Marriage Counselling in Lanark
I work with individuals, couples and families and can help you with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, stress, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues etc.
My aim is to help us build a therapeutic relationship to encourage your empowerment and growth which will help you learn about who you are, how you are in the world and why you have experienced such difficulties in your life. This understanding will hopefully help you begin to trust in yourself and enable you to move forward in a more positive way.
I work with individuals, couples and families and can help you with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, stress, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues etc.
My aim is to help us build a therapeutic relationship to encourage your empowerment and growth which will help you learn about who you are, how you are in the world and why you have experienced such difficulties in your life. This understanding will hopefully help you begin to trust in yourself and enable you to move forward in a more positive way.
It is a courageous step to reach out to a therapist and, in recognition of this, I have wholeheartedly devoted over 30 years of my life to helping people create real and lasting change. I have completed a vast amount of psychological training and am guided by extensive experience in really hearing the parts of my clients’ experience which are keeping them ‘stuck’ or are barriers to happiness. I help people to understand crucial scientific findings about how the brain affects our happiness and I use the most effective techniques to help clients become liberated from unhelpful repetitive behaviours or thought patterns.
It is a courageous step to reach out to a therapist and, in recognition of this, I have wholeheartedly devoted over 30 years of my life to helping people create real and lasting change. I have completed a vast amount of psychological training and am guided by extensive experience in really hearing the parts of my clients’ experience which are keeping them ‘stuck’ or are barriers to happiness. I help people to understand crucial scientific findings about how the brain affects our happiness and I use the most effective techniques to help clients become liberated from unhelpful repetitive behaviours or thought patterns.
When life gets tough it can be so hard to know just what to do to put things right. Feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, difficulties within our relationships - these things are not always easy to change on our own, especially for the longer-term. I understand that. As a professional Counsellor and Psychotherapist I believe that counselling can help you to make sense of things. It can make a real difference to how you feel, how you act, and is a big step forward. Counselling is there for you, no matter what the problem. Simply put, it is a practical way to make your life better.
When life gets tough it can be so hard to know just what to do to put things right. Feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, difficulties within our relationships - these things are not always easy to change on our own, especially for the longer-term. I understand that. As a professional Counsellor and Psychotherapist I believe that counselling can help you to make sense of things. It can make a real difference to how you feel, how you act, and is a big step forward. Counselling is there for you, no matter what the problem. Simply put, it is a practical way to make your life better.
As a senior accredited CBT Therapist, I have experience in the treatment of a wide range of conditions. Some of my recent work includes OCD, POCD, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Phobias, Trauma, Stress, Confidence, Sex Addiction, Teenage Troubles and Emotional Deregulation. I work with children, teenagers and adults, and am happy to explore anything specific that you'd like to discuss.
As a senior accredited CBT Therapist, I have experience in the treatment of a wide range of conditions. Some of my recent work includes OCD, POCD, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Phobias, Trauma, Stress, Confidence, Sex Addiction, Teenage Troubles and Emotional Deregulation. I work with children, teenagers and adults, and am happy to explore anything specific that you'd like to discuss.
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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.
I work with individuals and couples to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I work with trauma and PTSD, predominantly with Brainspotting as developed by David Grand. I like to work with people in transition, whether that is relationship, life stages, parenting, retirement, menopause, and personal crisis.
I work with individuals and couples to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I work with trauma and PTSD, predominantly with Brainspotting as developed by David Grand. I like to work with people in transition, whether that is relationship, life stages, parenting, retirement, menopause, and personal crisis.
I offer an Integrative Approach which really works well for individuals and couples to understand themselves and others to work through and resolve life issues and conflicts.
Hi There, Im Clare, I am a qualified psychotherapist and have been working in the counselling field since 2015, I understand all too well what life circumstances can bring people into the counselling room. It can be a very hard decision to make to come to therapy as the process can be emotional. I offer safe and confidential counselling with an integrative approach that really works well with life issues. Taking the first step to come into counselling is often the hardest part, I would love to work with you through whatever life situation you may be facing or have experienced.
I offer an Integrative Approach which really works well for individuals and couples to understand themselves and others to work through and resolve life issues and conflicts.
Hi There, Im Clare, I am a qualified psychotherapist and have been working in the counselling field since 2015, I understand all too well what life circumstances can bring people into the counselling room. It can be a very hard decision to make to come to therapy as the process can be emotional. I offer safe and confidential counselling with an integrative approach that really works well with life issues. Taking the first step to come into counselling is often the hardest part, I would love to work with you through whatever life situation you may be facing or have experienced.
I meet with adult clients and couples who are seeking some clarity, confidence and a sense of deeper satisfaction in their lives and relationships.
I draw on relational, psychodynamic, and attachment-based approaches, adapting how I work depending on what we agree feels most helpful and supportive for you.
