Mairi McAllister

Mairi McAllister


Registered Member MBACP

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Phone number
07949396451

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Therapist - Edinburgh

Edinburgh EH3
07949396451
Sessions from £50.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available

Availability

I work face to face in Kirkcaldy and online for anyone where this isn't accessible.


I work Mon-Thurs 9am -5pm, Fri 9-12pm I offer evening sesssions occasionally.

I currently have a wait list for new clients

About me and my therapy practice

I work online with those who cannot attend in person in Kirkcaldy

'Trauma is not what happened to you, trauma is what happens inside you as a result of what happened to you' -Gabor Mate

I have been a Counsellor for 14yrs, and spent another 10 years as a support worker, all of the people I have worked with in this time, have experienced Trauma and/or Abuse.

Trauma shows up in many different ways it can lead to addictions of all kinds, mental health issues, difficulties with relationships, self-harm, suicidal thoughts or attempts. You might have a diagnosis of PTSD/cPTSD, bi-polar, personality disorder or a dissociative disorder and increasingly we are recognising that traits which might fit for ADD/ADHD also make sense in terms of behavioural adaptations as a result of trauma.

Too often we also separate mind and body, many of my clients struggle with anxiety and or depression, we experience these physically as well as emotionally Many also have fibromyalgia and other autoimmune disorders and many other 'physical issues' which doctors often cant firmly diagnose, research clearly shows the impact of trauma on our bodies so might this be what your experiencing ?

Many people think that what they are struggling with means there is something wrong with them, that they are the problem and live with guilt and shame, and often cover up and hide their feelings and do their best to carry on, working, having partners and families and living a 'normal' life, despite feeling overwhelmed most of the time.

Therapy can be scary, but it can open the door to understanding and lasting change and can help you move forward more connected to yourself and to others.

Practice description

I work face to face in Kirkcaldy and otherwise online and if its someones only option by telephone.

Sessions will be led by you but guided by me, you don't ever have to talk about what happened to you in any detail, we will concentrate on the impact its had on you and what you've made these things mean about you.

In using a Trauma Informed approach, I may offer some Psychoeducation which is really just helping you understand how Trauma affect our bodies and our brains and normalise how you have responded to the pain of not being seen, heard or for some directly abused.

Addictions and other coping mechanisms are really normal ways to cope with things we should not have experienced, I will support you to develop compassion for yourself, to accept yourself, and to find ways to cope with the pain of your past when it shows up in the here and now the more we understand and accept ourselves, the easier life becomes.

My role is to create a space where we build a safe, respectful relationship, where you feel heard and not just listened to, where you can explore those things that might be holding you back or causing you pain and sadness. I won't give advice, but I will try to help you find ways to manage life better and make sense of why thing are difficult for you.

Its important to me to continue to learn and develop my understanding around Trauma and recently completed training Gabor Mate's year long Compassionate Inquiry course.

"The purpose of the Compassionate Inquiry is to drill down to the core stories people tell themselves – to get them to see what story they are telling themselves unconsciously; what those beliefs are, where they came from; and guide them to the possibility of letting go of those stories, or letting go of the hold those stories have on them" … Gabor Mate

My first session

I offer a free 15 min introductory call where we can talk briefly about what you would like to bring and gain from counselling, at that point you can book a first session or take time to think about it, no pressure.

If you decide to send an enquiry and have a Gmail account please add a phone number if you can, often replies are sent to Junk and I try to send a text just to confirm I have replied, or please check Junk.


What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Depression, Health related issues, Loss, Mood disorder, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational

Clients I work with

Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions