Dementia Counselling in Newton Mearns
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or your work? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated just getting through the day? The difficulties you are experiencing may be due to changes in your circumstances, life transitions, or past difficult life events and experiences. You may be feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or your work? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated just getting through the day? The difficulties you are experiencing may be due to changes in your circumstances, life transitions, or past difficult life events and experiences. You may be feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
Do you find yourself struggling to juggle daily life and navigate relationships? Do you often feel disconnected from yourself and others? Perhaps, there are parts of yourself where finding acceptance and a sense of belonging is particularly challenging. Amidst emotions suddenly becoming too difficult to manage and self-limiting beliefs, you may be feeling stuck, wondering “why is this happening to me?”.
Do you find yourself struggling to juggle daily life and navigate relationships? Do you often feel disconnected from yourself and others? Perhaps, there are parts of yourself where finding acceptance and a sense of belonging is particularly challenging. Amidst emotions suddenly becoming too difficult to manage and self-limiting beliefs, you may be feeling stuck, wondering “why is this happening to me?”.
I work with people facing a range of challenges, including low mood, anxiety, trauma, memory problems, cognitive changes, complex grief, and adjustment to medical diagnoses.
Hi, I’m Dr Sally McVicar, a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in adult and older adult mental health. We all experience times when we feel stuck and unable to move forward, sometimes we need a bit more support to work out how to live our best life.
I also offer tailored support for carers who are navigating the emotional demands of looking after a loved one.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with loss, or just not feeling like yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can work together to work things out.
I work with people facing a range of challenges, including low mood, anxiety, trauma, memory problems, cognitive changes, complex grief, and adjustment to medical diagnoses.
Hi, I’m Dr Sally McVicar, a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in adult and older adult mental health. We all experience times when we feel stuck and unable to move forward, sometimes we need a bit more support to work out how to live our best life.
I also offer tailored support for carers who are navigating the emotional demands of looking after a loved one.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with loss, or just not feeling like yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can work together to work things out.
GMBPSS, MBACP (Accredited), MCOSCA (Accredited), MSSSC. I use the latest evidence-informed therapies. Accredited Psychotherapist. Masters degree Glasgow University 2001 and Masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy fully accredited and registered with BACP in addition to my fully qualified registration SSSC since my qualification in 1997. I am a registered member of MBACP Accred. MCOSCA and MSSSC. Adhere to policies and procedures and comply with the ethical framework for practice. This includes ongoing professional development, supervision and complainFees available on request. Supervision, BACP and SSSC regulations applied.
GMBPSS, MBACP (Accredited), MCOSCA (Accredited), MSSSC. I use the latest evidence-informed therapies. Accredited Psychotherapist. Masters degree Glasgow University 2001 and Masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy fully accredited and registered with BACP in addition to my fully qualified registration SSSC since my qualification in 1997. I am a registered member of MBACP Accred. MCOSCA and MSSSC. Adhere to policies and procedures and comply with the ethical framework for practice. This includes ongoing professional development, supervision and complainFees available on request. Supervision, BACP and SSSC regulations applied.
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Dementia, illness, grief or retirement may feel overwhelming.
I am an HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist with experience supporting older adults, carers, and people facing bereavement, dementia and other life changes. Sessions can be offered in English, Cantonese or Mandarin.
Dementia, illness, grief or retirement may feel overwhelming.
I am an HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist with experience supporting older adults, carers, and people facing bereavement, dementia and other life changes. Sessions can be offered in English, Cantonese or Mandarin.
Counselling is about working together, providing a space for you to examine, explore and clarify where you are at present. To grow in self-awareness, not only about yourself, but also how you interact with others and in different environments. Finding a way forward in your life that has meaning and value to you. It will help you to address the ways that you think, feel and behave. It will assist you in identifying your own inner strengths and resources, helping you to find solutions to the issue/s that brought you to counselling. All whilst promoting healing both psychologically and emotionally.
