Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Glasgow
I am a Person Centred therapist working online and in the greater Glasgow area.
The person centred approach is a non-directive form of therapy and my role as a therapist is not to guide or direct clients, but to provide a safe and judgement-free space where together we can explore whatever is causing you distress or getting in the way of you feeling okay. It is you who knows best what you have experienced and what you are going through. By giving you space to talk through those experiences and be understood, my role and expertise is in helping you build emotional congruence and autonomy to find the right way forward for you.
I am a Person Centred therapist working online and in the greater Glasgow area.
The person centred approach is a non-directive form of therapy and my role as a therapist is not to guide or direct clients, but to provide a safe and judgement-free space where together we can explore whatever is causing you distress or getting in the way of you feeling okay. It is you who knows best what you have experienced and what you are going through. By giving you space to talk through those experiences and be understood, my role and expertise is in helping you build emotional congruence and autonomy to find the right way forward for you.
I am a person-centred counsellor and somatic trauma therapist, also offering indirect myofascial trauma release therapy. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s inner world. Shaped by lived experience of trauma and nearly ten years of professional practice, I work collaboratively and at your pace. I integrate talk therapy with somatic and myofascial approaches to support nervous system regulation and embodied awareness, and may include gentle nature-based elements to support grounding and reflection within a safe therapeutic space.
I am a person-centred counsellor and somatic trauma therapist, also offering indirect myofascial trauma release therapy. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s inner world. Shaped by lived experience of trauma and nearly ten years of professional practice, I work collaboratively and at your pace. I integrate talk therapy with somatic and myofascial approaches to support nervous system regulation and embodied awareness, and may include gentle nature-based elements to support grounding and reflection within a safe therapeutic space.
Individual Therapy: (16 years and over) Whether you are experiencing Suicidal ideation, bereavement of suicide, depression, trauma, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, self harm, self-esteem or EUPD, I provide a non judgemental and supportive environment.
Finding the right therapist to work with can be unsettling for you particularly if you are looking for a specific approach so it is very important to find a therapist you can trust and connect with. I am based in Glasgow and offer therapy sessions face to face and online.
Individual Therapy: (16 years and over) Whether you are experiencing Suicidal ideation, bereavement of suicide, depression, trauma, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, self harm, self-esteem or EUPD, I provide a non judgemental and supportive environment.
Finding the right therapist to work with can be unsettling for you particularly if you are looking for a specific approach so it is very important to find a therapist you can trust and connect with. I am based in Glasgow and offer therapy sessions face to face and online.
My name is Vaughan, and I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Whether navigating life’s challenges, seeking clarity, or striving for personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey.
I believe in a collaborative relationship, you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support and help you as we work together.
I also offer online gaming therapy for anyone 13+. Adults are more than welcome.
PC/Xbox/PS cross-platform gaming, e.g., Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox, etc.
My name is Vaughan, and I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Whether navigating life’s challenges, seeking clarity, or striving for personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey.
I believe in a collaborative relationship, you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support and help you as we work together.
I also offer online gaming therapy for anyone 13+. Adults are more than welcome.
PC/Xbox/PS cross-platform gaming, e.g., Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox, etc.
These adverse events can shatter everything you believe in, leaving you feeling lost, suicidal, not knowing who you are anymore.
I am a qualified Psychologist, Trauma-Focused Psychotherapist and a Person-Centred Counsellor, specialised in complex trauma and associated PTSD. I offe a safe confidential space to explore any posttraumatic responses, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues and grief. I engage to meet your experiences with full acceptance, care and empathic understanding.
These adverse events can shatter everything you believe in, leaving you feeling lost, suicidal, not knowing who you are anymore.
I am a qualified Psychologist, Trauma-Focused Psychotherapist and a Person-Centred Counsellor, specialised in complex trauma and associated PTSD. I offe a safe confidential space to explore any posttraumatic responses, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues and grief. I engage to meet your experiences with full acceptance, care and empathic understanding.
Kim McAllister MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip.Couns, MNCPS (Accred), CYPT, MBACP, GMBPsS is a fully accredited psychotherapist offering compassionate, person-centred therapy for children, young people, and adults. Based in rural Scotland, she draws on experience in private practice, schools, and charities. Kim specialises in neurodivergence, anxiety, and life transitions including menopause. Awarded Child Counsellor of the Year, she uses talking and play therapies to create a warm, inclusive space where clients feel heard and supported.
Kim McAllister MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip.Couns, MNCPS (Accred), CYPT, MBACP, GMBPsS is a fully accredited psychotherapist offering compassionate, person-centred therapy for children, young people, and adults. Based in rural Scotland, she draws on experience in private practice, schools, and charities. Kim specialises in neurodivergence, anxiety, and life transitions including menopause. Awarded Child Counsellor of the Year, she uses talking and play therapies to create a warm, inclusive space where clients feel heard and supported.
Life can feel meaningless living without a connection with ourselves, our bodies and each other. Traumatic events and stress can lock us in a state of fear or helplessness causing us to behave reactively or to withdraw from life. The prolonged stress / anxiety of continously trying to suppress symptoms or figure everything out alone can feel completely exhausting right? As we continously battle the many 'shoulds' and judgements we ourselves and others place upon us, decision making becomes a terrifying process, preventing us from living - merely existing. I understand how isolating this can feel going through alone. I am here.
Life can feel meaningless living without a connection with ourselves, our bodies and each other. Traumatic events and stress can lock us in a state of fear or helplessness causing us to behave reactively or to withdraw from life. The prolonged stress / anxiety of continously trying to suppress symptoms or figure everything out alone can feel completely exhausting right? As we continously battle the many 'shoulds' and judgements we ourselves and others place upon us, decision making becomes a terrifying process, preventing us from living - merely existing. I understand how isolating this can feel going through alone. I am here.
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.
My name is Marion and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, with a background in nursing. Considering therapy can feel extremely daunting especially if you are already feeling low mood, anxiety or out of sorts. I can offer you a safe and confidential space where we can collaboratively explore what's keeping your problems going. I am currently working as a psychotherapist in the third sector delivering therapy to clients with a wide range of psychological difficulties. I deliver predominantly CBT, however depending on your needs I will integrate other approaches, one being compassion focused therapy (CFT).
My name is Marion and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, with a background in nursing. Considering therapy can feel extremely daunting especially if you are already feeling low mood, anxiety or out of sorts. I can offer you a safe and confidential space where we can collaboratively explore what's keeping your problems going. I am currently working as a psychotherapist in the third sector delivering therapy to clients with a wide range of psychological difficulties. I deliver predominantly CBT, however depending on your needs I will integrate other approaches, one being compassion focused therapy (CFT).
Hi, I'm Jem.
In the counselling room, I welcome the whole self, mind, body, and spirit. Metaphors and analogies often help make sense of complex emotions, and I see therapy as a journey. In our sessions, we’ll map the inner landscape of your life: understanding what shaped its mountains and valleys, how its well-worn paths were formed, and where new routes might lead.
My aim is to help you process your experiences, clarify your goals, and help you step into your role as an active agent of change, empowered to create the shifts you want in your life.
Hi, I'm Jem.
In the counselling room, I welcome the whole self, mind, body, and spirit. Metaphors and analogies often help make sense of complex emotions, and I see therapy as a journey. In our sessions, we’ll map the inner landscape of your life: understanding what shaped its mountains and valleys, how its well-worn paths were formed, and where new routes might lead.
My aim is to help you process your experiences, clarify your goals, and help you step into your role as an active agent of change, empowered to create the shifts you want in your life.
Firstly, I would like to say well done for taking the first step in looking for support. There are very few places/people in life who can offer a safe and confidential space for you talk openly about your difficulties. My name is Catherine and I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and I can offer you this space. Every counselling session will be met with empathy, compassion and understanding. I know life's not easy, so together, lets start the journey towards a happier and healthier you!
Firstly, I would like to say well done for taking the first step in looking for support. There are very few places/people in life who can offer a safe and confidential space for you talk openly about your difficulties. My name is Catherine and I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and I can offer you this space. Every counselling session will be met with empathy, compassion and understanding. I know life's not easy, so together, lets start the journey towards a happier and healthier you!
