About me
Hello and welcome to McArthur Counselling
My name is Linda and I am a Qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Although primarily a CBT therapist I can draw on the many different types of therapeutic approaches learned during my training to provide a more integrative and tailored therapy for you.
As your professional therapist I can help and encourage you to put your problems and feelings into words so that you can begin to consider what changes you want to make and explore ways in which you can move towards achieving them.
Qualifications
I am an Accredited member of the BABCP (British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists), which is the lead organization for CBT in the UK. As a member I adhere to their standards of conduct, performance and ethics, including clinical supervision and CPD (Continuing Professional Development). I have full insurance and have been vetted by Disclosure Scotland holding PVG membership certificate.
I have worked at Meridian Lanarkshire where I gained invaluable experience with addictions and a wide range of client issues. I currently run my own private practice in Glasgow and am also a clinical supervisor for students working towards their counselling diploma in both Glasgow and Edinburgh.
- COSCA (Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland) Counselling Skills Certificate
- Diploma in Counselling and Groupwork
- EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
- NHS – Psychosocial Interventions Workshops in Anger Management, Relapse Prevention, and Anxiety Management
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- OCD/ERP (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/ Exposure Response Prevention)
Testimonials
My experience and understanding approach to the difficulties people face often just coping with daily life and relationships, coupled with my training, have helped many people. Here are a few of my testimonials.
“Due to my therapy sessions with Linda I am able to control my drinking. I believe I am the person I want to be again”
“Linda has helped me through an extremely ‘Dark Period’ of life. I have gone from being an unhappy, depressed person, to one who looks forward to the rest of her life”
“I have gone from drinking every day to being alcohol free. I thoroughly recommend Linda and her style of therapy with no hesitation”
“Therapy with Linda has helped me to find ways to overcome my negative thoughts and behaviours”
“CBT sessions with Linda has helped me to improve my self-esteem and the way I think about myself”