Lynn Guyan

I have availability for face to face in a lovely therapeutic space and online sessions via Zoom. My workings days are from Wednesdays to Fridays and from 9-1pm on the first Saturday of the month. I work 9am to 5pm Wednesday and Friday with some evening sessions available for online. Thursdays from 10 - 7pm are online sessions only. Additionally to these times, Walk and Talk Therapy sessions are available on occasional weekends (weather dependant). 

I always endeavour to be flexible with my availability and will work with my clients to find a day/time that suits best. Please feel free to drop an email to ask about my availability. 

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Hello there, my name is Lynn Guyan, thank you for visiting my profile. I understand that beginning counselling can feel intimidating and you may feel unsure about the whole process, so let me introduce myself and how I work. 

My professional journey has always centred around helping others, from supporting adults with additional needs in their home and communities, working with children and young people in residential and school settings to working in private practice as a complementary therapist focused on improving mental health and well-being. This background inspired me to transition into counselling, aiming to integrate both practices to enhance mental health outcomes for the individuals I work with. 

I began studying counselling in 2010, pursued a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling at Abertay University in 2015 and completed my MSc in Counselling in 2023. 

In the last few years since I qualified, I’ve supported adults and young people (aged 10–18) across private, public, and third sector settings. My expertise includes working with complex trauma, mental health challenges and substance-related issues. I utilise a trauma-informed approach, incorporating specific strategies and techniques to empower clients to regain control of their lives. As a pluralistic counsellor, I draw upon various theories and methods, offering a broad range of resources to help clients make sense of their experiences. 

I’m passionate about the outdoors, often spending time at my allotment. I believe nature offers therapeutic benefits and I recently trained to provide Walk and Talk therapy sessions. Outdoor therapy is especially beneficial for clients who have experienced complex trauma, as it offers an effective way to reset the nervous system and lessens the intensity that face-to-face sessions can sometimes bring.

I tailor therapy to each client’s needs, working at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.

Further qualification and training:

Diploma in counselling Children and Young People

Diploma in Counselling People Towards Behaviour Change (SAAC)

Trauma Enhanced Practitioner level 3 - Safety and Stabilisation

Reversing Adversity Trauma Training - Carolyn Spring

Scottish Mental Health First Aid training

General First Aid training (St. Andrews First Aid)

In the first instance I offer a free no obligation 20 minute chat either via telephone call or zoom. This is to give you the opportunity to talk to me before deciding whether counselling with me feels right and booking your first session. 

If you decide to book a session I will send you some necessary paperwork, which we will discuss at the beginning of your first session and answer any questions you may have. 

My work is collaborative so it would be useful to identify what your hopes are for counselling and we can discuss this in the first session to identify how we may work together to achieve the outcome you desire.