I an a retired Manging Director who has retrained to follow my passion to provide professional services based on Integrated Psychotherapeutic Counselling and also Hypnotherapy.
I work on a one-to-one basis, using a collaborative, empathetic and non-judgemental style.
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21 customer reviews
Unseen Scotland
Ruined tower house rumoured to have been the living place of the wizard Michael Scott
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Kamila W.
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Carrie
James provided support and therapy during one of the most difficult times of my life. I went to see James for about 5 months. It was easy to connect with James and he was easy to talk to and open up with. He provided caring and empathetic therapy sessions tailored to my needs. James used hypnotherapy including the rewind technique. Sometimes he just listened when I needed to just talk and off load. James was also available at times outside of the sessions when I needed additional support due to anxiety. I wouldn’t have got through my trauma without his help and I cannot recommend him enough. He is definitely the best therapist out there. Thank you James. More...
Gillian
I visited James after recommendation from my sister. From very first communication James put me at ease and made me feel confident that my complex issues could and would be resolved. After each visit I was equipped with tools and learning to support me with my anxiety and deal with bereavement. Though James had a set plan for sessions, he was always very responsive to my needs and would tailor sessions in response to how I’d been feeling that week. With each session I felt more positive and empowered, my relationships with others, and myself, improved markedly. I cannot rate or recommend James highly enough, he is extremely professional and knowledgeable, welcoming and empathetic. I have truly learned so much about myself through this journey and I feel that the hypnotherapy has been instrumental in unlocking my potential and releasing self-limiting thoughts and behaviours. More...
Susan Joyce
Fantastic. James is kind and patient and really helped me sort through some PTSD and childhood trauma. Hypnosis really worked for me and I felt comfortable with James straight away.
Adam Codd
Therapist
James is professional and supportive and very knowledgeable in mental health issues and his techniques really help you to use all possible resources to take control and improve your life.
Margaret M
I started seeing James in July 2020 I was in deep despair, life wasn’t worth living I was grieving. He listened to me and guided me through many sessions, I felt nothing but compassion from him. He was so easy to talk too, I learned so many things about myself, with his help I completely changed my life. I will never get over the death, but I can now deal with the other things that were wrong in my life. He taught me coping mechanisms which really help. I cannot recommend James highly enough, I would definitely pass his name to any of my friends and family. I don’t think I am done with counselling- grief is an ongoing situation it never leaves you. I may be back James. More...
Chelsi
I began going to James for counselling and hypnotherapy last year and I have honestly recommended him to so many people.
He has helped me overcome something I thought I never would have been able to and he gives the best advice in any situation. He will bend over backwards to speak to you outwith his hours of counselling if you need someone to talk too and will always be able to fit you in for appointments. I visited James weekly to start with and then eventually I only had to go when I felt I was struggling or needed some advice.
Thank you so much again James, you’ve worked wonders for me.
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Megan H
James provides and creates a safe non-judgemental space where you can authentically be yourself. This is one of the only places I can come and feel truly listened to and heard, James is really empathetic and offers honest advice. He goes above and beyond. Thanks to James, I can understand and accept myself for who I am. More...
Julie ayling
Counselling
I have worked with James on and off for 2 years or more i was in a bad way Jane's was the first male counsellor I have seen and j so glad I did he is understanding empathetic kind caring I feel so relaxed and comfortable so easy to talk togiven me the best coping strategies and tools to take away thanks to James I'm on the road to recovery u can't thank him enough highly recommend.
Artur Daszyński
Obiekt bardzo zniszczony, ale i tak pozwala zrobić klimatyczne zdjęcie :)
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Ged Swanson
Staying in the house right next to this old 13th/14th/15th century ruin, depending on what account you read. You can still see a fireplace. Who last sat there I wonder?
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simon k
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Douglas Vallon Whyte
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19MW84
3 broken walls covered in ivy.
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Ella Morgan
Therapist
Amazing! I’m so happy I took that step In the right direction.
Aston
Therapist
Couldn't recommend him high enough.
He is really understanding and knows exactly what to say/do to help motivate you to make positive changes in your life.
He is always there if you need him even outside of the therapy sessions and puts in a lot of effort in to make sure he can help you as much as he can.
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Reply from James McCluskey Counselling and Hypnotherapy
Thank you Aston!
GRAEME CORBETT
Counselling
you feel relaxed when in James company and is very authentic
in relating your experiences and situations
Reply from James McCluskey Counselling and Hypnotherapy
Thanks Graeme!
Graham
Counselling
I could not recommend james any higher.
Very professional and help full service.
Reply from James McCluskey Counselling and Hypnotherapy
Thank you Graham.
David Arnott
Counselling
Currently working with James on some issues. I feel like I'm getting somewhere now. Thanks James.
Reply from James McCluskey Counselling and Hypnotherapy
Thank you David. It is your commitment and honesty that is helping you progress so well.
What do you love most about your job?
The most satisfying part of my job is knowing that I am helping people find solutions to their problems, and hopefully coping strategies that will help them for the rest of their lives.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Having had mental health issues myself I had the opportunity to have help from professionals which proved to be very successful. It inspired me to try and learn the trade professionally, so that I too could help others.
Why should our clients choose you?
I work on a one-to-one basis, using a collaborative, empathetic and non-judgemental style. This helps you identify what you really want from therapy and then I assist and empower you in exploring how you might achieve it. The Integrative approach draws on several different styles and methods rather than one approach fits all. These approaches are often successful in dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, self-defeating behaviours/ habits, grief and loss and many other issues.
It is important that you know and realise that I will not “try and fix you” or tell you what I think you should do to solve your problems, but instead we will work together and I will help you explore, discover and understand what are the best ways forward that will allow you to decide what is needed and to find appropriate coping strategies and solutions.
Often clients have told me that they wished they had not waited so long and put off going to Counselling as it had changed their lives in such a constructive and positive way.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes but i truly believe thst face to face is a better option for my clients.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
My office is totally Covid compliant with regular airing, social distancing, ha d sanatisers and fresh water for clients provided and changed with clean glasses .
Also a dedicated toilet for clients cleaned after use each time.
Counselling
Integrative Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy.
