Margaret Gray

I understand the need for a good therapeutic relationship and am a firm believer that having an environment that is accepting, empathic and genuine will allow the client to recognise and achieve their goals. I offer a warm, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to talk and truly be heard. I work in a way that empowers clients to develop the skills and confidence needed to bring about long-lasting, positive change. 

I have experience working in short, medium, and longer-term therapy with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and individual difficulties. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, all aspects of domestic abuse, bereavement, cancer, rape, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, work-related stress, frustration, historical sexual abuse, profound sadness, and depression. This list is not exhaustive and as a confident and ethical practitioner, I can offer a place to explore whatever it is that the client would like to bring.

I have an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling: Children, Young-People and Adults and have extensive counselling experience gained through private practice and working with a charity providing counselling to young people.  

I have previous experience as a senior manager within a charitable organisation, and have provided supervision to trainees and qualified counselling professionals who work within various settings.