Geriatric and Seniors Counselling in Glasgow
I bring experience from a range of settings & I have worked with adults, and older adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, chronic pain & trauma.
As a South Asian therapist, I integrate cultural sensitivity into my practice, acknowledging the importance of identity, background, and lived experiences. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, where building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of creating meaningful change and breaking away from the cycle of anxiety and depression.
I bring experience from a range of settings & I have worked with adults, and older adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, chronic pain & trauma.
As a South Asian therapist, I integrate cultural sensitivity into my practice, acknowledging the importance of identity, background, and lived experiences. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, where building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of creating meaningful change and breaking away from the cycle of anxiety and depression.
I have particularly enjoyed working in the fields of neurodivergence, mental health, and dementia care.
Hello, I'm Sarahanne.
Here is a space where untangling the mess is welcome, growth is possible, and being human is enough. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or simply curious about who you are and what comes next, therapy offers a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with yourself and with what matters most.
This isn’t about fixing you—because you’re not broken.
It’s about understanding your story, gently exploring the patterns that no longer serve you, and making space for something new.
You're not alone in this. Let’s start where you are.
I have particularly enjoyed working in the fields of neurodivergence, mental health, and dementia care.
Hello, I'm Sarahanne.
Here is a space where untangling the mess is welcome, growth is possible, and being human is enough. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or simply curious about who you are and what comes next, therapy offers a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with yourself and with what matters most.
This isn’t about fixing you—because you’re not broken.
It’s about understanding your story, gently exploring the patterns that no longer serve you, and making space for something new.
You're not alone in this. Let’s start where you are.
Working in settings such as schools, NHS, hospice settings and a carers organisation my specialities include (but are not limited to) bereavement/grief counselling, autism, dementia and counselling teenagers in High School.
Seeking counselling can feel like a big step. Perhaps a confusing one. Let me tell you a little about myself so that you can decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I have a COSCA accredited Diploma in Person Centred counselling meaning that I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I have a creative, eclectic approach and can bring other models into the counselling room where appropriate such as CBT, small world, gestalt and even music. At the moment I offer on-line and telephone counselling, however, post pandemic would also offer outdoor walking therapy.
Working in settings such as schools, NHS, hospice settings and a carers organisation my specialities include (but are not limited to) bereavement/grief counselling, autism, dementia and counselling teenagers in High School.
Seeking counselling can feel like a big step. Perhaps a confusing one. Let me tell you a little about myself so that you can decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I have a COSCA accredited Diploma in Person Centred counselling meaning that I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I have a creative, eclectic approach and can bring other models into the counselling room where appropriate such as CBT, small world, gestalt and even music. At the moment I offer on-line and telephone counselling, however, post pandemic would also offer outdoor walking therapy.
Hi, I’m Dr Sally McVicar, a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in adult and older adult mental health.
I work with people facing a range of challenges, including low mood, anxiety, trauma, memory problems, cognitive changes, complex grief, and adjustment to medical diagnoses. I also offer cognitive assessments for memory and thinking skills, and I’m experienced in helping people make sense of changes they may be noticing in themselves or others.
Hi, I’m Dr Sally McVicar, a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in adult and older adult mental health.
I work with people facing a range of challenges, including low mood, anxiety, trauma, memory problems, cognitive changes, complex grief, and adjustment to medical diagnoses. I also offer cognitive assessments for memory and thinking skills, and I’m experienced in helping people make sense of changes they may be noticing in themselves or others.
We all need to feel that we are being seen, that our voice is being heard, in safe and empathetic company. If you are in distress, confused or isolated, I will see and hear you as a whole person, not just as an issue or concern. I will support you by holding a space for you to breathe and reflect on worries, anxieties or uncertainties that may be holding you back and explore ways forward to fulfil your potential. Healing can be found in creativity, used as another form of expression when words run out.
We all need to feel that we are being seen, that our voice is being heard, in safe and empathetic company. If you are in distress, confused or isolated, I will see and hear you as a whole person, not just as an issue or concern. I will support you by holding a space for you to breathe and reflect on worries, anxieties or uncertainties that may be holding you back and explore ways forward to fulfil your potential. Healing can be found in creativity, used as another form of expression when words run out.
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.
Face to Face, Online and Telephone Counselling to fit around your availability. Individual counselling sessions: Standard fee for the first session is £25 then £55 per hour thereafter (concessionary rates negotiable). I also offer a free initial telephone consultation which lasts around 15 minutes to find out more about you and to assess what is best for you and your availability.
Face to Face, Online and Telephone Counselling to fit around your availability. Individual counselling sessions: Standard fee for the first session is £25 then £55 per hour thereafter (concessionary rates negotiable). I also offer a free initial telephone consultation which lasts around 15 minutes to find out more about you and to assess what is best for you and your availability.
Feeling Overwhelmed? Let's Talk. Life can be full of unexpected twists and turns, leaving us feeling lost, anxious, or simply unsure of how to navigate challenging times. Whether you're dealing with a significant loss, relationship difficulties, or a personal crisis, you're not alone. In our sessions, we'll work together to: Understand your unique experiences: Explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Identify your goals: Discover what's truly important to you and create a personalised plan for moving forward.
Feeling Overwhelmed? Let's Talk. Life can be full of unexpected twists and turns, leaving us feeling lost, anxious, or simply unsure of how to navigate challenging times. Whether you're dealing with a significant loss, relationship difficulties, or a personal crisis, you're not alone. In our sessions, we'll work together to: Understand your unique experiences: Explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Identify your goals: Discover what's truly important to you and create a personalised plan for moving forward.