Counselling is about working together, providing a space for you to examine, explore and clarify where you are at present. To grow in self-awareness, not only about yourself, but also how you interact with others and in different environments. Finding a way forward in your life that has meaning and value to you. It will help you to address the ways that you think, feel and behave. It will assist you in identifying your own inner strengths and resources, helping you to find solutions to the issue/s that brought you to counselling. All whilst promoting healing both psychologically and emotionally.
Do you find it difficult to talk to those closest to you about your issues and concerns? Perhaps you don’t want to burden them or feel worried that they might judge or not understand what you are going through? I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others. As an integrative counsellor, I work with a variety of therapeutic approaches and methods, and combine them to suit the needs of each individual client.
Do you find it difficult to talk to those closest to you about your issues and concerns? Perhaps you don’t want to burden them or feel worried that they might judge or not understand what you are going through? I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others. As an integrative counsellor, I work with a variety of therapeutic approaches and methods, and combine them to suit the needs of each individual client.
Face to Face, Online and Telephone Counselling to fit around your availability. Individual counselling sessions: Standard fee for the first session is £25 then £55 per hour thereafter (concessionary rates negotiable). I also offer a free initial telephone consultation which lasts around 15 minutes to find out more about you and to assess what is best for you and your availability.
Face to Face, Online and Telephone Counselling to fit around your availability. Individual counselling sessions: Standard fee for the first session is £25 then £55 per hour thereafter (concessionary rates negotiable). I also offer a free initial telephone consultation which lasts around 15 minutes to find out more about you and to assess what is best for you and your availability.
Hi, thank you for reading my profile! I work within the NHS as a Psychological Therapist and alongside my education and training within Psychology I am also a Mental Health Nurse.
I have experience providing therapy to individuals adjusting to physical health conditions, and feel passionate surrounding supporting people struggling with grief/bereavement. I also provide psychological therapy for anxiety, low self-esteem, low mood/depression, anger, stress, and trauma/PTSD, and am experienced in supporting individuals with ADHD.
Hi, thank you for reading my profile! I work within the NHS as a Psychological Therapist and alongside my education and training within Psychology I am also a Mental Health Nurse.
I have experience providing therapy to individuals adjusting to physical health conditions, and feel passionate surrounding supporting people struggling with grief/bereavement. I also provide psychological therapy for anxiety, low self-esteem, low mood/depression, anger, stress, and trauma/PTSD, and am experienced in supporting individuals with ADHD.
Hello, I’m Rebecca. I’m a cognitive behavioural therapist based in Glasgow. I work with people who are feeling stuck, low, struggling to cope, and want someone to talk to. I have 13 years experience in education with children and young people, and supporting adults through various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, panic, performance anxiety, perfectionism, and mind and body changes brought on by menopause and perimenopause.
Hello, I’m Rebecca. I’m a cognitive behavioural therapist based in Glasgow. I work with people who are feeling stuck, low, struggling to cope, and want someone to talk to. I have 13 years experience in education with children and young people, and supporting adults through various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, panic, performance anxiety, perfectionism, and mind and body changes brought on by menopause and perimenopause.
Tired of stress and anxiety bossing you around?
I help people cut the cord on old experiences that keep messing with their head, relationships, and confidence. If you're trapped in overthinking, self-sabotage, people-pleasing, or your mind refuses to shut up at night, you don’t need to keep carrying it alone.
Trying to quit smoking or vaping? Done with the same toxic patterns? Want your anxiety dialled down so you can actually breathe? Hypnotherapy can bring you the change you’re craving. My approach is direct but supportive, helping you take back control, set boundaries without guilt, quiet the noise, and feel grounded again.
Tired of stress and anxiety bossing you around?
I help people cut the cord on old experiences that keep messing with their head, relationships, and confidence. If you're trapped in overthinking, self-sabotage, people-pleasing, or your mind refuses to shut up at night, you don’t need to keep carrying it alone.
Trying to quit smoking or vaping? Done with the same toxic patterns? Want your anxiety dialled down so you can actually breathe? Hypnotherapy can bring you the change you’re craving. My approach is direct but supportive, helping you take back control, set boundaries without guilt, quiet the noise, and feel grounded again.
