Welcome

Hello and a warm welcome to my profile. I’m Shona, an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist now based in Central Scotland having spent over two decades living in both Northern Italy and the South East of England. I work both in-person and online.

I understand how daunting it can feel to take the first step towards therapy. You may have been thinking about therapy for a while. Perhaps you want to make changes, talk through something painful, or gain clarity around a life event. Maybe things feel too much — or not enough. Whatever brings you here, I offer a space that is safe, respectful, and collaborative

Who I Work With

Over the past 30+ years I’ve worked with people across the life cycle, often during times of uncertainty, vulnerability, pain, crisis or confusion.

My work is open and inclusive, and I welcome a wide range of issues with individuals over the age of 17 in Scotland and 18 in the rest of the UK. Areas of particular interest to me include:

• Relationship difficulties
• Bereavement, grief, despair and loss
• Expatriation, cross-cultural relationships and third-culture identity
• Experience of Boarding school, International school and The European School systems
• Addictions and their affect on intimate relationships
• Domestic, sexual, religious or spiritual abuse/trauma (particularly within the Evangelical, Fundamentalist or Presbyterian churches)
• Twin-related issues
• The Mother-Daughter relationship
• Issues around Sex work
• Self-worth and self-esteem
• The Highly Sensitive Person (HSPs)

I work in the English language and have supported many clients for whom English is a second language. Having lived in Italy for 12 years, I have an appreciation of Italian language and culture.

How I Work

I use a Pluralistic approach to counselling, drawing from Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Existential and CBT frameworks, alongside creative techniques when appropriate.

What matters most is that we work together in a way that fits you — your personality, your needs, and your life story. I see therapy as a collaborative, respectful process.

What Clients Say

I am often told I offer a warm and grounding space — especially for people feeling lost, angry, confused, sad, betrayed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. My values include honesty, respect, openness, and a non-judgemental attitude.

An Invitation

Therapy can be an act of courage, self-awareness and self-respect. If you feel drawn to what I’ve written here, I invite you to get in touch.