Online Counselling for Alloa

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Emma M McArthur
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Alloa FK10
Creating a space for personal growth in therapy begins with the development of a safe therapeutic relationship. My approach offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental active listening space where you can take time to explore your experience. This allows us to work together to define areas that may require our attention first and to check in on how you are experiencing your internal and external environment. Doing this helps to form a clearer picture of environmental, emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioural events in your experience and how you currently manage and respond to them.
Creating a space for personal growth in therapy begins with the development of a safe therapeutic relationship. My approach offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental active listening space where you can take time to explore your experience. This allows us to work together to define areas that may require our attention first and to check in on how you are experiencing your internal and external environment. Doing this helps to form a clearer picture of environmental, emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioural events in your experience and how you currently manage and respond to them.
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Kerry Mooney
MSc
Verified Verified
Alloa FK10  (Online Only)
I'm Kerry, an experienced Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology who has worked in the NHS and private practice in various roles since 2014. I offer psychological therapy to adults experiencing a range of common mental health difficulties including; anxiety, OCD, depression, anger, low self-confidence and trauma, to name just a few. I also have experience working with people who are adjusting to life with a chronic health condition. What I enjoy the most about my work is helping people to draw upon their own strengths to bring about positive change, and ultimately help people to do the things that are most important to them.
I'm Kerry, an experienced Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology who has worked in the NHS and private practice in various roles since 2014. I offer psychological therapy to adults experiencing a range of common mental health difficulties including; anxiety, OCD, depression, anger, low self-confidence and trauma, to name just a few. I also have experience working with people who are adjusting to life with a chronic health condition. What I enjoy the most about my work is helping people to draw upon their own strengths to bring about positive change, and ultimately help people to do the things that are most important to them.
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Wendy Pezzani
Verified Verified
Alloa FK10
I have been successfully counselling clients throughout the Clackmannanshire and Stirlingshire area where I live and facilitating their self-growth and psychological needs. If you are feeling overwhelmed by present day life's demands and situations, my sessions aim to introduce clarity, self-motivation, healing and self-esteem. I also teach relaxation techniques to better manage the emotional stress of everyday life and the negative thoughts that go with this. For more information on me, view my website on counselllingcbt.com wendy.
I have been successfully counselling clients throughout the Clackmannanshire and Stirlingshire area where I live and facilitating their self-growth and psychological needs. If you are feeling overwhelmed by present day life's demands and situations, my sessions aim to introduce clarity, self-motivation, healing and self-esteem. I also teach relaxation techniques to better manage the emotional stress of everyday life and the negative thoughts that go with this. For more information on me, view my website on counselllingcbt.com wendy.
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Jonny Lovett
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Alloa FK10
I work with Adults, Adolescents and Families with Teenagers and I support people with the challenges life throws at them. If you are experiencing loss or grief, relationship difficulties, trauma at any stage in life, or you want to explore your childhood and work towards making some peace for yourself I can help. Teenagers have their own specific problems to bring to counselling based on their age and stage in life, neurodiversity, relationships and mood regulation, risk taking behaviours and all that's involved around the journey to adulthood.
I work with Adults, Adolescents and Families with Teenagers and I support people with the challenges life throws at them. If you are experiencing loss or grief, relationship difficulties, trauma at any stage in life, or you want to explore your childhood and work towards making some peace for yourself I can help. Teenagers have their own specific problems to bring to counselling based on their age and stage in life, neurodiversity, relationships and mood regulation, risk taking behaviours and all that's involved around the journey to adulthood.
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Photo of Kim Wylie - Paisley Counselling, MBACP, Counsellor
Paisley Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Alloa FK10
My name is Kim Wylie and I am a highly experienced integrative counsellor with training in various trauma modalities. My specialism is in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma. In both individual and couples work, I incorporate protective techniques which enable clients to process their experiences without being flooded by intolerable emotions.
My name is Kim Wylie and I am a highly experienced integrative counsellor with training in various trauma modalities. My specialism is in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma. In both individual and couples work, I incorporate protective techniques which enable clients to process their experiences without being flooded by intolerable emotions.
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Online Counsellors

Is online therapy as effective as in-person?

Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?

One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.

Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?

Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.

Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?

The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.