Spirit & Soul Counselling
Kirsty McCarroll

FACE TO FACE

The traditional way of working and is preferable to many people as they feel more connected in the counsellor/ client relationship and physically coming to an outside, safe secure confidential environment can be beneficial. The room where face to face counselling takes place is within a gym environment, I have a private, comfortable and secure room within Crossfit 1298 in the Coaster Sports Arena in Falkirk. (The old Pennies pub if you know there!) This type of environment may be less intimidating for people who aren’t sure about entering a typical counselling room within office space for example as it is a more relaxed and discreet venue. The building is wheelchair accessible . My room has a clearance of 28” for chairs to enter. If your chair is larger than this it would be only be a few steps from the doorway to the sofa.

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COUPLES COUNSELLING

Couples counselling offers a supportive and confidential space for partners to navigate the challenges that may arise in their relationship. Whether facing communication issues, trust issues, or grappling with major life transitions, I can facilitate open and constructive dialogue. Through evidence-based techniques and empathetic guidance, couples counseling aims to strengthen the emotional connection, foster understanding, and equip partners with tools to navigate the complexities of their relationship. It provides a collaborative opportunity for couples to explore their dynamics, enhance intimacy, and work towards building a resilient and fulfilling partnership.

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ONLINE/PHONE COUNSELLING

The pandemic made the world more adaptable and as counsellors we increasingly found ourselves on the other end of a phone or laptop. This has many advantages for people, in that transport and distance aren’t obstacles to getting to appointments, people can search globally for therapists rather than just their locale which makes choosing the right person.

Things to consider when thinking about this style of counselling is how much privacy you can have at home as sometimes the issues you want to discuss are difficult with family around. Thinking about your internet connection and access to a digital device can also be a consideration. Give yourself time after the session to process the session before rejoining your family, working or making other calls.

OUTDOOR THERAPY

A risk assessment would be taken before we start our sessions on a particular route. You may be curious what would happen if we see familiar people. We would discuss this before embarking on outdoor therapy. Shoes that you are used to walking in is advisable and a waterproof/appropriate jacket to to take into account the weather may be required. Unless the weather is extreme or terrain dangerous, then the session will go ahead. I spend a lot of time outside in nature  in all weathers and it helps me feel grounded and connected and less ‘ in my head’ and more ‘in the moment’, if this resonates with you please let me know and I’d love to meet you where the natural world reconnects us to the elemental forces!