Scribblings of a Psychotherapist

Don't apologise for .... We work with so many clients (past and present) who always feel they need to apologise and say sorry. Apologising for saying how they feel; apologising for not meeting other people's expectations; saying sorry for putting their own needs first sometimes; apologising for not having a good day; apologising for taking up space. We don't need to say sorry for any of these things. Each and everyone of us is entitled to express our thoughts and feelings and say what we need and wan t. Each of us us entitled to assert ourselves and live our lives according to our own values, interests and expecations - not someone else's. Each one of us is entitled to and permitted to take up space and be present in this world. You don't need to say sorry for doing any of that.  You matter. You are important. You CAN take up space, because it's your right to do so. Take care, look after yourselves and have a lovely weekend. Best wishes

News on The CBT'ers Club Our newly designed website is now ready and live, replacing the old one. Hope you like it! We'll be in touch with everyone who has expressed interest in renewing their Membership or who wishes to become a new Member over the next few days, so look out for the email (please also check your spam folder). We've been having a break from the Club since summer 2019 and had hoped to 'break' the break in May 2020, however, COVID-19 has put those plans back a bit. However, we can still get going with some things, including applying for Membership and offering a couple of online meetings before face-to-face things resume (hopefully by autumn-time). Many things remain the same; some things have changed; and some things have been added.  Due to COVID-19, we are offering FREE Membership until September 2021. Membership applications are usually every March and September, however, from next week, we will be accepting new and re

Discounted Clinical Supervision Available I am currently able to provide some discounted clinical supervision to any new supervisees who work with me. See poster below. I currently supervise qualified and trainee CBT therapists, Integrative Therapists and Person-Centred/Humanistic Therapists.  Appointments are online at the moment due to COVID-19, however, I have 2 offices in Glasgow city centre and appointments can move to face-to-face if preferable. I am a fully qualified and accredited Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, fully qualified Clinical Supervisor and an accredited trainer in psychotherapy and counselling. I also have a background in psychology. I have memberships with COSCA, BABCP and BPS and can supervisee trainees, qualified practioners, trainers and supervisors. See poster in the link below for more information and how to get in touch.  I look forward to hearing from you.  Best wishes, Alexandra