I meet with adult clients and couples who are seeking some clarity, confidence and a sense of deeper satisfaction in their lives and relationships.
I draw on relational, psychodynamic, and attachment-based approaches, adapting how I work depending on what we agree feels most helpful and supportive for you.
Do you sometimes feel like you’re living on the outside, different from the people around you? Have you spent a lot of time trying to fit in, working hard to get things ‘right’ or to do what you think you 'should' do, yet feel you're losing yourself and it's still not quite enough? You might notice familiar patterns in relationships, such as overthinking, overgiving, or doubting yourself and it's exhausting. Many people I work with long for spaces and relationships where they don’t have to work so hard. Where they can feel accepted for who they are, even if that is different. If this sounds like you, you're very welcome here.
Do you sometimes feel like you’re living on the outside, different from the people around you? Have you spent a lot of time trying to fit in, working hard to get things ‘right’ or to do what you think you 'should' do, yet feel you're losing yourself and it's still not quite enough? You might notice familiar patterns in relationships, such as overthinking, overgiving, or doubting yourself and it's exhausting. Many people I work with long for spaces and relationships where they don’t have to work so hard. Where they can feel accepted for who they are, even if that is different. If this sounds like you, you're very welcome here.
I offer a calm, reflective space where you can explore what's happening in your life and make sense of how past experiences may still be influencing you today.
My approach is psychodynamic, which means we look at the patterns that repeats - in relationships, self-talk and emotions - and begin to understand where they come from and how they can change. Therapy with me isn't about fixing who you are, but about understanding yourself more deeply so you can live with greater ease and self-awareness.
I offer a calm, reflective space where you can explore what's happening in your life and make sense of how past experiences may still be influencing you today.
My approach is psychodynamic, which means we look at the patterns that repeats - in relationships, self-talk and emotions - and begin to understand where they come from and how they can change. Therapy with me isn't about fixing who you are, but about understanding yourself more deeply so you can live with greater ease and self-awareness.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it on your own. You might be struggling in a relationship, feeling disconnected, or repeating painful patterns. You might be managing stress, anxiety or depression, dealing with loss, or navigating change. Even if you’re not sure what you need, it’s okay to start with that. You’re welcome to bring any part of your life that feels difficult or important to explore. Counselling offers a space to breathe, reflect, and begin to understand what’s been holding you back—so you can move forward with more clarity and self-compassion.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it on your own. You might be struggling in a relationship, feeling disconnected, or repeating painful patterns. You might be managing stress, anxiety or depression, dealing with loss, or navigating change. Even if you’re not sure what you need, it’s okay to start with that. You’re welcome to bring any part of your life that feels difficult or important to explore. Counselling offers a space to breathe, reflect, and begin to understand what’s been holding you back—so you can move forward with more clarity and self-compassion.
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.
I'm trained in Couples and Family Therapy from a Person Centred perspective, while integrating EFT principles and theory in this side of my practice.
If you're looking for therapy, it's likely that you're experiencing hurt and confusion around what's happening in your life. My first role as a therapist is to create a safe space through deep empathic listening, helping you to gain more and more clarity about what's going on for you. This clarity will then help you to define your goals and begin working towards achieving them, by becoming aware of your emotions, learning to work with them to figure out what you most deeply need, and then take actions to meet your needs.
I'm trained in Couples and Family Therapy from a Person Centred perspective, while integrating EFT principles and theory in this side of my practice.
If you're looking for therapy, it's likely that you're experiencing hurt and confusion around what's happening in your life. My first role as a therapist is to create a safe space through deep empathic listening, helping you to gain more and more clarity about what's going on for you. This clarity will then help you to define your goals and begin working towards achieving them, by becoming aware of your emotions, learning to work with them to figure out what you most deeply need, and then take actions to meet your needs.
At Reconnect Counselling, I offer tailored counselling and psychotherapy services for individual and couples.
I have a particular focus on supporting parents, especially those raising children with disabilities. With over 18 years of experience working alongside children with autism and their families, I bring a deep understanding and empathy to our sessions. My aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and understood.
At Reconnect Counselling, I offer tailored counselling and psychotherapy services for individual and couples.
I have a particular focus on supporting parents, especially those raising children with disabilities. With over 18 years of experience working alongside children with autism and their families, I bring a deep understanding and empathy to our sessions. My aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and understood.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience supporting adults and children from the age of 10. I work with a range of difficulties - anxiety, trauma, low mood, bereavement, stress and life transitions, and I also have training in EMDR.
Alongside the above, I run HT Counselling Services (HTC), offering two clear pathways to support your needs. HTC provides open-ended therapy with experienced qualified practitioners, and the Affordable Counselling Service (ACS) offers lower-cost options.
