Vitality Counselling in Kilmarnock
Registered with AXA, Aviva, WPA, Vitality, and Alliance, which means we can accept clients covered by these providers.
No two journeys are the same, and that is what makes each person’s story meaningful. People come to MindScope Psychotherapy not to fit into someone else’s expectations but to find a space where they are understood on their own terms. We offer a compassionate environment where they can be seen, supported, and equipped with the tools to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
Registered with AXA, Aviva, WPA, Vitality, and Alliance, which means we can accept clients covered by these providers.
No two journeys are the same, and that is what makes each person’s story meaningful. People come to MindScope Psychotherapy not to fit into someone else’s expectations but to find a space where they are understood on their own terms. We offer a compassionate environment where they can be seen, supported, and equipped with the tools to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
Life can feel messy at times, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Having a safe, confidential space where you can talk things through and feel heard can make all the difference. If you’re here, you might be going through a tough time. Life’s struggles are part of our story, and our past experiences play a role in what we’re facing today. You may be searching for relief from your worries, to make sense of your thoughts or to feel good enough. I offer warmth and compassion to help you feel at ease to explore your difficulties, recognise your strengths and support meaningful change.
Life can feel messy at times, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Having a safe, confidential space where you can talk things through and feel heard can make all the difference. If you’re here, you might be going through a tough time. Life’s struggles are part of our story, and our past experiences play a role in what we’re facing today. You may be searching for relief from your worries, to make sense of your thoughts or to feel good enough. I offer warmth and compassion to help you feel at ease to explore your difficulties, recognise your strengths and support meaningful change.
Lindsay Thomson EMDR, CBT Anxiety, Trauma
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with overthinking and feel as if you can't switch your mind off? Do you experience anxiety and low mood, wondering where these feelings come from and how to stop them so you can move forward with your life? Maybe you feel lost, lonely, or stuck, facing one daunting challenge after another. It's normal to struggle at times, and it's okay to seek help. I'm here to listen and help you navigate these difficulties. My mission is to align with your values and assist you in building a better life, fostering hope and providing strategies and equipping you with the tools to empower you through life's ongoing journey.
Do you struggle with overthinking and feel as if you can't switch your mind off? Do you experience anxiety and low mood, wondering where these feelings come from and how to stop them so you can move forward with your life? Maybe you feel lost, lonely, or stuck, facing one daunting challenge after another. It's normal to struggle at times, and it's okay to seek help. I'm here to listen and help you navigate these difficulties. My mission is to align with your values and assist you in building a better life, fostering hope and providing strategies and equipping you with the tools to empower you through life's ongoing journey.
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North Ayrshire Psychology (Dr Harriet Hockaday)
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Irvine KA12
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Dr Harriet Hockaday, and I am a HCPC registered qualified Clinical Psychologist. I am an experienced and specialist therapist, who has worked in various mental health services within the NHS since 2014, including in adult mental heath, older adult psychology, and neuropsychology services. I currently offer online and telephone based therapy to adults (18+) across the UK. I also offer face-to-face appointments in comfortable surroundings in Irvine, North Ayrshire.
My name is Dr Harriet Hockaday, and I am a HCPC registered qualified Clinical Psychologist. I am an experienced and specialist therapist, who has worked in various mental health services within the NHS since 2014, including in adult mental heath, older adult psychology, and neuropsychology services. I currently offer online and telephone based therapy to adults (18+) across the UK. I also offer face-to-face appointments in comfortable surroundings in Irvine, North Ayrshire.
I have worked with a variety of adult mental health problems for 20 years, for the past 12 years as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I am experienced in offering both brief and longer-term psychological therapies, and I am trained in understanding complex problems from a number of psychological perspectives. I believe it is important to be both informed by evidence-based practice and also offer support that is tailored to an individual’s unique needs. This is especially important if you are experiencing a number of difficulties and need a personalised formulation of those difficulties to guide the selection of therapy approaches.
I have worked with a variety of adult mental health problems for 20 years, for the past 12 years as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I am experienced in offering both brief and longer-term psychological therapies, and I am trained in understanding complex problems from a number of psychological perspectives. I believe it is important to be both informed by evidence-based practice and also offer support that is tailored to an individual’s unique needs. This is especially important if you are experiencing a number of difficulties and need a personalised formulation of those difficulties to guide the selection of therapy approaches.
I’m Peter, a Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. This life can be hard and many of us reach points where something has to give. We might find ourselves stuck in the past, struggling with the present or hopeless about our future. I have over ten years of experience completing therapy with adults with all kinds of difficulties including Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Emotional Dysregulation, Psychosis, PTSD, Eating Disorder, Pain, Low Self-Esteem, Interpersonal Difficulties, Burn-Out and Bereavement. I am passionate about helping people make sense of whatever is painful and find ways to live fuller lives.
I’m Peter, a Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. This life can be hard and many of us reach points where something has to give. We might find ourselves stuck in the past, struggling with the present or hopeless about our future. I have over ten years of experience completing therapy with adults with all kinds of difficulties including Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Emotional Dysregulation, Psychosis, PTSD, Eating Disorder, Pain, Low Self-Esteem, Interpersonal Difficulties, Burn-Out and Bereavement. I am passionate about helping people make sense of whatever is painful and find ways to live fuller lives.
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.
The Psychology Rooms is large mental health clinic with expertise in CAMHS, adult mental health and physical health (pain and medical conditions). Our clinic is friendly and our clinic rooms are designed specifically for adults, teens or children. We are open from 9am to 8pm to suit school and work hours. We offer are:
• Evidence based psychological therapies for all ages, families and couples
• Psychological assessment for surgery (cosmetic and medical)
• Psychological preparation for coping with surgery or genetic testing
• Expert witness reports for court, tribunals and compensation.
• Mental health first aid training
The Psychology Rooms is large mental health clinic with expertise in CAMHS, adult mental health and physical health (pain and medical conditions). Our clinic is friendly and our clinic rooms are designed specifically for adults, teens or children. We are open from 9am to 8pm to suit school and work hours. We offer are:
• Evidence based psychological therapies for all ages, families and couples
• Psychological assessment for surgery (cosmetic and medical)
• Psychological preparation for coping with surgery or genetic testing
• Expert witness reports for court, tribunals and compensation.
• Mental health first aid training
General information
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, Counsellor and CBT practitioner and work with an array of mental health disorders. I also work with couples as I believe so many of our problems are relational.
I have experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, stress, abuse, self-worth, self-esteem and self-confidence. I have a particular interest in working with panic, anxiety and emotional regulation.
I work with children and adults, who have a range of reasons for seeking therapy, from but not limited to emotional distress, addiction, behaviour problems, low self-esteem, relationship issues, work stress.
General information
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, Counsellor and CBT practitioner and work with an array of mental health disorders. I also work with couples as I believe so many of our problems are relational.
I have experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, stress, abuse, self-worth, self-esteem and self-confidence. I have a particular interest in working with panic, anxiety and emotional regulation.
I work with children and adults, who have a range of reasons for seeking therapy, from but not limited to emotional distress, addiction, behaviour problems, low self-esteem, relationship issues, work stress.
Hello, I am Dr Katie Smith. Now, more than ever, it is important to look after our mental health and I enjoy helping clients to do just that. I specialise in providing psychological therapy to adults experiencing challenges to their mental health or adjusting to physical health conditions. I work online and from my office in South Glasgow/East Renfrewshire. I have extensive experience from over 20 years working in the NHS and my background as a Clinical Psychologist means that I am trained to the highest professional standards and I strive to provide a high quality and effective service for my clients.
Hello, I am Dr Katie Smith. Now, more than ever, it is important to look after our mental health and I enjoy helping clients to do just that. I specialise in providing psychological therapy to adults experiencing challenges to their mental health or adjusting to physical health conditions. I work online and from my office in South Glasgow/East Renfrewshire. I have extensive experience from over 20 years working in the NHS and my background as a Clinical Psychologist means that I am trained to the highest professional standards and I strive to provide a high quality and effective service for my clients.
