Counselling
Counselling and Therapy
Our experienced therapists offer integrative counselling and
cognitive behavioural therapy for issues such as depression and anxiety, trauma, addiction and substance
abuse as well as general mental and emotional health issues in Inverurie and Aberdeen.
Why do people come to counselling?
To :-
- Gain clarity and perspective of the problems they are facing
- Help them to find their own solutions to the problems they are facing
- Give them the space to be themselves and to be open and honest about the way they truly feel
- Help them to develop their own self-concept so that they are more capable of making their own decisions rather than looking to the ‘so-called’ experts in their lives, to tell them what to do.
- Discover more about themselves and become self-aware
- Help them to accept themselves and accept others
- Help them to determine what is not working in their lives and support them in relinquishing limiting beliefs and behaviours
- Help them to put closure on the past
- Help them to perceive or respond to things differently so they feel able to communicate their feelings to those they love, more effectively
- Help them deal with issues from the past that are stopping them from moving forward
Our counselling team
Our psychological therapists, Dr Susan Murray,CPsychol, MNCS (Accred.) and Mark Hepburn, BS (Hons), FSAP (Accred.), have many years of counselling experience working with both individuals and couples.
Whether you are seeking help with a general difficulty such as depression, anxiety, bereavement and relationship issues or with specific mental health conditions, stress, disordered eating or addictions to alcohol, substances, sex or gambling we can offer you safe, confidential help and support with a counsellor who suits your personal needs. We also offer treatment for PTSD, trauma and phobias.
At Inverurie Wellness Centre we recognise that people are unique individuals, each with their own life experiences, needs and expectations and believe that the key to successful therapy lies largely in finding a counsellor who is a 'good fit' for them, both in terms of experience and personality.
We understand that embarking on a course of therapy can feel like a big step and can be a daunting prospect so we offer an initial appointment at a reduced rate so that you can try us out for 'fit' before you decide you are comfortable and want to commit to any further work with us to resolve your difficulties. Both Mark and Susan bring specific expertise in different areas of treatment as detailed in their profiles below.
Dr Susan Murray, MA (Hons), PhD, CPsychol, MNCS (Accred),
Susan is an accredited counsellor and Chartered Psychologist who is experienced in working with a wide variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship issues and stress management. She also has specific expertise in the emotional aspects of disordered eating and is a registered provider with several EAP providers.
She has worked both in the oil-related private sector and within the NHS. Her interest in people and their well-being began initially with a career in nursing but her interest in psychology grew with her desire to empower people to take more control of their own health and wellness. She completed an MA (Hons) in Psychology and later a PhD in Health Psychology at the University of Aberdeen.
Taking an integrated approach with therapy, Susan calls on elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy, transactional analysis and person centred therapies, tailoring them to suit your personal needs - she strongly believes that regardless of the approach used, it is the strength of the therapeutic relationship that is the key to recovery and aims to provide a safe, supportive space for you to explore your issues and experiences. Working together, in a sensitive and collaborative way, enables most people to achieve the differences they want in their lives and could help you to create the life you want for yourself too.
At home, Susan has a grown up family, step-children and grand-children and has experienced all the trials, tribulations, joy and lessons that combining families can bring. In her spare time she enjoys walking her dogs, gardening, travelling and spending time with her partner and family.
Mark Hepburn, BA (Hons), FDAP (Accred)
Mark holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is also an accredited counsellor with the Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals, specialising in addiction and mental health issues.
The breadth of this work has entailed engagement with a range of not only substance misuse related matters but also issues associated with other conditions such as gambling, sexual behaviour, and more generalised conditions such as Anxiety, Grief and Depression.
Mark has 20 years of experience in helping clients to work through these issues and engender an environment where the healing process can evolve and allow safe exploration and development of new coping skills.
Fees: Susan offers an introductory session for a reduced fee of £40, subsequent sessions are charged at £75 for individuals, £75 for couples. Some concessionary appointments are available for special circumstances. Please contact Mark directly for details of his fees.
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