Colin Thomson

Hello and thank you for visiting my page. My name is Colin and I am an experienced Person-Centred Counsellor who offers kind and compassionate counselling to adults and young people in both a face-to-face and online safe space. I have a private practice based in East Kilbride (near Glasgow) where I support both adults and young people (11-17 years old). In addition to being in private practice, I also work in education as a school counsellor at a large comprehensive supporting school pupils with a range of mental health concerns. Prior to becoming a Counsellor in 2019 I worked in industry and have found that bringing my life experiences to my counselling practice can be beneficial for my clients I have also spent many years volunteering to support adults and young people in the mental health sector and I have been heavily involved in grassroots football supporting young people.

It was an unexpected and traumatic life changing event that started me on my path to becoming a counsellor and psychotherapist, and below are the qualifications and certifications I have gained on that path: Accredited Member of the BACP ( British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists) Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate Introduction to Counselling Certificate Certificate in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Registered under the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme Clinical Counselling Supervisor (In Training)

In both private practice and in a school setting I specialise in offering support to adults and young people who may struggle with: low-self esteem anxiety ADHD low mood self-harm anger relationship issues school worries suicidal ideation grief and loss.

The foundation of the Person-Centred Approach to counselling is based on the offering of empathy, kindness and compassion, and this is what I would offer in my own practice to adults and young people. I truly believe that for counselling to be a success then the relationship between counsellor and client is of great importance. In our sessions together I would work to form a relationship with you to based on trust and warmth, empowering you to make small steps towards positive change in your life. Prior to agreeing to arrange counselling I offer a courtesy call to discuss any concerns you may have and answer any counselling related questions.