Welcome

Thank you for visiting my website, Lavender Psychology. My name is Dr Suzy Klein. I am a counselling psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

My therapy practice is underpinned by feminist values. I'm also a queer-affirmative and disability-aware therapist. My approach to therapy is flexible and collaborative. I always strive to create a supportive space where you can openly address your concerns without fear of judgment. Some of the most common concerns that I support people with are low mood, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, coping with chronic illness, grief, self-esteem, and identity exploration.

I frequently work with people who have been affected by trauma, abuse, or neglect, as well as people who have faced marginalisation, discrimination, and oppression based on aspects of their identity (e.g. race, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, education, or faith/religion).

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Services available

I offer a free introductory call to new clients.

  • Intro calls are an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about therapy, get an idea if working together would be a “good fit”, and to confirm if the therapy appointment times suit your needs.

  • Intro calls are available by phone or Google Meet, and they last about 15 minutes.

I offer individual therapy sessions in-person in Bearsden (Glasgow) and online.

  • In-person sessions are typically scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays. Other days are available with advance notice for ad hoc scheduling.

  • Online sessions are available on weekdays at flexible times.

  • Sessions are normally 50 minutes and scheduled weekly or fortnightly.

Areas of speciality and experience

  • Anxiety

  • Bereavement

  • Body Image

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

  • Cancer

  • Chronic Illness

  • Chronic Pain

  • Codependency

  • Complex trauma

  • Depression

  • Divorce

  • Domestic Abuse

  • LGBTQ+

  • Life Transitions

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Stress

  • Trauma and PTSD

I am trained in and draw from multiple approaches to therapy. At the beginning of working together, we’ll go through your needs and preferences for therapy to select an approach that suits you. We’ll also check in throughout the therapy and make changes if your needs or preferences change.

Types of therapy:

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Compassion Focused, Culturally Sensitive, Emotionally Focused, Existential, Feminist, Humanistic, Integrative, Person-Centred, and Strength-Based.

Relevant qualifications, professional registration and membership

Please note that in addition to my main qualifications, I also regularly engage in continued learning to improve my skills. I attend regular clinical supervision with an experienced psychologist to ensure I provide a high quality of care to all my clients.

  • I completed the Doctor of Psychology in Counselling Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University.

    Through this training programme, I gained experience in cognitive-behavioural therapies including CBT, compassion-focused therapy (CFT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), as well as humanistic therapies, including person-centred therapy (PCT), existential therapy, and emotion-focused therapy (EFT).

    I also completed a portfolio of works relating to my doctoral research projects and applied coursework, with rigorous evaluation of my clinical work with clients.

  • I completed my Master of Science in Applied Psychology at Robert Gordon University with Distinction.

  • I completed this certificate programme at the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences. The main therapy approach taught was Egan’s Skilled Helper Model (an integrative approach) and person-centred therapy (PCT).

  • I completed this undergraduate programme with high honours and undertook a professional internship in behavioural therapy.

  • Being registered with a professional or regulatory body provides clients with assurance that the mental health professional or therapist they are working with must abide by professional standards and ethics.

    I am professionally registered with the Health & Care Professions Council as a practitioner psychologist. I encourage all prospective clients to verify my registration prior to starting therapy.

    My HCPC registration number is PYL047055, listed under my full name, Susan Antoinette Klein.

    If you have concerns that someone is using a professional title without adequate qualification (e.g. “counselling psychologist” or “clinical psychologist”), please contact the HCPC for guidance.

  • I am also registered as a member of the British Psychological Society, which means that I follow their codes of ethics and professional practice guidelines.

    My membership number is 528569 (GMBPsS).

Session fees

Regular fee

My regular fee is £85 per 50-minute session.

Intro calls are free.

Concession rate

I offer some concession spaces on a sliding scale to make sessions more financially accessible. These are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please get in touch to avail of a concession space.

Payment of fees

I currently accept payment for sessions by bank transfer. You may also pay by card if booking online using the Schedule Therapy button below or the Appointments tab at the top of the website.

Schedule an appointment

To book a free 15-minute intro call, please click the “Schedule Intro Call” button or use the contact details below. To book a therapy session, please click the “Schedule Therapy” button or get in touch by email or phone.

suzy@lavenderpsychology.co.uk
0141 673 4139

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