Welcome to my profile. I am an experienced psychotherapist with over eighteen years experience of working with adults and couples with a wide range of issues and problems. The therapeutic relationship is the most important process in helping each and every individual client or couple make the changes they wish to achieve when working with me. Every person or couple is unique and I will tailor my approach to help every client achieve their goals. I have extensive training to Post Graduate & Masters Degree level. I am an Accredited Practitioner.
Welcome to my profile. I am an experienced psychotherapist with over eighteen years experience of working with adults and couples with a wide range of issues and problems. The therapeutic relationship is the most important process in helping each and every individual client or couple make the changes they wish to achieve when working with me. Every person or couple is unique and I will tailor my approach to help every client achieve their goals. I have extensive training to Post Graduate & Masters Degree level. I am an Accredited Practitioner.
Within my practice, it is imperative that all clients are aware that therapy is taken at their individual pace. Following a thorough assessment, I help clients understand their current difficulties by building a narrative of what past events have contributed to the current problem and what may be maintaining it. From this, we collaboratively create an individual treatment plan that targets the presenting problem/s using the most relevant therapeutic approach available.
Within my practice, it is imperative that all clients are aware that therapy is taken at their individual pace. Following a thorough assessment, I help clients understand their current difficulties by building a narrative of what past events have contributed to the current problem and what may be maintaining it. From this, we collaboratively create an individual treatment plan that targets the presenting problem/s using the most relevant therapeutic approach available.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may feel anxious, emotionally drained or stuck in patterns that are no longer serving you. Whatever has brought you here, therapy can offer a safe space to make sense of your experiences and move forward with greater insight and new ways of coping.
I am a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist, with a particular interest in supporting adults who have experienced trauma and difficult life events. Trauma can shape the way you think, feel and relate to others- so I work gently and collaboratively, at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may feel anxious, emotionally drained or stuck in patterns that are no longer serving you. Whatever has brought you here, therapy can offer a safe space to make sense of your experiences and move forward with greater insight and new ways of coping.
I am a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist, with a particular interest in supporting adults who have experienced trauma and difficult life events. Trauma can shape the way you think, feel and relate to others- so I work gently and collaboratively, at a pace that feels manageable for you.
I started working in NHS mental health services 2001. I have worked with most emotional and psychological difficulties including anxiety, OCD, disturbing intrusive thoughts, panic and phobias, depression, and adjustment to difficult life experiences. I have specialist experience of working with eating disorders and extensive experience of working with people who have experienced childhood and relational traumas including bullying, neglect, and social, emotional, physical and sexual abuse. I have research and clinical experience of working with people with neurodiversity, this includes NHS experience of assessing adults for autism.
I started working in NHS mental health services 2001. I have worked with most emotional and psychological difficulties including anxiety, OCD, disturbing intrusive thoughts, panic and phobias, depression, and adjustment to difficult life experiences. I have specialist experience of working with eating disorders and extensive experience of working with people who have experienced childhood and relational traumas including bullying, neglect, and social, emotional, physical and sexual abuse. I have research and clinical experience of working with people with neurodiversity, this includes NHS experience of assessing adults for autism.
Hi, I’m Bryan, a psychodynamic counsellor based in Finnieston, Glasgow.
I offer a space where you can be met just as you are — without judgment and with genuine care. A place where anxiety, confusion, silences, pain, anger, or grief can be shared, feel accepted, and explored in a secure way.
Hi, I’m Bryan, a psychodynamic counsellor based in Finnieston, Glasgow.
I offer a space where you can be met just as you are — without judgment and with genuine care. A place where anxiety, confusion, silences, pain, anger, or grief can be shared, feel accepted, and explored in a secure way.
I offer a humanistic, trauma informed, integrative approach in my therapy practice and have experience of having delivered over a 1000 sessions to Adults, Children and Young people facing varied mental health conditions, including but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, relationship issues, Perinatal mood disorders, suicidal ideation, self-harm, Childhood abuse, Trauma and Domestic abuse.
