Psychoanalytic Counselling in Glasgow

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Emma Louise Berry
Counsellor, MA, MCOSCA
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.
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Andy Weston
Counsellor, BACP
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.
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Oonagh Gaff
Counsellor, MBACP
Glasgow G41
I work with women — often in midlife — who are used to holding things together for others, but feel that something has shifted within themselves. You may have managed a great deal in your life — work, relationships, family — yet find yourself feeling unsettled, disconnected, or no longer quite sure who you are. This might show up as anxiety, low mood, burnout, or simply a quiet sense that something isn’t right. Sometimes there is no clear reason. Just a feeling that things are different. I offer a calm, thoughtful space where you can slow down and begin to make sense of what is happening beneath the surface.
I work with women — often in midlife — who are used to holding things together for others, but feel that something has shifted within themselves. You may have managed a great deal in your life — work, relationships, family — yet find yourself feeling unsettled, disconnected, or no longer quite sure who you are. This might show up as anxiety, low mood, burnout, or simply a quiet sense that something isn’t right. Sometimes there is no clear reason. Just a feeling that things are different. I offer a calm, thoughtful space where you can slow down and begin to make sense of what is happening beneath the surface.
0141 673 6612 View 0141 673 6612
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Nicola Flanagan
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Glasgow G33
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.
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Melted Rainbow Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
2 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
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.
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Lucy Gore
Counsellor, MBACP
Glasgow G33
I work with a broad range of clients having built up years of experience in working with clients from many different settings. I particularly support those who need to rebuild their lives after Trauma, Loss, Grief, relationship breakdown, and I have worked too with many facing Addiction, Work-related issues, and those who are unable to move forward in their lives and need time and support in finding their way forward. I am passionate about and committed to guiding you to find a way that is supportive for you and helps you turn towards making the changes in your life that have not been possible to do alone.
I work with a broad range of clients having built up years of experience in working with clients from many different settings. I particularly support those who need to rebuild their lives after Trauma, Loss, Grief, relationship breakdown, and I have worked too with many facing Addiction, Work-related issues, and those who are unable to move forward in their lives and need time and support in finding their way forward. I am passionate about and committed to guiding you to find a way that is supportive for you and helps you turn towards making the changes in your life that have not been possible to do alone.
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Hassan Rabbani
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Glasgow G41
My ideal clients are individuals or couples who feel emotionally or relationally stuck, unsettled, or caught in painful patterns. They may be dealing with anxiety, shame, trauma, loss, intimacy difficulties, trust ruptures, family conflict, or repeated arguments that no longer feel workable. Often they come at a point of rupture or transition, or simply because something doesn’t feel right. They want greater clarity, emotional freedom, stronger boundaries, deeper understanding, and more satisfying ways of relating to themselves and others.
My ideal clients are individuals or couples who feel emotionally or relationally stuck, unsettled, or caught in painful patterns. They may be dealing with anxiety, shame, trauma, loss, intimacy difficulties, trust ruptures, family conflict, or repeated arguments that no longer feel workable. Often they come at a point of rupture or transition, or simply because something doesn’t feel right. They want greater clarity, emotional freedom, stronger boundaries, deeper understanding, and more satisfying ways of relating to themselves and others.
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Robert McNeil Geelan
Verified Verified
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.
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Charlene Jany
Psychotherapist, MSc, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As an accredited therapist I specialise in fertility & relationship issues for both couples and individuals. You may be feeling something isn't exactly right in your relationship or have a more difficult issue. You could be going through fertility treatment or have just had a fertility diagnosis. Many people think that relationship counselling should be attended when issues hit breaking point and that is simply not the case. I see people at all stages of their relationship and some of the issues I deal with can range from Affairs/betrayals, Family issues, relationship breakdowns & fertility/infertility issues.
As an accredited therapist I specialise in fertility & relationship issues for both couples and individuals. You may be feeling something isn't exactly right in your relationship or have a more difficult issue. You could be going through fertility treatment or have just had a fertility diagnosis. Many people think that relationship counselling should be attended when issues hit breaking point and that is simply not the case. I see people at all stages of their relationship and some of the issues I deal with can range from Affairs/betrayals, Family issues, relationship breakdowns & fertility/infertility issues.
0141 280 7657 View 0141 280 7657
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Amanda Wu
Counsellor, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Glasgow G72
Amanda is an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. She provides counselling to children, adolescents & adults. Amanda uses an integrative approach, therefore she integrates a number of different models to her work including person-centred, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic, gestalt & transactional analysis.
Amanda is an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. She provides counselling to children, adolescents & adults. Amanda uses an integrative approach, therefore she integrates a number of different models to her work including person-centred, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic, gestalt & transactional analysis.
