Lorna Waddell

Hello and welcome!

Does your mind feel like it never switches off?  

 Maybe you’re caught in constant chatter in your head, replaying every  conversation, worrying about what other people think, or stuck in endless “what ifs.” You might overthink every interaction, compare yourself to others and wish things could be different.

You’re not alone — and things can change.

I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist offering a calm, compassionate space for you to make sense of your thoughts and feelings. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that drive your worry, self-criticism, or anxiety, and work toward more balanced, kinder ways of thinking.

For a long time, I believed strong people just got on with it. Now I know that real strength comes from being vulnerable, slowing down, and learning to understand yourself.

Therapy can help you quiet the noise, learn about you, and find hope in a calm, compassionate space for you to make sense of your thoughts and feelings. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that drive your worry, self-criticism, or anxiety, and work toward more balanced, kinder ways of thinking.

I have worked within the social care sector for over twenty-five years, supporting people both in times of crisis and when they are struggling to make sense of their lives. 

As a parent of two grown up neurodiverse daughters (one AS and the other ADHD)  I am aware of some of the challenges faced by both individuals and families.

I am very aware that we are all unique and so is the way we respond to challenges.    Where appropriate, therefore I will bring in aspects of other therapeutic modalities to create a tailored  approach that works for you.

Many of the people I work with feel trapped in cycles of overthinking, anxiety, self-doubt or low confidence. Together, we'll take time to understand what is keeping these patterns going and why they may have developed. identify unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, develop practical strategies to help you respond differently, and build confidence in your ability to move forward.

After you book a session with me, I will send you a contract, which sets out confidentiality, fees, cancellation procedures etc.   I will also usually send out a one page, ten question multiple choice form (CORE 10) to assess your general wellbeing and to give us a baseline to start from.    

Our first session together will mainly be, getting to know each other and setting out your goals for therapy.

I have availability at different times throughout the week, please get in touch and we can sort out dates/times which suit us both.

Hello and welcome!

Does your mind feel like it never switches off?

Maybe you’re caught in constant chatter in your head, replaying conversations, worrying about what other people think, or stuck in endless “what ifs.” You might overthink every interaction and feel exhausted from trying to hold it all together.

You’re not alone — and things can change.

I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist offering a calm, compassionate space to make sense of your thoughts and feelings. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that drive your worry, self-criticism, or anxiety, and work toward more balanced, kinder ways of thinking.

For a long time, I believed strong people just got on with it. Now I know that real strength comes from being vulnerable, slowing down, and getting to know yourself.

Therapy can help you quiet the noise, understand yourself more deeply, and find hope in the process of change.

I have worked within the social care sector for over twenty-five years, supporting people both in times of crisis and when they are struggling to make sense of their lives. 

As a parent of two grown up neurodiverse daughters (one with AS and the other ADHD) I am aware of some of the challenges faced by both individuals and families.

I mainly use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you understand the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck in worry or overthinking and find practical ways to move forward. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on helping you build self-understanding, confidence, and calm that lasts beyond therapy.

I know from personal experience that the relationship between counsellor and client is fundamental to successful therapy.    I therefore am happy to arrange a  free Zoom meeting or telephone call for a chat.   This gives us the chance to get to know each other a wee bit and for you to ask any questions you may have beore you decide if you're comfortable to go ahead.

Hello and welcome!

Does your mind feel like it never switches off?  

 Maybe you’re caught in constant chatter in your head, replaying every  conversation, worrying about what other people think, or stuck in endless “what ifs.” You might overthink every interaction, compare yourself to others and wish things could be different.

You’re not alone — and things can change.

I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist offering a calm, compassionate space for you to make sense of your thoughts and feelings. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that drive your worry, self-criticism, or anxiety, and work toward more balanced, kinder ways of thinking.

For a long time, I believed strong people just got on with it. Now I know that real strength comes from being vulnerable, slowing down, and learning to understand yourself.

Therapy can help you quiet the noise, learn about you, and find hope in the process of change.

I have worked within the social care sector for over twenty-five years, supporting people both in times of crisis and when they are struggling to make sense of their lives. 

As a parent of two grown up neurodiverse daughters (one AS and the other ADHD)  I am aware of some of the challenges faced by both individuals and families.

I am very aware that we are all unique and so is the way we respond to challenges.    Where appropriate, therefore I will bring in aspects of other therapeutic modalities to create a tailored  approach that work.

I know from personal experience that the relationship between counsellor and client is fundamental to successful therapy. I am therefore happy to arrange a free introductory Zoom meeting or telephone call  for us  to get to know each other a wee bit and to give you the chance to ask any questions you may have before you decide whether  or not to go ahead.