Orly Koppel

I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and have over 20 years of experience working with a wide range of clients and issues.

I offer a warm relaxed approach and am told I have a good sense of humour! I tailor my approach according to the needs and preferences of each individual client.

I originally read Modern Languages at Oxford University and then worked in International Advertising and Marketing in London before retraining as a Counsellor in 1998 (Strathclyde University). Having lived in various countries, I am fluent in German, Dutch and Hebrew as well as English.

Prior to setting up my private practice in 2006, I worked in different settings including Primary Care (NHS), workplace counselling (EAP) and an agency specialising in Addictions.

I have a particular interest in working with individuals who are Neurodiverse (they may have Aspergers/ Autism, or other types of neurodiversity). I am also able to work with their partners and/or families and am able to see couples where one partner is autistic or neurodiverse.

I am on the National Autistic Society’s List of Counsellors and have a great deal of experience of working with adults and adolescents with autism.

I hold the COSCA Certificate in Counselling Supervision (2007) and am an authorised supervisor for students at Strathclyde University, Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Aberdeen.

As well as supervising students from a variety of counselling and psychotherapy courses, I work with experienced practitioners, including counsellors, therapists, social workers and case workers from a variety of organisations including the Red Cross, Women’s Aid, Rape Crisis, LGBT Youth, LGBT Health and Wellbeing and Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy.