Individual Therapy, Kirriemuir, Angus
Whatever’s been weighing on you — whether it’s anxiety, grief, trauma, or just a sense that something isn’t right — individual therapy can offer a space that’s just for you. A space to slow down, make sense of your experience, and start finding a way through.
With individual therapy sessions you may be coming with a really specific problem that you are wanting to resolve – for example depression or struggling with anxiety, or, you may know that something isn’t right in your life – but you can’t put your finger on it. I can help to explore these issues.
I am able to offer Transactional Analysis Counselling and Psychotherapy. Transactional Analysis (TA) is a way of understanding your past and uncovering hidden decisions you have made about yourself, others and life in general.
Have you ever noticed yourself falling into the same patterns—at work, in relationships, or with your self-talk—and wondered, “Why does this keep happening?”
You’re not alone. In Transactional Analysis (TA), we call this a “life script”—a kind of unconscious life plan that we begin to form in childhood. These scripts are shaped by early experiences, messages we picked up from caregivers, and the ways we learned to adapt to the world around us.
Individual Therapy FAQs
What can I expect during my first session?
You’ll be met with warmth, honesty, and respect. I won’t judge, diagnose, or tell you what to do — but I will support you in exploring what you need, and how you want to move forward.
Sessions last 60 minutes and take place weekly, either in-person, outdoors, or online — depending on what feels most supportive for you.
What can I expect after my initial first session?
Once the assessment has been undertaken, my role is to clarify the presenting problem or situation, identifying and setting your counselling or treatment goals. I will be able to tailor sessions to design and implement interventions, such as developing strategies to help you cope.
How many sessions will I need?
I usually suggest a minimum course of 6 sessions. Therapy can be time limited or open ended.
How might I feel after my first session?
It is common to feel a range of emotions after a session, for example, you might come out of an appointment feeling relieved, exhausted, energised, upset, or overwhelmed. The main thing is that you feel empowered to move forward.
How I Work?
I work from a Transactional Analysis perspective — which means we’ll gently explore how past experiences may still be shaping the way you think, feel, and relate to others today.
TA offers a practical yet powerful way to understand your internal world — including the different “ego states” we all move through (Parent, Adult, Child). You might notice parts of you reacting in familiar, frustrating ways — and in therapy, we can start to bring those patterns into awareness, compassionately and safely.
This isn’t just about talking — it’s about connecting the dots, getting curious, and finding freedom from old stories that no longer serve you.
What Brings People to Therapy?
There’s no right or wrong reason to come to therapy — just what matters to you. Some of the common issues I work with include:
- Anxiety, worry, or feeling constantly on edge
- Depression, emptiness, or lack of motivation
- Past trauma or difficult childhood experiences
- Bereavement and loss
- Anger issues or emotional outbursts
- OCD or intrusive thoughts
- Shame, low self-worth, or feeling “not good enough”
- Patterns that keep repeating in relationships or life.
Sometimes, people come with something more vague — a sense that they’re stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. That’s valid too.
Call Julie
If you’re ready to take that first step — or even if you’re just wondering whether therapy could help — feel free to get in touch.
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