We work online nationwide online, with in-person sessions available in Worcestershire.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience supporting adults and children from the age of 10. I work with a range of difficulties - anxiety, trauma, low mood, bereavement, stress and life transitions, and I also have training in EMDR.
Alongside the above, I run HT Counselling Services (HTC), offering two clear pathways to support your needs. HTC provides open-ended therapy with experienced qualified practitioners, and the Affordable Counselling Service (ACS) offers lower-cost options.
We work online nationwide online, with in-person sessions available in Worcestershire.
I work with couples who care about each other but feel stuck in repeating patterns—arguments that go nowhere, growing distance, or a sense of being misunderstood.
I work with couples feeling stuck in disconnection but wanting a more honest, connected relationship. We slow things down to understand patterns, improve communication, and rebuild trust. I help you shift what keeps you stuck and support new ways of relating, sometimes gently challenging and coaching you both to engage and support each other differently.
I work with couples who care about each other but feel stuck in repeating patterns—arguments that go nowhere, growing distance, or a sense of being misunderstood.
I work with couples feeling stuck in disconnection but wanting a more honest, connected relationship. We slow things down to understand patterns, improve communication, and rebuild trust. I help you shift what keeps you stuck and support new ways of relating, sometimes gently challenging and coaching you both to engage and support each other differently.
I work with individuals and couples, to help understand what is getting in the way of living a more balanced life.
Perhaps you are at a place right now where you are not feeling able to manage like you normally would. I would love to work with you to help understand what is happening for you that is impacting on your mental fitness and getting in the way of you living how you would like to. Therapy is not always a quick fix, there will no doubt be challenges. However, we would be working together to navigate through this difficult time, and that is something that I can offer you.
I work with individuals and couples, to help understand what is getting in the way of living a more balanced life.
Perhaps you are at a place right now where you are not feeling able to manage like you normally would. I would love to work with you to help understand what is happening for you that is impacting on your mental fitness and getting in the way of you living how you would like to. Therapy is not always a quick fix, there will no doubt be challenges. However, we would be working together to navigate through this difficult time, and that is something that I can offer you.
I am a certified practitioner of Gabor Mate's somatic based psychotherapeutic approach, compassionate inquiry and a certified CI private mentor. I have over 20 year experience teaching and mentoring in psychology, philosophy and religious/moral studies. Along with my teaching career I have three decades of study and practice of body-mind practices throughout Europe and Asia.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in building a safe therapeutic relationship. I offer my clients a non-judgemental presence, curiosity, humility, playfulness and gratitude as I work alongside you on your journey of healing and personal growth.
I am a certified practitioner of Gabor Mate's somatic based psychotherapeutic approach, compassionate inquiry and a certified CI private mentor. I have over 20 year experience teaching and mentoring in psychology, philosophy and religious/moral studies. Along with my teaching career I have three decades of study and practice of body-mind practices throughout Europe and Asia.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in building a safe therapeutic relationship. I offer my clients a non-judgemental presence, curiosity, humility, playfulness and gratitude as I work alongside you on your journey of healing and personal growth.
Ideally, you’ll feel open to hearing what psychology can do for you. You’ll feel able to speak about what life’s like for you and where you want to get to. I won’t ask you to disclose all that’s happened to you but I’ll be able to hear what you feel ready to share. As well as trying to fix things, we’ll look to see your positives and build on them. Your instincts will tell you if I’m the right person for you and whether you feel ready to embark upon a change process.
Ideally, you’ll feel open to hearing what psychology can do for you. You’ll feel able to speak about what life’s like for you and where you want to get to. I won’t ask you to disclose all that’s happened to you but I’ll be able to hear what you feel ready to share. As well as trying to fix things, we’ll look to see your positives and build on them. Your instincts will tell you if I’m the right person for you and whether you feel ready to embark upon a change process.
I offer Internal Family Systems informed therapy for partners and other pairs including siblings, friends, and family members.
Some of the struggles bringing you to relationship therapy might include: one of you withdraws in conflict and the other pursues; you're struggling with trauma and want to support each other; you have values differences that are causing issues; or you’re experiencing a loss of emotional connection or attraction that you had at the start of your relationship.
I offer Internal Family Systems informed therapy for partners and other pairs including siblings, friends, and family members.
Some of the struggles bringing you to relationship therapy might include: one of you withdraws in conflict and the other pursues; you're struggling with trauma and want to support each other; you have values differences that are causing issues; or you’re experiencing a loss of emotional connection or attraction that you had at the start of your relationship.
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- Airdrie
- Bearsden
- Clarkston
- Coatbridge
- Cumbernauld
- East Kilbride
- Glasgow
- Hamilton
- Livingston
- Motherwell
- Newton Mearns
- Rutherglen
Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.