Gavin McDonald

Gavin McDonald


・Post Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy
・BSc. Hons in Immunology


It was while I was studying Immunology at Glasgow University where my interest in the mind-body connection began to germinate. "In the science world you are taught that the mind and body are two separate entities but this never made sense to me and I became increasingly interested in how our mental health can manifest itself in our physical bodies".

After having completed my degree my interest had blossomed into a desire to become a counsellor. I went onto study Person Centred Counselling at Strathclyde University. "It was here that I learned the skills to build the bridge between the body and the mind".

My focus is on learning what it is like to be you; to enter your world so that I can travel alongside you down your chosen paths. With me we won’t just look at the bits that don’t work but we’ll also appreciate the bits that do! We will work together to help you build the strength you need to heal and to grow.

It’s not my style to advise you on what turn to take next on your journey: what is my style is to fully accept and respect the beautiful complexity of your life even in the times you find it difficult to do this for yourself.  

Let’s get you to the place you want to be in your life – I’m ready when you are!