challenging periods. I am a highly experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist and work with adults, young people and couples on a wide range of difficulties. I work by integrating a number of approaches to provide each of my clients with a therapeutic experience which is unique to them and their individual needs.
Life can throw up many challenges which can cause us to feel unsettled, upset and confused. Having someone to talk with can help to untangle and make sense of the emotions that are associated with the circumstances you are facing. I place value in the therapeutic relationship and offer a safe, confidential space for you to explore whatever you are grappling with. I commit to being fully present and believe that counselling can enable you to gain greater self understanding. I love seeing clients go from struggling to thriving and accompanying them on that journey is a real privilege. I do both short and long term work.
Life can throw up many challenges which can cause us to feel unsettled, upset and confused. Having someone to talk with can help to untangle and make sense of the emotions that are associated with the circumstances you are facing. I place value in the therapeutic relationship and offer a safe, confidential space for you to explore whatever you are grappling with. I commit to being fully present and believe that counselling can enable you to gain greater self understanding. I love seeing clients go from struggling to thriving and accompanying them on that journey is a real privilege. I do both short and long term work.
Hi! I’m Gillian.
The focus of my work is to create an environment that feels safe for you to explore whatever has brought you to counselling. I don’t believe anyone will know you better than you know yourself, and my role as your counsellor is to walk beside you on your personal journey. Together, we can build a space for you to develop new coping skills, learn more about yourself and speak openly about what you have experienced.
Hi! I’m Gillian.
The focus of my work is to create an environment that feels safe for you to explore whatever has brought you to counselling. I don’t believe anyone will know you better than you know yourself, and my role as your counsellor is to walk beside you on your personal journey. Together, we can build a space for you to develop new coping skills, learn more about yourself and speak openly about what you have experienced.
Is anxiety adversely affecting your life? Is it stopping you enjoying things, or doing the things you'd like to do? Or is depression or procrastination stopping you getting on with life, and the more you push the worse it gets? If you're in need a bit of understanding and assistance to work out your problems and solutions you've come to the right place. Helping people like this, people like you, is what I do every working day. You can book face to face or online sessions directly on my website, click the link on the left.
Is anxiety adversely affecting your life? Is it stopping you enjoying things, or doing the things you'd like to do? Or is depression or procrastination stopping you getting on with life, and the more you push the worse it gets? If you're in need a bit of understanding and assistance to work out your problems and solutions you've come to the right place. Helping people like this, people like you, is what I do every working day. You can book face to face or online sessions directly on my website, click the link on the left.
Having supported children, young people and families for around 20 years, I have worked with clients with a range of issues including: bereavement, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, family, divorce, addiction, obesity, confidence etc. I enjoy working in partnership with clients to set goals for therapy or to provide a safe space to talk things through, whichever they would prefer. Client feedback has included that I am an honest and genuine person. I really do care about my clients and enjoy providing for them a safe and welcome space to explore their issues. I work in a person centred way.
Having supported children, young people and families for around 20 years, I have worked with clients with a range of issues including: bereavement, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, family, divorce, addiction, obesity, confidence etc. I enjoy working in partnership with clients to set goals for therapy or to provide a safe space to talk things through, whichever they would prefer. Client feedback has included that I am an honest and genuine person. I really do care about my clients and enjoy providing for them a safe and welcome space to explore their issues. I work in a person centred way.
Hi, I’m Nicola, a qualified integrated counsellor dedicated to supporting people through life’s challenges — anxiety, stress, grief, relationship issues, or feeling stuck. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. My approach is person-centred and collaborative, tailored to your needs and goals.
I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and healing, and sometimes we just need the right support to uncover it.
I combine professional expertise with genuine warmth to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to face this alone — I’m here to help.
Hi, I’m Nicola, a qualified integrated counsellor dedicated to supporting people through life’s challenges — anxiety, stress, grief, relationship issues, or feeling stuck. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. My approach is person-centred and collaborative, tailored to your needs and goals.
I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and healing, and sometimes we just need the right support to uncover it.
I combine professional expertise with genuine warmth to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to face this alone — I’m here to help.
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.
Human Development Scotland (HDS) is a Scottish charity. Our main work is training therapists and counsellors and other professionals in a psychodynamic approach. We offer affordable counselling to support people to explore their feelings and experiences. Our approach is psychodynamic, which means we look in more depth at what is going on in relationships, friendships, workplaces and families, linking past experiences to the present.
Human Development Scotland (HDS) is a Scottish charity. Our main work is training therapists and counsellors and other professionals in a psychodynamic approach. We offer affordable counselling to support people to explore their feelings and experiences. Our approach is psychodynamic, which means we look in more depth at what is going on in relationships, friendships, workplaces and families, linking past experiences to the present.
Hello. I’m Rachael, a qualified psychodynamic counsellor and I would love to help you. I specialise in psychodynamic therapy, which looks at how your early life experiences affect your current relationships, feelings and behaviours.
Perhaps you recognise patterns in your life that you would like to understand? I work with you using curiosity, empathy and expertise to explore and process these patterns.
The aim is to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, so you can make the best choices for you, allowing you to live a more contented life.
Hello. I’m Rachael, a qualified psychodynamic counsellor and I would love to help you. I specialise in psychodynamic therapy, which looks at how your early life experiences affect your current relationships, feelings and behaviours.
Perhaps you recognise patterns in your life that you would like to understand? I work with you using curiosity, empathy and expertise to explore and process these patterns.
The aim is to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, so you can make the best choices for you, allowing you to live a more contented life.
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Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.