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McKellar Counselling

@mckellarcbt.bsky.social

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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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McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Nov 22

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/...

A friendly looking fellow with a bushy white beard is hugging a very excitable border terrier puppy.

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McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · 1d

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

A dramatic representation of a stellar map. The text says "The role of the formulation."

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · 6d

I have some weekday evening slots opening up and some current availability on Friday afternoons. Drop me a message if you'd like to talk. www.mckellarcounselling.com #counselling #CBT #mentalhealth

McKellar Counselling | CBT counselling

Mckellar Counselling offers friendly and accessible counselling for adults to help you get things back on track. LGBTQ+ friendly.

www.mckellarcounselling.com

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · 8d

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

A treeline against a starry sky. The title says "Longer nights, shorter days."

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · 15d

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...

A terrified looking woman is standing by a window at night. The shadow of a clawed hand has fallen on her.

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · 22d

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

A phone which is out of charge. The blog title says "Finding hope."

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · 29d

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

A middle-aged man (me) with a white beard and wearing a red checked hoodie is holding a cute grey kitten. He is smiling and they are both looking into each others eyes.

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McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Sep 19

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

A scary looking letter from the National Health Service. The title of the blog says 'Waiting for news."

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Sep 12

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

Ripley from Alien sleeping in stasis having survived the terrifying events in the Nostromo. The title says "Sleep tips."

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Sep 5

#CBT #mentalhealth #counselling

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Sep 5

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...

Men standing in silhouette on the horizon. The title asks "What about men?"

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McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

Pennywise form the 1990 adaptation of IT. The text says Tackling Phobias.

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

A traditional jack-in-the-box sitting on a counter. The text says "O.K, now what?"

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Aug 15

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...

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Aug 8

Corrected link: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/why-cou...

Why counselling?

Why did I go into counselling? I’ve been asked that a few times over the years and, when it boils down to it, the answer is always the same: I wanted to help people.Previous to that I’d volunteered he...

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McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

Flowers in a garden. The text says "Navigating anniversaries."

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McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Aug 1

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

A picture of a counselling couch with the words "Why counselling?" in front of it. It it the latest weekly counselling blog from Mckellar Counselling.

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McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

Carefully sealed and maintained boxes against a white brick wall. The title of the blog is called 'Boxes.'

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Jul 11

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

Professor Charles Xavier of the X-Men is using his powers to read minds. The title of the blog says "Thought records."

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

A very basic iteration of the classic X-Men symbol in pink to celebrate the concepts importance to the queer community. There is a shoddily painted kiss, also in pink, next to it.

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McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Jul 9

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White Noise - waverly paddle steamer

10 minutes of audio taken aboard the Waverly paddle steamer in Scotland, July 2023.

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McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Jul 4

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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McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Jul 4

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

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Jun 30

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...

McKellar Counselling @mckellarcbt.bsky.social · Jun 27

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...

The trans pride flat. The blog title says "EHRC update: Taking Action."

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