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1 to 1 Therapy & Counselling

Welcome to our dedicated 1 to 1 counselling and therapy service. Our team of professional therapists provides a safe, confidential space for your personal journey. You can join us in-person at our G77 practice or connect from anywhere via secure video call or phone.

What is 1 to 1 Therapy & Counselling?

1 to 1 Therapy and Counselling is a private, dedicated process where you work individually with an expertly trained professional to navigate personal challenges and foster emotional growth. These sessions focus on emotional healing and understanding your personal history, helping you to resolve internal conflicts and develop a stronger sense of self.

Our seasoned practitioners bring extensive experience to every session, ensuring your journey is supported by evidence-based techniques. We provide a safe, non-judgemental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with complete confidentiality.

How can 1 to 1 Therapy and Counselling help?

Our individual sessions are designed for anyone seeking to improve their emotional well-being or navigate significant life challenges. We provide expert support for a wide range of needs:

• Mental Health Support: We help you manage anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or low self-esteem through proven clinical interventions.

• Neurodiversity Support and Screenings: We offer specialised support for autistic people and those with ADHD, including professional screenings and neuro-affirming sessions that focus on your specific cognitive strengths and challenges.

• Specialist Clinical Areas: Our team provides expert, sensitive care for individuals navigating the complexities of trauma. For those experiencing phobias, we offer targeted support through evidence-based exposure therapy. We also provide a comprehensive approach to physical and emotional health through Weight Loss Psychotherapy & Nutritional Therapy.

• Menopause Therapy: We provide specialist support for navigating the emotional and psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause, helping you manage the significant life changes associated with this transition.

• Life Transitions and Loss: We offer a compassionate space to process the deep impact of bereavement, the complexities of the fertility and adoption journeys, or significant career shifts.

• Personal Growth: This service is for those feeling stuck or stagnant, helping you move towards a richer, more fulfilling life by understanding your patterns and potential.

HOW IT WORKS

Our Process

Get in Touch

Begin by sending a brief enquiry about how you are hoping our support can help you, so we can ensure our specialist care is the right fit for your unique needs.

Finding a Time Together

We’ll email you with our current availability to determine whether we can establish a regular session time that works for everyone.

Free Consultation Call

This confidential call is a vital part of the assessment, providing a supportive space to explore your needs and decide, without any pressure, if our approach is right for you.

Which Therapeutic Approaches do you use?

We offer a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, ensuring that your sessions are tailored to your unique needs. While some clients benefit from a single approach, we often use an integrative style to provide the most effective support:

• Integrative Therapy: By drawing on multiple models, our practitioners can adapt their approach to suit your specific personality and the particular issues you wish to address.

• Person Centred Therapy: This is an active, relational therapy where the therapist provides deep empathy and a judgement-free space, specifically designed to help you navigate and resolve your own internal conflicts.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): A logical, goal-oriented approach that helps you recognise and challenge the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It is particularly effective for managing anxiety and challenges relating to traits of ADHD and/or Autism.

• Specialist Clinical Areas: We also provide focused support for more complex needs, including Trauma Therapy, Exposure Therapy for phobias, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

1 to 1 Therapy and Counselling Available

We offer four flexible ways to access support, ensuring you can find the format that best suits your lifestyle, availability, and comfort level:

• In-Person Sessions: We welcome you to our comfortable, private therapy room in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire (G77). This location is conveniently situated for those across the Southside of Glasgow and surrounding areas.

• Online Video: For maximum flexibility, we provide secure video sessions UK-wide. This allows you to receive specialist support from the privacy of your own home or another convenient location.

• Phone Therapy: A great option for those who prefer a non-visual approach or are experiencing screen fatigue, also available UK-wide.

• Home Visits: If you find it difficult to travel, have childcare commitments, or simply feel more at ease in your own environment, we can often bring the therapy to you. Please note these are subject to availability and location; contact us for a personalised quote.

Choosing between these formats allows you to prioritise what works best for you, whether that is the physical presence of a therapy room or the convenience of fitting a session around a busy schedule.

Start Your 1 to 1 Therapy Journey

Contact us today for a confidential, no-obligation discussion to explore how our 1 to 1 Therapy can support your personal growth and well-being.

