Chloe McCormack

In 2023 I completed a certificate in Psychosexual Therapy with Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology, and I am a qualified relationship counsellor, having completed a Certificate in Couples Counselling with Relationship Scotland that included a 100 hours of couples work. I incorporate psychodynamic, systemic and emotion focused theories to work with individuals, couples and other relationship configurations.

In 2024 I undertook a certificate in trauma therapy with the Link Centre where I learnt to work with trauma in a triphasic model. As a result I am trained in trauma processing methods such as Narrative Exposure Therapy and Imaginal Exposure, which can help reduce common symptoms of PTSD such as intrusive memories.

I draw on teachings of Judith Herman, Babette Rothschild, underpinned by the neuroscience of trauma. Initially in trauma therapy we would work on developing stabilisation, a process that can be lengthy, and when we have created that safe space we would use techniques to process trauma.

We can work at a pace you feel comfortable with, and put your wellbeing at the centre of our sessions. Within the space of a therapeutic relationship I believe there is the opportunity to reflect and bring awareness to our thoughts, feelings and actions, hopefully providing a deeper understanding of ourselves and creating change as a response.

Mental Health Experience

Currently I work part time as a counsellor at Terrence Higgins Trust, working with individuals living with HIV. As an LGBTQIA affirmative counsellor with an arts background I have lots of experience of working with trans, non binary and gender diverse clients and alternative relationship models. As a member of the LGBT+ community I appreciate the political and societal stresses LGBTQIA individuals can experience living in a heteronormative society.

Previously I have worked with clients in recovery from substance misuse and alcoholism and have a contemporary understanding of the concepts around drug and alcohol misuse. I have experience of working with chemsex and and we can examine what you think the source of your substance or alcohol misuse is in a completely confidential and non judgmental space.

My mental health experience includes working with clients with a clinical diagnosis, and I endeavour to work in a non-pathologising way; I work with the individual and not the diagnosis.