Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Glasgow

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Dr Joanna C Livingstone
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G2
I combine approaches from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Movement, exercise, arts, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
If you are struggling and need some advice, someone to talk to, or to understand what you are experiencing then hopefully I can help. It may be that you are struggling with your mood, or a specific problem that is impacting on your everyday life. I can help you to find the answers, structure a programme for you and work with you to help you make the changes that will help you lead a better and more fulfilled life, with an understanding of the issues that are affecting you now. I offer Psychology and coaching sessions depending on your presenting problem.
I combine approaches from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Movement, exercise, arts, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
If you are struggling and need some advice, someone to talk to, or to understand what you are experiencing then hopefully I can help. It may be that you are struggling with your mood, or a specific problem that is impacting on your everyday life. I can help you to find the answers, structure a programme for you and work with you to help you make the changes that will help you lead a better and more fulfilled life, with an understanding of the issues that are affecting you now. I offer Psychology and coaching sessions depending on your presenting problem.
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Michael Brown
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Glasgow G3
My approach is person centred with elements of mindfulness, often focusing on our emotions in the present moment, which I've found to be particularly helpful for depression and anxiety.
Welcome! I offer online, phone, and in person sessions in Glasgow city centre. I work with individuals with a broad range of challenges including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, bereavement and loss, life's transitions, and addiction/compulsive behaviours. Perhaps you feel stuck in repeating patterns of behaviour or thinking that feel in conflict with how you wish to be with yourself, and in your relationships. Perhaps life events have become overwhelming. I work with clients authentically and with gentle curiosity, I include my own rich journey with self-acceptance and the belief that we can all change and heal.
My approach is person centred with elements of mindfulness, often focusing on our emotions in the present moment, which I've found to be particularly helpful for depression and anxiety.
Welcome! I offer online, phone, and in person sessions in Glasgow city centre. I work with individuals with a broad range of challenges including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, bereavement and loss, life's transitions, and addiction/compulsive behaviours. Perhaps you feel stuck in repeating patterns of behaviour or thinking that feel in conflict with how you wish to be with yourself, and in your relationships. Perhaps life events have become overwhelming. I work with clients authentically and with gentle curiosity, I include my own rich journey with self-acceptance and the belief that we can all change and heal.
0141 673 5458 View 0141 673 5458
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Arise Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G12
I work with adults and draw upon a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches in a way that is flexible and integrative (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as Systemic and Person-centred approaches).
Meeting challenges along life’s journey– no matter who we are or what stage we are at– is part of what makes us human. It is at difficult times like these when seeking some professional support can help us along our way. I am an experienced and empathetic Clinical Psychologist, I’ve worked with many individuals at points in their life when they are experiencing emotional distress or just need a safe space of their own to work through their difficulties. I’ve witnessed positive change and growth with many of the clients I have worked with and believe that a safe, empowering and positive therapeutic relationship is key.
I work with adults and draw upon a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches in a way that is flexible and integrative (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as Systemic and Person-centred approaches).
Meeting challenges along life’s journey– no matter who we are or what stage we are at– is part of what makes us human. It is at difficult times like these when seeking some professional support can help us along our way. I am an experienced and empathetic Clinical Psychologist, I’ve worked with many individuals at points in their life when they are experiencing emotional distress or just need a safe space of their own to work through their difficulties. I’ve witnessed positive change and growth with many of the clients I have worked with and believe that a safe, empowering and positive therapeutic relationship is key.
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Susan Campbell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Glasgow G3
I offer a psychodynamic approach which supports mindfulness alongside counselling and/or coaching techniques.
Hello and thank you for connecting with me. Are you fed up feeling fed up? I completely understand and am here to help. I support women who have issues with confidence and self-esteem. This may be because of challenging personal relationships, family issues, trauma, domestic or childhood abuse or just the many challenges life brings. Sometimes, we may be unsure why we feel the way we do, but have a strong sense that things could be brighter. Peeling back the layers of our lives takes great courage, but change is possible, indeed inevitable, when we take that leap of faith.
