Attachment-based Counselling in Stirling
![Photo of Stella Cloquet, UKCP Trainee, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54312790-b9c6-4fad-aa4d-406c27a13552/2/320x400.jpeg)
We all have periods in our life where we struggle to understand or find meaning in what is happening to us. I know from my own experience, and that of the clients I have worked with, that acknowledging we need help is challenging and asking for help can sometimes feel scary and overwhelming. Hopefully by reading my profile, you will find information that will help you to decide if you would like to find out more about us working together.In my approach to therapy, the relationship we will form will be central to providing a safe space for you to explore with confidence, the current challenges you are experiencing.
We all have periods in our life where we struggle to understand or find meaning in what is happening to us. I know from my own experience, and that of the clients I have worked with, that acknowledging we need help is challenging and asking for help can sometimes feel scary and overwhelming. Hopefully by reading my profile, you will find information that will help you to decide if you would like to find out more about us working together.In my approach to therapy, the relationship we will form will be central to providing a safe space for you to explore with confidence, the current challenges you are experiencing.
![Photo of Cheryl Young, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/624f12c6-2099-4551-a446-af0d5910b844/1/320x400.jpeg)
My approach to CBT is humanistic, it is blended, which I believe allows for a custom treatment plan to suit your needs, your goal, address your issues and leaving therapy with a wide range of new tools and coping mechanisms. As well as CBT, I bring elements of Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Art Therapy. My experience allows me to support adults, young people and children struggling with all types anxiety and depressive disorders, including, social anxiety, health anxiety, low self esteem, OCD, Bi Polar, Borderline Personality Disorder and grief.
My approach to CBT is humanistic, it is blended, which I believe allows for a custom treatment plan to suit your needs, your goal, address your issues and leaving therapy with a wide range of new tools and coping mechanisms. As well as CBT, I bring elements of Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Art Therapy. My experience allows me to support adults, young people and children struggling with all types anxiety and depressive disorders, including, social anxiety, health anxiety, low self esteem, OCD, Bi Polar, Borderline Personality Disorder and grief.
![Photo of Clare Williamina Foster, MSc](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46be8fe4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hi There, Im Clare, I am a qualified psychotherapist and have been working in the counselling field since 2015, I understand all too well what life circumstances can bring people into the counselling room. It can be a very hard decision to make to come to therapy as the process can be emotional. I offer safe and confidential counselling with an integrative approach that really works well with life issues. Taking the first step to come into counselling is often the hardest part, I would love to work with you through whatever life situation you may be facing or have experienced.
Hi There, Im Clare, I am a qualified psychotherapist and have been working in the counselling field since 2015, I understand all too well what life circumstances can bring people into the counselling room. It can be a very hard decision to make to come to therapy as the process can be emotional. I offer safe and confidential counselling with an integrative approach that really works well with life issues. Taking the first step to come into counselling is often the hardest part, I would love to work with you through whatever life situation you may be facing or have experienced.
![Photo of Yvonne McNeill, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/810420ee-1d83-48fe-aac1-e100effb8754/2/320x400.jpeg)
At Yorkhill Childrens’ Hospital, Cross House Paediatic Unit and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, I helped children and adults manage illness, pain and invasive treatments. In Maternity & Neonatal Services, I supported couples during pregnancy, after traumatic birth and loss and supported families with babies in SCBU and ICU. I've worked in Adult Services, both in community mental health services and alongside the medical profession in hospitals. I worked for more than six years at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery and Burns unit supporting individuals with poor body image, changes in functioning due to illness or injury and PTSD.
At Yorkhill Childrens’ Hospital, Cross House Paediatic Unit and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, I helped children and adults manage illness, pain and invasive treatments. In Maternity & Neonatal Services, I supported couples during pregnancy, after traumatic birth and loss and supported families with babies in SCBU and ICU. I've worked in Adult Services, both in community mental health services and alongside the medical profession in hospitals. I worked for more than six years at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery and Burns unit supporting individuals with poor body image, changes in functioning due to illness or injury and PTSD.
