McKellar Counselling

Why counselling? Why did I go into counselling? I’ve been asked that a few times over the years and, when it boils down to it, the answer is always the same: I wanted to help people.Previous to that I’d volunteered he...

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Flowers in a garden. The text says "Navigating anniversaries."

This week marks a year since I lost my mum, so that’s very much been on my mind. In my latest wee counselling blog I look at navigating anniversaries.
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#cbttherapy #mentalhealth

A picture of a counselling couch with the words "Why counselling?" in front of it. It it the latest weekly counselling blog from Mckellar Counselling.

Why did I go into counselling? Why did I make the change from a twenty year career in Marketing? I get reflective in my latest wee counselling blog out this morning. Read it here:
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Carefully sealed and maintained boxes against a white brick wall. The title of the blog is called 'Boxes.'

Living our lives can mean we keep different parts of ourselves in different boxes. Why do we do that? Is there a better way? Read more in my latest wee counselling blog. www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/boxes
#LGBTQ #mentalhealth #counselling

This Saturday is Glasgow Pride 2025 and I'll be there as part of the biggest Pride march the city has seen. Why do we still do it? Why is it important? Read more in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/blog/glasgow-pride-2025
#LGBTQ #mentalhealth #counselling

Professor Charles Xavier of the X-Men is using his powers to read minds. The title of the blog says "Thought records."

Thoughts aren't facts, but they can sure feel like it. How do we tackle negative thoughts and unhelpful patterns of thinking? In my latest wee counselling blog I talk about an essential tool in CBT: the Thought Record.

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#CBT #mentalhealth

A very basic iteration of the classic X-Men symbol in pink to celebrate the concepts importance to the queer community. There is a shoddily painted kiss, also in pink, next to it.

I was helping make #Pride signs for Glasgow Pride with the kids at the youth group this week and.. well this is the best I could do myself in the time we had! Now is the kiss from Magneto or Professor X? Only your friendly neighbourhood artist knows for sure... #x-men #marvelcomics

White Noise - waverly paddle steamer 10 minutes of audio taken aboard the Waverly paddle steamer in Scotland, July 2023.

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Need to relax after a rough week? Here's a wee video I made of the almost hypnotic sound of the Waverley paddle steamer. vimeo.com/1098887024?t...

Chances are at some point someone has told you you need to get out of your ‘comfort zone.' Sod that. Read more in my latest wee counselling blog:
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#CBT #mentalhealth #counselling

There are still a couple of hours left to submit your response to the consultation if you haven't been able to yet. #transrightsarehumanrights Guidance from the excellent @scottishtrans.bsky.social here: www.scottishtrans.org/supreme-cour...

The trans pride flat. The blog title says "EHRC update: Taking Action."

Time is running out to respond to the consultation on EHRC guidance impacting trans people in the UK. In my latest wee counselling blog I talk about the help that’s out there so you can be heard before it closes on 30 June. #mentalhealth #transrights www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/ehrc-up...

A turtle is hiding in it's shell, but that's ok. The text reads :Coming out (Not right now).

It’s Pride month, so in my latest wee counselling blog I talk about coming out (or not) in 2025. Is it a big deal these days? How can people be a good ally to LGBTQ+ friends?
#CBT #mentalhealth #counselling #pride2025

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If you'd like to respond to the EHRC consultation but want a bit of support, LGBT Health & Wellbeing is running a community drop in on 23 June in Glasgow. Laptops & printed support available. A chance to take collective action in a supportive space. 🏳️‍⚧️ #lgbt #transrightsarehumanrights

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Growing up we quickly learn to change ourselves to fit in and stay safe. But what does that mean for us, what happens when we decide we want something better, & how do we get there?

In my latest wee counselling blog, I talk about the transformative power of finding your tribe.
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A smiling, slightly sinister face (made famous from the horror film 'Smile'). The test asks "Do counsellors have an image problem?"

What comes to mind when you think of a counsellor? Every counsellor is different and brings their own unique strengths and life experiences to therapy, but do we let that come across in how we present ourselves? In my latest wee counselling blog, I ask if counsellors have an image problem?

A hand is holding a multicolour bead bracelet. Within the bracelet, the words "THE TEA" are visible.

Had a great time volunteering with a local LGBT kids group last night. Got to make my own bead bracelet!

Two fledglings starting their first flight. The text says "Taking flight: Moving on from counselling."

What happens at the end of counselling? In my latest wee counselling blog I talk about what clients can expect and how we prepare for life after our regular sessions. www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/taking-...

#counselling #CBT #mentalhealth

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25 already! In my 25th wee counselling blog, I look back at the last 25 weeks of blogs and have a think about what’s to come.
#counselling #CBT #mentalhealth

“I’m a therapist now, how dare I have meltdowns” I’ve been grappling with an unexpectedly difficult feeling lately. Ever since I started taking in the (still occasionally surprising)…

Throwback to a piece I wrote this week a few years ago, about being autistic, being a therapist, and having meltdowns:

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A tabby cat is lying on a radiator bed and stretching out his paw towards us. He is a very friendly boy who loves getting his belly scratched.

Human beings need human beings (and sometimes cats). Reach out if you have to. #mentalhealth #CBT #cbttherapy #CaturdaySaturday #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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A picture of a jobcentreplus. The title of the blog is 'The UK benefits system: Cruelty is the point.'

The benefits system is meant to be there to help us when we need it. The reality can be a horror story. In my latest wee counselling blog, I talk about the UK benefits system and its impact on the mental health of people already in crisis.
#mentalhealth #CBT #cbttherapy #mentalhealthawarenessweek

Rumination, or "And another thing!" We’ve all done it. We’re in the car or on the bus and we’re thinking about something that’s happened at work, over and over and over. We’re picking apart the conversation and coming up with things we ...

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Legendary superhero Wonder Woman uses her unbreakable bracelets and speed of the gods to deflect bullets as they are fired at her.

Looking back at some previous blogs for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 2025. Rumination! Why do we do it? How can we stop it? Why have I used a picture of Wonder Woman? Read on to find out! #CBT #cbttherapy #mentalhealth

Gathering the evidence - using an Activity Diary As I’ve said in an earlier blog, what we do affects how we feel. That seems pretty obvious, right? Taking a dog for a walk or playing with a friendly cat makes us feel a bit different then sitting in ...

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Jessica Fletcher from Murder She Wrote is pointing a flashlight while she is investigating one of the many many murders she gets involved with.

Looking back at some previous blogs for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 2025. Gathering the evidence! Paying attention to how your mood changes day to day or even hour to hour, and the benefits for your mental health recovery. #CBT #cbttherapy