Elise Marshall
I’m a person-centred counsellor, trainer, and supervisor Reg. MBACP (Accred). My background includes studying Russian to degree level; teaching English as a foreign language to children in Russia and Hong Kong; working in homelessness, addictions, mental health, bereavement, and violence against women in the UK. I have qualifications in yoga teaching and massage therapy.
I qualified as a counselor over 13 years ago and worked for over 10 years as a therapist, trainer, and supervisor with survivors of torture, many of whom are living in exile in the UK.
I work in private practice offering counseling and supervision from a Glasgow city centre location.
I also currently work a few hours a week for a small charity providing long-term 1-to-1 therapy to male survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
I would describe my way of working as broadly creative and intuitive while based within a human rights framework, founded on person-centered principles, incorporating systemic thinking and underpinned by mindfulness.
My particular areas of interest are vicarious traumatization, mind-body connection, and nature connection; and I am currently prioritizing time for reflection and writing on VT.
Norma McKinnon Fathi
I'm a UKCP Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and a qualified Community Worker. I have 20 years' experience working with vulnerable people who have experienced trauma including survivors of childhood sexual abuse, childhood neglect, violence, conflict, and torture. I'm also an experienced manager, trainer, facilitator, and community engagement practitioner. For 11 years, my clinical work was with survivors of torture and I previously managed psychological services at a national charity. I work in private practice as a psychotherapist and supervisor, and am co-founder and Director at Mandala Consultants.