I offer a psychodynamic approach which supports mindfulness alongside counselling and/or coaching techniques.
Hello and thank you for connecting with me. Are you fed up feeling fed up? I completely understand and am here to help. I support women who have issues with confidence and self-esteem. This may be because of challenging personal relationships, family issues, trauma, domestic or childhood abuse or just the many challenges life brings. Sometimes, we may be unsure why we feel the way we do, but have a strong sense that things could be brighter. Peeling back the layers of our lives takes great courage, but change is possible, indeed inevitable, when we take that leap of faith.
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Alison Brown
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glasgow G2
We can develop coping strategies: Learn practical techniques like mindfulness, to manage stress and build resilience.
Feeling Overwhelmed? Let's Talk. Life can be full of unexpected twists and turns, leaving us feeling lost, anxious, or simply unsure of how to navigate challenging times. Whether you're dealing with a significant loss, relationship difficulties, or a personal crisis, you're not alone. In our sessions, we'll work together to: Understand your unique experiences: Explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Identify your goals: Discover what's truly important to you and create a personalised plan for moving forward.
We can develop coping strategies: Learn practical techniques like mindfulness, to manage stress and build resilience.
Feeling Overwhelmed? Let's Talk. Life can be full of unexpected twists and turns, leaving us feeling lost, anxious, or simply unsure of how to navigate challenging times. Whether you're dealing with a significant loss, relationship difficulties, or a personal crisis, you're not alone. In our sessions, we'll work together to: Understand your unique experiences: Explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Identify your goals: Discover what's truly important to you and create a personalised plan for moving forward.
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Dr Louise Legg
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G2
Waitlist for new clients
My main training is in Schema Therapy, CBT, EMDR and Person-Centred Therapy, but I also use techniques from other methods like DBT, Mindfulness-CBT, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Are you dealing with challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, long term health conditions, neurodiversity related issues or relationship issues? Are you looking for a strong, trust-based therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and understood? Are you looking for a non-judgmental, supportive, and genuinely caring therapist to work together to figure out what is going on and to set goals? Alternatively, are you looking for career mentoring or support with personal development or significant life changes from an experienced therapist who has 25 years of experience working in finance and living overseas?
My main training is in Schema Therapy, CBT, EMDR and Person-Centred Therapy, but I also use techniques from other methods like DBT, Mindfulness-CBT, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Are you dealing with challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, long term health conditions, neurodiversity related issues or relationship issues? Are you looking for a strong, trust-based therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and understood? Are you looking for a non-judgmental, supportive, and genuinely caring therapist to work together to figure out what is going on and to set goals? Alternatively, are you looking for career mentoring or support with personal development or significant life changes from an experienced therapist who has 25 years of experience working in finance and living overseas?
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Dr Karen Ann Gray
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G61
Additionally, I have undertaken training in mindfulness and mentalization.
I work with people experiencing a wide range of mental health problems which are creating issues in their lives. These include different types of anxiety, low or fluctuating mood, worry and rumination, stress, problems in relationships with others and issues resulting from historic or more recent trauma. Focus is given to understanding the nature and origins of problems and how change can occur. Currently, as a result of being unable to provide face to face therapy due to covid-19, I am working remotely via secure video and/or telephone conferencing.
Additionally, I have undertaken training in mindfulness and mentalization.
I work with people experiencing a wide range of mental health problems which are creating issues in their lives. These include different types of anxiety, low or fluctuating mood, worry and rumination, stress, problems in relationships with others and issues resulting from historic or more recent trauma. Focus is given to understanding the nature and origins of problems and how change can occur. Currently, as a result of being unable to provide face to face therapy due to covid-19, I am working remotely via secure video and/or telephone conferencing.
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Barbara MacDonald
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Verified Verified
Glasgow G61
I have a background in mindfulness and find that this calming approach works well within therapy.
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in the Glasgow area. I offer sessions using a collaborative approach in a confidential, compassionate environment to support you through a difficult time in your life. CBT is a talking therapy that uses a range of methods, including psycho-education, to increase your awareness of the issue and to develop the skills to change your thinking and behaviour, enabling real life changes. I believe that working together is the key to success and throughout our journey we will focus on your goals and aspirations in order to find solutions that will enable you to move forward.
I have a background in mindfulness and find that this calming approach works well within therapy.
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in the Glasgow area. I offer sessions using a collaborative approach in a confidential, compassionate environment to support you through a difficult time in your life. CBT is a talking therapy that uses a range of methods, including psycho-education, to increase your awareness of the issue and to develop the skills to change your thinking and behaviour, enabling real life changes. I believe that working together is the key to success and throughout our journey we will focus on your goals and aspirations in order to find solutions that will enable you to move forward.
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Dr Richard Golsworthy
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G3  (Online Only)
These are complemented by further training which includes Schema Therapy, Emotion-Focussed Therapy and approaches rooted in mindfulness and (self-) compassion.
Hello and welcome. If you are reading this, you are likely feeling in a stuck, difficult or distressing place in your life. We all bring a unique history and mind-set to the life difficulties we encounter. These will have given us strengths to help manage problems, but sometimes we need to discover new ways we might feel, think or act. I think of my specialism as 'stuckness' - whether in emotions, relationships or unhelpful behaviours - which is often expressed in terms such as: anxiety, depression, stress, fear, trauma, low self-esteem, sleep problems, bulimia and binge eating, adjustment to loss, illness & major life changes.
These are complemented by further training which includes Schema Therapy, Emotion-Focussed Therapy and approaches rooted in mindfulness and (self-) compassion.
Hello and welcome. If you are reading this, you are likely feeling in a stuck, difficult or distressing place in your life. We all bring a unique history and mind-set to the life difficulties we encounter. These will have given us strengths to help manage problems, but sometimes we need to discover new ways we might feel, think or act. I think of my specialism as 'stuckness' - whether in emotions, relationships or unhelpful behaviours - which is often expressed in terms such as: anxiety, depression, stress, fear, trauma, low self-esteem, sleep problems, bulimia and binge eating, adjustment to loss, illness & major life changes.
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Carole Forde
Psychotherapist, MCOSCA
Verified Verified
Glasgow G3
Using CBT, Mindfulness, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Hypnotherapy for Stress Management, amongst other therapies, I can help with issues such as Loss & Bereavement, Suicide Ideation, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Phobias, Motivation, Assertiveness, Self Esteem issues & many more areas.
Hi, my main therapy offered is CBT, integrated with a variety of different therapies to suit individual requirements. Together we can work to create positive changes in your life slowing you to cope better with emotions and negative issues as they arise. A warm & friendly welcome for each client. I can help you set goals to create positive changes. I offer professional advice, confidential sessions, in a non judgemental environment.
Using CBT, Mindfulness, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Hypnotherapy for Stress Management, amongst other therapies, I can help with issues such as Loss & Bereavement, Suicide Ideation, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Phobias, Motivation, Assertiveness, Self Esteem issues & many more areas.
Hi, my main therapy offered is CBT, integrated with a variety of different therapies to suit individual requirements. Together we can work to create positive changes in your life slowing you to cope better with emotions and negative issues as they arise. A warm & friendly welcome for each client. I can help you set goals to create positive changes. I offer professional advice, confidential sessions, in a non judgemental environment.
0141 280 7080 View 0141 280 7080
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The Psychology Collective
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Sport Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G64
She uses PCT, CBT, ACT, CFT and mindfulness approaches to therapy.
Sian - Sian supports people with long-term health issues and related mental health impacts, including anxiety, cancer, weight management, chronic pain, disability, health anxiety, and adapting to challenging diagnoses. She also helps clients cope with loss and trauma from injuries. Jillian -Jillian works with athletes, coaches, and sports teams on performance improvement and overcoming challenges. Her focus includes handling mistakes, building confidence and resilience, managing emotions, navigating transitions, recovering from injuries, and addressing overthinking and critical thinking skills.
She uses PCT, CBT, ACT, CFT and mindfulness approaches to therapy.
