Joanna Satula-McGirr

MA Psychology, Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling, BA Teaching

Integrative Counsellor/ Psychotherapist, Trainer
Counselling Supervisor
Accredited Member of BACP
UKRCP Registered Individual Practitioner
Member of British Psychological Society

I initially graduated in psychology and teaching, however felt a little disappointed with how far from helping the real person these professions can be at times. I felt that I wanted to help people and work with individuals on a more profound level.

On a personal level I am married with a young child and have lived in Tullibody (Clackmannanshire) between Stirling and Alloa. I have always had a positive outlook on life, and used what life has thrown at me to make me stronger. I hope my experience and continuous training will help me to help you.

Experience

I work with a very wide range of people and issues. I work with individuals, couples, children and adolescents and offer both short-term and long-term contracts.

I am also a trainer and offer training in a wide range of mental health and counselling related issues. In the past I have provided counselling skills training for Counselling Unit, Strathclyde University and for Stirling University.

I have experience of working in the following settings:

Stirling and District Association for Mental Health
Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health
Strathclyde University, Counselling Unit
Stirling University
Child and Adolescents Mental Health Service, NHS Forth Valley
Youth Counselling Service, NHS Lanarkshire
Affiliate for various Employee Assistance Programmes- counselling for adults
Busy Private Practice

Training and Qualifications

Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (BACP Accr Course), Strathclyde University
Counselling Supervision (COSCA Accr.), Edinburgh University- in progress
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Children and Adolescents
Brief Solution Focussed Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Emotional Freedom Technique
Counselling in Secondary Schools
Consolidating Counselling Skills: Responding to Trauma

Contact Joanna

To arrange a FREE 15 minute telephone consultation or to book your first appointment, please call Joanna on:
07731 338 882

Joanna allowed me to put my difficulties into context and recognise that few could have lived up to the expectations that I have set myself. The experience has also encouraged me to recognise what's important in life and what matters most, as sometimes we lose our way through no fault of our own.