Paola Walker

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

My name is Paola, I provide face-to-face counselling in Helensburgh, Argyl and Bute. I like to welcome you into a comfortable environment with easy access and proximity to local transportation, something that I believe is important to know if you wish to use local transport. I am bilingual in Spanish, meaning that can also connect with Spanish-speaking clients, while my experience of over 30 years living in Scotland ensures I understand the local context. I also offer online, telephone or outdoors sessions, which can be a calming choice if you're feeling anxious. My flexible approach allows me to accommodate your lifestyle, offering day, evening and weekend sessions to best support your needs. We could discuss this through email, text, or even use the 15 minutes free call that I offer to new clients.

Sexual identity:

Heterosexual

Gender identity: Female

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: No

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: No

Personal pronouns: She/Her

Qualifications - Links to websites:

I am registered with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Qualifications - Additional:

Award	Awarding body	Year of award
PDA in Addiction Counselling	Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
PDA in Children and Young People Counselling	Qualifications Scotland (QA)
Certificate in Working Therapeutically with Autistic Clients	Counsellor Tutor
Certificate in Counselling People Towards Behaviour Change	SACC
Certificate in Defining Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy (GSRDT)	Pink Therapy
Certificate in Telephone and Online Counselling	Counsellor Tutor

Experience and approach:

I have experience counselling people in different settings, I have worked face-to-face in an addiction charitable organization for adults, online counselling, and recently I was able to have the opportunity to work with young people at a high school. I feel that it has allowed me to work with people of all ages and backgrounds. I take a non-judgemental, congruent, and compassionate approach. I prioritize creating a nurturing environment where you feel safe to share your thoughts and feelings. Confidentiality and data protection are paramount in our work together. I will listen deeply to your concerns, collaborating to establish goals and strategies that enhance your mental well-being and help you navigate life's transitions and challenges.

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