FAQS

Common 1 to 1 Therapy & Counselling FAQ's

What is the process for starting 1 to 1 therapy or counselling (including a free consultation call)?

Our process is designed to ensure our specialist support is the right fit for your unique needs before you commit to a full session:

Initial Enquiry: You begin by sending us an enquiry via email or our contact form, including a brief summary of how you are hoping 1 to 1 Therapy or Counselling can help you.
Availability Check: We will email you with details of our current ongoing availability to determine if we can establish a mutually suitable, regular session time. We will also advise you if we believe our specialist service is not the right fit for your particular situation.
Free Consultation Call: If we confirm that we have a suitable ongoing slot and our service is a potential fit, we will then arrange a free, confidential consultation call. This is a vital part of the assessment, allowing you to explore your needs, ask any questions, and help you decide, without any pressure or obligation, if our approach is suitable for you.
First Appointment: If we both feel that our service is the right fit and can provide the specialist support you need, we will book your first paid appointment. It is completely natural to feel nervous, so this session is mainly about settling in. We will discuss your current situation, what brings you to therapy now, and what you hope to achieve. It’s a collaborative space where we start building the trust necessary for our work together.

How do I know which type of therapy is right for me?

During your free consultation call, we will discuss what you hope to achieve. We will then work collaboratively to decide if an Integrative approach, a Person-Centred approach, or a specific approach like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) would be the best fit for your unique needs. You don’t need to be familiar with these terms before we meet; our role is to guide you through the options and find the path that feels right for you.

How often are the sessions?

Sessions are usually scheduled weekly to fortnightly, to begin with, as consistent attendance is crucial for creating momentum and implementing changes. The frequency may reduce over time as you become more confident in managing your challenges.

How long does 1 to 1 Therapy or Counselling last?

The duration of therapy is highly individual and depends entirely on the complexity of the issues and your specific goals. While some people gain significant clarity in a fixed, short-term block (e.g. 3 to 4 sessions), others require longer-term work to address deeper, long-standing patterns. We will regularly review your progress to ensure the pace feels right for you.

How much does each session cost?

Our fees reflect our specialist level of training and extensive experience. Fees are payable either electronically two working days in advance of your session or in cash on the day of your session.

£99 per session: Alison Barr MSc PGDip BSc HONS MBACP. Alison is the Director of The Green Rooms and has been working full-time as a Psychotherapist and Counsellor since 2003.
£89 per session: Our staff Psychotherapists and Counsellors. Qualified to a minimum of Masters in Counselling and/or Psychotherapy.

CBT Special Offer: We occasionally offer sessions at a reduced rate for clients working with our therapists who are in the final stages of their professional training. These practitioners hold a minimum of a Masters degree in a related subject, along with additional appropriate qualifications and experience. They receive regular supervision from our highly qualified team to ensure excellence in care throughout your therapeutic journey. These remote sessions are available via secure video call at a significantly lower rate of £45 per individual appointment. For those looking for even greater value, we offer pre-paid packages: £225 for 6 sessions (saving you the cost of 1 full session) or £427.50 for 12 sessions (saving you the cost of 2.5 sessions).

What Qualifications and Experience do your Therapists and Counsellors have?

Our team consists of highly experienced Psychotherapists and Counsellors who are all qualified to a minimum of a Masters degree in Counselling and/or Psychotherapy. This high level of academic and clinical training ensures that you receive the most professional and effective support available. All our practitioners have extensive experience working with bereavement and life-limiting illness.

Alison Barr (Director of The Green Rooms) is our lead practitioner. Alison holds a Masters Degree (2005) and a Post Graduate Diploma (2003) in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Strathclyde. With over 21 years of specialist experience as a therapist, she is also a qualified Therapeutic Supervisor, providing advanced professional support to other therapists in this field.

All our practitioners are members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and adhere to the highest ethical standards of practice.

Do you offer in-person and online therapy?

We offer four flexible options to ensure you can access high-quality support in the way that feels most comfortable for you:

In-Person: We welcome you to our private and calm therapy room in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire (G77). This location is easily accessible for those across the Southside of Glasgow and the surrounding areas.
Online Video: We provide secure, confidential video sessions. This service is available UK-wide, allowing you to receive specialist 1 to 1 Therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own home or another convenient location.
Phone: We offer sessions via phone for those who prefer a non-visual approach or are experiencing screen fatigue. This service is also available UK-wide.

