Morven Cuthbertson

Overview

The practice is run by Morven Cuthbertson, a senior-accredited BACP counsellor working from a pluralistic framework. The practice emphasises a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship and tailors therapy to each person’s needs. Morven draws on a range of approaches including CBT tools, mindfulness and compassion-focused techniques, inner child work, person-centred and psychodynamic-informed therapy, and trauma-informed interventions such as EMDR.

The practice has over a decade of clinical experience across private practice, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), IAPT and the third sector, and is a registered provider with BUPA. Therapy is offered in person at multiple locations and online for flexibility and accessibility.

Best for

This practitioner is best suited to adults seeking evidence-informed, pluralistic therapy for common mental health difficulties and trauma-related problems. Typical clients include those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related distress and difficulties related to neurodiversity or substance use.

– People seeking short- or long-term counselling
– Clients who prefer a tailored blend of CBT, EMDR and person-centred approaches

Approach

The practice uses a pluralistic approach, selecting methods and tools that fit each client’s presenting needs. Sessions may include structured CBT techniques to address patterns of thinking and behaviour, mindfulness and compassion-focused exercises to support emotional regulation, and inner child or psychodynamic-informed work where helpful.

For trauma-related work the practitioner is trained in EMDR and integrates trauma-informed interventions within a safe, paced therapeutic process. Practical elements such as timelines, goals and progress tracking may be used when clients prefer structure, while others are offered a more open, exploratory process.

Therapy typically begins with an assessment and collaborative agreement setting out confidentiality, safeguarding and practical arrangements. The practitioner is transparent about signposting to other services if another form of support is judged more appropriate.

Education and Training

The practitioner holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Pluralistic Counselling from the University of Abertay and is an accredited member of BACP (Senior Accredited). Morven is a qualified EMDR practitioner and supervisor and holds COSCA supervision qualifications for supervisory work.

Support

Clients receive clear information before the first appointment, including a standard therapy agreement covering payment and cancellation policies. The practice emphasises safety and ethical boundaries, addressing confidentiality and safeguarding at the outset. Integration and follow-up support are offered through ongoing sessions and collaborative planning, and the practitioner will signpost to alternative services when appropriate.

The practice aims to provide an inclusive, non-judgmental space and has experience supporting gender identity and LGBTQ+ issues, neurodiversity, bereavement and substance-related difficulties.

Practical details

Sessions are offered in person across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Anstruther, and online via Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or WhatsApp, providing flexible delivery. Session fees are listed from £65. Availability is limited for online weekday evenings and Saturday mornings; clients are asked to contact the practitioner to discuss booking and current availability.

– Locations: Glasgow G1; Edinburgh EH1; Anstruther KY10
– Online: Teams, Google Meet, WhatsApp
– Sessions from A365
– Languages: English

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.