I've changed in so many ways, I feel so much lighter. It's not so much of a traffic jam in my head now. I have been in counselling since I was 18 (now age 38) and this is the only one that's ever worked, it's been life changing. I’ve never done the exposure hierarchy before and that really worked for me to tackle my anxiety rather than just coping strategies.
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optionalHeather Macfarlane – Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
Do you feel overwhelmed or anxious? Is it all getting too much at times? Do you feel stuck but don’t know how to change? It can help to have someone impartial to talk to who can help you through difficult times and give you some space to deal with whatever is causing your distress. This is where therapy can help.
I believe people seek therapy because they want to make a change in their lives. This can be scary, but having felt overwhelmed and anxious at times myself, I hope to be able to offer a supportive, calm, safe environment for you to explore your issues and work towards the best solution for you.
Personal Touch
I am passionate about personal development and enjoy practicing yoga & Pilates and other relaxation methods to help calm my mind after a busy day.
Client Focus
I work with both individuals and couples.
My area of expertise is anxiety. This includes general anxiety, OCD and more specifically tokophobia (a fear of pregnancy and/or childbirth).
With couples I work to improve communication and help break negative patterns of destructive arguments and behaviours. A particular area of expertise is working with parents to navigate the impact that a new baby (or older children) have on your relationship including; losing sight of yourself and your relationship since having children and learning to work together as a team to get through difficult times.
I work with adults only.
My area of expertise is anxiety. This includes general anxiety, OCD and more specifically tokophobia (a fear of pregnancy and/or childbirth).
With couples I work to improve communication and help break negative patterns of destructive arguments and behaviours. A particular area of expertise is working with parents to navigate the impact that a new baby (or older children) have on your relationship including; losing sight of yourself and your relationship since having children and learning to work together as a team to get through difficult times.
I work with adults only.
Background
I qualified as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in 2009. Since then I have worked with people on a wide variety of issues including OCD, phobias (including tokophobia, a fear of pregnancy and childbirth), general anxiety, bereavement, low self-esteem, depression, relationships and weight issues. I offer couples counselling as well as individual therapy.
My qualifications are as follows;
COSCA Diploma in Counselling & Groupwork - A CBT Approach
ISPC Accredited Certificate in Couples Counselling
Developing Excellence in Clinical and Therapeutic Supervision: Becoming and Effective Supervisor
COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
Life Coaching for Counsellors
MA Honours Degree in Social Policy
I have worked as an affiliate CBT Therapist with the NHS as well as several Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and I am a clinical supervisor for other therapists and trainees.
I regularly take part in continuing professional development short courses to keep my knowledge up to date. Here are a few examples of these;
Perinatal OCD
CBT for Mental Contamination
Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Finding Meaning in Loss, the Sixth Stage of Grief
Current Approaches to Improving Self-Esteem
ACT for Grief
Current Approaches to Treating GAD
Working with Complicated and Complex PTSD
My qualifications are as follows;
COSCA Diploma in Counselling & Groupwork - A CBT Approach
ISPC Accredited Certificate in Couples Counselling
Developing Excellence in Clinical and Therapeutic Supervision: Becoming and Effective Supervisor
COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
Life Coaching for Counsellors
MA Honours Degree in Social Policy
I have worked as an affiliate CBT Therapist with the NHS as well as several Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and I am a clinical supervisor for other therapists and trainees.
I regularly take part in continuing professional development short courses to keep my knowledge up to date. Here are a few examples of these;
Perinatal OCD
CBT for Mental Contamination
Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Finding Meaning in Loss, the Sixth Stage of Grief
Current Approaches to Improving Self-Esteem
ACT for Grief
Current Approaches to Treating GAD
Working with Complicated and Complex PTSD
Therapy Approach
Although my original training was in CBT I like to use an integrative approach as we are all different and respond to different ways of working. I use a mixture of acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, compassion focused therapy (CFT) an attachment theory alongside traditional CBT methods.
Therapies explained
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a treatment focusing on changing negative patterns of thought and behavior to address psychological issues. It is known for its effectiveness in treating a variety of mental health conditions.
Behavioural
Behavioural therapy focuses on changing negative behaviors through conditioning techniques.
Cognitive
Cognitive therapy emphasizes identifying and changing inaccurate or distorted thinking patterns, attitudes, and beliefs.
Integrative or Holistic Therapy
Integrative or Holistic Therapy combines practices and theories from various therapeutic approaches to fit the needs of the individual client.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness strategies in order to help individuals better understand and manage their thoughts and emotions.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages individuals to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy is focused on building or rebuilding trust and centers on the relationships and bonds between people, particularly lasting psychological connectedness between humans.
Behavior Therapy
Behavior Therapy is a broad term referring to psychotherapy, behavior analytical, or a combination of the two therapies. It is focused on increasing the patient’s engagement in positive or socially reinforcing activities.
Relational
Relational therapy is based on the idea that mutually satisfying relationships with others are necessary for one’s emotional well-being and that problems in these relationships can cause mental health issues.
Testimonials
Client Feedback
I just wanted to say a big thank you for the consultation session last week. It was really helpful, quite possibly the most helpful session I’ve had so far regarding my OCD. It was genuinely so insightful and made so much sense to me, and confirmed that I’ve made the right choice in seeking different therapy for my OCD
I did it! So thank you for all your help and support on this journey, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without your encouragement.
‘This is the best we’ve been in a long time. When I first called, I felt very low and thought we were going to separate. We were living parallel lives but now we feel together. Communication is much better between us’
Heather Macfarlane
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
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07762270785
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Individual sessions cost £65 and couples sessions cost £85. Each of these sessions last for 50 minutes. If you book a block of 6 sessions in advance, you will receive a 10% discount
£65
Individuals
£85
Couples