McKellar Counselling

A wee bit about me then. I am a BACP registered counsellor working in (not so sunny) Scotland. I've worked with clients facing a range of mental health challenges, and have a particular interest in supporting the LGBTQ+ community. More about me here: www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/...

Earlier this week, a client asked me what keeps me going as a counsellor. I had a think for the latest wee counselling blog… www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/the-phi... #wellbeing #counselling #mentalhealth #CBT #cbttherapy

I was lucky enough to hear President Obama speak in Glasgow this week, and a lot of what he said really stuck with me. More in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/three-l... #wellbeing #counselling #mentalhealth #CBT #cbttherapy

“Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot black coffee.” ❤️ ☕ 🏔️🏔️

Are you someone who lives to work or works to live? Is there enough of us left for the weekend? More in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/live-to... #wellbeing #counselling #mentalhealth #CBT #cbttherapy

The darker months of the year can be pretty rough on our mental health, but there’s still time to take action and set ourselves up for an easier time. How can we get ourselves ‘winter ready’? More in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/getting.... #mentalhealth #CBT

Is CBT the cold, unfriendly cousin of other types of counselling? (Spoiler alert: no!) More in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/just-th... #wellbeing #counselling #mentalhealth #CBT #cbttherapy

When we’re having issues with our mental health, we can be in a pretty vulnerable place. How can we make sure that we’re keeping ourselves safe? More in my latest wee counselling blog www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/safety-... #wellbeing #counselling #mentalhealth #CBT #cbttherapy

How many of us are fixers? We jump right in with solutions if someone we love is unhappy or upset, and it can hit hard if that help is rejected. What are we doing wrong and how can we make it right? More in my latest wee counselling blog www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/the-fix.... #mentalhealth

Music has a powerful effect on our emotions and can be a great tool for managing our mood, increasing focus and more. What place does it have in counselling? More in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/mood-mu... #CBT #counselling #mentalhealth #therapy

When celebrities die, it can hit us hard. Even though we may never have met them, we can find ourselves grieving like we’ve lost a close friend. More in my latest wee counselling blog. www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/when-ou... #mentalhealth #counselling #cbt #therapy

When celebrities die, it can hit us hard. Even though we may never have met them, we can find ourselves grieving like we’ve lost a close friend. More in my latest wee counselling blog. www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/when-ou... #mentalhealth #counselling #cbt #therapy

When celebrities die, it can hit us hard. Even though we may never have met them, we can find ourselves grieving like we’ve lost a close friend. More in my latest wee counselling blog. www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/when-ou... #mentalhealth #counselling #cbt #therapy

Compromising keeps the peace but at what point are we self-editing ourselves out of existence? More in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/self-ed... #mentalhealth #CBT #therapy #counselling

Compromising keeps the peace but at what point are we self-editing ourselves out of existence? More in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/self-ed... #mentalhealth #CBT #therapy #counselling

Compromising keeps the peace but at what point are we self-editing ourselves out of existence? More in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/self-ed... #mentalhealth #CBT #therapy #counselling

Do you eat a breakfast doomscrolling through the headlines? Are you always rushing out the door in the morning? My latest wee counselling blog asks you to look at your own morning routine and what it might be doing to your mental health. www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/startin... #mentalhealth

Do you eat a breakfast doomscrolling through the headlines? Are you always rushing out the door in the morning? My latest wee counselling blog asks you to look at your own morning routine and what it might be doing to your mental health. www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/startin... #mentalhealth

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Does faith have a place in the counselling room or should we leave it at the door? More in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/faith-i... #mentalhealth #CBT #therapy #counselling #counselling #psychology

You might have heard the expression before, but what do we actually mean by an “emotional affair”? How can we watch out for them and constructively address challenges in our relationship? www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/emotion...
#mentalhealth #CBT #therapy #counselling #counselling #psychology

Between the terrible news from Berlin and the right-wingers causing problems in Glasgow yesterday, please do look after yourselves. It's ok to catch your breath if you need to. Can you plan in some self-care this week?

You might have heard the expression before, but what do we actually mean by an “emotional affair”? How can we watch out for them and constructively address challenges in our relationship? www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/emotion...
#mentalhealth #CBT #therapy #counselling #counselling #psychology

It’s Glasgow Pride tomorrow! In my latest wee counselling blog I talk about the importance of Pride and looking after ourselves in challenging times for the community. Read more: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/pride-i... #mentalhealth #CBT #therapy #counselling #counselling #psychology #pride2026

When we’re supporting someone else, we might not be doing everything we need to do to look after ourselves. My latest wee counselling blog looks at compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout (and they aren’t the same thing!) Read more: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/compass... #mentalhealth #CBT

How do we look after our #mentalhealrh amid so much bad news? Dr Simon Fox talks with #LGBTQIA counsellor Scott McKellar podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...

When we’re supporting someone else, we might not be doing everything we need to do to look after ourselves. My latest wee counselling blog looks at compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout (and they aren’t the same thing!) Read more: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/compass... #mentalhealth #CBT

My latest wee counselling blog I look at why we need a clean break from our regular routine and how we can go about getting the best value from our time off for our mental health. #mentalhealth #CBT #therapy #counselling #counselling #psychology #wellbeing www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/switchi...

I am currently taking on new clients, so get in touch if you'd like to work with a friendly geeky guy on your mental health. ☎️ 🧠

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I am currently taking on new clients, so get in touch if you'd like to work with a friendly geeky guy on your mental health. ☎️ 🧠

Remember to stay hydrated in this heat, folks! Especially if you're taking medication.

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It’s Men’s Health Week 2026, organised by Mens Health Forum to raise awareness to challenges facing men. One of the most persistent challenges is mental health. More in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/mens-he... #therapy #counselling #mensmentalhealth #menshealthweek

I was recently talking to a podcast about Mental Health and it’s got me thinking about how we can start conversations about mental health with our friends and loved ones. More in this week’s wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/startin... #mentalhealth #CBT #therapy #counselling

I had a great time talking to Simon on the @doctordilf.bsky.social podcast about mental health in gay and bisexual men in the new episode oot today!

Neatly demonstrating AI counsellors!. :P

People are using AI more and more for advice with their mental health, but AI is not a substitute for a human counsellor and comes with some serious drawbacks. My latest wee counselling blog takes a look. www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/trustin... #AI #counselling #mentalhealth #CBT

#DoctorDILF launches for #PrideMonth! The health #podcast for older gay and bi men! www.doctordilf.co.uk/blog/doctor-... Find Doctor DILF on Apple, Podbean, Spotify and more!

Launch day tomorrow! 🚀 🎙️❤️ 😳 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #LGBT #PrideMonth2026

This was so much fun to be part of! Looking forward to the first episode releasing on Wednesday! #DoctorDILF #LGBTQ #Podcast