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.
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.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
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.
Are you feeling weighed down by low mood, anxiety, or trouble sleeping? Whether these feelings stem from a challenging life event, a major transition like changes in health or employment, or seem to have appeared out of nowhere, it can feel overwhelming. You may even feel stuck, unsure of how to move forward, and disconnected from the things and people that once brought joy and meaning to your life. When life feels this way, it’s easy to withdraw, which can unintentionally deepen those feelings of isolation and helplessness. But it doesn't have to stay this way!
Are you feeling weighed down by low mood, anxiety, or trouble sleeping? Whether these feelings stem from a challenging life event, a major transition like changes in health or employment, or seem to have appeared out of nowhere, it can feel overwhelming. You may even feel stuck, unsure of how to move forward, and disconnected from the things and people that once brought joy and meaning to your life. When life feels this way, it’s easy to withdraw, which can unintentionally deepen those feelings of isolation and helplessness. But it doesn't have to stay this way!
Hello and a warm welcome to this page.
My name is Lorna and I am a qualified cognitive behavioural therapist and groupwork facilitator.
If life seems hard just now, I would like to offer you a safe, accepting space, where we can work together to explore what is troubling you. CBT is an evidence-based therapy which can help you to overcome negative thinking patterns and reduce symptoms of anxiety or low mood, while increasing your sense of self-worth
Hello and a warm welcome to this page.
My name is Lorna and I am a qualified cognitive behavioural therapist and groupwork facilitator.
If life seems hard just now, I would like to offer you a safe, accepting space, where we can work together to explore what is troubling you. CBT is an evidence-based therapy which can help you to overcome negative thinking patterns and reduce symptoms of anxiety or low mood, while increasing your sense of self-worth
It’s normal, at some point, to get stuck, or to struggle facing life's challenges. Sometimes we know exactly what’s wrong but at other times we might just have a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right. Therapy can help by supporting you to explore the roots of your distress, understand more clearly what’s keeping you stuck, and create new ways to think about yourself and your relationship roles and patterns. By uncovering the obstacles holding you back, you can learn to problem-solve, make better choices, practise healthier coping strategies, and turn your goals into realities to find a greater sense of peace and fulfilment.
It’s normal, at some point, to get stuck, or to struggle facing life's challenges. Sometimes we know exactly what’s wrong but at other times we might just have a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right. Therapy can help by supporting you to explore the roots of your distress, understand more clearly what’s keeping you stuck, and create new ways to think about yourself and your relationship roles and patterns. By uncovering the obstacles holding you back, you can learn to problem-solve, make better choices, practise healthier coping strategies, and turn your goals into realities to find a greater sense of peace and fulfilment.
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.
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.
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.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or your work? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated just getting through the day? The difficulties you are experiencing may be due to changes in your circumstances, life transitions, or past difficult life events and experiences. You may be feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or your work? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated just getting through the day? The difficulties you are experiencing may be due to changes in your circumstances, life transitions, or past difficult life events and experiences. You may be feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
As an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, I believe we all have the capacity to heal, change and grow. But, in my own experience, know how hard it can be at times to struggle with life on life's terms. As a therapist, I offer clients a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space where they can talk through, and work on, a variety of problems of living which affect their ability to enjoy life; anxiety, depression, bereavement, personal/ working relationships, sexuality, retirement and addiction; to alcohol, drugs or other challenging behaviours etc.
As an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, I believe we all have the capacity to heal, change and grow. But, in my own experience, know how hard it can be at times to struggle with life on life's terms. As a therapist, I offer clients a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space where they can talk through, and work on, a variety of problems of living which affect their ability to enjoy life; anxiety, depression, bereavement, personal/ working relationships, sexuality, retirement and addiction; to alcohol, drugs or other challenging behaviours etc.
I am a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist. I am also an Associate Member of ISST (International Schema Society) and have a background in professional drama. I have an integrative approach to therapy, and will a blend of these skills to help you improve the quality of your life.
I am a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist. I am also an Associate Member of ISST (International Schema Society) and have a background in professional drama. I have an integrative approach to therapy, and will a blend of these skills to help you improve the quality of your life.
As a therapist working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in addiction, shame, LGBTQIA+ , men's mental health and relationship issues. I believe that therapy should be tailored specially for your individual needs - whether anxiety, depression, self esteem or PTSD - and I provide a relaxed, safe space where you can feel free to share confidentially and without judgement. It can feel daunting sharing your problems, sometimes for the first time and it is important that you are in charge I like to work in a collaborative way, helping you learn more about yourself, your issues and developing strategies to manage them.
As a therapist working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in addiction, shame, LGBTQIA+ , men's mental health and relationship issues. I believe that therapy should be tailored specially for your individual needs - whether anxiety, depression, self esteem or PTSD - and I provide a relaxed, safe space where you can feel free to share confidentially and without judgement. It can feel daunting sharing your problems, sometimes for the first time and it is important that you are in charge I like to work in a collaborative way, helping you learn more about yourself, your issues and developing strategies to manage them.
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Geriatric and Seniors Counsellors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.
How can geriatric therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
How is counselling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
Many aspects of geriatric counselling are similar to counselling in younger age groups; in general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. However, therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
Can geriatric counselling help people who suffer from dementia?
Counselling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specialising in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counsellors specialising in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specialising in dementia may also be trained in specialised forms of therapy for memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.