In Person Counselling in Dumbarton

I'm Susan Cartwright and welcome to Acorn Counselling. I offer a non judgemental service where we will work together collaboratively. I work with teenagers and adults. Acorns are symbols of strength and potential and so I hope to help you to reach your full potential through CBT by overcoming adverse issues in your life. I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and sessions are based currently by zoom or phone. For that reason I can take clients from all over the UK. For more information about CBT and how I can help you please browse through my website.

I am an integrative Art Psychotherapist with a private practice in Glasgow and online. My aim is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, confidential space for you to discuss and express whatever is on your mind. I work with individuals and groups in both short and long-term therapy in person and online. Art Therapy is an effective therapy for all ages; children, young people and adults. You don’t have to be ‘good’ at art or have any previous experience to receive Art Therapy.

Let's work together to support your mental & emotional wellbeing. I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist who is passionate about supporting & empowering others through delivering effective CBT with a warm and collaborative approach. I help individuals overcome common mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, OCD and low self-esteem. Additionally, I have a special interest in women's health, and have experience of supporting women with various conditions specific to women's health, such as PMDD. I have also recently completed further training to help support those who have experienced baby loss.

Hi there, I’m Debbie, an experienced, Qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and I have successfully supported many Clients with a wide range of issues. CBT is a form of talking therapy that is both collaborative and practical. It focuses on situations in our life, our thoughts about them, our behaviour in relation to coping with these, the resulting emotional feelings and physical symptoms and how all of these interrelate. Every person and experience is unique and so I do not have a cookie-cutter approach to my practice, the work we do together in our sessions will be adapted to address your needs and implemented at your pace.

My name is Marion and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, with a background in nursing. Considering therapy can feel extremely daunting especially if you are already feeling low mood, anxiety or out of sorts. I can offer you a safe and confidential space where we can collaboratively explore what's keeping your problems going. I am currently working as a psychotherapist in the third sector delivering therapy to clients with a wide range of psychological difficulties. I deliver predominantly CBT, however depending on your needs I will integrate other approaches, one being compassion focused therapy (CFT).

I have a particular interest in working with people with relationship problems, including their relationship with their self and, with their own emotions and emotional regulation. This can manifest as social anxiety, with an underlying sense of not being good enough or being odd/not fitting in with other people and society’s expectations. If you struggle with your own identity - not knowing your own likes/dislikes/values (sometimes called codependency), then get in touch. We can explore together what gets in the way of you knowing (and accepting) the real you.

Are you looking for some support? Perhaps you have autism/ADHD? As a Health Psychologist, I work holistically to consider your mental and physical health. Having lived experience of being a neurodivergent Psychologist, I am also uniquely skilled in supporting neurodivergent clients, life coaching (ADHD, sensory challenges and advocacy), self-esteem and diagnosing and assessing ADHD. I work with adults of all ages, and young people (8+ years old). I currently provide gold standard and thorough ADHD assessments for adolescents (16+) and adults. - Please contact the admin email on my website, as I am currently on leave at present. -

Coming to therapy is the first step toward finding the tools within you to implement the changes you seek. I will work with you in a non-judgemental, confidential atmosphere. Assisting you to gain the confidence to move forward feeling equipped to deal with issues that may arise.

It can be daunting choosing a counsellor to work with when you are facing difficulties. I work with people that are struggling with life and want someone to talk to about it.  I offer a general counselling service for people experiencing distress. I also provide a specialised counselling service for dog owners, specifically for people who are struggling with their relationship with their dog, or the loss of their dog.  For more details on this service you can access my Hounds Connect website.

I work with individual adults with a wide range of problems including low mood/depression, anxiety disorders, stress, woman’s health related issues, bereavement and loss, life transitions, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), historic childhood sexual abuse and other complex traumas, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); self-harm; and many more issues. I have had therapeutic roles within a number of different therapeutic settings including working currently within a veteran mental health charity, and previous roles within the NHS, cancer services, a university counselling service, and third sector organisations.

Are you in a relationship but feel that something isn't quite right: Maybe you argue a lot or don't really communicate anymore, intimacy has gone, you feel disconnected and wonder if this is all there is to it. Or are you struggling with a loss or a life transition (moving to a new place, retirement, new baby...) and would like some support? Maybe you are no longer in a relationship and would like to work through a loss or an ending and take some time to reflect on what an authentic and meaningful life might look like for you. If this sounds like you, relationship counselling might help.

I offer a warm friendly space for you to speak openly about the difficulties that may be keeping you feeling stuck. Whether it is anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, or maybe you are struggling with the impact of trauma, abuse or bereavement. I am here to listen and help you unravel the issues that are getting in the way of you living the life you desire. I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a keen interest in compassion focused therapy and mindfulness practice, providing online, telephone and face to face counselling sessions.