Hello, and welcome. As an individual, I know how overwhelming life can feel at times. I also believe that healing and growth emerge naturally when you’re met with understanding, acceptance, and genuineness in relationships. I offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgemental space where together, we can begin to build a therapeutic relationship, that fosters trust and supports a process to explore whatever difficulties you may be experiencing. These might be present-day challenges holding you back from the life you want to live, or deeper, more long-standing issues that feel stuck and in need of gentle untangling.
Hello, and welcome. As an individual, I know how overwhelming life can feel at times. I also believe that healing and growth emerge naturally when you’re met with understanding, acceptance, and genuineness in relationships. I offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgemental space where together, we can begin to build a therapeutic relationship, that fosters trust and supports a process to explore whatever difficulties you may be experiencing. These might be present-day challenges holding you back from the life you want to live, or deeper, more long-standing issues that feel stuck and in need of gentle untangling.
Hi my name is Heather Hutchison of HMH Therapy and I am an experienced Hypnotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer. My areas of specialisms are Anxiety and/or Depression as well treating the more traditional hypnotherapy areas such as smoking cessation, habit breaks and weight management. I work with both adults and children from the age of 7 years upwards using a client centred approached. I hold an enhanced full disclosure certificate enabling me to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Hi my name is Heather Hutchison of HMH Therapy and I am an experienced Hypnotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer. My areas of specialisms are Anxiety and/or Depression as well treating the more traditional hypnotherapy areas such as smoking cessation, habit breaks and weight management. I work with both adults and children from the age of 7 years upwards using a client centred approached. I hold an enhanced full disclosure certificate enabling me to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Everybody struggles sometimes and talking about whatever may be troubling us helps us to explore our inner feelings. However, considering counselling can feel a bit daunting. Often, we are so used to putting others before ourselves that it can almost feel selfish to take care of ourselves so we just try to 'get on with it'. It can be difficult to take that first step but I can provide a safe space where I will work compassionately with you to help explore whatever may be troubling you. It can be healing to speak to someone outside of your own circle who can be non judgemental and empathic.
Everybody struggles sometimes and talking about whatever may be troubling us helps us to explore our inner feelings. However, considering counselling can feel a bit daunting. Often, we are so used to putting others before ourselves that it can almost feel selfish to take care of ourselves so we just try to 'get on with it'. It can be difficult to take that first step but I can provide a safe space where I will work compassionately with you to help explore whatever may be troubling you. It can be healing to speak to someone outside of your own circle who can be non judgemental and empathic.
Working in settings such as schools, NHS, hospice settings and a carers organisation my specialities include (but are not limited to) bereavement/grief counselling, autism, dementia and counselling teenagers in High School.
Seeking counselling can feel like a big step. Perhaps a confusing one. Let me tell you a little about myself so that you can decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I have a COSCA accredited Diploma in Person Centred counselling meaning that I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I have a creative, eclectic approach and can bring other models into the counselling room where appropriate such as CBT, small world, gestalt and even music. At the moment I offer on-line and telephone counselling, however, post pandemic would also offer outdoor walking therapy.
Working in settings such as schools, NHS, hospice settings and a carers organisation my specialities include (but are not limited to) bereavement/grief counselling, autism, dementia and counselling teenagers in High School.
Seeking counselling can feel like a big step. Perhaps a confusing one. Let me tell you a little about myself so that you can decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I have a COSCA accredited Diploma in Person Centred counselling meaning that I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I have a creative, eclectic approach and can bring other models into the counselling room where appropriate such as CBT, small world, gestalt and even music. At the moment I offer on-line and telephone counselling, however, post pandemic would also offer outdoor walking therapy.
Are you feeling weighed down by low mood, anxiety, or trouble sleeping? Whether these feelings stem from a challenging life event, a major transition like changes in health or employment, or seem to have appeared out of nowhere, it can feel overwhelming. You may even feel stuck, unsure of how to move forward, and disconnected from the things and people that once brought joy and meaning to your life. When life feels this way, it’s easy to withdraw, which can unintentionally deepen those feelings of isolation and helplessness. But it doesn't have to stay this way!
