I am a trauma specialised COSCA Accredited Counsellor, BACP registered psychodynamic therapist and COSCA certified clinical supervisor based in Glasgow city centre.
I offer individual counselling/psychotherapy for adults aged 18+. Sessions take place in person, online or outdoors.
Clinical Supervision, Group Supervision/Reflective Space and Psychological 1st Aid also available (see below).
While fundamentally utilising the Psychodynamic approach, I also incorporate somatic experience/embodied re-experiencing practices. Bodywork helps to establish safety and stabilisation, particularly for symptoms of Complex Trauma/CPTSD, in preparation for the deeper process work.
My experience includes working in both private and public sectors, in the prisons/criminal justice system, NHS and third sector organisations with survivors of torture and childhood trauma. I have skills in working therapeutically with the asylum seeker/refugee community, supported by professional interpreter services. I am also trained in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
As a COSCA Accredited Counsellor, I am accountable to the COSCA 
Statement of Ethics & Code of Practice and Complaints Procedure. As a registered member of BACP, I adhere to the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and am accountable to the BACP Professional Conduct Procedure.
My commitment to regular clinical supervision and Continued Professional Development is ongoing and I hold full Disclosure Scotland.
For further information and bookings, please contact me here.
COUNSELLING/THERAPY
There are many different reasons why people may choose to see a therapist.
Perhaps you feel you need some time to talk through recent challenges in your life. Or there may be specific issues or symptoms that you are experiencing (with or without a diagnosis of mental ill health), that you feel you would like to begin to explore and work through.
My aim is to listen carefully to what you have to say and to support you to discover your own solutions – find out more at What is therapy? I am happy to work with you in the short or longer term, depending on your needs and requirements, with regular reviews.
Some of the areas I have experience of working with include:
- trauma & complex trauma (CPTSD)
- safety & stabilisation
- post traumatic stress (PTSD)
- childhood trauma & abuse
- anxiety, depression, low self esteem
- anger issues, self harm
- birth trauma, postnatal depression, early parenting issues
- loss, bereavement
- relationship issues
- work or study-related stress
- individuals suffering distress as a result of torture, the criminal justice process, war
- individuals who are Asylum Seekers or Refugees (with interpreters)
Fees: £65 per 50 mins (£45 concession), for further information see Bookings
CLINICAL SUPERVISION & REFLECTIVE SPACE
Clinical supervision is offered online for qualified psychodynamic and integrative therapists, individually or in groups.
An initial no obligation online meeting is offered free of charge. Thereafter fees are £65 per 60 mins or £90 per 1.5 hours (individual) or £45pp per hour (group 3-6 participants). You are welcome to contact me directly for further information.
Supervision for crisis workers in third sector agencies, who deliver support services for traumatised clients, is offered online.
These sessions focus around self-help strategies for preventing vicarious trauma (burn-out) and psycho-education on the presentation and first-aid management of Complex Trauma. Available on an individual or group basis.
Fees: £65 per 60 mins (individual) or £150 per hour (group up to 8). Agency managers are welcome to contact me directly for further information.
Reflective space is offered for workers providing supportive and/or educational services in prisons, including therapists, teachers, chaplaincy & family support staff.
Support work within the prison population is of a particular nature, not least in the context of creating a ‘safe space’ in an unsafe environment. Reflective space provides an opportunity to think together about the unique challenges that may arise and the prevention of vicarious trauma through self-care.
Sessions are available individually or in groups.
FEES: £65 ph (individual), £150 ph (organisation groups), £45 (pp, mixed groups). Agency managers are welcome to contact me directly for further information.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID
Up to 4 sessions are offered following a traumatic event, sudden loss, accident etc for groups and individuals. The focus is on normalising mood response to what has happened and thinking about coping strategies and supportive resources going forward. Rather than counselling/therapy, Psychological First Aid offers a space to promote safety, stabilisation and self-care, voice concerns and identify support networks, while avoiding the risk of re-traumatisation.
Fees: £150 per hour for groups, £75 per hour for individuals. Managers are welcome to contact me directly for further information.
QUALIFICATIONS
- COSCA Counsellor Accreditation 2020
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling Supervision 2019
- EAGALA certification in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Parts 1 & 2, 2016
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling & Therapeutic Care, Human Development Scotland /Glasgow Caledonian University 2013
- Birth/Postnatal Doula, Doula UK 2004
- Diploma in Midwifery, Lothian College of Health Studies 1995
- General Arts MA, University of Edinburgh 1983
RECENT ADDITIONAL STUDY/CPD
- Engaging Violent Offenders, Ravi Lingam, Forensic Psychotherapy Society 2026
- Future of Trauma Informed Practice: Conference, Complex Trauma Institute 2026
- Bridging Theory & Creative Practice, Complex Trauma Conference, CTI 2024
- Reflections on Fear, Anxiety & Depression, Michael Guilding 2024
- Exploring Intersectionality of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, BACP 2023
- Post Traumatic Growth, Complex Trauma Conference, CTI 2023
- Working with Shame & Guilt; Working with Intrusive Memories, CTI 2023
- Psychological 1st Aid, Complex Trauma Conference, CTI 2022
- Let’s Talk about Race, Human Development Scotland 2021
- Working with CPTSD, Complex Trauma Conference, CTI 2021
- Suicide & Self Harm, BACP 2020
- Healing Trauma, Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, 2020
- Safeguarding; Asylum Process & The Law; Risk Management; Working with Interpreters in a Therapeutic Setting, Freedom from Torture 2019
- Sameness & Difference: ‘Whiteness’ and Therapy Teaching, HDS 2019
PUBLICATIONS
- Stockton, A. (2025) Working with Complex Trauma Integrating a Phased Stage Approach with Psychodynamic Therapy: Assessment and Formulation, Perspectives on Complex Trauma, Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2025
- Stockton, A. (2014) Gentle Birth Companions: a handbook for doulas and parents (Rev Ed). Wysewomen Publishing, 2014
- Stockton, A. (2009) Birth Space Safe Place: emotional wellbeing in pregnancy & birth. Findhorn Press, 2009
- BLOGPOST – Birth Trauma: the psychodynamics of ruptured relationship
