You might have arrived here knowing something isn't right, but not quite sure what; or what to do about it. Maybe things feel stuck. Maybe your relationships are under strain, or you've lost touch with who you used to be. That uncertainty is completely normal, and you don't need to have it figured out before asking for help/support.
I work with a lot of men, from their early twenties to their late fifties, and what I've noticed is that once there is space to talk, something shifts. The guardedness starts to ease. There's often a lightness that comes when you're finally allowed to say the things you've been carrying alone.
My background is in trauma. I've worked with families in crisis, young people on the edge, and Police Scotland officers dealing with PTSD. I now specialise in trauma, particularly PTSD and Complex PTSD, which can build up over years, often without you realising. But you don't need a label to come and talk. Whether it's relationships, motivation, feeling disconnected, or just a sense that something's off, I'm here to listen.
I work from a small village in Aberdeenshire, and I offer sessions online too. If you'd like to see whether we're a good fit, drop me a message. I offer a free introductory call with no pressure.
Bsc(Hons) Psychology
Counselling Skills - Cosca
Diploma SCQF Level 10 Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
Diploma Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Traumatology & PTSD
Practitioner Certificate in Contemporary Intimate Partner Therapy - CICS
Functional Family Therapy Training - FFT LLC.
Emotional & Psychological Resilience with Simon Lee Maryan; training in partnership with Networks of Wellbeing
Mindfulness to Sustain Resilience and Wellbeing - Aberdeen University
Polyvagal Theory Experiential Workshop – Grounded Learning Ltd. ASIST Suicide Training Course.
Introduction to the Internal Family System Model – PESI.uk
Healing Toxic Shame – Mindbody Breakthrough
Healing Trauma with Janina Fisher:Essential strategies for Shame, Self-Loathing & Working with the Body - PESI.uk
Anxiety Certification Course - PESI.uk
Treating Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy - PESI
Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 - PESI
Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Course with Tammy Nelson - PESI
I specialise in working with individuals experiencing PTSD and Complex PTSD, supporting clients whose lives have been shaped by trauma, including childhood, relational, and cumulative experiences. My approach is collaborative, helping clients make sense of their responses to trauma while developing tools for emotional regulation, self-compassion, and resilience. I aim to create a therapeutic space where clients feel heard, empowered, and supported in reconnecting with themselves as well as building a life that feels more stable and meaningful.