![Photo of Emma M McArthur, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a91757d0-1a92-4259-8e82-b83059530f79/17/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Dr Marie Filion, PhD, CPsychol, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a1315173-06a3-4c6f-9bc3-d62d70a8d95e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Most clients come to me after they have searched for an answer, sometimes for years. The level of frustration is huge, and the ongoing problem is overwhelming. My extensive experience has yielded remarkable success, with approximately 70% of my clients achieving a significant reduction in their anxiety levels within as few as four to ten therapy sessions. My method is a neuropsychologically-informed anxiety therapy developed over the years of working with anxiety clients. It is innovative and effective. Don't hesitate to get if you would like a free 15-minute introduction.
Most clients come to me after they have searched for an answer, sometimes for years. The level of frustration is huge, and the ongoing problem is overwhelming. My extensive experience has yielded remarkable success, with approximately 70% of my clients achieving a significant reduction in their anxiety levels within as few as four to ten therapy sessions. My method is a neuropsychologically-informed anxiety therapy developed over the years of working with anxiety clients. It is innovative and effective. Don't hesitate to get if you would like a free 15-minute introduction.
![Photo of Colin Marshall, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51d1dc5a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hi I am a Gestalt therapist/Counsellor. I have over 10 years experience helping people with a variety of issues. If you want to change your life or change yourself or you are struggling with everyday issues counselling is the very place for you. With a safe place to explore yourself and your life with a non judgmental person (me) sitting along side you, this can be a very empowering and enriching experience. Life can get on top of us at times, taking some time out for yourself to process all the things that go swirling around our heads can be vital to a happy healthy life.
Hi I am a Gestalt therapist/Counsellor. I have over 10 years experience helping people with a variety of issues. If you want to change your life or change yourself or you are struggling with everyday issues counselling is the very place for you. With a safe place to explore yourself and your life with a non judgmental person (me) sitting along side you, this can be a very empowering and enriching experience. Life can get on top of us at times, taking some time out for yourself to process all the things that go swirling around our heads can be vital to a happy healthy life.
![Photo of Gillian Wardhaugh, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d3acdbb1-ddce-4f5b-b803-51f3a0570f0a/2/320x400.png)
I am an integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapist passionate about helping individuals shape day-to-day struggles into a happier, calmer, more fulfilling life. I can provide CBT therapy while keeping your needs at the forefront of our treatment plan, including using creative ways to adapt traditional therapies for neurodiverse clients who may struggle with traditional CBT therapy structures, completing homework or attending sessions. Therapy sessions offer a calm, non-judgmental atmosphere where you're in control of your healing journey and together, we'll develop a customised plan based on what matters most to you.
I am an integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapist passionate about helping individuals shape day-to-day struggles into a happier, calmer, more fulfilling life. I can provide CBT therapy while keeping your needs at the forefront of our treatment plan, including using creative ways to adapt traditional therapies for neurodiverse clients who may struggle with traditional CBT therapy structures, completing homework or attending sessions. Therapy sessions offer a calm, non-judgmental atmosphere where you're in control of your healing journey and together, we'll develop a customised plan based on what matters most to you.
![Photo of Dr Fiona Syme, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eb44db59-5f5e-4dc5-90fa-d1303bda6dc0/2/320x400.jpeg)
At the heart of all my work, lies compassion and integrity. These values guide my approach throughout; from the point I receive an enquiry, to meeting any client or team for the first time, in the relationships formed and collaborative work, to the care taken in the endings of work. The 14 years since qualifying, have shaped my strengths and passion in building strong therapeutic relationships, be that with children, young people, families or teams, is central to psychological change.
At the heart of all my work, lies compassion and integrity. These values guide my approach throughout; from the point I receive an enquiry, to meeting any client or team for the first time, in the relationships formed and collaborative work, to the care taken in the endings of work. The 14 years since qualifying, have shaped my strengths and passion in building strong therapeutic relationships, be that with children, young people, families or teams, is central to psychological change.
