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Professional Counselling Services in Paisley
At Paisley Counselling, we provide a caring, supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where clients are listened to, heard, respected, and valued. Our therapeutic approach prioritises building a foundational relationship between client and counsellor to maximise the benefits of therapy. We offer both individual and couples counselling, with sessions tailored to address challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Our team includes experienced and trainee counsellors trained in diverse modalities, including Integrative Counselling, Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. We work both face-to-face and online, adapting our methods to meet each client's unique needs.Our practice is grounded in the belief that counselling can facilitate healing and empower clients to achieve their personal goals. We maintain rigorous standards of professionalism, with many team members affiliated with recognised bodies such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Our founder, Kim Wylie, specialises in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma, employing protective techniques to help clients process experiences without emotional overwhelm. We are committed to creating a safe space for all clients, including those with neurodiversity, chronic illness, and complex trauma. Our services extend to Alloa, and we offer flexible appointment times, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate diverse schedules.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couple Therapy
Trauma Recovery
CBT Sessions
Psychodynamic Therapy
Highlights and features
- We specialise in trauma-informed therapy for adult survivors of childhood trauma
- Our counsellors are trained in multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities
- We offer both face-to-face and online sessions for accessibility
- Our team includes BACP-registered professionals with diverse specialisms
- We provide tailored support for complex mental health challenges including PTSD
What people say
Saved our marriage
Non-judgmental space
Improved communication
Trauma healing
Professional expertise
Services
Individual Counselling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions addressing mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our counsellors employ evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping strategies and achieve personal growth. Sessions last 60 minutes with qualified therapists or 90 minutes for complex cases, providing sufficient time for in-depth exploration of issues while maintaining structured progress towards therapeutic goals.
Couple Counselling
Specialised therapy for partners seeking to improve communication and resolve relationship difficulties. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust, addressing past traumas affecting relationships, and developing conflict resolution skills. Each 90-minute session provides space for both partners to express concerns while learning techniques to foster connection and mutual understanding through structured therapeutic interventions.
Trauma Recovery
Specialised treatment for individuals dealing with childhood trauma and complex PTSD. Utilising integrative approaches including the Comprehensive Resource Model, therapists help clients process traumatic memories safely while developing emotional regulation techniques. The therapy incorporates somatic awareness and cognitive restructuring to address trauma's impact on both mind and body, facilitating long-term healing.
CBT Sessions
Structured sessions applying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy principles to address anxiety, depression, and negative thought patterns. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to identify unhelpful cognitive distortions and develop practical coping strategies. The goal-oriented approach typically involves homework assignments and measurable progress tracking to achieve specific therapeutic outcomes within defined timeframes.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Exploratory therapy focusing on unconscious patterns influencing current behaviour. Sessions examine how past experiences, particularly from childhood, shape present relationships and self-perception. Therapists help clients develop insight into defence mechanisms and repetitive behavioural patterns, facilitating deeper self-understanding and lasting psychological change through sustained therapeutic engagement.
People
Kim Wylie
Practice Manager
Highly experienced integrative counsellor specialising in trauma therapy for adult survivors of childhood trauma. Combines multiple therapeutic modalities to create personalised treatment plans while maintaining a collaborative, client-centred approach focused on healing and personal growth.
Louise Sinclair
Counsellor
Fully qualified BACP member with extensive experience supporting clients through emotional challenges including bereavement, trauma, and mental health difficulties. Provides focused, goal-oriented therapy tailored to individual client needs while maintaining a compassionate, non-judgmental approach.
Dawn
Trainee Therapist
Transactional Analysis trainee with particular interest in helping clients understand and modify unconscious behavioural patterns. Creates warm, supportive therapeutic environments to facilitate self-discovery and positive behavioural change through structured therapeutic exploration.
Ruth
Counsellor
Qualified Person-Centred and Integrative Therapist with background in occupational therapy and mental health support. Combines compassionate, non-judgmental approach with practical strategies to help clients achieve personal growth and improved mental wellbeing.
Shaun
Trainee Psychotherapist
CBT-specialised trainee focusing on evidence-based techniques to help clients understand and modify thought-behaviour connections. Supports clients in developing practical skills for managing mental health challenges while maintaining a curious, collaborative therapeutic approach.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We employ multiple evidence-based approaches including CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Trauma-Informed Therapy tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer online counselling sessions?
Yes, we provide both face-to-face and online therapy options to accommodate different client preferences and accessibility requirements.
How much do counselling sessions cost?
Sessions range from £55 for trainee counsellors to £150 for couple therapy sessions, with detailed pricing available on our website.
Are your counsellors qualified?
Our team includes BACP-registered professionals and trainees from reputable therapeutic backgrounds, all working under appropriate supervision.
Can you help with trauma recovery?
Yes, we specialise in trauma therapy, including childhood trauma and complex PTSD, using integrative approaches proven effective for trauma recovery.
What are your emergency support options?
We offer crisis support services and can provide immediate assistance for clients experiencing urgent mental health concerns.
Reviews (5)
I. G.
Aug 31, 2021
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Kim is an amazing therapist. She has huge empathy. She is brave, able to really hear you, honest and full of acceptance. Kim skillfully employs her knowledge and experience of various counselling models to help her clients navigate their way through the thicket of painful experiences and to get to the root of their causes. The ultimate impact of my therapy was incredibly positive and hugely transformative. I am eternally grateful to Kim for her work. As a result I feel at home in myself.
Andrew Laurie
Jul 11, 2018
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Amazing therapist and amazing value for money. Kims sessions have had a major positive impact on my life and mindset!
Ryan Turner
Oct 10, 2017
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I made more progress with Kim in ten weeks than I did with the NHS in ten years. My experiences with anxiety since working with Kim have been beyond what I thought was possible just months ago. I can't recommend her services enough; they have literally changed my life for the better.
A. M.
Sep 09, 2017
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Kim was supportive, intuitive, reassuring, empathetic and professional. Kim's knowlage and experience in counceling was very vident. I was welcomed to a warm friendly environment that immediately made me feel at ease. There was no judgement which helped me be honest with her and importantly myself. I knew it would be difficult but with Kim I knew I would be safe. Kim has been exceptional and I'm so pleased I chose Paisley Counceling for the most important journey I have ever made. I'm now entering a different journey which is just as important, living the rest of my life. Thank you Kim
Vanessa Gallacher
Jan 06, 2017
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Fantasic service. My sessions with kim have been amazing and they have helped me so much in such a short space of time. Couldn't get a friendlier or more helpful woman.
