Geriatric Counselling in Paisley
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.
It's tough opening up to someone but we, via the therapeutical alliance, can create a safe space of trust where there is confidentiality, no judgment and that the client feels comfortable sharing. Here are some testimonials from previous clients for you to ponder: Social anxiety- My gran nearly fainted when she saw me ask someone who works in a shop a question, something I've never done in my life before. Trauma- Thanks so much for all that you've done, honestly you've been a saviour to me. Low self esteem- I've realised I'm stronger than I thought. Depression- You've helped me see that I can get the joy back in my life. Thanks.
It's tough opening up to someone but we, via the therapeutical alliance, can create a safe space of trust where there is confidentiality, no judgment and that the client feels comfortable sharing. Here are some testimonials from previous clients for you to ponder: Social anxiety- My gran nearly fainted when she saw me ask someone who works in a shop a question, something I've never done in my life before. Trauma- Thanks so much for all that you've done, honestly you've been a saviour to me. Low self esteem- I've realised I'm stronger than I thought. Depression- You've helped me see that I can get the joy back in my life. Thanks.
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.
Imagine embracing each day with peace of mind, confidence and resilience. Instead, are you weighed down by a cloud of anxiety and sadness? Do you worry constantly and get dragged down by negative thoughts? Perhaps you regularly find your stomach churning, your heart racing and sleep difficult. Maybe you are overwhelmed by juggling your career and home life, feeling like you're not good enough in either. It's exhausting! I can help you understand what is keeping you stuck and collaboratively we can work towards a healthier mind set.
Imagine embracing each day with peace of mind, confidence and resilience. Instead, are you weighed down by a cloud of anxiety and sadness? Do you worry constantly and get dragged down by negative thoughts? Perhaps you regularly find your stomach churning, your heart racing and sleep difficult. Maybe you are overwhelmed by juggling your career and home life, feeling like you're not good enough in either. It's exhausting! I can help you understand what is keeping you stuck and collaboratively we can work towards a healthier mind set.
North Ayrshire Psychology (Dr Harriet Hockaday)
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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Not accepting 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.
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We all need to feel that we are being seen, that our voice is being heard, in safe and empathetic company. If you are in distress, confused or isolated, I will see and hear you as a whole person, not just as an issue or concern. I will support you by holding a space for you to breathe and reflect on worries, anxieties or uncertainties that may be holding you back and explore ways forward to fulfil your potential. Healing can be found in creativity, used as another form of expression when words run out.
We all need to feel that we are being seen, that our voice is being heard, in safe and empathetic company. If you are in distress, confused or isolated, I will see and hear you as a whole person, not just as an issue or concern. I will support you by holding a space for you to breathe and reflect on worries, anxieties or uncertainties that may be holding you back and explore ways forward to fulfil your potential. Healing can be found in creativity, used as another form of expression when words run out.
Do you find it hard to share what’s weighing on you, or feel stuck in patterns that no longer fit? Perhaps life’s changes have left you uncertain, longing for connection, or struggling to feel at ease. I can offer you a compassionate, thoughtful space where those overwhelming thoughts and feelings can be heard—without judgement.
Using Transactional Analysis, I’ll work with you to explore how your past shapes your present and gently update the coping strategies that might be holding you back. It’s about building a trusting relationship where you feel safe to be yourself. My goal is to help you improve your connection with yourself.
Do you find it hard to share what’s weighing on you, or feel stuck in patterns that no longer fit? Perhaps life’s changes have left you uncertain, longing for connection, or struggling to feel at ease. I can offer you a compassionate, thoughtful space where those overwhelming thoughts and feelings can be heard—without judgement.
Using Transactional Analysis, I’ll work with you to explore how your past shapes your present and gently update the coping strategies that might be holding you back. It’s about building a trusting relationship where you feel safe to be yourself. My goal is to help you improve your connection with yourself.
There are moments in many people's lives when external events can feel overwhelming. You may be feeling low and unhappy yet not able to understand why. You may have experienced a bereavement or a life changing event in your life and just need space to talk. I will actively listen, reflect and provide a supportive, caring and non-judgemental space to enable you to collect your thoughts and talk about anything that is troubling you. The sessions will give you space and time to think about yourself and your needs.
