Angela McLachlan

Accepting new clients

I am an integrative therapist, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs. I believe that every person's experiences are unique, so I tailor therapy to fit you as an individual, recognising that what is helpful for one person may not be right for another.

I work collaboratively, offering a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace. Together, we can gently explore the experiences, relationships and patterns that may be affecting your life, helping you to make sense of difficult emotions and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. We may also explore the impact of past experiences on your life today, creating space for greater self-awareness and self-compassion, and the opportunity for meaningful and lasting change.

I offer sessions in person and online, with appointments available on weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step. You may be looking for support with a specific difficulty, navigating a significant life change, or trying to make sense of feelings and experiences that have become overwhelming.

I specialise in working with childhood trauma, abuse, complex trauma, anxiety and depression, as well as relational difficulties, low self-esteem, addiction and grief.

Therapy can provide a space to explore the thoughts, feelings and patterns that shape your experiences, as well as ways of coping that may no longer be serving you. Together, we can work towards greater self-awareness, self-compassion and emotional wellbeing, supporting you to move forward in a way that feels right for you.

The first session is an opportunity for us to meet and talk about what is happening in your life at the moment, what support you are looking for, and what you hope to gain from therapy. 

An important part of this initial session is deciding whether we are a good fit to work together. Feeling safe, comfortable and able to talk openly with your therapist is an important foundation for effective therapy, and the first session gives us both the opportunity to see whether we feel comfortable working together.

If we decide to continue working together, we will agree on regular sessions, ideally at the same time each week.

As our work progresses, we will regularly check in about how you are experiencing therapy, whether it is supporting you in the ways you had hoped, and whether there is anything you would like to focus on differently as our work evolves.

If you would like to arrange an initial conversation or find out more, please get in touch.