Are you feeling weighed down by low mood, anxiety, or trouble sleeping? Whether these feelings stem from a challenging life event, a major transition like changes in health or employment, or seem to have appeared out of nowhere, it can feel overwhelming. You may even feel stuck, unsure of how to move forward, and disconnected from the things and people that once brought joy and meaning to your life. When life feels this way, it’s easy to withdraw, which can unintentionally deepen those feelings of isolation and helplessness. But it doesn't have to stay this way!
As a therapist working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in Anxiety (GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD and Social Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction and Relationship Issues. I am also LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse affirming. I believe that therapy should be tailored specially for your individual needs and I provide a relaxed, safe space where you can feel free to share confidentially and without judgement. It can feel daunting sharing your problems, sometimes for the first time and I like to work in a collaborative way, helping you learn more about yourself, your issues and developing strategies to manage them.
As a therapist working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in Anxiety (GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD and Social Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction and Relationship Issues. I am also LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse affirming. I believe that therapy should be tailored specially for your individual needs and I provide a relaxed, safe space where you can feel free to share confidentially and without judgement. It can feel daunting sharing your problems, sometimes for the first time and I like to work in a collaborative way, helping you learn more about yourself, your issues and developing strategies to manage them.
I have also worked in care for 14 years alongside patients with dementia and end of life care.
Hi, I’m Nicola, a qualified integrated counsellor dedicated to supporting people through life’s challenges — anxiety, stress, grief, relationship issues, or feeling stuck. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. My approach is person-centred and collaborative, tailored to your needs and goals.
I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and healing, and sometimes we just need the right support to uncover it.
I combine professional expertise with genuine warmth to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to face this alone — I’m here to help.
I have also worked in care for 14 years alongside patients with dementia and end of life care.
Hi, I’m Nicola, a qualified integrated counsellor dedicated to supporting people through life’s challenges — anxiety, stress, grief, relationship issues, or feeling stuck. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. My approach is person-centred and collaborative, tailored to your needs and goals.
I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and healing, and sometimes we just need the right support to uncover it.
I combine professional expertise with genuine warmth to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to face this alone — I’m here to help.
Hello. My name is Giuseppe (he/him). The main focus of my work is mens mental health. If you’re a man and you’ve been thinking about counselling but find it daunting, I can relate to you. Maybe you don’t want to open up or are worried about what might happen if you do. Maybe you don’t like the idea of sitting still in a room. The uncomfortable silences. The feeling like you’re being interrogated.
Hello. My name is Giuseppe (he/him). The main focus of my work is mens mental health. If you’re a man and you’ve been thinking about counselling but find it daunting, I can relate to you. Maybe you don’t want to open up or are worried about what might happen if you do. Maybe you don’t like the idea of sitting still in a room. The uncomfortable silences. The feeling like you’re being interrogated.
Do you need to talk to someone? Is anxiety, worry and low self esteem holding you back and stopping you have the life you deserve? Are past negative experiences dictating your present? If you recognise that you want things to be different in your life but don't know how to make that happen then I can help you. My name is Ruth and I am a qualified nurse and accredited cognitive behavioural therapist offering positive support and assistance in Lanark and the surrounding Clydesdale area. I have a consulting room in Lanark where I offer face to face sessions but I also provide remote sessions online if that is more suitable for you.
Do you need to talk to someone? Is anxiety, worry and low self esteem holding you back and stopping you have the life you deserve? Are past negative experiences dictating your present? If you recognise that you want things to be different in your life but don't know how to make that happen then I can help you. My name is Ruth and I am a qualified nurse and accredited cognitive behavioural therapist offering positive support and assistance in Lanark and the surrounding Clydesdale area. I have a consulting room in Lanark where I offer face to face sessions but I also provide remote sessions online if that is more suitable for you.
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Can dementia patients benefit from counselling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counselling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counsellors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counsellors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioural and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.