I help people reclaim their lives when physical health and mental well-being collide. As a Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsy) with NHS and private experience, I specialize in the "stuck" places-navigating diagnoses, health-related trauma and life transitions. Whether you are adjusting to a new diagnosis or managing long-term physical conditions, I offer a high-level, collaborative space to build resilience. I integrate evidence-based tools like ACT, DBT and CBT to help you move from feeling overwhelmed to regaining your sense of agency and autonomy. You don't have to navigate this complexity alone.
I help people reclaim their lives when physical health and mental well-being collide. As a Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsy) with NHS and private experience, I specialize in the "stuck" places-navigating diagnoses, health-related trauma and life transitions. Whether you are adjusting to a new diagnosis or managing long-term physical conditions, I offer a high-level, collaborative space to build resilience. I integrate evidence-based tools like ACT, DBT and CBT to help you move from feeling overwhelmed to regaining your sense of agency and autonomy. You don't have to navigate this complexity alone.
I believe that the most important relationship we will have over our lifetime is the relationship that we have with ourselves. Throughout our lives we can come to conclusions about ourselves and others that cause us to feel insecure with who we are and around others. My job as a therapist and life coach is to provide a talking space for you to figure out what is holding you back from achieving the relationships and lifestyle you deserve. The more we understand who we really are, the easier it becomes to truly and deliberately create the life we desire.
I believe that the most important relationship we will have over our lifetime is the relationship that we have with ourselves. Throughout our lives we can come to conclusions about ourselves and others that cause us to feel insecure with who we are and around others. My job as a therapist and life coach is to provide a talking space for you to figure out what is holding you back from achieving the relationships and lifestyle you deserve. The more we understand who we really are, the easier it becomes to truly and deliberately create the life we desire.
Thank you for viewing my profile, I am aware that seeking therapy and finding the right practitioner can be challenging aspects of any journey. In my practice I aim to make the process of therapy accessible, by collaborating with you at each step and tailoring the therapy to your current challenges and unique context. Holding a pluralistic philosophy and practice stance, I emphasise both your goals and the evidence-base, as we make sense of your current difficulties. I always aim to foster an environment of acceptance, respect, transparency and emphasise your agency, viewing both of us at the “active ingredients” of therapy.
Thank you for viewing my profile, I am aware that seeking therapy and finding the right practitioner can be challenging aspects of any journey. In my practice I aim to make the process of therapy accessible, by collaborating with you at each step and tailoring the therapy to your current challenges and unique context. Holding a pluralistic philosophy and practice stance, I emphasise both your goals and the evidence-base, as we make sense of your current difficulties. I always aim to foster an environment of acceptance, respect, transparency and emphasise your agency, viewing both of us at the “active ingredients” of therapy.
Are you struggling with with anxiety, depression, uncertainty about which way to turn, even despair? Perhaps you find yourself stuck in the same life patterns over and over and wonder where these come from. Maybe you feel your life is at a crossroads and you need a some help to make sense of your options. Are you looking for a therapist who has different approaches and tools in her toolbox and a lot of life experience, and who will really listen to you and work with you?
Are you struggling with with anxiety, depression, uncertainty about which way to turn, even despair? Perhaps you find yourself stuck in the same life patterns over and over and wonder where these come from. Maybe you feel your life is at a crossroads and you need a some help to make sense of your options. Are you looking for a therapist who has different approaches and tools in her toolbox and a lot of life experience, and who will really listen to you and work with you?
I am a UKCP registered practitioner. I began helping people in 2000, some of whom have had medical diagnoses like depression, CPTSD or addiction, while others may have struggled with something that does not seem to have a name. The therapy I offer is an integration of humanistic and psychodynamic practices. Which means I am interested in what it is to be a person in a world of others, and in how things outside of awareness may affect us. People come to therapy for individual reasons. For some, maybe your usual ways of coping no longer seem to work. For others, perhaps a question about yourself has grown too important to ignore.
I am a UKCP registered practitioner. I began helping people in 2000, some of whom have had medical diagnoses like depression, CPTSD or addiction, while others may have struggled with something that does not seem to have a name. The therapy I offer is an integration of humanistic and psychodynamic practices. Which means I am interested in what it is to be a person in a world of others, and in how things outside of awareness may affect us. People come to therapy for individual reasons. For some, maybe your usual ways of coping no longer seem to work. For others, perhaps a question about yourself has grown too important to ignore.
