Welcome to
Colin Thomson Counselling
Where Healing Begins
With Being Heard
Counselling and Psychotherapy
for Adults and Young People
Hello, my name is Colin and thank you for visiting my website.
I am a compassionate, experienced Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in East Kilbride (near Glasgow). I work with adults and young people (aged 11–18), offering both in-person and online sessions.
As an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I follow their code of ethics and good practice. I am also a qualified Clinical Supervisor for counsellors in practice and training.
For many years I have supported a wide range of individuals in the community, and I offer warmth, kindness and empathy in every session.
Talking with someone who will listen in a confidential, non-judgemental and compassionate way can help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and begin the first steps towards positive change.
My Counselling Approach
It takes trust to share your thoughts and feelings. and I will always offer you understanding, acceptance and compassion.
The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of counselling, and I will provide a safe, respectful space where this relationship can develop naturally.
I believe that positive change begins with small steps. I will work alongside you at your pace, supporting you in the direction that feels right for you.
About Me Personally
My journey into counselling began following my own experience of a sudden and traumatic life event, so I understand how overwhelming life can feel at times.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years working in industry and volunteering in the charitable sector, supporting vulnerable people.
As a mature counsellor, I draw on both professional training and life experience, which many clients have found reassuring and relatable.
Counselling Young People
I have extensive experience counselling young people, both in schools and in my counselling private practice in East Kilbride.
Finding the right counsellor for a young person can be challenging.
I am happy to offer an initial conversation to discuss what support might be helpful and answer any questions you may have before deciding to begin.
How Can Counselling Help?
The experience I have gained over the years as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, has helped me appreciate that for many people life can be difficult and overwhelming, which is why choosing the right counsellor with whom to take that first step is of the utmost importance.
The Person-Centred Counselling Approach is based on the belief that we all have the capacity to solve our own problems, and as your counsellor I will create an accepting and safe space where you can share and explore your feelings and thoughts.
My counselling practice is grounded in empathy, kindness and compassion. Through active listening, gentle reflection and self-exploration, I will support you in developing your own insights and steps toward change.
Counselling is also helpful if you are seeking personal growth, clarity or deeper self-understanding.
Issues Where Counselling Can Hel?
People who attend counselling can bring a wide range of concerns, and as your counsellor I am here to help and support you with the struggles you may be facing.
The list below highlights just some of the issues where I am happy to be of support, and if your own concerns are not on the list then this is something I would be happy to discuss.
Abuse
ADHD
Anger
Anxiety
Bereavement
Bullying
Depression
Grief and Loss
Loneliness
Low Self-Esteem
Older People's Counselling
Relationships
School Issues
Self-Harm
Suicidal Ideation
Young Peoples Counselling
My Location
At my counselling room in East Kilbride Old Village, I offer in-person counselling sessions which can be either short- or long-term.
There is ample car parking space in the area and easy access to the local train station and bus services.
The room is two floors up with no lift or disabled access at the present time.
Sessions and Availability
Individual counselling (1 hour): £50
Counselling supervision (1 hour): £50
Reduced rate available for trainees.
Sessions can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly, depending on your needs.
I offer a free initial phone or Zoom call to help you decide whether counselling with me feels right for you.
Qualifications
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Clinical Supervision
- COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate
- Introduction to Counselling
- Certificate in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
- Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- Registered under the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme
Get In Touch
If you would like to arrange your first session, or an initial chat, you are very welcome to get in touch.
You can leave a message on 07984 309972 and I will respond within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Counselling is often considered a short-term process and a good way to provide immediate support and guidance to manage current situations or life changes, with the aim to feel progress after a limited number of sessions.
Psychotherapy can be a longer-term process aimed at uncovering the root causes of emotional difficulties and trauma that may be having an impact on your life, with the number of sessions being open-ended.
As an experienced counsellor and therapist, I am comfortable working with clients who require either short or long-term counselling, and what is suitable would depend on the requirements of the client and what challenges they are facing at the time.
Once an agreement is reached to attend counselling I will ask you to complete my counselling agreement.
Part of this agreement covers confidentiality in a counselling session and the limits of confidentiality.
Counselling can work partly because it is confidential and although breaking confidentiality is very rare, if I believed that you were a risk to yourself or others then this is something I may have to consider.
If I had to make the decision to break confidentiality then this would be done in discussion with you in the first instance.
As a rule, I would say no, however in certain circumstances (particularly regarding counselling young people) I may permit a parent or guardian to sit in for an initial five minutes if this helps ease any anxiety for you.
The number of sessions required can vary from person to person and will depend on what issues and concerns you bring to counselling.
I do not ask you to commit to attending a particular number of sessions, though at an initial appointment, I will ask you to take time to think about what you would like to gain from counselling and if you are happy to work with me going forward.
Once this has been agreed we can agree on a number of sessions though this is not rigid with some clients requiring only two sessions and others requiring a lot more.
Counselling can be carried out on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis subject to agreement.
Subject to availability I would look to arrange an initial appointment within two weeks of you agreeing to attend counselling.
After an initial appointment I would wish to agree to future sessions with you.
With agreement, counselling would generally take place on the same day and time to allow you to plan your diary.
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