My name is Iona and I'm a qualified counsellor offering individual sessions in Glasgow and online. I have a warm and compassionate approach with a passion for helping people navigate life challenges.
My practice focuses on fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment, and I believe that every person's journey is unique. I can help you to explore and clarify your thoughts and feelings about distressing or difficult and powerful emotions that may be stopping you from moving on with your life.
My aim is to help you to explore painful issues so that you can gain a deeper self-awareness, understanding the reasons for your unhappiness so that you can overcome what is preventing you from taking control of your life and moving forward.
I have lived and worked in Glasgow for 23 years and for the majority of this time, have worked as an art therapist, creatively supporting children and adults within educational, community and social work settings, both in groups and individually.
My experience includes helping people with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, abuse, bereavement, emotional and behavioural issues, as well as individuals often feeling excluded from society due to race, age, disability and sexual orientation. I am currently working as a counsellor in private practice and as a volunteer counsellor with Epilepsy Connections.
I work online, by telephone, in-person and I also offer Walk and Talk Therapy in parks located in Glasgow's Southside.
Outdoor counselling benefits those who may feel a little anxious or claustrophobic in the environment of a one-on-one session in a room. Some find it easier to talk when moving, and with the added benefits of being immersed in nature.
If you think you'd be interested working with me, please email or call me to book an initial free 15 minute chat. This will allow you to ask any questions and get a feel for whether we might be a good fit.
I practice integrative counselling (this comprises person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy) and I compliment this core training with creative interventions. My approach prioritises my clients' preferences, placing them at the heart of our work together. I adopt techniques to create a personalised, holistic and creative counselling journey for my client in order to foster self-discovery and healing. Whether it's painting, drawing, or clay work, the creative process allows us to tap into emotions, thoughts, and memories that words alone may struggle to convey.
Individual sessions – £55
Block booking of 6 sessions – £300
Fees must be paid in advance via BACS or cash on the day.
Cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance will not be charged. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice, as well as missed appointments, will incur the full session fee.
Exploring the research, ideas, and practices that inform outdoor and walk-and-talk counselling. These articles, written by Hugh Asher of Forest Healing, are republished here with permission.
Drawing on Bowlby and Ainsworth's attachment theory, this article explores how our relationship with favourite woodlands, rivers, and landscapes can develop into a form of secure attachment — supporting emotional regulation, resilience, and belonging.
What happens to the counselling relationship when a session moves from a room into a woodland or park? This article explores how walking side-by-side, shared attention in nature, and a shared third space can deepen trust, soften power imbalance, and invite more natural conversation.
As someone with ADHD, I have found our walk and talk sessions in the park to be invaluable. While in a public setting, Iona always makes sure it feels private and comfortable. Being able to discuss things with the backdrop of nature has significantly improved my mental health and I always look forward to my sessions.
The backdrop of the bird song and the wind in the trees I find is a really calming element of my outdoor therapy sessions with Iona. The rhythmical passing of the seasons helps me to know that nothing stays the same, change is always happening and sometimes I just need to let it evolve.
Iona has equipped me with the tools to be able to regulate my emotions and cope with the stresses and anxieties in my life. She offers a wide range of strategies and activities which are personalised to your needs. Iona is incredibly empathetic, kind, and easy to speak to. I would highly recommend Iona for counselling, as she not only delivers fantastic one-on-one counselling, but can also equip you with the tools to make a positive difference to your life.
You can contact me using the following mobile phone number or sending me an email at the address below.