Hi there, my names Dr Dane Duncan, I am an animal lover, Northerner, book-worm, rock climber... and Clinical Psychologist! I it can be hard finding a therapist who you can click with. My work follows a Narrative Therapy approach, drawing elements of Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when helpful. I am also trained in 3 Trauma therapies (EMDR, NET & Tree of Life). For Relationships I blend System Theory with EFT/NVC/The Gottmans Approach with a twist of Queer Theory. There’s no single map for being human, I take a ‘many paths up the mountain’ approach, adapting the route to suit you.
Hi there, my names Dr Dane Duncan, I am an animal lover, Northerner, book-worm, rock climber... and Clinical Psychologist! I it can be hard finding a therapist who you can click with. My work follows a Narrative Therapy approach, drawing elements of Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when helpful. I am also trained in 3 Trauma therapies (EMDR, NET & Tree of Life). For Relationships I blend System Theory with EFT/NVC/The Gottmans Approach with a twist of Queer Theory. There’s no single map for being human, I take a ‘many paths up the mountain’ approach, adapting the route to suit you.
Many of the people I work with are struggling with questions of faith, identity, and culture, often alongside a loss of meaning or a fractured relationship with belief, responsibility, and self.
I work with people who want to understand themselves properly, not just manage symptoms. Experiences such as religious trauma, diaspora identity, internalised racism, and racial trauma sit at the centre of my work.
My role is not to offer quick fixes. It is to help you think clearly about your life, your history, and the patterns you find yourself repeating, especially the ones you already recognise but cannot shift.
Many of the people I work with are struggling with questions of faith, identity, and culture, often alongside a loss of meaning or a fractured relationship with belief, responsibility, and self.
I work with people who want to understand themselves properly, not just manage symptoms. Experiences such as religious trauma, diaspora identity, internalised racism, and racial trauma sit at the centre of my work.
My role is not to offer quick fixes. It is to help you think clearly about your life, your history, and the patterns you find yourself repeating, especially the ones you already recognise but cannot shift.
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. Finding the right fit between yourself and your psychotherapist is an important task, so I would encourage you to speak to a few people before you commit to anyone. I offer a safe and welcoming space where you can explore your feelings, and thoughts free from fear of judgment. My main goal is always to collaborate with you to find the best way to help you reach your goals, whether that be of changing a behavioural pattern that no longer serves you or accepting what is not changeable.
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. Finding the right fit between yourself and your psychotherapist is an important task, so I would encourage you to speak to a few people before you commit to anyone. I offer a safe and welcoming space where you can explore your feelings, and thoughts free from fear of judgment. My main goal is always to collaborate with you to find the best way to help you reach your goals, whether that be of changing a behavioural pattern that no longer serves you or accepting what is not changeable.
I am accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; I use a Person-Centred and Integrative approach to counselling; this involves using a variety of modalities and models in my work and practise. Those include Somatic Therapy with Emotional Mastery Techniques & Skills; I am a Clearing Method Specialist, a primary pain and root caused focused therapist. I am an accredited EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) integrative therapist, this is used for the treatment of childhood & adult trauma, phobias, negative core beliefs, unprocessed grief and many more areas. I currently have my own Private Practice and I have worked as a
I am accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; I use a Person-Centred and Integrative approach to counselling; this involves using a variety of modalities and models in my work and practise. Those include Somatic Therapy with Emotional Mastery Techniques & Skills; I am a Clearing Method Specialist, a primary pain and root caused focused therapist. I am an accredited EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) integrative therapist, this is used for the treatment of childhood & adult trauma, phobias, negative core beliefs, unprocessed grief and many more areas. I currently have my own Private Practice and I have worked as a
Hi my name is michelle and I am aware Choosing to start therapy can often feel daunting and terrifying. I understand this journey, both from a personal and from a theoretical perspective. So, I just want to say thank you for putting yourself out there, even know you may have feelings of apprehension.
Hi my name is michelle and I am aware Choosing to start therapy can often feel daunting and terrifying. I understand this journey, both from a personal and from a theoretical perspective. So, I just want to say thank you for putting yourself out there, even know you may have feelings of apprehension.
