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25 Years
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Emergency
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Professional Counselling Services in East Kilbride
Established in 2001, Kerith Counselling Services has been dedicated to providing accessible, professional therapeutic support to adults across East Kilbride and surrounding areas. Our service was founded by May Gray MBE and a group of counsellors who identified a critical need for affordable mental health support within the community. Over two decades, we have grown from humble beginnings in a local church to operating from our purpose-built facility at 23 Montgomery Street, while maintaining our commitment to inclusivity and quality care. Our team comprises BACP/COSCA-registered professionals trained in diverse modalities including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and person-centred approaches, with specialisms in trauma, couples counselling, and spiritual matters. We offer 12 free sessions funded by The Robertson Trust, with additional support available through our church partnership schemes and sliding-scale fees.As a registered charity (SC 032200), we combine Christian values with secular professionalism, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance while serving clients regardless of background. Our counsellors undergo rigorous selection and continuous professional development, maintaining high ethical standards through their membership in recognised professional bodies. We also provide rapid response services for mental health crises and maintain strong partnerships with local GPs and social services. Our approach prioritises individualised care, matching clients with therapists best suited to their specific needs while fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment for personal growth and healing.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Supervision Services
Trauma Counselling
Spiritual Counselling
Student Placements
Support Workers
Online Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 20+ years providing trauma-informed therapy with specialist experience in PTSD and complex mental health
- Offer 12 free counselling sessions funded by The Robertson Trust for those in financial difficulty
- Integrative approach combining CBT, psychodynamic and person-centred therapies for tailored treatment
- Christian context service with option to explore spiritual matters initiated by clients
- GDPR-compliant service with counsellors registered with BACP, COSCA or equivalent bodies
Associations and certifications
- BACP
- COSCA
- HCPC
What people say
Life-changing support
Professional therapists
Accessible pricing
Compassionate care
Effective treatment
Services
Individual Counselling
Our individual counselling provides tailored support for adults facing life's challenges. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and psychodynamic therapy, we help clients address depression, anxiety, and personal development goals. Sessions create safe spaces for exploring complex emotions and developing coping strategies. Therapists work collaboratively to empower clients towards positive life changes through structured, goal-oriented treatment plans.
Couples Therapy
Specialist couples counselling addresses relationship challenges through structured therapeutic interventions. Our trained therapists facilitate constructive communication, helping partners navigate pre-marital preparation, conflict resolution, or separation considerations. The process creates safe dialogue spaces to rebuild trust and understanding while maintaining impartial professional guidance throughout the therapeutic journey towards relational healing.
Trauma Counselling
Specialist trauma therapy addresses PTSD and complex trauma effects using evidence-based techniques. Our accredited therapists employ trauma-informed approaches to process distressing experiences while maintaining emotional safety. Treatment focuses on building resilience and restoring psychological wellbeing through structured sessions that integrate cognitive, emotional, and somatic therapeutic modalities tailored to individual recovery needs.
Supervision Services
Experienced supervisors provide professional development support for individual practitioners and groups. Our supervision framework maintains ethical standards while enhancing therapeutic practice through reflective learning. Sessions combine theoretical knowledge with practical insights to improve client care quality and professional competence across various counselling specialisms and career stages.
Spiritual Counselling
Spiritual counselling integrates psychological principles with faith-based perspectives when requested by clients. Our therapists create safe spaces for exploring existential questions and religious beliefs within therapeutic contexts. This approach respects diverse spiritual backgrounds while maintaining professional boundaries, allowing clients to address life challenges through personally meaningful frameworks that enhance emotional wellbeing.
People
May Gray
Founder
Founded Kerith in 2001 after NHS nursing career. Awarded MBE in 2012 for counselling contributions. Holds psychology qualifications and continues management team involvement despite retirement from active counselling in 2020.
Natalie McCall
CBT Therapist
Specialises in trauma, depression and anxiety with 20+ years experience. Combines CBT with mindfulness approaches. Also works as NHS CBT therapist and carer, incorporating nature-based therapies into practice while maintaining active therapeutic engagement.
David McNeill
Counselling Manager
Counselling manager since 2014, achieving COSCA accreditation in 2022. Completed clinical supervision training while managing dual roles in organisational leadership and direct client care. Brings extensive experience from Centre of Therapy training background to service management.
Linda Anne McCartney
Art Psychotherapist
HCPC-registered art psychotherapist with 15+ years NHS experience. Specialises in trauma and bereavement support through creative modalities. Integrates mindfulness and mentalization techniques while maintaining personal artistic practice focused on landscape photography and drawing.
Lorna Queen
Treasurer
Chartered surveyor with extensive financial management experience. Joined management team in 2015, taking treasury role in 2020. Combines business acumen with passion for community welfare, maintaining active church involvement alongside organisational responsibilities.
Questions
What counselling approaches do you use?
Our BACP-registered therapists use evidence-based approaches including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, person-centred counselling, and trauma-informed techniques tailored to individual needs.
Are your services free?
We offer 12 free sessions funded by The Robertson Trust, with additional support available through church partnerships and sliding-scale fees for those requiring ongoing care.
How do I access urgent mental health support?
For crisis situations, state your needs during initial contact to access our rapid response service for immediate mental health support.
Can I choose my counsellor?
We carefully match clients with appropriate therapists based on specialisms and availability, considering your specific requirements and preferences.
Do you offer online counselling?
Yes, we provide online counselling services managed from our East Kilbride hub, maintaining the same professional standards as in-person sessions.
What qualifications do your counsellors hold?
All counsellors meet national standards through qualifications like COSCA diplomas, BACP accreditation, and HCPC registration, with ongoing professional development.
Reviews (1)
Stephen Baxter
Sep 14, 2018
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Really has improved over the last few years. Some excellent counsellors, reception staff and comfortable rooms.
