H Mc

Qualified CBT Therapist and Counsellor with experience delivering individual therapeutic support in a community setting and private practice. Holds a COSCA Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at SCQF Level 11, credited by the University of the West of Scotland, and a COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate at SCQF Level 8. Experienced in clinical assessment, CBT case formulation, risk assessment, collaborative treatment planning, and progress monitoring.

Uses clinical outcome measures, including PHQ-9 and GAD-7, and CBT interventions such as behavioural activation and in vivo exposure. Has supported clients presenting with a range of psychological difficulties, including complex and co-occurring presentations. Committed to evidence-based practice, clinical supervision and reflective development.

Brings over 30 years of previous professional experience, including 25 years as a company director, with strong transferable skills in communication, leadership and problem-solving.

CBT Therapist - Men Matters Scotland

(2023-04)

Provide individual CBT within a community-based service. Initially joined to complete the clinical hours required for qualification and was invited to continue after completing training.

• 230 ongoing client hours to date.
• Conduct clinical assessments, develop CBT case formulations and collaboratively establish treatment goals and plans.
• Undertake risk assessments appropriate to the role and respond to concerns in line with service procedures.
• Use PHQ-9 and GAD-7 where appropriate to assess symptoms and monitor clinical progress.
• Apply behavioural activation and in vivo exposure where clinically appropriate.
• Help clients understand the relationships between thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviours, developing practical coping strategies and working towards therapeutic goals.
• Review progress, adjust treatment goals and support relapse prevention where appropriate.
• Maintain therapeutic relationships based on empathy, collaboration and respect for client autonomy.
• Participate in ongoing clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Presenting difficulties: Depression, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, PTSD, OCD, addiction, anger-related difficulties, family and relationship problems, grief and bereavement, and difficulties associated with bipolar disorder. Experience includes clients with multiple or co-occurring difficulties.

CBT Therapist and Counsellor - Private Practice

(2024)

• Provide individual therapeutic support to private clients, working within professional competence.
• Collaboratively identify presenting concerns, establish goals and explore appropriate approaches to change.
• Help clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical coping strategies.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries and appropriate ethical practice.
• Use supervision and reflection to support continued professional development.

Director - Painting and Decorating Business

25 years as Company Director | 32 years' total industry experience Managed a business and supervised staff, developing transferable skills relevant to therapeutic work, including:

• Communication and relationship-building with people from varied backgrounds.
• Managing challenging situations, resolving disagreements and adapting communication.
• Leadership, decision-making, organisation and prioritising competing demands.
• Professional accountability, resilience and independent working.

COSCA Diploma - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; SCQF Level 11 — Credit: University of the West of Scotland - Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre (2024 - 2024)

COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate - SCQF Level 8 - Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre (2022 - 2022)

HNC - Painting and Decorating - Cambuslang College (1991 - 1994)