![Photo of Refana Saleem, MSc, PMCOSCA, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8c869639-72a8-4ce3-b936-3ec53b2dc0fa/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have vast experience of working in areas such as: Affairs, Communication Breakdown, Conflict, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with each person's uniqueness in diverse situations including supporting each individual to find more satisfying ways to manage the challenges they are experiencing such as Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression or even Bereavement . I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and those in the helping professions. I also offer telephone and Online Counselling. I am a COSCA Practitioner Member. I have a Masters in Counselling from Abertay University. I have a Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I am also a Trainer.
I have vast experience of working in areas such as: Affairs, Communication Breakdown, Conflict, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with each person's uniqueness in diverse situations including supporting each individual to find more satisfying ways to manage the challenges they are experiencing such as Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression or even Bereavement . I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and those in the helping professions. I also offer telephone and Online Counselling. I am a COSCA Practitioner Member. I have a Masters in Counselling from Abertay University. I have a Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I am also a Trainer.
![Photo of Tina Cameron - Cameron Counselling, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/496d8516-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am an experienced, well-qualified counsellor with a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy with an additional qualification for young people. I work in a warm and gentle way, offering a safe place for you to talk about the things that are troubling you. I see people struggling with a broad range of problems, e.g. anxiety, depression, low self esteem and other experiences that overwhelm them. I can help you through loss and grieving, cope with issues relating to abortion, sexual abuse, domestic abuse and so on. I work with people with eating disorders and body image issues. I am trained to work with people who are suicidal. ©
I am an experienced, well-qualified counsellor with a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy with an additional qualification for young people. I work in a warm and gentle way, offering a safe place for you to talk about the things that are troubling you. I see people struggling with a broad range of problems, e.g. anxiety, depression, low self esteem and other experiences that overwhelm them. I can help you through loss and grieving, cope with issues relating to abortion, sexual abuse, domestic abuse and so on. I work with people with eating disorders and body image issues. I am trained to work with people who are suicidal. ©
![Photo of Jill Ogston, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50f8e0aa-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hi I am Dr Jill Ogston and I am a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist at The Beacon Practice. I offer psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention in West and Central Scotland. I work with children, adults and families to help them understand and manage a wide range of emotional difficulties. In addition, I have particular expertise in working with people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and related conditions; in providing support to live in a neurotypical world, with emotional difficulties and in providing an opinion on whether a full assessment of Autism would be helpful.
Hi I am Dr Jill Ogston and I am a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist at The Beacon Practice. I offer psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention in West and Central Scotland. I work with children, adults and families to help them understand and manage a wide range of emotional difficulties. In addition, I have particular expertise in working with people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and related conditions; in providing support to live in a neurotypical world, with emotional difficulties and in providing an opinion on whether a full assessment of Autism would be helpful.
![Photo of Emma Rhodes, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41e908c0-e40c-4cff-a6e0-06a8f0ca6158/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling to know how to support your child? Are you concerned about your teenager's emotional wellbeing? Are you looking for your own support to allow you to be the parent you want to be? It is normal for your child to experience ups and downs as they grow, but sometimes they need some extra help to get them back on track. As a parent, it can sometimes be difficult to know how best to help. You may be seeking some advice or support for your own mental health. I provide a calm, nurturing and compassionate space to allow us together to explore, understand and manage the difficulties you or your child are facing.
Are you struggling to know how to support your child? Are you concerned about your teenager's emotional wellbeing? Are you looking for your own support to allow you to be the parent you want to be? It is normal for your child to experience ups and downs as they grow, but sometimes they need some extra help to get them back on track. As a parent, it can sometimes be difficult to know how best to help. You may be seeking some advice or support for your own mental health. I provide a calm, nurturing and compassionate space to allow us together to explore, understand and manage the difficulties you or your child are facing.
![Photo of Linda Smith, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49c1e5f8-42e0-42ae-b4e1-e8d8de48bb9e/3/320x400.jpeg)
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
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Dr Hazel Connery
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stirling FK8
Not accepting new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist with almost two decades of experience working with adults to treat a wide range of emotional difficulties. I can provide one to one therapy as well as remote sessions for example, via Skype. I can help with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including, anxiety, work/exam stress, OCD, abuse, depression, low self-esteem and trauma including PTSD. I also have specialist experience in helping people from a psychological perspective to manage chronic pain conditions, neurological conditions, memory difficulties and other issues associated with ageing.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with almost two decades of experience working with adults to treat a wide range of emotional difficulties. I can provide one to one therapy as well as remote sessions for example, via Skype. I can help with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including, anxiety, work/exam stress, OCD, abuse, depression, low self-esteem and trauma including PTSD. I also have specialist experience in helping people from a psychological perspective to manage chronic pain conditions, neurological conditions, memory difficulties and other issues associated with ageing.