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Mind Change Why? Limited
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Glasgow G41
Pain, manifests in many varied ‘illnesses’. Whether they be Physical or Psychological. It could be Arthritis, ADHD, Addictions, or Mental Ill Health. The root cause is always some environmental trigger, whether in childhood or adulthood. The Medical Institutions treat only the symptoms of this pain, not the causes. Pharmacotherapy can be beneficial in the short term, to alleviate intense physical or psychic pain, but Western Medicine, has demonstrably failed, to address the causes and manifestations, of chronic illness: physical or psychological. I offer an initial Assessment of cause and create a comprehensive, self care plan.
Pain, manifests in many varied ‘illnesses’. Whether they be Physical or Psychological. It could be Arthritis, ADHD, Addictions, or Mental Ill Health. The root cause is always some environmental trigger, whether in childhood or adulthood. The Medical Institutions treat only the symptoms of this pain, not the causes. Pharmacotherapy can be beneficial in the short term, to alleviate intense physical or psychic pain, but Western Medicine, has demonstrably failed, to address the causes and manifestations, of chronic illness: physical or psychological. I offer an initial Assessment of cause and create a comprehensive, self care plan.
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Photo of Joanna Torzewska Owczarek - CBT Psychotherapy Joanna Torzewska, MSc, MBABCP, Psychotherapist, MSc
Hi, my name is Joanna and I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, with a background in Psychology. I have worked in the Mental Health sector for over fifteen years with diverse groups of clients. I have worked in many different organisations dealing with a wide range of psychological difficulties. When you are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, or feeling overwhelmed, considering therapy can feel daunting. I can offer you a safe and confidential space where we can together explore the nature of your difficulties to understand what is keeping them going and find a way to stop the vicious cycle.
Hi, my name is Joanna and I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, with a background in Psychology. I have worked in the Mental Health sector for over fifteen years with diverse groups of clients. I have worked in many different organisations dealing with a wide range of psychological difficulties. When you are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, or feeling overwhelmed, considering therapy can feel daunting. I can offer you a safe and confidential space where we can together explore the nature of your difficulties to understand what is keeping them going and find a way to stop the vicious cycle.
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Refana Saleem Saleem
Counsellor, MSc, PMCOSCA
Glasgow G67
I have vast experience of working in areas such as: Affairs, Communication Breakdown, Conflict, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with each person's uniqueness in diverse situations including supporting each individual to find more satisfying ways to manage the challenges they are experiencing such as Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression or even Bereavement . I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and those in the helping professions. I also offer telephone and Online Counselling. I am a COSCA Practitioner Member. I have a Masters in Counselling from Abertay University. I have a Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I am also a Trainer.
I have vast experience of working in areas such as: Affairs, Communication Breakdown, Conflict, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with each person's uniqueness in diverse situations including supporting each individual to find more satisfying ways to manage the challenges they are experiencing such as Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression or even Bereavement . I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and those in the helping professions. I also offer telephone and Online Counselling. I am a COSCA Practitioner Member. I have a Masters in Counselling from Abertay University. I have a Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I am also a Trainer.
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Chiara Capaldi
Counsellor, MBACP
Glasgow G12
We all encounter times in our lives where we may feel anxious, sad, angry, or stuck in a pattern of unhelpful behaviour. This can impact our day to day lives, our relationship with ourselves and our relationship with others. We know that something must change but might not be entirely sure how to move forward. By offering a warm, safe and supportive space I can help you. I use a blend of psychodynamic and trauma-informed therapy to support people in understanding themselves more deeply and feeling more grounded and present in everyday life.
We all encounter times in our lives where we may feel anxious, sad, angry, or stuck in a pattern of unhelpful behaviour. This can impact our day to day lives, our relationship with ourselves and our relationship with others. We know that something must change but might not be entirely sure how to move forward. By offering a warm, safe and supportive space I can help you. I use a blend of psychodynamic and trauma-informed therapy to support people in understanding themselves more deeply and feeling more grounded and present in everyday life.
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Christine Hewitt
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Glasgow G33
Vitally, my clients with complex trauma, various mental health conditions and neurodiversity, built a hardy foundation of therapeutic experience to competently launch my therapist career. I yearn to provide others with the liberation to move through anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma, and soften the stark isolation that can be felt, promoting self-awareness to open doors previously locked. Therapy is fully negotiated to ensure appropriate pace, goals are identified and achieved, utilizing relevant tools that can be packed up for future use post therapy if necessary.
Vitally, my clients with complex trauma, various mental health conditions and neurodiversity, built a hardy foundation of therapeutic experience to competently launch my therapist career. I yearn to provide others with the liberation to move through anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma, and soften the stark isolation that can be felt, promoting self-awareness to open doors previously locked. Therapy is fully negotiated to ensure appropriate pace, goals are identified and achieved, utilizing relevant tools that can be packed up for future use post therapy if necessary.
