Counsellor Member of COSCA
(Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland)
Why Women Carry the Mental Load — and 5 Ways Couples Can Share It
Although many couples now share physical chores more equally, women often continue to carry a disproportionate amount of this responsibility.
Autumn, Mental Health, and Psychodynamic Counselling
The turning of the year often brings a turning inward, and this makes autumn a powerful lens through which to think about mental health.
FOMO
Addressing FOMO isn’t about abandoning social media. It’s about understanding what lies beneath the fear, and developing resilience to it.
Back to School in Scotland: Why Parents’ Mental Health Matters Too
As children head back to school, parents are often left juggling a mix of relief, business, and, for some, unexpected emotional strain.
Exam Results and the Role of Counselling — For Young People and Parents Alike
Every August, exam results day arrives in Scotland with a wave of emotion. For many young people, it’s a moment of celebration. But for others, it brings anxiety, disappointment, or even despair. Grades may seem like a simple snapshot of performance, but they often carry far deeper emotional meanings — for both students and their…
Relationship OCD: When Doubt Becomes the Third Person in Your Relationship
Relationship OCD is a form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in which obsessive thoughts focus on intimate relationships.