How do I know if therapy is right for me?

If something is making life harder than it needs to be, that is reason enough to consider therapy. You do not need a diagnosis or a particular kind of problem to benefit. The free 15-minute call is a relaxed way to talk through what is going on and get a sense of whether working together feels right, with no obligation to go any further.

How many therapy sessions will I need?

There is no fixed answer, and I would be cautious of anyone who told you otherwise. Some people find that a handful of sessions gives them what they need. Others find it helpful to work together over a longer period. After the initial assessment I will share my thoughts on what might be most useful, and we will agree a plan that feels right for you.

Do you offer EMDR for trauma?

Yes. I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy for trauma, as well as the EMDR and Internal Family Systems integration model for deeper trauma processing. If trauma is part of what has brought you here, we can talk through whether this approach might be helpful during your initial assessment.

Where do sessions take place?

Sessions are held face-to-face at two locations in the West of Scotland, The Wellbeing Rooms in Bearsden on Tuesdays, and Lomond Clinic in Helensburgh on Thursdays, both running 9am to 5pm. Please note that online sessions are an option, ideally once we have met face to face if possible. If you're unsure which location works best for you, we can talk it through on your free 15-minute introductory call.

Therapy For Adults

Life can be hard to carry on your own. Whether you are dealing with something recent or something you have lived with for a long time, therapy offers a space to understand what is going on for you and how to fully live.

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A 50-minute therapy session for adults costs £130.

Therapy For Adults

My approach to supporting adults

Adults come to me at all sorts of points in their lives. Some are navigating a recent loss, a difficult diagnosis, or a relationship that has broken down. Others have carried something painful for years and have reached a moment where they want to understand it differently.

I will guide you through sharing your story, we will develop a shared understanding of what is happening for you, grounded in psychological theory. From there will start to develop an approach that is tailored to you. This will drawer on a range of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) or Internal Family Systems (IFT).

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What I can help adults with

You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many of the adults I work with are managing day to day, but feel weighed down by something they cannot quite resolve on their own. Whatever has brought you here, it is enough of a reason to reach out.

I'm a clinical psychologist experienced in adult mental health

I commonly work with adults experiencing:

Anxiety, low mood and depression
The impact of trauma, whether recent or from the past
Adjustment to chronic illness, injury or a physical health diagnosis
Grief, loss and bereavement
Relationship difficulties and significant life changes
Anger and difficulty managing emotional responses

Whatever you are facing, I work to understand the whole picture before we decide together how best to move forward.

What to expect from therapy sessions for adults

The first step is a free 15-minute telephone call, a no-pressure conversation where you can ask questions and get a sense of whether working with me feels right.

Next comes an initial assessment, which gives me the chance to listen carefully and build a fuller picture of your situation. From there, I will develop a shared understanding of what is happening and work with you to agree a helpful path forward.

Some people need a few sessions, others benefit from working together over a longer period. We move at a pace that suits you.

A tailored therapeutic approach, built around you

I draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT, CFT, EMDR and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

More importantly, I will choose a custom approach that combines these methods in a way that fits your situation, your history, and what you are finding most difficult right now. If trauma is part of your story, I am also trained in the EMDR and Internal Family Systems integration model, an approach designed for deeper trauma processing.

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Ted Lasso

“… Because I promise you, there is something worse out there than being sad, and that is being alone and being sad."

Why choose Lomond Psychology for adult therapy

Over 20 years of clinical experience

With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and two decades of NHS and private practice behind me, you are working with someone who has the experience to help you make sense of things.

Experience across physical and mental health

My background spans both mental health and physical health settings, so I am well placed to support you if illness, injury or a health diagnosis is part of what you are facing.

Therapy that's built around you

I don't use a single fixed model. I draw on whichever combination of evidence-based approaches best fits your situation, so what you receive is genuinely tailored.

A calm, considered space to think

Sometimes the most valuable thing is simply having somewhere to be honest. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can speak freely and start to make sense of things.

What it's like to work with me

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These are real testimonials from real clients, their names have been removed to protect their privacy.

"Dr Smith has a very warm and kind manner, is an attentive and thoughtful listener, and has helped me immensely. I would thoroughly recommend her to others."
"I wasn’t sure what to expect but my EMDR therapy is certainly working. I believe I am moving forward well and working through my past trauma."
"All my expectations have been exceeded. I’ve had several therapists throughout my life, but none as exceptional as Dr Smith’s."
"It’s been fantastic. Really helped since I started going to her and is very passionate about her work!"
"Dr Smith is incredibly versatile and has many great tools at her disposal which has enabled her to tailor my sessions for various needs. She is flexible and accommodating, and I feel tremendously encouraged by all the modes of empowerment she has helped me find."
"She is very approachable, understanding and obviously very good at what she does."
"Dr Smith creates a very safe environment for our sessions, where I feel listened to and understood."

Questions about therapy for adults