“Dougie was able to offer me caring and compassionate support through some personal problems and at a time that I felt in crisis. He also helped me realise that my negative thinking patterns were actually adding to my hurt. He showed me that through embracing rather that fighting uncomfortable feelings, I could move beyond them, towards a more peaceful & balanced existence.”
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Why we recommend Dougie
Dougie offers a compassionate space to help you break free from negative patterns. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, or life transitions, he empowers you to heal, grow, and move forward.
20 Years Experience
Counsellor · Advanced Diploma Level 4
Mindfulness Practitioner Couples Conflict Specialist Trauma Recovery Expert
Specialises in
Trauma, Suicidal Thoughts, Addiction
Vibe
Warm, grounded, and easy to talk to, Dougie creates a calm space where you feel deeply understood. He balances gentle warmth with an honest, insight-oriented style, helping you make sense of your experiences and untangle the patterns affecting your daily life.
Approach
Rooted in Person-Centred and Integrative therapy, Dougie adapts every session entirely to your needs. He weaves mindfulness and meditation into his practice, offering practical tools to help you ground yourself in the present moment, and build a clearer connection to your emotions.
What Clients Say
Clients love Dougie's calm presence. They appreciate the unhurried, judgment-free space he creates, allowing them to slow down and breathe, and value how seamlessly he tailors every session to exactly what they need.
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I can help you with...
AbuseAnxietyDepressionDivorceLack of confidenceLow self esteemPanic attacksRelationship difficultiesSexual abuseStressBereavementInsomniaSelf harmHealth anxietyLGBTQIA+Anger
Qualifications
- Adv Dip Level 4
- Certificate in Couples Counselling
- Mindfulness Practitioner
About Dougie
I understand how demanding careers, high expectations, and constant connectivity can lead to overwhelming stress, anxiety, and burnout. My aim is to provide a calm, confidential space where you can pause, reconnect, and regain a sense of control.
I often work with individuals who appear successful on the outside but feel stretched, anxious, or mentally exhausted beneath the surface.
Whether you're struggling with persistent worry, difficulty switching off, workplace stress, or an imbalance between your professional and personal life, I offer practical and compassionate support tailored to your needs.
At the heart of my work is a simple belief: everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported.
Life can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel stuck or alone in what you’re going through. I am driven by a desire to sit alongside people in those moments — helping to make sense of thoughts and emotions, gently untangle challenges, and create space for growth and healing.
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Key Focus Areas
I specialise in supporting individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, and the pressures of demanding careers and modern life.
I understand the impact of high expectations and constant connectivity, and how these can lead to feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Together, we will explore what you would like to change and what those changes might look like.
I will support you in developing practical coping skills so that, over time, you can move towards your goals with greater clarity and confidence.
Therapeutic approach
My approach is integrative, combining evidence-based techniques with mindfulness practices to support meaningful change. Together, we will explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical coping strategies. I aim to help you feel more focused, confident, and at ease — both in your professional and personal life — by creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic space.
Mindfulness and meditation are central to my approach. These practices help create space between thoughts and reactions, allowing you to respond more thoughtfully rather than react automatically.
Mindfulness can support you in managing stress, preventing low mood, and reducing burnout by helping you stay present and grounded. Over time, this can lead to a greater sense of balance, control, and emotional resilience.
My work focuses on helping you build awareness, develop practical tools, and create lasting change in a way that feels manageable and sustainable.
Being a therapist allows me to contribute to something meaningful — supporting others in developing stronger, healthier minds.
I feel grateful to do this work and to walk alongside people as they navigate change and growth.
Modalities
Behaviour TherapyBereavement TherapyBrief TherapyCouples TherapyHumanistic TherapyIntegrative TherapyPerson Centred TherapyMindfulness
Session Types
Individual
I work with adults and young people who may appear successful on the outside but feel stretched, anxious, or mentally exhausted beneath the surface. Whether you're struggling with persistent worry thoughts, difficulty switching off, workplace stress, or a sense of imbalance between your professional and personal life, I offer practical and compassionate support tailored to your needs.
Couple
Couples often come to therapy feeling stuck, struggling with communication breakdowns, trust issues, emotional distance or unresolved hurts. My role is to facilitate a safe space where both partners can openly express their feelings and be heard. My focus is on rebuilding connection and developing communication skills, in the hope that a way forward can then be established - whatever that might look like. This approach aims to nurture conflict resolution in the relationship, whether through reconciliation of hurt feelings or amicable separation.
Session fees
| Session type | Format | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent | In Person | £80 |
| Adolescent | Online | £80 |
| Adolescent | Telephone | £80 |
| Couples | In Person | £100 |
| Couples | Online | £100 |
| Couples | Telephone | £100 |
| Individual | In Person | £80 |
| Individual | Online | £80 |
| Individual | Telephone | £80 |
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