Welcome to Cedar Room Counselling
Everyone's got ‘stuff’ to deal with. Maybe you're just feeling slightly off-kilter or perhaps you feel totally trapped in a negative place. It could be that you are trying to find out how therapy might help you navigate your emotions. Whatever your reason for seeking some form of support, compassionate therapy is available here at Cedar Room Counselling.
What can we help with
Life's challenges come in many forms: relationship struggles, job-related stress, the loss of a loved one, changes in work or homelife. Whatever you're facing, we can walk alongside you, drawing upon evidence-based tools and techniques to explore solutions, develop coping strategies, and find new ways for you to take care of yourself during tough times.
Talking things through can help you see situations from a different angle.
We’re ready to listen and work with you to navigate whatever difficulties you're experiencing.
What is on offer:
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One to one Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
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Personal Connection: Building a warm, empathetic relationship with clients. You'll find Cedar Room Counselling is kind, non-judgmental, and committed to working collaboratively with you towards your goals.
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Judgment-Free Zone: a completely non-judgmental space where you can express yourself openly and honestly.
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Absolute Confidentiality: Your privacy is the priority. Offering a safe, secure environment for you to share your concerns without worry.
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Trusted Experience: With a wealth of experience, you can trust in our ability to guide you through your challenges effectively.
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Flexible Options: both face-to-face and online appointments, available at various times to suit your schedule.
Our Values
Fairness
Equitable treatment and ethical decision-making
Curiosity
A willingness to explore, to learn and grow.
Authenticity
Genuine, trustworthy & reliable
We might be dealing with
Anxiety
We all experience anxiety - it's a natural part of life that can actually help protect us. But when anxiety starts to interfere with your daily activities or becomes a constant presence, it may be time to consider getting some support.
Counselling and CBT can be an effective way to manage overwhelming anxiety, giving you tools to cope and helping you regain control of your life. It's about finding a balance where anxiety serves its purpose without holding you back.
Stress
Stress is our body's response to challenges or pressure. It's normal and can be helpful in small doses. But when stress becomes constant or overwhelming, affecting your daily life, sleep, or health, it may be time to seek help.
Stress interferes with our ability to focus or to unwind and often brings a variety of emotional responses, such as unease and short temper. Physical symptoms may arise, including head pain, body pains, digestive issues, or insomnia. Our eating habits might change, either decreasing or increasing our food intake.
If you're struggling to cope, using unhealthy coping methods, or feeling constantly overwhelmed, consider getting help. Getting support can provide strategies to manage stress effectively and improve your well-being.
Low mood/depression
Feeling down or depressed is a natural reaction to life's ups and downs. But sometimes, these feelings can take over, leaving us stuck in a rut where it's hard to feel anything else. You might find yourself constantly sad, low, or even numb. Your energy levels might drop, making everyday tasks feel like mountains to climb, and things that once brought joy might lose their spark.
When you're caught in this cycle, it's important to reach out for support. Talking to someone can provide new perspectives, coping strategies, and the boost you need to start turning things around.
Major Life Transitions
Major life changes can be tough to handle: moving home; changing school; redundancy; transitioning from school to college or uni; graduating; becoming a parent; losing a loved one; or facing health issues can all be overwhelming.
The uncertainty they bring, coupled with a sense of loss, can trigger distress during these times.
Counselling can offer a safe space to process your feelings, adapt to new situations, and learn coping strategies. With support, you can navigate life's inevitable changes more easily and become more resilient.
About me
My name is Cate, a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Groupwork Counsellor based in Glasgow (G73 South Lanarkshire).
I tailor my approach to fit the unique challenges you bring to your sessions. I will create a safe space to explore where you are at, your symptoms and what might not be working for you anymore. I will bring in different kinds of therapy techniques and tools and offer an open integrative approach.
What is therapy like
Firstly… let me say: ‘well done!’. You have taken a brave step forward in your journey to better mental health. Therapy can feel a bit scary at first and the prospect of reaching out can seem daunting, but if you have found your way here in search of information and you are considering giving therapy a try, then you are already moving forward. You’ve made a great start.
Please don’t worry about how it all works. We’ve all been newbies at some point. We will find our way together.
