In-person counselling in East Kilbride
One-to-one counselling from a private, comfortable counselling room in East Kilbride, where you'll have time and space away from everything else to focus on you.
We can make sense of what's going on together and explore what might help.
What is in-person counselling like?
There’s no pressure to arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about, or even knowing where to start. We can begin with whatever feels most important and see where the conversation takes us.
Face-to-face counselling is mostly about talking, but it’s a little different from a conversation you might have with a friend or family member. My attention is on you - listening to what you’re saying, asking questions and noticing what might be worth exploring. It gives you space to think out loud and spend a bit more time with things you might usually brush past.
Over time, we get to know each other and build a relationship where it can become easier to talk about things that are difficult, confusing or perhaps haven’t had much space before. You don’t need to fill every silence or have something profound to say. Sometimes having the time to properly sit with something can be useful in itself.
Additional reading: Why talking to a therapist is different to speaking to friends or family (BACP)
What can we work on together?
You don't need to fit neatly into a particular category to come to in-person counselling. You might know exactly what's been bothering you, have a few different things going on at once or simply know that something doesn't feel right.
We can start with whatever feels most important to you.
What counselling with me is like
My approach is person-centred at heart, so sessions are shaped around you and what's going on for you. I'll listen, ask questions and help you explore things a little deeper, sometimes noticing patterns or looking at things from a different angle.
I also work integratively, which means we can bring in other approaches when they might be useful. That could include practical CBT tools, mindfulness or compassion-focused work.
There's no set way you have to do counselling. We can work out together what feels useful for you.
What to expect
Starting counselling can feel a bit daunting, especially if you haven't done it before. You might come knowing exactly what you want to talk about, or have absolutely no idea where to start. Either is completely okay.
Introductory call
Your first session
Ongoing sessions
The counselling room
A calm, comfortable space to talk
With face-to-face counselling, you'll be coming to a private, dedicated space in East Kilbride. I've tried to make it feel warm, relaxed and comfortable - somewhere that feels a little more human than clinical.
There are a few different places to sit, fidget toys available, and tea or coffee if you'd like one.
Practical information
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some common questions about in-person questions. If you can't see what you're looking for feel free to get in touch.
Not at all. Some people come to counselling knowing exactly what they want to explore, while others aren't really sure where to start. Either is completely okay. We can start with whatever feels most important when we sit down together.
I usually see clients weekly or fortnightly, particularly when we're first starting out. Counselling is open-ended, so there's no set number of sessions you need to commit to.
You can pay by bank transfer in advance or by cash or card on the day.
The counselling room isn't currently wheelchair accessible. If this means in-person counselling isn't accessible for you, I also offer online counselling.