FURTHER DETAILS OF MY PRACTICE

I am accredited through The Scottish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Agencies (COSCA) I have 30 years experience and practice as a counsellor. I trained to diploma level with Gestalt Training Services from 1980-83. To post graduate level with Gestalt Training Institute of Los Angeles and in Family Constellation Therapy in the mid 1990's. I have completed many hours of my own therapy both one to one and in group work in Gestalt, Jungian and Psychodynamic disciplines. And recently completed an externship in Emotionally Focussed Therapy(EFT)

My history includes being a founding member of Lothlorien, a therapeutic community in Galloway, where I lived and worked for 10 years from 1974-84. (They have a web site). I have worked for a variety of other organisation to support people with mental health difficulties as well as working as a therapist and counsellor. I am married and have 3 children all grown up and now grandchildren. In my spare time I am also a painter. I practice from my home in Edinburgh. I am fully insured and in regular supervision for my work. I read widely and attend workshops, lectures and seminars each year to maintain and support my practice.

Fees and Further Information

I charge £60 per 50 minute hour and £70 per 60 minute hour for couple work. Where there is need and clear interest I will negotiate a reduced fee. Besides being a member of COSCA and accredited through them I am also an associate member of the UKAHPP (the United Kingdom Association of Humanistic Psychotherapies. I abide by COSCA’s ethical code.