Benedikte Moffat

I offer some out‑of‑hours sessions, and you’re always welcome to get in touch so we can discuss what you need and find a time that works for you.

Face‑to‑face sessions – Spaces, Aberdeen

• Wednesdays All day 

• Sundays : Afternoon

The Counselling Space, Aberdeen

• Out‑of‑hours sessions available by agreement

Banchory

• Walk‑and‑talk sessions on Fridays

Online

• Flexible days and times

Hi, Finding the right therapist can be tricky, and my aim is to offer a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to explore what is - or has been difficult. I wish to build a strong and honest therapeutic relationship with you, so you don’t have to face things alone, and with time move towards the changes you long for and the sense of steadiness that you deserve.

With a background as a nurse and now as a therapist, I bring a calm, steady presence and a practical understanding of how emotional wellbeing and the body are deeply connected. I work in a manner to help you exploring patterns; find awareness round feeling and thoughts; communication styles and the stories we carry from our life, families and relationships.

Therapy can sometimes feel like a bumpy journey and whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, ready for change or simply need a thoughtful space to slow down and build new ways of coping - it’s important that you feel safe and held. You are very welcome to contact me to see whether I might be the right person for you to have along on this new journey.

I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and techniques, shaping each session around what you need in that moment. At the heart of my work is a person‑centred belief that you already hold the wisdom you need — my role is to help you navigate through the ‘fog’ and reach the core of what feels difficult. The honest, open relationship we build becomes the foundation for real change.

If it feels right for you, we might bring in more creative elements, such as images, cards or sand-play, to help express what can be hard to put into words. For some people, a bit of psychoeducation can also offer clarity and a sense of understanding about what they’re experiencing.

No two sessions are the same. Together, we’ll shape a space that feels supportive, flexible, and tailored to you.

Adult Sessions

The first couple of sessions can look very different from person to person, and there is no “right” or “wrong” way for them to unfold. Some clients arrive needing to open up and let everything out, and we spend later sessions gently making sense of what they’ve shared. Others prefer to go more slowly — taking time to get to know me, the space, and even exploring what has brought them to therapy in the first place.

I will answer your questions openly, and if it feels easier, I can ask you questions too. This helps us begin building trust and forming a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, honest, and supportive.

If you come to me through your workplace, I may carry out a brief assessment at the start of our work together, and again when your allocated sessions come to an end. These assessments are confidential, just like everything else discussed in our sessions, unless we agree otherwise.

Children and Teen Sessions

For children and young people under 16, I always begin with an initial session with the paying parent or caregiver. Confidentiality works slightly differently for under‑16s, and I explain this clearly in the first session so everyone understands how information is shared and protected.