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![Photo of Jonny Lovett, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a931589f-ff65-424e-bc37-52ba58ad1cfc/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Susan Dobson, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9d4b878a-98e3-4c9e-b9a6-58a84bf411e5/2/320x400.jpeg)
If you are reading this it's likely there are things in your life you are struggling with. It may be you've experienced a loss or bereavement, are going through significant changes in your life and struggling to know how to move forward. Perhaps you are finding day to day life challenging, relationships may feel difficult or you may be finding it hard to cope with memories of events which have been traumatic for you. I am an experienced therapist who can provide the space, time and expertise to help you with things that are causing you difficulty. I offer a warm, accepting, respectful relationship in which you can work at your pace.
If you are reading this it's likely there are things in your life you are struggling with. It may be you've experienced a loss or bereavement, are going through significant changes in your life and struggling to know how to move forward. Perhaps you are finding day to day life challenging, relationships may feel difficult or you may be finding it hard to cope with memories of events which have been traumatic for you. I am an experienced therapist who can provide the space, time and expertise to help you with things that are causing you difficulty. I offer a warm, accepting, respectful relationship in which you can work at your pace.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist/Supervisor working with Adults, young people and their families who have a wide range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, Self harm, Anger, Eating Disorders, Bereavement. and many more. I also have experience of working with statutory and voluntary organisations offering consultations for staff teams/Children in the care system. I also have extensive experience working with Adult patients within an IAPT service online.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist/Supervisor working with Adults, young people and their families who have a wide range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, Self harm, Anger, Eating Disorders, Bereavement. and many more. I also have experience of working with statutory and voluntary organisations offering consultations for staff teams/Children in the care system. I also have extensive experience working with Adult patients within an IAPT service online.
Online Therapists
![Photo of Kirti Lawrence, ACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47ca07ae-73d1-42b8-b229-5f9efb5c7b65/2/320x400.jpeg)
Having worked across sectors with children and families such as Early Years, Education, Health, Social Work and the Third Sector for over 24 years, I offer highly specialized trauma-focused, attachment-based psychotherapy treatment to children (pre-school to 12 years) and adolescents (12 to 19 years) and young adults (19 to 25 years) with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Additionally, I have over 13 years’ experience in working with children and young people who are looked after and accommodated.
Having worked across sectors with children and families such as Early Years, Education, Health, Social Work and the Third Sector for over 24 years, I offer highly specialized trauma-focused, attachment-based psychotherapy treatment to children (pre-school to 12 years) and adolescents (12 to 19 years) and young adults (19 to 25 years) with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Additionally, I have over 13 years’ experience in working with children and young people who are looked after and accommodated.
![Photo of Léonie Graham, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/30e2cb22-ff05-4d5d-b19b-7d610956ef92/3/320x400.jpeg)
However, I do favour the psychodynamic approach, and attachment-based theories strongly influence my way of working.
Therapy can be for anyone, it can be for growth, healing and learning, as much as for working through something. Choosing to set aside a pocket of time and space just for you, can provide relief from stresses of modern-day living, giving you a chance to recognise what is really important to you and working out what steps you want to take towards the life you want for yourself. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to explore things that are troubling you, process past experiences and work towards any goals you might have.
However, I do favour the psychodynamic approach, and attachment-based theories strongly influence my way of working.
Therapy can be for anyone, it can be for growth, healing and learning, as much as for working through something. Choosing to set aside a pocket of time and space just for you, can provide relief from stresses of modern-day living, giving you a chance to recognise what is really important to you and working out what steps you want to take towards the life you want for yourself. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to explore things that are troubling you, process past experiences and work towards any goals you might have.
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- Livingston
- Motherwell
- Rutherglen
Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.