To help you feel a bit more at ease, I've put together a little 'cheat sheet’ of 5 things to bear in mind as we begin.
Think of this list as your ‘therapy starter pack’. It may help you feel more confident in your participation and more comfortable with the process. Ready?
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Consider what you want from therapy, but don't stress if you're unsure.
Specific ‘goals’ or ‘outcomes’ may not be clear in your mind, but we can help you find clarity and reassurance. Whether it's negotiating a change or transition, managing anxiety, getting help pulling yourself out a low period, or finding life direction, any reason for seeking therapy is valid.
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Make an appointment with yourself.
Make some notes of what you might want to talk about, and then make space around your therapy time. Silence your phone, let others know you'll be unavailable, and avoid scheduling anything directly afterwards. Give yourself a buffer - even 30 minutes can help you process the session. Make time for you.
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Be patient with yourself.
Therapy is usually about small, steady steps towards self-understanding. Those long-standing issues from your past take time to unravel. Some sessions may provide dramatic revelations, some may be more gently encouraging, but all are important. Be patient with yourself: real progress often happensgradually.
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Remember that therapy isn't always particularly enjoyable.
You might find things get a bit harder before they improve. This is entirely normal. But here's the thing - if you stick with it and push through those ‘not-so-fun’ bits, you're likely to come out the other side feeling way more sorted. Just like clearing out a cluttered cupboard, it gets messier before it gets tidier, but in the end, you'll have a much clearer space.
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Your therapist is entirely focused on helping you.
Sometimes, it may seem that we are not on your side. We therapists can be frustrating. We might point out uncomfortable truths or gently challenge you to face difficult aspects of yourself. You may find, at times, that you don’t think you like us very much. That’s OK. We understand that it can be easy to dislike the messenger when the message is hard to hear. But please remember, that we therapists are utterly committed to you and your mental health. Everything we do or say is in your best interests.
Get in touch here for a no-commitment 20 minute chat about how we might be able to work together.
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What is Cedar Room Counselling?A small independent organisation committed to offering a counselling service that is available online and face to face. We are committed to offering kind, impartial talking therapy based on an integrative approach to psychotherapy. In addition group sessions for anxiety and menopause are available and specialist counselling trainers.
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Who is it for?We can work with you from the age of 13 upwards, there is no upper age limit when it comes to talking therapy.
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How much does it cost?Individual sessions cost £50 online and £60 in person, however I will always offer a free 20 minute free consultation to find out more about what you might be looking for and for us to see if we are a good fit.
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How do I pay?After your initial consultation, sessions are completed at a cost of £50 online and £60 in-person and this cost is received via bank transfer 24 hours before your session is due to commence.
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How do I book?You can reach out and complete the online form here and I will get back to you or direct via email on cate@cedarroomcounselling.com
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How do I know therapy is right for me?Don’t worry we will have a 20 minute, no commitment call to chat over what you are looking for and for us to see if we are a good fit.
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What happens if I cancel or want to reschedule a session?I politely request that all appointments are cancelled 48 hours prior to a session booking taking place, to allow other people to benefit from the session time allocated. You can of course reschedule at a time mutually agreed by both parties. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged at the full session rate. Just email cate@cedarroomcounselling.com with any changes or cancellations.
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How long does therapy take?It varies on what has brought you to the session. A treatment plan will be discussed with you and reviewed regularly. Sessions can be for a fixed period or open ended.
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Where does therapy take place?You have the option to have online sessions or face to face we can agree this during our consultation. I am also available for walk and talk therapy in a beautiful community garden, southside Glasgow (limited time slots available).
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What if I am unhappy with the service?My aim and hope is that clients will leave any session with a sense of safety and being cared for, however if you have a negative experience, please get in touch and I can refer you to my registered body BACP.
Let’s work together
Because of its characteristics (size, diameter, lifespan), the cedar has become a symbol of greatness, of nobility, of strength and of incorruptibility. For Celtic astrology, the cedar symbolises trust
“The heart's affections are divided like the branches of the cedar tree; if the tree loses one strong branch; it will suffer but it does not die; it will pour all its vitality into the next branch so that it will grow and fill the empty place”.