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My name is Andrew and have been working as a counsellor/ psychotherapist since 2018. But, although fully qualified, there have been occasions in my own life when personal struggles and problems of living seemed impossible to bear.

 

Although I discovered the benefits of seeking and engaging in professional counselling support, I  know from experience how important it is to find the right therapist. Indeed, the quality of the therapeutic relationship is known to be the main vehicle through which positive change can happen. My relationship style is flexible, meeting the needs of clients who may need different things at different points in time. For example, it could be one of an empathic listener, a coach, a companion, someone who provides insight or one which a client suggested "nurturing parent."

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As someone who has personally experienced prejudice and discrimination in their own lifetime, I am particularly sensitive around issues of equality and diversity. Indeed, I have worked with a range of clients from different socio-economic and cultural groups; including those from the Deaf and LGBTQI+ communities.

 

My client work is varied but includes those experiencing trauma, anxiety, bereavement, low mood, addictive behaviours (particularly drugs and alcohol), neurodiversity and those with pre-diagnosed conditions such as mood, anxiety and personality disorders.  But also those who just feel stuck or want to improve their personal self-awarenmess.   

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My qualifications include an MSc in Pluralistic Counselling (Distinction) from Abertay University where, in 2022, I received the Sarah Fletcher Memorial Prize for Exceptional Commitment to Counselling. This is awarded to the MSc Counselling student who has shown to be committed to going above and beyond the expectation in theoretical, practical and personal aspects of the course.  My third year research project on "Working Pluralistically with Deaf clients and BSL Interpreters" was also awarded first prize.

 

Other qualifications include a Diploma in Person-Centred counselling from New College Lanarkshire, Emotion Focused Therapy (level 1) Certificate from the University of Strathclyde, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR) from the Glasgow Mindfulness Centre, COSCA Certificates in Counselling Supervision and Counselling Supervision Skills, and many other courses undertaken as part of my continuous personal development.

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At the present time I am training in Eye Movement and Desensitivisation (EMDR) and completed part one of the course. 

 

I am an Accreited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP 00926234) and Affiliate Member of the American Psychological Society (C2404995407)

 

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