About Neil
I am a professionally trained and qualified counsellor.
Training and qualifications
- Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling (BACP Accredited course) – University of Strathclyde
- 2 years of training in Gestalt Psychotherapy – Edinburgh Gestalt Institute
- Certificate in Bereavement Counselling – Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
- Certificate in Counselling Skills – Confederation of Scottish Counselling Agencies
- MA (Hons) – University of St Andrews
Experience
In addition to working with private clients, I have also worked as a Counsellor in the following settings:
- Cruse Bereavement Care
- The Tom Allan Counselling Centre
- The Wynd Counselling Centre
- Glasgow Caledonian University Student Counselling Service
- MASA (For Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse)
- A GP surgery
- Diabetes UK Scotland
Continuing professional development
I attend various workshop and training events, on a regular basis, to keep my skills and knowledge up-to-date.
During the last year, I have attended the following workshops:
- Emotion-focused Therapy
- Working with Clients Bereaved by Suicide
- Mental Health First Aid
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (CORE)
Professional memberships
- Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
- Associate Member of Person-centred Therapy (PCT) Scotland
Ethics
I adhere to the BACP’s Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Supervision
I participate in monthly clinical supervision of my counselling work with a senior counsellor, as required by the BACP
Contact Neil:
For more information and an informal chat about how counselling might help you,
or to make your first appointment, please call Neil on:
07970 860 711
