Psychoanalytic Counselling in Glasgow
Human Development Scotland (HDS) is a Scottish mental health charity and our mission is to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling and psychotherapy for all who need them.
Our counsellors have a wide range of experience in areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss and bereavement. HDS employs counsellors on a contractual basis who are registered members of an appropriate professional organisation. Counsellors work from a variety of locations in Scotland, with a majority centred in and around Glasgow.
Human Development Scotland (HDS) is a Scottish mental health charity and our mission is to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling and psychotherapy for all who need them.
Our counsellors have a wide range of experience in areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss and bereavement. HDS employs counsellors on a contractual basis who are registered members of an appropriate professional organisation. Counsellors work from a variety of locations in Scotland, with a majority centred in and around Glasgow.
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.
Hi and welcome to my page! I’m Nicola, an integrated counsellor which means I can apply a range of modalities to suit the clients individual needs. During therapy with myself, we will work together and develop an understanding of the areas clients wish to work on. We can face challenges together with empathy and patience. I consider myself to be compassionate, open and somewhat direct ,who respects clients from all walks of life. There is no judgment within therapy. Every human is unique in their own beautiful way! I currently offer online or face to face in stepps mon-fri from 9-6pm. Later times can be discussed if needed !
Hi and welcome to my page! I’m Nicola, an integrated counsellor which means I can apply a range of modalities to suit the clients individual needs. During therapy with myself, we will work together and develop an understanding of the areas clients wish to work on. We can face challenges together with empathy and patience. I consider myself to be compassionate, open and somewhat direct ,who respects clients from all walks of life. There is no judgment within therapy. Every human is unique in their own beautiful way! I currently offer online or face to face in stepps mon-fri from 9-6pm. Later times can be discussed if needed !
I work with adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and relationship difficulties. I support clients through major life transitions, identity exploration, self-esteem issues, and personal growth. Additionally, I specialise in addressing relationship-related challenges such as breakups, divorce, infidelity recovery, and attachment patterns.
I work with adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and relationship difficulties. I support clients through major life transitions, identity exploration, self-esteem issues, and personal growth. Additionally, I specialise in addressing relationship-related challenges such as breakups, divorce, infidelity recovery, and attachment patterns.
We all encounter times in our lives where we may feel anxious, sad, angry, or stuck in a pattern of unhelpful behaviour. This may impact our day to day lives, our relationship with ourselves and our relationship with others. We may know that something has to change, but not be entirely sure how to move forward. By offering a safe and impartial space I can help you.
We all encounter times in our lives where we may feel anxious, sad, angry, or stuck in a pattern of unhelpful behaviour. This may impact our day to day lives, our relationship with ourselves and our relationship with others. We may know that something has to change, but not be entirely sure how to move forward. By offering a safe and impartial space I can help you.
Hello. I'm Sarahanne. I am currently a trainee Counsellor & Psychotherapist, and have experience in working with a wide variety of presenting issues. You may have landed here today not sure about what exactly you are looking for. Or perhaps you have particular issues you know you want to work through. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship or family issues, or just feeling a bit stuck and are unsure how to make changes. You may be experiencing repeating patterns of behaviours or relationships, and want to explore why this keeps happening to you, and break the cycle. Whatever it is, I want to help you.
Hello. I'm Sarahanne. I am currently a trainee Counsellor & Psychotherapist, and have experience in working with a wide variety of presenting issues. You may have landed here today not sure about what exactly you are looking for. Or perhaps you have particular issues you know you want to work through. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship or family issues, or just feeling a bit stuck and are unsure how to make changes. You may be experiencing repeating patterns of behaviours or relationships, and want to explore why this keeps happening to you, and break the cycle. Whatever it is, I want to help you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My practice involves working with adults, presenting with emotional conflict, dilemma's, pain, indecision, bereavement, physical ill health, eating attachments, past trauma, current relationship difficulties with parents, friends, siblings and with self. My work with people, involves emotional attunement, safety and boundaries of confidentiality, self-harm, suicidal thoughts. The theory I practice from is Psychodynamic, which focusses on conscious, unconscious processes, encouraging self-awareness and an ability to orientate from presenting repeated patterns relating to self, to decisions which are nurturing and fulfilling.
