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Barbara MacDonald
Counsellor, MCOSCA
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Westerton, Bearsden, Glasgow G61
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I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in the Glasgow area. I offer sessions using a collaborative approach in a confidential, compassionate environment to support you through a difficult time in your life. CBT is a talking therapy that uses a range of methods, including psycho-education, to increase your awareness of the issue and to develop the skills to change your thinking and behaviour, enabling real life changes. I believe that working together is the key to success and throughout our journey we will focus on your goals and aspirations in order to find solutions that will enable you to move forward.
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I have a background in mindfulness and find that this calming approach works well within therapy. I aim to create a safe space where you can relax and de-stress. In my practice I have experience of working with clients with a range of issues including; anxiety disorders and depression, low self esteem, anger and stress management, trauma and PTSD.
It can be difficult to find help and I understand that seeking the support of a therapist can be a daunting task, but you have taken the first step and I look forward to working with you in the future. I am a member of COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) and I follow their ethical guidelines and standards of practice.
Call or Email Barbara MacDonald now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0141 483 7887
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £60
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Bank transfer
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
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Barbara MacDonald
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland Barbara MacDonald
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Degree/Diploma from Edinburgh University in Pyschology Psychology / 1981
- Counselling and Groupwork - A CBT approach, Diploma, Graduated 2019
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Bereavement
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Pain
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centred
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities/Towns
Counties
Districts
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Barbara MacDonald
Counsellor, MCOSCA