In Person Counselling in Highland

Photo of Michele Junges-Stainthorpe, MBACP, Counsellor
Michele Junges-Stainthorpe
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
We all experience times when we feel isolated, misunderstood or lonely; we have the impression that we can’t function anymore in our daily life. Keeping it all inside and being unable to share our thoughts and feelings with someone for fear of being judged or criticised is not a pleasant thought. As humans, we need to talk, and we make sense of our individual circumstances and pain by processing them. I am here to support you through your difficult times.
We all experience times when we feel isolated, misunderstood or lonely; we have the impression that we can’t function anymore in our daily life. Keeping it all inside and being unable to share our thoughts and feelings with someone for fear of being judged or criticised is not a pleasant thought. As humans, we need to talk, and we make sense of our individual circumstances and pain by processing them. I am here to support you through your difficult times.
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Lara Fraser
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
With the right therapeutic approach, it is possible to make our problems more manageable, whether new or ongoing issues. When engaging in talking therapy we all expect a non-judgmental, supportive space to explore or address, re-visit or understand current issues that are holding you back from achieving your desired happiness and well-being. I will support you on this journey with my knowledge, strength, optimism, support and commitment to you as an individual. I promise to be there for you every step of your journey to help you heal from your pain, and move forward more positively
With the right therapeutic approach, it is possible to make our problems more manageable, whether new or ongoing issues. When engaging in talking therapy we all expect a non-judgmental, supportive space to explore or address, re-visit or understand current issues that are holding you back from achieving your desired happiness and well-being. I will support you on this journey with my knowledge, strength, optimism, support and commitment to you as an individual. I promise to be there for you every step of your journey to help you heal from your pain, and move forward more positively
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James McComas
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
I am an experienced practitioner who offers counselling / psychotherapy from a person-centred perspective. I aim to support clients as they explore their unique situation and beliefs, enabling them to trust and understand themselves better. I help clients to Identify things that aren’t working in their lives and look at how these can be improved, so that life becomes more worth while and relationships with self and others more enriching. I provide a safe space where a person can be listened to without judgement. This creates a powerful experience which can lead to lasting positive change.
I am an experienced practitioner who offers counselling / psychotherapy from a person-centred perspective. I aim to support clients as they explore their unique situation and beliefs, enabling them to trust and understand themselves better. I help clients to Identify things that aren’t working in their lives and look at how these can be improved, so that life becomes more worth while and relationships with self and others more enriching. I provide a safe space where a person can be listened to without judgement. This creates a powerful experience which can lead to lasting positive change.
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Personal Meaning Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nairn IV12
Hi, I'm Pamela and if you are struggling to find meaning in life right now, I'm here to work with you to find the answers you need. Perhaps you have experienced loss, trauma or are trying to navigate a period of change in your life. Bereavement, the end of a relationship, loss of health or loss of employment may have left you unable to find purpose in the present and unable to envision a meaningful future. Or perhaps something from your past is still haunting you. At times like these it can be difficult to imagine a meaningful future and you might feel stuck, undervalued, unheard or just unsure how you can carry on. I'm here to help
Hi, I'm Pamela and if you are struggling to find meaning in life right now, I'm here to work with you to find the answers you need. Perhaps you have experienced loss, trauma or are trying to navigate a period of change in your life. Bereavement, the end of a relationship, loss of health or loss of employment may have left you unable to find purpose in the present and unable to envision a meaningful future. Or perhaps something from your past is still haunting you. At times like these it can be difficult to imagine a meaningful future and you might feel stuck, undervalued, unheard or just unsure how you can carry on. I'm here to help
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Amber Path Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Hi, my name is Susan. Do you struggle with anxiety, stress, intrusive thoughts, reliving the past, or anxiety about the future? Maybe you want to improve your confidence or find self-acceptance? I can support you to find a path to a new way of life. I provide confidential counselling on a face to face, video/online, telephone or email basis, tailored to your personal needs. Give me a call to arrange a free 30 minute telephone consultation to get a feel of whether we would work well together and ask me any questions you may have. I am based in Clachnaharry, Inverness.