My practice involves working with adults, presenting with emotional conflict, dilemma's, pain, indecision, bereavement, physical ill health, eating attachments, past trauma, current relationship difficulties with parents, friends, siblings and with self. My work with people, involves emotional attunement, safety and boundaries of confidentiality, self-harm, suicidal thoughts. The theory I practice from is Psychodynamic, which focusses on conscious, unconscious processes, encouraging self-awareness and an ability to orientate from presenting repeated patterns relating to self, to decisions which are nurturing and fulfilling.
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The idea of my approach is an integrative one: I've studied, and I'm qualified to deliver, a mixed modality of therapies to address client issues. From psychodynamic active listening and using a safe space to get things out in the open, or perhaps using CBT techniques to address something specific, either way - I'm equipped to help guide you through what it is that is troubling you, or holding you back, from moving forward.
The idea of my approach is an integrative one: I've studied, and I'm qualified to deliver, a mixed modality of therapies to address client issues. From psychodynamic active listening and using a safe space to get things out in the open, or perhaps using CBT techniques to address something specific, either way - I'm equipped to help guide you through what it is that is troubling you, or holding you back, from moving forward.
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
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.
Do you want to understand why you always act the way you do? Does it seem to you that your behavior follows repetitive patterns and you'd like to be able to change it, but you tend to always fall back into the same ruts? How about starting from the beginning and trying to understand what's going on?
Do you want to understand why you always act the way you do? Does it seem to you that your behavior follows repetitive patterns and you'd like to be able to change it, but you tend to always fall back into the same ruts? How about starting from the beginning and trying to understand what's going on?
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Lots of us face challenging situations at some stage in our lives, which can be difficult to manage. It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems. I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to help you to develop insight and understanding by exploring how your present situation might be impacted by past experiences and people from your past and / or present.
Lots of us face challenging situations at some stage in our lives, which can be difficult to manage. It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems. I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to help you to develop insight and understanding by exploring how your present situation might be impacted by past experiences and people from your past and / or present.
I'm Simon, a psychologist with 45 years of practice and passion. I believe in the power of compassion, curiosity, and connection. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood - just as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you. I’m the originator of Life Theme Analysis and CEO of Optimised Life—an international psychological consultancy originally based in London. While our roots began in one city, we now work online and proudly support clients worldwide.
I'm Simon, a psychologist with 45 years of practice and passion. I believe in the power of compassion, curiosity, and connection. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood - just as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you. I’m the originator of Life Theme Analysis and CEO of Optimised Life—an international psychological consultancy originally based in London. While our roots began in one city, we now work online and proudly support clients worldwide.
You’re here because you want something in your life to be different. This could be the way you feel / think about yourself, your relationships with others, and / or your world. It can be difficult to know where to turn and sometimes you can feel very alone, struggling to open up to those around you for fear of being burdensome, not understood or accepted. Therapy is an empowering process, supporting you to become more aware of and connect with yourself and others. Through it you'll reframe past wounds, identify and prioritise your needs, and enhance the feeling of security within yourself and your connections with others.
You’re here because you want something in your life to be different. This could be the way you feel / think about yourself, your relationships with others, and / or your world. It can be difficult to know where to turn and sometimes you can feel very alone, struggling to open up to those around you for fear of being burdensome, not understood or accepted. Therapy is an empowering process, supporting you to become more aware of and connect with yourself and others. Through it you'll reframe past wounds, identify and prioritise your needs, and enhance the feeling of security within yourself and your connections with others.
If you are here, you may be experiencing emotional difficulties that are leaving you feeling anxious, stuck or confused. Perhaps you are questioning aspects of your life, trying to solve the puzzle of why you are who you are. Or maybe you wish to feel happier, free'er and more settled in yourself, your choices and your relationships. You may not be able to put your finger on why you’re here, and that's okay too. I believe that to change, we must feel truly seen and listened to. I support my clients by providing a healing space to reflect and begin to address the difficulties and deeper questions they are facing in their lives.
If you are here, you may be experiencing emotional difficulties that are leaving you feeling anxious, stuck or confused. Perhaps you are questioning aspects of your life, trying to solve the puzzle of why you are who you are. Or maybe you wish to feel happier, free'er and more settled in yourself, your choices and your relationships. You may not be able to put your finger on why you’re here, and that's okay too. I believe that to change, we must feel truly seen and listened to. I support my clients by providing a healing space to reflect and begin to address the difficulties and deeper questions they are facing in their lives.
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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.