Home Visit Appointments: We can often offer sessions in the comfort of your own home for those who find it difficult to travel, have childcare commitments, or simply feel more at ease in their own environment. Please note that home visits are subject to practitioner availability and are not guaranteed. Fees are based on the specific service and your location; please contact us for a personalised quote.

What is the difference between 1 to 1 Therapy and 1 to 1 Coaching?

Personal Coaching or Life Coaching is designed for those who are fairly emotionally stable and wish to concentrate on changing one particular area of their life. It assists you to determine and achieve personal goals. Our coaches use a variety of techniques, tailored to you, to move through the process of setting and reaching your goals. If you are experiencing fundamental concerns, deep seated conflict, or emotional distress, 1 to 1 Therapy or Counselling is more suitable for your needs.

Do you support ADHD and Autism within 1 to 1 Therapy?

We provide neuro-affirming support that moves away from ‘fixing’ and towards understanding. Whether you have a formal diagnosis or are self-identified, we adapt our communication and environment to suit your sensory and cognitive needs. This includes professional ADHD and Autism screenings (if you wish) and neuro-affirming sessions that focus on your specific cognitive strengths. We focus on the particular ways you may experience and process your world. This might include how ADHD or Autism impacts the way you navigate your emotions, manage your daily life, or how you communicate with others. We don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach. We work with how your brain actually works.

How do I know if I need 1-1 Therapy or Couples Therapy?

If you feel that your challenges are rooted in your relationship dynamic, you may wish to explore our specialist Couples Therapy.

If your partner is not ready, or if you feel you need time to focus on your own needs first, starting with 1 to 1 therapy is often the best step. This allows you the space to explore your own experiences and work through things for yourself. You can then consider moving into Couples Therapy together in the future.

How can 1-1 Therapy support me with menopause and peri-menopause?

However menopause or peri-menopause is impacting your life, we have a specialist service to support you. Please see our Menopause Therapy page more information.

How can 1-1 Therapy help me with weight or food issues?

However weight or body image issues have impacted your life, we have a specialist service to support you. Please see our Weight Loss Psychotherapy & Nutritional Therapy page for more information.

How can 1-1 Therapy help me with phobias?

However phobias or deep-seated fears have impacted your life, we have a specialist service to support you. Please see our Exposure Therapy page for more information.

How can 1-1 Therapy help me process a bereavement?

Grief is a deeply personal and often overwhelming journey that affects every aspect of your life. Our specialist Bereavement Counselling provides a compassionate, private space where you can explore the complex emotions associated with loss without judgement or pressure.

How can 1-1 Therapy support me through family building and major transitions?

Significant life events, such as the journey towards adoption or the challenges of fertility, can place unique emotional demands on you. We provide a specialist space where you can process these experiences privately through Adoption Therapy or Fertility Therapy.

Our focus is on supporting your individual mental health so that you can navigate these life-changing journeys with greater resilience and self-awareness. This dedicated 1-1 Therapy allows you the room to explore your own feelings and work through your experiences at your own pace. If you later feel that your partner would also benefit from attending, we can discuss the transition to Couples Therapy with a different specialist to ensure your individual work remains a neutral and private space.

How can 1-1 Therapy support me with adoption?

However adoption has impacted your life, we have a specialist service to support you. Please see our Adoption Therapy page for more information.

Do you offer Animal Assisted Therapy?

Yes. For in-person sessions in Newton Mearns, you may have the option of sharing the room with Coco, our small, hypo-allergenic and extremely friendly dog. Many clients find that the presence of an animal provides extra comfort during 1-1 Therapy sessions. Please let us know if this is something you would be interested in (subject to availability).

Is 1-1 Therapy Confidential?

Your privacy is our priority. Your sessions are confidential, and your identity is protected. In line with professional requirements, practitioners discuss their work within therapeutic supervision and internal case management to ensure the highest standard of care. These professional consultations are always conducted without disclosing identifying information.

Beyond this, information is only shared in extreme circumstances, as detailed in our client contract. Our practitioners are members of the BACP or BABCP and strictly adhere to their professional codes of ethics.