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Shaun Noteman
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Are you at a period in your life when emotional and psychological issues have become a concern for you. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to work with me in dealing with these issues. Begin your journey working on the concerns that you are struggling with, may feel difficult or overwhelming. These concerns that may have a repeating pattern, themes or life 'just not feeling right' I have experience of working with a range of life-limiting conditions
Are you at a period in your life when emotional and psychological issues have become a concern for you. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to work with me in dealing with these issues. Begin your journey working on the concerns that you are struggling with, may feel difficult or overwhelming. These concerns that may have a repeating pattern, themes or life 'just not feeling right' I have experience of working with a range of life-limiting conditions
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Amanda Hartley
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Life feels hectic and busy most of the time. I'm sure at some point in the past we have all wished for a quiet moment to reboot our busy lives. So why is it so hard to make that happen? There are so many pressures we put on ourselves and the way we go about life..... if you need a neutral,supporting person to talk these feelings through with, or even some support in seeing things in a different way... I'm here! Friendly, enthusiastic and very supportive. No ones circumstances are the same and no one answer is right. We could find a new way of coping together to help you find the way to adjust to life today and going forward.
Life feels hectic and busy most of the time. I'm sure at some point in the past we have all wished for a quiet moment to reboot our busy lives. So why is it so hard to make that happen? There are so many pressures we put on ourselves and the way we go about life..... if you need a neutral,supporting person to talk these feelings through with, or even some support in seeing things in a different way... I'm here! Friendly, enthusiastic and very supportive. No ones circumstances are the same and no one answer is right. We could find a new way of coping together to help you find the way to adjust to life today and going forward.
07449 585365 View 07449 585365
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Louise McBride Pgdip.
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Whatever your reasons for being here, you are very welcome. I provide a safe and confidential space to people from ALL walks of life. Whatever difficulties you are experiencing I can help you to gain insight into why they exist and persist. Psychodynamic therapy helps you to bring that which is unconscious into awareness which helps you to understand and often resolve internal conflicts that cause suffering. These conflicts manifest as, e.g. anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviours, especially in relationship with others. Psychodynamic therapy can be effective in enabling life long change.
Whatever your reasons for being here, you are very welcome. I provide a safe and confidential space to people from ALL walks of life. Whatever difficulties you are experiencing I can help you to gain insight into why they exist and persist. Psychodynamic therapy helps you to bring that which is unconscious into awareness which helps you to understand and often resolve internal conflicts that cause suffering. These conflicts manifest as, e.g. anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviours, especially in relationship with others. Psychodynamic therapy can be effective in enabling life long change.
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Dr Jessica M Quiñones
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might know that ghostly feeling of 'bleh' and persistent exhaustion that haunts you, even though you've done everything you 'should' do to 'make it' go away. I'll walk alongside you in releasing that heavy burden of your past. We'll untangle what's going on, find new meanings, try on new lenses to view it. I'll help you create a life that truly allows all parts of you to have a voice. I boldly support an inclusive, anti-oppressive practice: however you choose to identify in this world, you are welcome here. UKCP Full Clinical Member: Insured/ Registered/ Accredited. I see individuals, couples & lead a weekly therapy group, too.
You might know that ghostly feeling of 'bleh' and persistent exhaustion that haunts you, even though you've done everything you 'should' do to 'make it' go away. I'll walk alongside you in releasing that heavy burden of your past. We'll untangle what's going on, find new meanings, try on new lenses to view it. I'll help you create a life that truly allows all parts of you to have a voice. I boldly support an inclusive, anti-oppressive practice: however you choose to identify in this world, you are welcome here. UKCP Full Clinical Member: Insured/ Registered/ Accredited. I see individuals, couples & lead a weekly therapy group, too.
01726 213623 View 01726 213623
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Laura Watts-Webster
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or affected by past or present relationships. You might be struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, trauma, or emotional pain that feels hard to make sense of. Perhaps you’re navigating relationship difficulties, childhood experiences, or life changes and want a safe space to feel heard, understood, and supported. You’re looking for therapy that feels compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to you, helping you move toward greater clarity, emotional balance, and healthier relationships.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or affected by past or present relationships. You might be struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, trauma, or emotional pain that feels hard to make sense of. Perhaps you’re navigating relationship difficulties, childhood experiences, or life changes and want a safe space to feel heard, understood, and supported. You’re looking for therapy that feels compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to you, helping you move toward greater clarity, emotional balance, and healthier relationships.
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Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.

How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.

Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.