Karen Hegarty, PGDip, BA, CCCYP, MBACP
I am a professionally qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist with many years of experience, working with individuals and couples from an integrated Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Focused, Mindfulness-Based practice. I also Coach to help individuals to facilitate change by taking purposeful action in a particular area of their life
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to its Ethical Framework.
Alongside my professional qualifications in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Strathclyde, I have undertaken years of extensive further training in all the areas I support clients with.
I have developed a particular focus on using this integrated counselling approach to support adults experiencing the emotional dysregulation and inner conflict associated with past experiences which can show up as Trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, Stress, Anxiety, Fear and Overwhelm.These experiences can affect your sense of safety in the world and impact your self-esteem and self-worth that shapes the relationship you have with yourself and others.
I can help you safely explore and process difficult experiences to move safely out of the protective survival responses towards restoring emotional regulation, connection and safety while reconnecting with a stronger sense of trust in yourself.
I particularly enjoy working with both individuals and couples who wish to understand their relationship they have with themselves and how it shapes how you think, feel, behave and respond in relation to others. Exploring and making sense of your past experiences can allow increased self-awareness to know how you want to show up in the relationship with yourself and others going forward.
Similarly, i have experienced how working collaboratively with couples, supporting them to better understand each partners experiences, patterns, thoughts, behaviours, unmet needs, fears and conflict styles within their relationship can allow them to see the affect this can have on their connection with one another.
I believe by creating a safe space for both partners to be heard and understood instead of focusing on who is right or wrong can allow the relational skills learnt to rebuild connection and emotional safety in their relationship
I offer confidential face-to-face therapy in a comfortable, private room in Bearsden or Milngavie as well as online appointments via Zoom or Telephone, for individuals and couples aged 16 years and over.
Confidential Safe Space
Confidential Safe Space
Confidential Safe Space
Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a confidential, safe and non-judgemental space to explore your experiences, thoughts and emotions, helping you better understand the personal difficulties you are facing.
Being genuinely heard, valued, understood and respected can create an opportunity to reconnect with your trust and value in yourself, while developing practical techniques to support you through your experiences.
Counselling allows you to develop greater self-awareness and acceptance to facilitate your potential for psychological emotional change, personal growth, healing and a stronger sense of self as you move forward.
Ethics and Confidentiality
Confidential Safe Space
Confidential Safe Space
As a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to the Ethical Framework for Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists. This provides the foundation for my Counselling practice and my commitment to providing safe, ethical and respectful support to my clients.
Your confidentiality and privacy are taken very seriously. Information you share with me will remain confidential and maintained within the professional legal and ethical boundaries of Counselling.
I comply with the legal responsibilities under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
I comply with the Information Commissioner's Office ( ICO) and maintain appropriate professional insurance.
Putting clients first
Confidential Safe Space
Putting clients first
Each client is the primary focus of my attention throughout our Counselling sessions. I am committed to listening to, respecting and valuing each client, while developing a trusting therapeutic relationship and providing a safe, confidential space where you can feel able to talk openly about your experiences to tell your story.
The relationship between Counsellor and Client is very important to me. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of creating a safe space where meaningful change can begin.