What is counselling and what type of counsellor are you?
Counselling is a form of talk therapy. It gives you the opportunity to be in a peaceful environment and speak about how you are really feeling, in confidence without judgement.
I am a Person Centred Counsellor. Person Centred therapy is sometimes called Humanistic Therapy. It has been found to be especially suited to you, if you are feeling lost, struggling with loss, low-self esteem or wanting to improve your well-being.
I specialise in working with people who are anxious or overwhelmed. I can work with you if you are living with specific challenges, such as anxiety, addiction, depression or relationship issues. It is common for me to work alongside other forms of help that you may have chosen, for example Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon, or your GP.
I work with clients aged 18 and over.
I work with individuals. I cannot offer couple counselling or family therapy.
I work in two ways.
Firstly I offer counselling which means you have a private space to talk about how you are feeling.
Sometimes it can be a huge relief to be honest with me knowing that I am not a part of your everyday life.
Secondly I offer information which helps you discover useful things about mental health. This means that you can feel more empowered and understand the feelings you have been having are understandable in your time of difficulty.
Are you worried about past experiences or trauma?
I work in a trauma informed way, which means I note for signs and symptoms of trauma and I take care to work safely, respectfully and with care for you.
To increase your sense of comfort and safety I can use the practices of Capacitar, Emotional Freedom Tapping and other somatic techniques. If it is helpful we can build a toolkit of techniques that you enjoy, to support your sense of resilience and calm.
I offer short term work. There are those who feel more resilient in a short space of time once you understand what is happening and how to take action.
I am also available for longer term work if this is helpful for you.
Please feel free to contact me, you are welcome to have a single session and decide if I am a good fit for you.
“ Coming to see you has given me space to be me in my life”.
“Coming to see you has been like a weight lifting off my shoulders”.
Where is My Therapy Time
I am based at Dunfermline Business Centre
Izatt Avenue
Dunfermline
KY11 3BZ
Can I work face to face with you?
You can see me here in my therapy room at Dunfermline Business Centre.
I can also work remotely with you using Zoom and on the telephone.
You are welcome to use a variety of these mediums according to what works best for you week by week.
Is there easy access to your room?
There is a generous amount of free parking at the business centre
The car park is well lit
The building is accessible by wheelchair
The Business Centre is close to main bus routes and 15 minute walk from Dunfermline Town train station
What is the investment for counselling and how many sessions will I need?
Each session is £40 which is paid prior to the session or on the day of appointment.
A session lasts for 50 minutes.
You are welcome to have a single session with me. Further sessions can be booked if you feel it would be helpful for you.
Are your counselling times flexible?
Yes. You can book around your timetable with early morning, daytime, evening and weekend slots.
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes. Counselling sessions are confidential.
This is something that I will explain in greater detail once we are working together.
Do you have an active and effective Covid Plan?
Yes I do.
I have been vaccinated against Covid.
The room will be cleaned as recommended.
The room is ventilated with a window.
There is a Hepa-filter air purifier operating in the room.
What if I need help right now?
My Therapy Time is by appointment only
If you need immediate mental health support
Call NHS 24 on 111 or attend your local A&E department
Call Samaritans on 116 123
Call Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 open 24 hrs at weekends and 6pm to 2am on weekdays for those aged 16 and over
Contact YoungMinds crisis messenger by texting YM85258
You willl be connected with a trained volunteer for young people
Call Childline 0800 1111 24 hrs a day every day