Well done on taking the first step towards your wellbeing by considering therapy. I understand this is hard for many and I'm happy that you are contemplating reaching out for support.
My name is Neha Dabir-Middleton and I'm a fully qualified, registered and accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor, based in the UK. I would describe myself as a conscientious and intuitive practitioner with a BACP accredited Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a BPS accredited Masters in Psychological Studies and am currently pursuing another Postgraduate programme offering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT and accredited by BABCP.
I offer a humanistic, trauma informed, integrative approach in my therapy practice and have experience of having delivered over a 1000 sessions to Adults, Children and Young people facing varied mental health conditions, including but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, relationship issues, Perinatal mood disorders, suicidal ideation, self-harm, Childhood abuse, Trauma and Domestic abuse.
Well done on taking the first step towards your wellbeing by considering therapy. I understand this is hard for many and I'm happy that you are contemplating reaching out for support.
My name is Neha Dabir-Middleton and I'm a fully qualified, registered and accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor, based in the UK. I would describe myself as a conscientious and intuitive practitioner with a BACP accredited Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a BPS accredited Masters in Psychological Studies and am currently pursuing another Postgraduate programme offering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT and accredited by BABCP.
Having worked extensively in the creative world & embraced the gig economy lifestyle myself, I understand the unique pressures faced by folks in these fields as well as in everyday life. With this experience in mind, I specialise in supporting adults (18+) navigating challenges like low mood, low self-esteem, anxiety, and relationship issues. Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks or self-harm, my focus is on helping clients develop a healthier relationship with themselves. Together, we'll unravel the thoughts and feelings, creating space for greater self-understanding and personal growth.
Having worked extensively in the creative world & embraced the gig economy lifestyle myself, I understand the unique pressures faced by folks in these fields as well as in everyday life. With this experience in mind, I specialise in supporting adults (18+) navigating challenges like low mood, low self-esteem, anxiety, and relationship issues. Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks or self-harm, my focus is on helping clients develop a healthier relationship with themselves. Together, we'll unravel the thoughts and feelings, creating space for greater self-understanding and personal growth.
People that come along to therapy may be be looking for support with difficult experiences in their life, and feel open to expanding their way of noticing and responding to their difficulties. I work with people who are open to finding more about themselves, and understanding how living in the modern world can impact our mental health. Dropping the need to please others as a priority, people can develop radical self-acceptance. I take an anti-oppressive approach to therapy.
Therapy can be a source of affirmation, but also of challenge. I will challenge harmful patterns, and provide support to reduce the risk of harm.
People that come along to therapy may be be looking for support with difficult experiences in their life, and feel open to expanding their way of noticing and responding to their difficulties. I work with people who are open to finding more about themselves, and understanding how living in the modern world can impact our mental health. Dropping the need to please others as a priority, people can develop radical self-acceptance. I take an anti-oppressive approach to therapy.
Therapy can be a source of affirmation, but also of challenge. I will challenge harmful patterns, and provide support to reduce the risk of harm.
I’m a neurodivergent, queer and trans therapist. I know what it’s like to feel anxious, overwhelmed, low or just plain exhausted by trying to exist in a world that isn’t designed with us in mind. The things that affect you often affect me too — I don’t sit above you as “the expert.” Instead, I bring my own lived experience alongside my training and tools as a therapist.
My style is relaxed and friendly, with space for humour and honesty as much as gentleness. If you’ve ever felt like you have to explain yourself or translate your experience, this is a space where you don’t have to.
I’m a neurodivergent, queer and trans therapist. I know what it’s like to feel anxious, overwhelmed, low or just plain exhausted by trying to exist in a world that isn’t designed with us in mind. The things that affect you often affect me too — I don’t sit above you as “the expert.” Instead, I bring my own lived experience alongside my training and tools as a therapist.
My style is relaxed and friendly, with space for humour and honesty as much as gentleness. If you’ve ever felt like you have to explain yourself or translate your experience, this is a space where you don’t have to.
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- Coatbridge
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- Newton Mearns
- Paisley
- Renfrew
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.