Sian - Sian supports people with long-term health issues and related mental health impacts, including anxiety, cancer, weight management, chronic pain, disability, health anxiety, and adapting to challenging diagnoses. She also helps clients cope with loss and trauma from injuries. Jillian -Jillian works with athletes, coaches, and sports teams on performance improvement and overcoming challenges. Her focus includes handling mistakes, building confidence and resilience, managing emotions, navigating transitions, recovering from injuries, and addressing overthinking and critical thinking skills.
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Richard John Mann
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Glasgow G44
I also can work creatively if you feel this would be appropriate and can use creative techniques and mindfulness to ease anxiety or simply explain why you feel a certain way.
As a therapist working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in addiction, LGBTQIA+ , male mental health and relationship issues. I believe that therapy should be tailored specially for your individual needs - whether anxiety, depression, self esteem or PTSD - 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 it is important that you are in charge I like to work in a collaborative way, helping you learn more about yourself, your issues and developing strategies to manage them.
I also can work creatively if you feel this would be appropriate and can use creative techniques and mindfulness to ease anxiety or simply explain why you feel a certain way.
As a therapist working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in addiction, LGBTQIA+ , male mental health and relationship issues. I believe that therapy should be tailored specially for your individual needs - whether anxiety, depression, self esteem or PTSD - 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 it is important that you are in charge I like to work in a collaborative way, helping you learn more about yourself, your issues and developing strategies to manage them.
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Dr Emma Williams (EmPsych Ltd)
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G1  (Online Only)
I am trained and a variety of psychological therapies including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness and Medical Hypnosis.
Hi! I'm Dr Emma Williams, Clinical Psychologist and Director of EmPsych limited. People come to me for therapy for help to manage a range of emotional and physical difficulties. I specialise in trauma therapy, adjustment to physical health difficulties, adjustment to and rehabilitation from neurological conditions including Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
I am trained and a variety of psychological therapies including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness and Medical Hypnosis.
Hi! I'm Dr Emma Williams, Clinical Psychologist and Director of EmPsych limited. People come to me for therapy for help to manage a range of emotional and physical difficulties. I specialise in trauma therapy, adjustment to physical health difficulties, adjustment to and rehabilitation from neurological conditions including Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
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Ajay Lamba
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Glasgow G1  (Online Only)
During treatment Mr Lamba predominantly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and calls upon a number of complementary psychotherapeutic techniques such as mindfulness and compassion-focussed work, to provide his clients with a range of tools to help them make sense of their difficulties and then for us to work together in overcoming their distress.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
During treatment Mr Lamba predominantly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and calls upon a number of complementary psychotherapeutic techniques such as mindfulness and compassion-focussed work, to provide his clients with a range of tools to help them make sense of their difficulties and then for us to work together in overcoming their distress.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
023 9200 3294 View 023 9200 3294
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Malik Rezzi
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Glasgow G1
My therapeutic approach has been influenced by integrative, humanistic, cognitive behavioural, applied behaviour analysis, meditation, mindfulness-based, psychodynamic therapy, ISTPD etc.
I was born and raised in multicultural societies all my life. Living in several different countries on 3 different continents (United Arab Emirates, Canada, Pakistan, Wales and England) has given me unique knowledge about culturally adapting therapy. It has also taught me to understand and work with many different kinds of people. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with the client to create a safe and comfortable space to address and potentially alleviate psychological trauma. I have extensive experience adapting contemporary therapy and counselling and tailoring it to unique cultural nuances.
My therapeutic approach has been influenced by integrative, humanistic, cognitive behavioural, applied behaviour analysis, meditation, mindfulness-based, psychodynamic therapy, ISTPD etc.
I was born and raised in multicultural societies all my life. Living in several different countries on 3 different continents (United Arab Emirates, Canada, Pakistan, Wales and England) has given me unique knowledge about culturally adapting therapy. It has also taught me to understand and work with many different kinds of people. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with the client to create a safe and comfortable space to address and potentially alleviate psychological trauma. I have extensive experience adapting contemporary therapy and counselling and tailoring it to unique cultural nuances.
020 3872 2437 View 020 3872 2437
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Gail Carvil
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Glasgow G20
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.
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.
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Dr Corinna Panagou
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G12  (Online Only)
Warm greetings, I'm Corinna. As a registered Clinical Psychologist and an academic with doctoral-level training, I specialize in evidence-based therapies and have a deep-seated interest in trauma and relationship dynamics. With extensive experience across diverse NHS settings, I've worked with individuals from various age groups, addressing a wide spectrum of psychological challenges. My integrative therapeutic approach combines CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT, enhanced by psychodynamic insights.Additionally, I am trained in Flash and EMDR therapies, offering specialized support for trauma.
Warm greetings, I'm Corinna. As a registered Clinical Psychologist and an academic with doctoral-level training, I specialize in evidence-based therapies and have a deep-seated interest in trauma and relationship dynamics. With extensive experience across diverse NHS settings, I've worked with individuals from various age groups, addressing a wide spectrum of psychological challenges. My integrative therapeutic approach combines CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT, enhanced by psychodynamic insights.Additionally, I am trained in Flash and EMDR therapies, offering specialized support for trauma.
01764 915852 View 01764 915852
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Nick Kartsanis
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glasgow G2  (Online Only)
Being human is hard, but you don't have to go it alone. I can help you gain clarity about your needs and values. To slow down and pay more attention to your thoughts and emotional or behavioural patterns, which may be happening automatically or out of habit. To understand what their intentions are or what they’re trying to tell you about your life. To understand how you relate and talk to yourself, and to develop a more compassionate voice towards your self. This understanding will then be our guide for helping you to set goals and priorities for your therapy or your life, and for supporting you to work towards them.
Being human is hard, but you don't have to go it alone. I can help you gain clarity about your needs and values. To slow down and pay more attention to your thoughts and emotional or behavioural patterns, which may be happening automatically or out of habit. To understand what their intentions are or what they’re trying to tell you about your life. To understand how you relate and talk to yourself, and to develop a more compassionate voice towards your self. This understanding will then be our guide for helping you to set goals and priorities for your therapy or your life, and for supporting you to work towards them.
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Dr Craig Dunn & Associates Psychology Services
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G3
Welcome to Dr Craig Dunn & Associates Psychology Services. We are a group of mental health practitioners consisting of psychologists and psychotherapists sharing a commitment to providing a high quality service and supportive relationship to our clients. We over a range of psychotherapy services to adults, children, young people and schools across Greater Glasgow. It can be challenging knowing what kind of support you are looking for. Sometimes, a friendly face or warm interaction is all you need to feel confident in your therapist. However, when calling to enquire about
Welcome to Dr Craig Dunn & Associates Psychology Services. We are a group of mental health practitioners consisting of psychologists and psychotherapists sharing a commitment to providing a high quality service and supportive relationship to our clients. We over a range of psychotherapy services to adults, children, young people and schools across Greater Glasgow. It can be challenging knowing what kind of support you are looking for. Sometimes, a friendly face or warm interaction is all you need to feel confident in your therapist. However, when calling to enquire about
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Jen McLean
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Glasgow G33
Hello, and a warm welcome to my profile. I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and a member of the professional body, BACP. Whether it is anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, phobias or if life just seems too much, I can offer space and time for you to be heard. Having a confidential space to talk can offer insight and perspective, and talking therapy can help you to take the steps to a life that you want. The first step can be the hardest, and I am dedicated to helping my clients feel supported on every step of their journey. Working together, we will create a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs.
Hello, and a warm welcome to my profile. I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and a member of the professional body, BACP. Whether it is anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, phobias or if life just seems too much, I can offer space and time for you to be heard. Having a confidential space to talk can offer insight and perspective, and talking therapy can help you to take the steps to a life that you want. The first step can be the hardest, and I am dedicated to helping my clients feel supported on every step of their journey. Working together, we will create a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs.
0141 673 8597 View 0141 673 8597
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors

How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.

When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.

Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.