Resources

I am influenced by the original philosophies of the person-centred approach, attachment theory, Gestalt therapy, Existentialism, Internal Family Systems theory, Transactional Analysis, Polyvagal theory and the work of Carl Yung, amongst others.

Current influencers and resources that may speak to you also:

Dr Meg-John Barker - fantastic queer contemplative practitioner with a generous collection of free zines and books including on trauma, feelings, plurality, consent, creativity, sex, relationships, gender.
Esther Perel on relational intelligence, couples work, insightful podcasts
Martha Beck on following your own inner compass for a life of integrity and freedom. Podcasts 'The Gathering Pod' and 'Bewildered' so great.
Betty Martin & The Wheel of Consent
Dr Gabor Mate on attachment, trauma, addiction, health, AD(H)D
Sonya Renee Taylor on radical self love and author of 'The Body is not an Apology'
Byron Katie with a powerful meditative method of internal inquiry
Brene Brown on vulnerability, shame, perfectionism and courage
Pema Chodron on Buddhist wisdoms of compassion and peace
Irene Lyons Nervous System expert - on how experiences/trauma affect us physiologically and how we can work with it
Katherine May's resource page on Autism

Other podcasts:

Free & low-cost Counselling options in Glasgow:

Helplines:

Samaritans
24-hour telephone helpline. Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
www.samaritans.org

Breathing Space
Confidential telephone helpline in Scotland for those experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Call 0800 83 85 87, www.breathingspace.scot

LGBT Helpline Scotland
Telephone helpline in Scotland for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity and their families, friends and supporters. Tuesday and Wednesday 12pm – 9pm. Call 0300 123 2523 or email helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk, www.lgbthealth.org.uk

Switchboard LGBT+
Confidential helpline, instant message service and email support.
Call 0300 330 0630, email chris@switchboard.lgbt, switchboard.lgbt

Anxiety UK
National telephone helpline to relieve and support those living with anxiety disorders. Call 08444 775 774
www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Rape Crisis Scotland National Helpline
Free telephone helpline. Daily from 6pm-12am. Call 08088 01 03 02 or email support@ewrasac.org.uk

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
24-hour telephone helpline. Call 0800 027 1234

Glasgow Women's Aid

0141 553 2022 9.30am - 4.30pm Mon - Fri

getsupport@glasgowwomensaid.org.uk

glasgowwomensaid.org.uk

Amina

Support service for Muslim and BME women in Scotland. The freephone Helpline is available Monday to Friday – 10am – 4pm: 0808 801 0301

https://mwrc.org.uk/