The Greenbank Rooms

Time for some continuing professional development (CPD)! All the professionals providing wellbeing services from our rooms have professional or regulatory body membership. This means that they have appropriate qualifications and must undertake ongoing CPD to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.

The Greenbank Rooms is delighted to welcome Dr Rachel Bonney. Dr Bonney is a clinical psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She provides appointments for adults at The Loft in Clarkston. She specialises in helping people overcome difficult experiences that impact on their mental health and wellbeing. People often find themselves stuck in the past, worrying about the future or repeating the same patterns over and over. Rachel can help you explore these patterns and make changes in areas of your life that are important to you. With a background of working in psychological trauma, she has experience working with a range of difficulties, such as: low mood, anxiety, relational difficulties, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Rachel is trained in a range of evidence-based interventions and will work to find the best treatment plan for you. Contact Rachel for a free, introductory call on [email protected].

Going back to school can be an anxious time for lots of children. This is a lovely animation to help young teens understand anxiety. Thanks for sharing Southside Child Psychology

Let’s talk about anxiety animation This animation is designed for use in schools, to help students aged 11 to 13 to normalise, understand and manage anxious feelings. A set of teaching resourc...

The Greenbank Rooms is delighted to welcome Tamara O'Donnell to our network of professionals. Tamara is a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP), meaning that she is trained and qualified in providing psychological assessment and interventions with children, young people and families presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, She is a member of the British Psychological Society's Wider Psychological Workforce register.

Tamara holds an MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People and works in NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). She recently joined Southside Child Psychology private practice. Tamara has experience supporting clients with a range of mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including, anxiety, OCD, phobias, low mood, single event trauma, emotional dysregulation, and tics. Tamara has experience working with neurodevelopmental differences including, Autism, Learning Disability, and ADHD and will provide adapted interventions to suit the needs of children, young people and their families. Tamara offers face to face appointments at The Greenbank Rooms @ The Loft in Clarkston. A free, 15 minute, no obligation telephone consultation is offered prior to any appointments being arranged. Contact [email protected].

The Greenbank Rooms is delighted to welcome Juliet Mugwanda, cognitive-behavioural therapist, to our network. Juliet holds a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Groupwork, as well as a COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills. Juliet is an individual member of British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She supports adults with a range of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, lacking in assertiveness and OCD. Each person is unique, so Juliet will work with you to develop a plan that works just for you.

As a black therapist who lived in various parts of the world, she appreciates different cultures and issues you may be sensitive to. Your experiences will be respected, and Juliet will provide the space you need to explore them. Your first session will focus on your goals and expectations from counselling, assessing your needs, and an agreement of how you will work together. Contact Juliet for a free, introductory 30 minute session on [email protected].

Sunflowers at our lovely therapy rooms at The Loft in Clarkston. In honour of the sun being here…. For now!

Wellbeing services available from our peaceful rooms in Clarkston and Glasgow Southside. All practitioners are registered with a regulatory or professional body and are fully insured. Visit the 'for clients' section of our website to view our professionals at https://www.thegreenbankrooms.co.uk/for-clients. Enquire directly with the professional using their contact details on their profile, or contact [email protected] for further information.

The Greenbank Rooms is delighted to introduce Dr Lindsey MacLeod, who is an HCPC registered* Consultant Clinical Psychologist, offering appointments from The Loft in Clarkston. Lindsey has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has developed her clinical practice over almost thirty years of working across NHS, independent and voluntary sectors. She provides therapeutic support for children and young people, adults, families, parents and carers covering a broad range of mental health needs. She also provides supervision, reflective practice, training and consultation to other clinicians. Lindsey has a special interest in supporting people where learning disabilities are an issue, particularly around parenting. You can contact Lindsey directly to find out more by emailing [email protected].
*Health and Care Professions Council

The Greenbank Rooms wishes a warm welcome to Penny Vlachou, who is an experienced Registered Dietician*. Penny works from The Loft in Clarkston with adults and adolescents. She can support with a range of issues including eating disorders, weight management, women's health, sports/exercise nutrition, and prevention and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiac conditions. She can also help with low energy/fatigue and IBS. Contact Penny on [email protected] or phone 07715405307.
*Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Does your emotional or physical wellbeing need a boost? You can view information on our practitioners, their services and contact details on our webpage at https://www.thegreenbankrooms.co.uk/for-clients (scroll down from the 'for clients' menu). All our practitioners have professional or regulatory body membership, meaning that you can trust in their level of qualifications and experience.

The Greenbank Rooms is delighted to welcome Dr Calum Rankin, an HCPC registered clinical psychologist, to the group of professionals using the rooms. Calum works with both adults and adolescents (aged 12 years +). Calum is experienced in providing evidence-based psychological treatments for a range of common difficulties and has a particular interest in supporting identity exploration and emotional wellbeing with LGBTQ+ individuals. His practice Waves Within Psychology has been shaped through trauma informed care within the NHS, private practice and holistic settings in Southeast Asia. Contact Calum by emailing [email protected] for a free, 15 minute initial consultation.

Meet Angela-Mary Burns, who provides reflexology from The Loft in Clarkston. Angela-Mary is qualified clinical reflexology practitioner, member of the professional body of the Association of Reflexologists (AoR) and registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council. Angela gets rave reviews for the beneficial, relaxing effects of her reflexology sessions and we love having her at The Loft. Contact her on [email protected] or call 07767 348286.

Meet Dr Joanna Livingstone, who is Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Joanna provides appointments from The Greenbank Rooms @ The Loft in Clarkston and currently has some limited availability. Joanna is a highly experienced clinical psychologist who assesses and treats a wide range of clinical problems using evidence-based approaches. She also offers coaching to help with work/life balance and wellbeing. Her client group is adults age 18 and above. She can be contacted by emailing [email protected].

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme is “Moving more for our mental health”. Small and simple steps, such as getting out for a walk in nature or even around the block if you are working from home and pushed for time, can make a big difference. Picture captured on a well-being walk at our local gem, Rouken Glen Park.

It’s and this year the theme is moving for our mental health. Remember every little helps - it can be as simple as stretching or dancing around the kitchen or a quick walk around the block. If you have any favourite ways to get in a little movement why not share them in the comments? It could be the idea someone else is looking for.

Meet Dr Maria Spedsberg, an HCPC registered clinical psychologist, providing appointments from The Loft in Clarkston. She is experienced in working with clients of all ages and specialises in working with children. She provides assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of common psychological difficulties. Maria utilises several therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic practise and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). She has a particular interest in experiences of how interpersonal difficulties can impact the way we form and maintain relationships. Maria can be contacted on [email protected]. 🤝

The Greenbank Rooms is delighted to welcome Shabnum Ashraf to The Loft in Clarkston. Shabnum is a fully qualified and experienced counsellor, working with both adults and adolescents. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Shabnum understands reaching out for help can be nerve-wracking and aims to build a trusting, supportive relationship with clients. Shabnum offers a free 30 minute consultation to see if she is the right fit for your therapeutic journey. She can be contacted on 07837371673 or email [email protected].

The Greenbank Rooms is delighted to welcome Nicola Kirk, counsellor, to our network of professionals practising from The Loft in Clarkston. Nicola is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She aims to help her clients find their own solutions to personal and relationship challenges, helping them to overcome blocks and explore their emotional world. She can also help with issues like depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. If you'd like to find out more, contact Nicola to arrange a short introductory call, free of charge at [email protected] or call 0746 834 5451.

REFLEXOLOGY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FRIDAY 3rd MAY @ Greenbank Rooms, The Loft, Clarkston.
Get in touch to make your booking & kick start your Bank Hol with a spring in your step 👣🌿

Our cups are full at The Greenbank Rooms following our first therapist well-being event on Saturday. Three of our Greenbank Rooms practitioners guided us to reflect on and look after our own well-being through a Nia Dance session, an art therapy activity and some mindfulness meditation with JustB, rounded off with some impromptu community signing 😁 We were hosted at the lovely Cultivating Mindfulness centre in Muirend. Building a network of like-minded and supportive well-being practitioners is part of our mission and it feels good to see this coming to fruition!

If you experience a pattern of cyclical changes in mood and physical symptoms, which are linked to your menstrual cycle and are severe enough to impact on your quality of life, you may suffer from a Premenstrual Disorder such as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. The International Association of Premenstrual Disorders' website is a great place to start for further information: https://iapmd.org/.

The Greenbank Rooms is pleased to formally introduce Kirsty Evans, a person-centred counsellor, who is providing sessions from The Loft in Clarkston. Kirsty is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works with adults experiencing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship, work and family issues. If you would like to organise a free introductory 30 minute session with Kirsty, please email [email protected] or phone 07428 023711. Find out more about Kirsty's approach at https://www.thegreenbankrooms.co.uk/counsellors/kirsty-evans.

The Greenbank Rooms is delighted to welcome Anne Macaulay to The Loft in Clarkston. Anne is an experienced counsellor, working with both couples and individuals, using a person-centred approach. She is registered with Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA) and brings a background in NHS healthcare to her work. If you would like to explore working with Anne, then please contact her by emailing [email protected].

Spring is trying its best and we are cheering it on with some tulips! All our rooms have lots of natural light and allow us to see the changing seasons. Contact [email protected] if you’d like to find out more about therapy room hire.

The Greenbank Rooms is delighted to welcome Jess McCormack, psychodynamic counsellor. Psychodynamic counselling is guided by the belief that our past experiences and relationships influence our current feelings, behaviours and connections to others. A safe and dedicated space to explore these links can help to make sense of any struggles and allow a clearer path forwards to emerge. Jess has a particular interest in supporting anyone affected by trauma and loss. She offers appointments from our office at Spiersbridge Business Park and be contacted by emailing [email protected] or calling 07739013991.

The Greenbank Rooms is delighted to welcome Leandra McCluskey, who is a therapist specialising in cognitive-behavioural therapy. Leandra has a particular interest in supporting young adults with depression and anxiety, but has experience working with all ages from 16 years upwards. You can read more about Leandra's training, professional body membership and approach here https://www.thegreenbankrooms.co.uk/cog.../leandra-mccluskey. She will be providing appointments from The Loft in Clarkston and welcomes enquiries via email at [email protected] or by phone on 07928025400. Leandra provides a free 15 minute phonecall prior to booking an appointment.

A little poem for anyone finding January tough….

If you’re lucky enough to have some time off work like some of us….. hope you can relax into Twixmas!