During times of distress or any particularly difficult period in a person’s life, counselling can help people explore matters which may be causing them concern or anxiety in a confidential environment, without being judged.

There are many counselling approaches; at MHA all of our counsellors offer Humanistic Counselling. In our Adult Counselling Projects this takes the form of Person-Centred Counselling. Our Youth Services operate on an age-appropriate Relational Approach often using resources to support young people to explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences. 

Our counsellors believe that we all have the potential to grow and change. The relationship between counsellor and client is of primary importance in order for clients to decide their own way forward.

How can counselling help?

Counselling can help people get a fresh perspective on a particular problem that might be causing distress. It can also help people explore possible solutions or just offer an opportunity to talk confidentially with someone who is unconnected.

All of our staff and volunteers are trained in meeting clients where they are in their lives and valuing their individual experiences in an empathic and non-judgmental way.

Who are the Counsellors that work for Mental Health Aberdeen?

Our counselling services are made up of an extremely dedicated and experienced team of individuals, many of whom work with us on a voluntary basis.

All counsellors are PVG checked, in receipt of regular line management and supervision by approved counselling supervisors and have a commitment to continued professional training and development. 

Our services operate according to the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions published by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the main body which accredits and monitors the work of “talking therapists” throughout the UK. ACIS and One to One are also COSCA (Scotland’s professional body for counselling and psychotherapy) accredited.