There are moments in many people's lives when external events can feel overwhelming. You may be feeling low and unhappy yet not able to understand why. You may have experienced a bereavement or a life changing event in your life and just need space to talk. I will actively listen, reflect and provide a supportive, caring and non-judgemental space to enable you to collect your thoughts and talk about anything that is troubling you. The sessions will give you space and time to think about yourself and your needs.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
Life feels hectic and busy most of the time. I'm sure at some point in the past we have all wished for a quiet moment to reboot our busy lives. So why is it so hard to make that happen? There are so many pressures we put on ourselves and the way we go about life..... if you need a neutral,supporting person to talk these feelings through with, or even some support in seeing things in a different way... I'm here! Friendly, enthusiastic and very supportive. No ones circumstances are the same and no one answer is right. We could find a new way of coping together to help you find the way to adjust to life today and going forward.
Life feels hectic and busy most of the time. I'm sure at some point in the past we have all wished for a quiet moment to reboot our busy lives. So why is it so hard to make that happen? There are so many pressures we put on ourselves and the way we go about life..... if you need a neutral,supporting person to talk these feelings through with, or even some support in seeing things in a different way... I'm here! Friendly, enthusiastic and very supportive. No ones circumstances are the same and no one answer is right. We could find a new way of coping together to help you find the way to adjust to life today and going forward.
I work with adults experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, and relationship difficulties. My approach focuses on helping you make sense of what you are going through while learning practical strategies that can help you feel more in control and improve your well-being.
I work with adults experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, and relationship difficulties. My approach focuses on helping you make sense of what you are going through while learning practical strategies that can help you feel more in control and improve your well-being.
Is anxiety adversely affecting your life? Is it stopping you enjoying things, or doing the things you'd like to do? Or is depression or procrastination stopping you getting on with life, and the more you push the worse it gets? If you're in need a bit of understanding and assistance to work out your problems and solutions you've come to the right place. Helping people like this, people like you, is what I do every working day. You can book face to face or online sessions directly on my website, click the link on the left.
Is anxiety adversely affecting your life? Is it stopping you enjoying things, or doing the things you'd like to do? Or is depression or procrastination stopping you getting on with life, and the more you push the worse it gets? If you're in need a bit of understanding and assistance to work out your problems and solutions you've come to the right place. Helping people like this, people like you, is what I do every working day. You can book face to face or online sessions directly on my website, click the link on the left.
Whatever your reasons for being here, you are very welcome. I provide a safe and confidential space to people from ALL walks of life. Whatever difficulties you are experiencing I can help you to gain insight into why they exist and persist. Psychodynamic therapy helps you to bring that which is unconscious into awareness which helps you to understand and often resolve internal conflicts that cause suffering. These conflicts manifest as, e.g. anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviours, especially in relationship with others. Psychodynamic therapy can be effective in enabling life long change.
Whatever your reasons for being here, you are very welcome. I provide a safe and confidential space to people from ALL walks of life. Whatever difficulties you are experiencing I can help you to gain insight into why they exist and persist. Psychodynamic therapy helps you to bring that which is unconscious into awareness which helps you to understand and often resolve internal conflicts that cause suffering. These conflicts manifest as, e.g. anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviours, especially in relationship with others. Psychodynamic therapy can be effective in enabling life long change.
Hello, I am Maggi, a fully registered BACP Pluralistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist, and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. I understand it takes courage to reach out and take that first step to start or return to therapy. I offer a safe, comfortable, and confidential space to talk through the difficulties you’re experiencing. Perhaps you are finding it difficult to cope? Experiencing anxiety/Depression/Stress? Having relationship issues/family problems? Struggling with past/present trauma or life changes? Or come to a crossroads in life and don’t know where to turn? Wanting to understand yourself better?
Hello, I am Maggi, a fully registered BACP Pluralistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist, and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. I understand it takes courage to reach out and take that first step to start or return to therapy. I offer a safe, comfortable, and confidential space to talk through the difficulties you’re experiencing. Perhaps you are finding it difficult to cope? Experiencing anxiety/Depression/Stress? Having relationship issues/family problems? Struggling with past/present trauma or life changes? Or come to a crossroads in life and don’t know where to turn? Wanting to understand yourself better?
