Crann Beatha Counselling
I provide a professional therapeutic service based in West Lothian, Scotland. I work from a cosy office space within Bathgate. I also work online, by phone or whilst walking.
I am a pluralistic, creative counsellor. I work with children, young people and adults.
My space is safe, secure in a warm therapeutic environment.
This space is there for you to explore whatever feelings, life experiences and difficult issues you may have.
About Me
How I work
I am qualified and accredited to work with children, young people and adults.
I am a pluralistic counsellor which means that I work with a number of modalities - person-centred, humanistic, transactional analysis, psychodynamic and CBT approaches. I will also work with psychoeducational tools and resources. I am a visual learner and acknowledge that everyone learns in different ways and I will adapt and suggest different approaches as needed. I will encourage you to look for recurring themes or patterns in our work together. I am also able to use motivational interviewing.
You are the expert of your own experience, your past, your present and your future. I will not tell you what to do but be that guiding, validating presence to support you moving forward. Working collaboratively helps you make authentic decisions and build self-trust in your life.
Read My StoryMy Approach
3 words guide each session
Life
What is happening in your world?
What matters most - right now?
What kind of life are you trying to build?
Strength
Which strengths helped you get through past challenges?
What inner resources do you already have?
Where have you shown strengths in this situation?
Balance
Where does your life feel out of balance?
How can you distribute your energy so life feels steadier?
Areas of Support
Common reasons clients reach out
Ways We Can Work
Sessions to suit your life
In Person counselling
In my central office in Bathgate, West Lothian. Near transport routes, with parking and lift access. 50 minutes working together.
Learn more →Online counselling
From anywhere in the UK over Google Meet. It can save on travel time and fit into your life. 50 minutes working together.
Learn more →Telephone counselling
Also from anywhere in the UK, with me in a confidential space, if talking is easier than meeting face to face.
Learn more →Walk and Talk
A walking and talking route starting from my office, using the natural environment and eco-therapeutic techniques, with places to stop and pause. 60 minutes working together.
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