Hi, my name is Susan. Do you struggle with anxiety, stress, intrusive thoughts, reliving the past, or anxiety about the future? Maybe you want to improve your confidence or find self-acceptance? I can support you to find a path to a new way of life. I provide confidential counselling on a face to face, video/online, telephone or email basis, tailored to your personal needs. Give me a call to arrange a free 30 minute telephone consultation to get a feel of whether we would work well together and ask me any questions you may have. I am based in Clachnaharry, Inverness.
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Lorraine Davidson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
I understand that life can become difficult and stressful. Some situations can feel overwhelming. I'm here to listen and to start you on the path to good mental health. Counselling provides a regular time and space for you to talk about your troubles and explore difficult feelings in an environment that is dependable, free from intrusion and confidential. Your viewpoint will always be respected. Counselling can support you to deal with specific problems, cope with a crisis, improve your relationships, or develop better ways of living. You can gain insight into your feelings and behaviour and make positive changes for mental health
I understand that life can become difficult and stressful. Some situations can feel overwhelming. I'm here to listen and to start you on the path to good mental health. Counselling provides a regular time and space for you to talk about your troubles and explore difficult feelings in an environment that is dependable, free from intrusion and confidential. Your viewpoint will always be respected. Counselling can support you to deal with specific problems, cope with a crisis, improve your relationships, or develop better ways of living. You can gain insight into your feelings and behaviour and make positive changes for mental health
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Emma Mackay
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Portree IV51
Whatever the issues you’re facing right now, if they’re clouding your day-to-day life and you want change, we can work together. Even when things seem impossible or bleak, counselling conversations can help you feel better, reconnect with yourself and find hopeful ways forward. I offer a space and an opportunity to explore whatever is going on or holding you back from the life you want, giving you time to think through muddled thoughts and confusing feelings. Our conversations will help you identify and begin to meet your emotional needs and wants, freeing you to live your life more on your own terms.
Whatever the issues you’re facing right now, if they’re clouding your day-to-day life and you want change, we can work together. Even when things seem impossible or bleak, counselling conversations can help you feel better, reconnect with yourself and find hopeful ways forward. I offer a space and an opportunity to explore whatever is going on or holding you back from the life you want, giving you time to think through muddled thoughts and confusing feelings. Our conversations will help you identify and begin to meet your emotional needs and wants, freeing you to live your life more on your own terms.
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Photo of Tracy Sedgeworth, MBACP Accred, Psychotherapist
Tracy Sedgeworth
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Making the decision to see a therapist is a big step forward in dealing with what is troubling you and it can be difficult to know where to start. Finding the right therapist for you is an important first step. I aim to provide a comfortable and supportive environment, where we will work through whatever is troubling you at your own pace. You will be listened to, accepted and respected regardless of what you tell me. I will not tell you what to do, but will do my best to support you in working through any difficulties you may be experiencing and to give you the space to make the decisions that are right for you.
Making the decision to see a therapist is a big step forward in dealing with what is troubling you and it can be difficult to know where to start. Finding the right therapist for you is an important first step. I aim to provide a comfortable and supportive environment, where we will work through whatever is troubling you at your own pace. You will be listened to, accepted and respected regardless of what you tell me. I will not tell you what to do, but will do my best to support you in working through any difficulties you may be experiencing and to give you the space to make the decisions that are right for you.
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Find Your Space Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hi, I’m Nicola and I am a Person-centred counsellor. I have worked with a range of issues over the 7 years I have been in my role. I hold the firm belief that if we are given the space and are provided with a non-judgemental, accepting environment with someone that is genuine and cares that we can grow, create and maintain these conditions for ourselves.
Hi, I’m Nicola and I am a Person-centred counsellor. I have worked with a range of issues over the 7 years I have been in my role. I hold the firm belief that if we are given the space and are provided with a non-judgemental, accepting environment with someone that is genuine and cares that we can grow, create and maintain these conditions for ourselves.
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Dr David Herd
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
If you're struggling with emotional distress, psychotherapy can help. Understanding your symptoms is often the first step towards recovery. If you can see a rational explanation for your problems, you are likely to engage in a hopeful way with therapy to restore your mental health. I would listen carefully to your account of what you face on a daily basis and to what it was like to be a child, an adolescent and an adult in your particular family setting. I would also be interested in what helps you cope. Reclaiming your normal life will involve building on your own strengths and on relationships with those you trust.
If you're struggling with emotional distress, psychotherapy can help. Understanding your symptoms is often the first step towards recovery. If you can see a rational explanation for your problems, you are likely to engage in a hopeful way with therapy to restore your mental health. I would listen carefully to your account of what you face on a daily basis and to what it was like to be a child, an adolescent and an adult in your particular family setting. I would also be interested in what helps you cope. Reclaiming your normal life will involve building on your own strengths and on relationships with those you trust.
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Photo of Kim Alice Brown, MBACP, Counsellor
Kim Alice Brown
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nairn IV12
I work with both individuals and Couples to support their movement towards their desired outcomes and provide a safe, non-judgmental and empathic space for clients to discuss their worries. My aim is to support my clients with my therapeutic and blended approach using my 2 areas of expertise, Counselling, and Peter Hess Sound massage in my 90 min sessions to work together with my clients to help foster a deeper sense of calm, connection and communication. My space is one of inclusivity, relishing in the individuality of each client and their experiences. I pride myself on offering a warm, caring environment for my clients
I work with both individuals and Couples to support their movement towards their desired outcomes and provide a safe, non-judgmental and empathic space for clients to discuss their worries. My aim is to support my clients with my therapeutic and blended approach using my 2 areas of expertise, Counselling, and Peter Hess Sound massage in my 90 min sessions to work together with my clients to help foster a deeper sense of calm, connection and communication. My space is one of inclusivity, relishing in the individuality of each client and their experiences. I pride myself on offering a warm, caring environment for my clients
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Photo of Sam Southey, DCounsPsych, BPC, Counsellor
Sam Southey
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BPC
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
Lots of us face challenging situations at some stage in our lives, which can be difficult to manage. It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems. I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to help you to develop insight and understanding by exploring how your present situation might be impacted by past experiences and people from your past and / or present.
Lots of us face challenging situations at some stage in our lives, which can be difficult to manage. It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems. I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to help you to develop insight and understanding by exploring how your present situation might be impacted by past experiences and people from your past and / or present.
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Photo of Christine Anne Lauritsen, MHGI, Psychotherapist
Christine Anne Lauritsen
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Verified Verified
Difficult and challenging life situations affect us all. Sometimes however, we can get overwhelmed or find it a struggle to cope with these things, whether they are in our surroundings, our relationships or in our own thinking and general emotional health. If you feel that you would benefit from support, then it would be my sincere hope that by working with me you would quickly recover a sense of equilibrium and get back on track.
Difficult and challenging life situations affect us all. Sometimes however, we can get overwhelmed or find it a struggle to cope with these things, whether they are in our surroundings, our relationships or in our own thinking and general emotional health. If you feel that you would benefit from support, then it would be my sincere hope that by working with me you would quickly recover a sense of equilibrium and get back on track.
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Photo of Sally Flanagan, MCOSCA, Counsellor
Sally Flanagan
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Verified Verified
I am a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer an empathetic, non judgemental and congruent environment for therapy. The sessions are led by you, the client, and I aim to enable you to explore and start to process your thoughts, feelings, experiences and any issues to improve and enhance your self awareness. I aspire to develop a trusting, therapeutic relationship with you where we work collaboratively to empower you in your life. I am able to work face-to-face, telephone, online and home visits. Please contact me by email/text/phone to arrange an initial consultation.
I am a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer an empathetic, non judgemental and congruent environment for therapy. The sessions are led by you, the client, and I aim to enable you to explore and start to process your thoughts, feelings, experiences and any issues to improve and enhance your self awareness. I aspire to develop a trusting, therapeutic relationship with you where we work collaboratively to empower you in your life. I am able to work face-to-face, telephone, online and home visits. Please contact me by email/text/phone to arrange an initial consultation.
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Zachari Duncalf
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
A warm welcome to you, At some point in our lives all of us will experience mental health difficulties that bring us to a place where we need to find care and support from another person to help us work through them. You do not have to be on your own whilst you are experiencing a challenging time in your life. I have experience of working with many different people from a variety of backgrounds bringing a wide range of issues. At the core i am interested in you as a person and together I can help you work through the difficulties you are facing.
A warm welcome to you, At some point in our lives all of us will experience mental health difficulties that bring us to a place where we need to find care and support from another person to help us work through them. You do not have to be on your own whilst you are experiencing a challenging time in your life. I have experience of working with many different people from a variety of backgrounds bringing a wide range of issues. At the core i am interested in you as a person and together I can help you work through the difficulties you are facing.
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Photo of Catherine Christie, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor
Catherine Christie
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Sometimes we can get stuck in life, weighed down, unable to see a way forward. Counselling can help by offering a calm, safe space for you to talk and explore freely. Give understanding to what’s sitting heavy, what causes you distress. Whether it’s from you past or in your present we can work through at your pace.
Sometimes we can get stuck in life, weighed down, unable to see a way forward. Counselling can help by offering a calm, safe space for you to talk and explore freely. Give understanding to what’s sitting heavy, what causes you distress. Whether it’s from you past or in your present we can work through at your pace.
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Brooke Hulsizer
MSc
Verified Verified
I am originally from the USA, where I have experience working with adults, families, and groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My passions lie in working with people impacted by trauma, attachment disorders, relational distress, addiction, depression/anxiety, and general unhappiness. I often work alongside my clients to figure out why they feel the way they do and identify their needs based on what we discover. I use modalities like CBT, DBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR to understand and heal underlying causes of external problems.
I am originally from the USA, where I have experience working with adults, families, and groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My passions lie in working with people impacted by trauma, attachment disorders, relational distress, addiction, depression/anxiety, and general unhappiness. I often work alongside my clients to figure out why they feel the way they do and identify their needs based on what we discover. I use modalities like CBT, DBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR to understand and heal underlying causes of external problems.
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Shona Mackay
Counsellor
Verified Verified
I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, based in the Highlands. Opening up to someone can be difficult and feel uncomfortable, so I aim to offer a safe, confidential, genuine and accepting environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and the challenges you are facing. A person-centred approach allows you to have control over the content and pace of your sessions, with no expectations or judgement. As we build our relationship, I want you to feel free and supported to disclose whatever is troubling you.
I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, based in the Highlands. Opening up to someone can be difficult and feel uncomfortable, so I aim to offer a safe, confidential, genuine and accepting environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and the challenges you are facing. A person-centred approach allows you to have control over the content and pace of your sessions, with no expectations or judgement. As we build our relationship, I want you to feel free and supported to disclose whatever is troubling you.
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Photo of Fiona Mary MacAulay(MacRae) - Highland Trauma Services
Highland Trauma Services
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
Deciding on the right therapist needs careful consideration. Welcome to evidence based approaches which get to the heart of the matter. I offer assessment and treatment which is based on up to date neuroscience to help reclaim your life. We now know that common signs of unprocessed past traumatic life events can present as depression, anxiety, panic, phobia, social anxiety and / or addiction . Please look up Highland Trauma Services to learn a little more about my clinical experience and qualifications in mental health.
Deciding on the right therapist needs careful consideration. Welcome to evidence based approaches which get to the heart of the matter. I offer assessment and treatment which is based on up to date neuroscience to help reclaim your life. We now know that common signs of unprocessed past traumatic life events can present as depression, anxiety, panic, phobia, social anxiety and / or addiction . Please look up Highland Trauma Services to learn a little more about my clinical experience and qualifications in mental health.
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Photo of Jen Keppie, MBACP, Counsellor
Jen Keppie
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Do you feel as if you have lost a sense of who you are, what it means to be you? Maybe life’s responsibilities have meant your needs have always come second or you have always had a particular role that limits you in freely expressing your own needs. Maybe relationships or circumstances in your life have dominated your choices, and external judgement and expectations tend to shape and influence your life more than you’d like. Or perhaps a life event has led you to re-evaluate and reassess what feels important. It can be confusing and disempowering to feel so disconnected from the things in life that make you feel like you.
Do you feel as if you have lost a sense of who you are, what it means to be you? Maybe life’s responsibilities have meant your needs have always come second or you have always had a particular role that limits you in freely expressing your own needs. Maybe relationships or circumstances in your life have dominated your choices, and external judgement and expectations tend to shape and influence your life more than you’d like. Or perhaps a life event has led you to re-evaluate and reassess what feels important. It can be confusing and disempowering to feel so disconnected from the things in life that make you feel like you.
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