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McKellar Counselling
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BACP registered CBT Counsellor | Glasgow (UK) based | Sessions delivered online on in-person at LCCC in Coatbridge | LGBTQ+ affirming | www.mckellarcounselling.com
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A wee bit about me then. I am a BACP registered counsellor working in (not so sunny) Scotland. I've worked with clients facing a range of mental health challenges, and have a particular interest in supporting the LGBTQ+ community. More about me here: www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/...
What do we mean when we talk about a formulation and what part does it play in the counselling process? Read more in my latest wee counselling blog
www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/the-rol... #mentalhealth #counselling #CBT
The changing seasons can be rough on our mental health. In my latest wee counselling blog I look at what we can do right now to start to tackle that and keep us going through the colder months.
www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/longer-... #mentalhealth #counselling #CBT
Whether it’s because there’s a creepy immortal stalking us, or our latest gas bill is giving us The Fear, waking up in the middle of the night is never fun. In my latest wee counselling blog I look at how we can get back to sleep. #mentalhealth #therapy
www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/getting...
What gives you hope right now? What’s keeping you going? I ask clients this all the time and I thought it was overdue me asking myself the same thing. More in my latest wee counselling blog:
www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/finding...
#counselling #CBT #mentalhealth
New cute kitten in the household so inevitably a new pet-related post! In my latest wee counselling blog, I talk about our little furbuddies and how we can use them to help keep us grounded and in the moment. www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/pets-an...#counselling #CBT #mentalhealth
Sometimes we’re in a scary situation or supporting someone who is and all we can do is keep going until we know more. How do we manage the uncertainty? How can we keep ourselves ok? Read more in my latest wee counselling blog:
www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/waiting...#CBT #mentalhealth
Sleep is an essential part of looking after ourselves, but we’ve all had nights when we’re staring at the ceiling. In my latest wee counselling blog, I share a few tips for setting ourselves up for a good nights sleep.
www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/sleep-t...#cbt #mentalhealth
What about the men? No, this isn’t a joke (and isn’t that part of the problem?).Why is it still so difficult for men to open up about their mental health? Read more in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/what-ab...
Ah good old coulrophobia! Most of us have or had one of more phobias at some point. If we want to do something about them counselling is an option. What does that involve? More in latest my wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/tacklin...
#CBT #mentalhealth #counselling
When we come out, it can often be after a long period of us feeling alone, and one of the first questions we might ask is “how can I meet someone?” Read more in my latest wee counselling blog:
www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/i'm-out...

#CBT #mentalhealth #counselling
In a world that’s always asking things from us, simply saying “no” can be a real game-changer. In my latest wee counselling blog I talk about the magical power of the word “no.” #cbttherapy #mentalhealth

Read it here: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/the-pow...
This week marks a year since I lost my mum, so that’s very much been on my mind. In my latest wee counselling blog I look at navigating anniversaries.
www.mckellarcounselling.com/blog/navigating-anniversaries
#cbttherapy #mentalhealth
Why did I go into counselling? Why did I make the change from a twenty year career in Marketing? I get reflective in my latest wee counselling blog out this morning. Read it here:
www.mckellarcounselling.com/blog/whycounselling #CBT #mentalhealth #counselling
Living our lives can mean we keep different parts of ourselves in different boxes. Why do we do that? Is there a better way? Read more in my latest wee counselling blog. www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/boxes
#LGBTQ #mentalhealth #counselling
This Saturday is Glasgow Pride 2025 and I'll be there as part of the biggest Pride march the city has seen. Why do we still do it? Why is it important? Read more in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/blog/glasgow-pride-2025
#LGBTQ #mentalhealth #counselling
Thoughts aren't facts, but they can sure feel like it. How do we tackle negative thoughts and unhelpful patterns of thinking? In my latest wee counselling blog I talk about an essential tool in CBT: the Thought Record.

Read it here: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/thought...
#CBT #mentalhealth
I was helping make #Pride signs for Glasgow Pride with the kids at the youth group this week and.. well this is the best I could do myself in the time we had! Now is the kiss from Magneto or Professor X? Only your friendly neighbourhood artist knows for sure... #x-men #marvelcomics
Need to relax after a rough week? Here's a wee video I made of the almost hypnotic sound of the Waverley paddle steamer. vimeo.com/1098887024?t...
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Chances are at some point someone has told you you need to get out of your ‘comfort zone.' Sod that. Read more in my latest wee counselling blog:
www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/comfort...

#CBT #mentalhealth #counselling
There are still a couple of hours left to submit your response to the consultation if you haven't been able to yet. #transrightsarehumanrights Guidance from the excellent @scottishtrans.bsky.social here: www.scottishtrans.org/supreme-cour...
Time is running out to respond to the consultation on EHRC guidance impacting trans people in the UK. In my latest wee counselling blog I talk about the help that’s out there so you can be heard before it closes on 30 June. #mentalhealth #transrights www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/ehrc-up...