Hi, I’m Jonathan. As a Clinical Psychologist I can help if you're struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, panic, feelings of shame, low self‑esteem, and more. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose, I provide a compassionate space to explore this and support you towards meaningful change.
Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, grappling with identity, sexuality, or aspects of neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism - we can work to make sense and overcome issues. As a foster carer, I also bring unique insight into the emotional impact of fostering and adoption.
Hi, I’m Jonathan. As a Clinical Psychologist I can help if you're struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, panic, feelings of shame, low self‑esteem, and more. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose, I provide a compassionate space to explore this and support you towards meaningful change.
Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, grappling with identity, sexuality, or aspects of neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism - we can work to make sense and overcome issues. As a foster carer, I also bring unique insight into the emotional impact of fostering and adoption.
As a therapist with experience working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in Anxiety (GAD, Social Anxiety, OCD and Panic Disorder), Addiction, Depression, Trauma and Relationship Issues (Infidelity, Intimacy Issues, Compulsive Sexual Behaviour and Shame) . I am also LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse affirming. I believe that therapy should be tailored specifically for your individual needs. 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 with experience working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in Anxiety (GAD, Social Anxiety, OCD and Panic Disorder), Addiction, Depression, Trauma and Relationship Issues (Infidelity, Intimacy Issues, Compulsive Sexual Behaviour and Shame) . I am also LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse affirming. I believe that therapy should be tailored specifically for your individual needs. 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.
You may be someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, even if on the surface you appear to be coping. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and exhausted from trying to fit in, mange their emotions or push through anxiety, low mood, stress, or long-standing patterns that no longer serve them. You might be struggling with confidence, identity, or a harsh inner critic, and looking for a therapist who is relatable, authentic, and flexible in their approach — someone who can help you understand yourself more deeply and work with your strengths.
You may be someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, even if on the surface you appear to be coping. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and exhausted from trying to fit in, mange their emotions or push through anxiety, low mood, stress, or long-standing patterns that no longer serve them. You might be struggling with confidence, identity, or a harsh inner critic, and looking for a therapist who is relatable, authentic, and flexible in their approach — someone who can help you understand yourself more deeply and work with your strengths.
Online Individual Counselling for adults with specific training for individuals within the LGBTQIA2S+ community, struggling with substance use, and with previous justice system involvement. My therapeutic techniques are based on trauma-informed, humanistic, and feminist therapies.
Online Individual Counselling for adults with specific training for individuals within the LGBTQIA2S+ community, struggling with substance use, and with previous justice system involvement. My therapeutic techniques are based on trauma-informed, humanistic, and feminist therapies.
Hello! I'm Malcolm; I use a third-wave cognitive approach approach to therapy. I will work with you to manage issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma or grief. Generally, I would expect to see a positive change in 8-10 sessions.
In terms of training, I am a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist, an Associate Member of ISST (International Schema Society) and am experienced in the use of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
Hello! I'm Malcolm; I use a third-wave cognitive approach approach to therapy. I will work with you to manage issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma or grief. Generally, I would expect to see a positive change in 8-10 sessions.
In terms of training, I am a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist, an Associate Member of ISST (International Schema Society) and am experienced in the use of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
Perhaps you’re feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious or just not yourself. Life can be difficult, and I know reaching out for support is a scary step. I am committed to supporting individuals of all ages through your doubts or struggles.
Perhaps you have coped for a long time but now feel things are too much. These feelings might be caused by things in your past or in the here and now. Together we can work through these issues. My initial training was in CBT but I now draw on different types of therapy so we can find what works best for you.
I have experience working with individuals with autism and ADHD, or suspected ADHD.
Perhaps you’re feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious or just not yourself. Life can be difficult, and I know reaching out for support is a scary step. I am committed to supporting individuals of all ages through your doubts or struggles.
Perhaps you have coped for a long time but now feel things are too much. These feelings might be caused by things in your past or in the here and now. Together we can work through these issues. My initial training was in CBT but I now draw on different types of therapy so we can find what works best for you.
I have experience working with individuals with autism and ADHD, or suspected ADHD.
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What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialise in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialise in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialised modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specialising in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.