Welcome
My name is Eileen Docherty. I offer individual and couples counselling and psychotherapy.
I have six years training as a counsellor and psychotherapist and have a wide range of experience in working with a variety of issues including: gay affirmation therapy, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family issues, addictions, grief, personality problems, identity issues & psychological sports issues.
I have particular expertise & specialist training in working with gay affirmation therapy.
Before retraining as a counsellor & psychotherapist I worked for over twenty years in the leisure industry, under various hats including: life guard, gym instructor, NPLQ trainer assessor, SVQ assessor & various supervisory & management roles. This in part led me to engage in my own therapy & having experienced its benefits, led me to retrain as a counsellor / psychotherapist.
I hold a COSCA Validated Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling (2011) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling Awarded by Queen Margaret University (2015).
I am a member of the following organisations:
- UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA)
- Scottish Transactional Analysis Association (STAA)
- European Association of Transactional Analysis (EATA)
I receive regular supervision, am committed to my continuous personal & professional development and am in regular therapy. Furthermore, I have personal indemnity insurance.
What issues can counselling help with?
I provide counselling & psychotherapy to individuals & couples. I deal with a full range of emotional, relational, sexual & psychological problems.
I am experienced & skilled in working with adults & young people presenting with a variety of issues including:
Addictions
Family issues/conflicts
Gay affirmation
Religious/spiritual issues
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Compulsive behaviours ranging from eating disorders to trichotillomania
Early childhood trauma
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Complex PTSD
Self Harm
Relationship issues
Suicidal thoughts
Transgender/transsexual enlightenment/affirmation
Grief
Low self esteem/confidence
It Doesn't Have To Be Like This
Slowly I strive, slowly I thrive,
Slowly I'm walking, not wanting to die.
Are you concerned? Do you know what I'm going through?
A collection of images is what I shall give you.
We are all a potential. Live & let live I say.
But would I still say this if in thoughts I did pay?
I collect my illusions which lie heavy like intrusions,
On a mind so naive filled with fear & confusion.
Thoughts hiding heavy on a guilt ridden child.
Left to discover alls not easy in this world.
Buy me Father, don't you bother
To consult with loving Mother.
Feeling like a legless spider,
Childless mother undercover.
A tickless clock, a silent walk.
Would all be well if I could talk.
Lying deep, subconscious thoughts came out twice
Only to be locked up alone like me,
In my mental vault. Fighting for survival
In a world of black assault.
Craving for love, less anxious for life
As it is who can blame me? Cliched toil & strife.
Forgive me. I'll leave you, but remember this well.
How happy are those who will kiss but not tell???
E. Doc
05/10/1985
2.43-3.13am
(Copyright)
My location
I see clients face-to-face near Livingston in West Lothian, within easy reach of Glasgow, Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. I also provide online sessions to people throughout the UK.
Fees
I offer a 10% discount when purchasing a block of ten individual sessions or six couples sessions
Standard Rates
- Individual counselling sessions £55
- Couples counselling sessions £75
Concessionary Rates*
- Individual counselling sessions £45
- Couples counselling sessions £60
Cancellation policy
I require 48 hours notice of cancellation, out with the full fee will be payable
* I have a limited number of concessionary spaces which are available to students, the unemployed & those on a low income. Please enquire.
All payable by bank transfer.
Get in touch
I believe that we all have the capacity to completely turn our lives around, from anywhere.
Please feel free to send me a message or contact me on 07927 158528 should you need more information, or if you'd like to hear more about how I work.
All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.
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