Emma Sibbald

Hello, thank you for taking a moment to read through my profile.

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I am currently in my third and final year of a doctorate in counselling psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University. I have worked alongside children, young people and families for over fifteen years in mental health services, schools and community-based settings.

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I provide a safe, compassionate and accepting environment for young people to explore their current challenges and tailor my approach to their unique personality and needs. The core of my work focuses on nurturing a strong therapeutic relationship as well as emphasising the collaborative nature of psychological therapy. I aim to help young people understand and overcome difficulties they may be facing and support them with identifying and developing their strengths to help move towards meaningful, lasting change.

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When working with young people, I take a curious, non-judgmental approach to understanding the wider world in which they exist, which may include school, community and family environments. Working together to support a young person is often an integral part of the journey to improved and sustained wellbeing.

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I am passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and I am dedicated to developing neuro-affirmative practices and encouraging self-advocacy. I am trained in traditional talking therapies, including person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches, as well as the use of play and creative therapeutic methods to engage with experiences and emotions that may be difficult to verbalise.