Mind You Therapy

My name is Claire Harvey, I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in the village of Ochiltree, Ayrshire  I provide support for a broad range of psychological, emotional and interpersonal difficulties such as:

• Depression
  
• Anxiety
• Panic Attacks
• Low self esteem
• Relationship problems
• Addictions
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Phobias

This list is not exhaustive, and people come to therapy for many different reasons, sometimes triggered by life events or to receive treatment for long standing mental illnesses.

About Me

I can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t feel depressed, even as a very young child depression and anxiety were a huge part of who I was.  A few years ago, I underwent therapy which enabled me to completely change the way I viewed my life and gave me the space to understand myself better and why I felt the way I felt.  Most of all I realised I had choices.  I had always wanted to feel better, but I didn’t realise I had the power to change my life.  I can honestly say I have never looked back and while I still have some challenging times, I now feel I have the understanding and awareness to ensure these times are short lived.  I have always been interested in mental health and experiencing therapy and the positive change I went through gave me the confidence to make therapy my career.

Prior to qualifying as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, I worked for 3 years as an Alcohol Counsellor and gained valuable experience into the complexities that living with an addiction bring.

What is CBT?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that focuses on identifying, challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

CBT improves emotional regulation and develops more helpful and positive coping strategies.

CBT works towards making the client their own therapist, empowering them with the tools and awareness to better manage their symptoms.