What is Person-Centred Therapy?
Person-centred therapy, developed by Carl Rogers in the 1940s, is a humanistic approach that highlights your unique self and your natural capacity for personal growth. The core belief of person-centred therapy is that you have the power within yourself to find solutions to your challenges, given a supportive and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship.
As your counsellor, my aim is to create a safe and empathetic environment where you can explore your feelings, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgement or criticism. I strive to help you develop self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-understanding, leading to healthier relationships and enhanced overall well-being.
Combining Person-Centred Therapy with Psychological Theory
Person-centred therapy emphasises empathy, acceptance, connection, and authenticity to create a safe space for you to explore your inner world. When this approach is enriched with psychological knowledge, such as cognitive-behavioural techniques or attachment theory, interventions can be tailored to meet your unique needs. This combination offers a holistic and effective therapeutic experience, fully addressing your emotional well-being.
My Approach
About me
It was shortly after my 30th birthday that I found myself in need of counselling to help navigate through some difficult life changes. As a client of person-centred therapy, I found the space and support to explore my past and discover my authentic self. I found the clarity and courage necessary to make positive changes within my life and to take a new direction. Now when I reflect on my personal and professional growth over the past decade, I feel grateful that I am in a position to offer this support to others.
I hold an MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology & Counselling from the University of Strathclyde. I have also completed additional professional training in suicide intervention through Public Health Scotland and counselling skills through COSCA. Alongside my formal training, I am committed to continuing professional development to ensure my practice remains informed by current research and evidence. I have worked as a Student Counsellor within the University of Glasgow’s Student Wellbeing Department, volunteered to provide support to patients’ families and healthcare staff at Glasgow Royal Infirmary during the COVID-19 pandemic, and most recently have worked within counselling research unit delivering professional development workshops focused on ethical practice in equality, diversity and inclusion.
Over the past three years, I have supported a diverse range of clients experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma, academic stress, and the lasting impact of difficult childhood experiences. My work has taken place across private practice, higher education, charitable organisations, and healthcare settings, giving me experience of supporting people from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances.