Reframe
COUNSELLING
Maybe you’re lying awake worrying about exams, feeling homesick, or wondering if you’ll ever feel settled. Perhaps you’re questioning your next steps, struggling with who you are, or facing sudden waves of panic — and it all feels overwhelming.
I’m an integrative counsellor based in Kilmarnock, specialising in supporting students and young adults (16–25) with anxiety, stress, identity challenges, and life transitions. I also welcome adults of all ages who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of support.
I offer one-to-one counselling in a calm, private space in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, as well as online sessions UK-wide, so you can access support wherever you are. Sessions are £50, with limited concession spaces at £40 to help make counselling more accessible.. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can feel calmer, more confident, and clearer about your next steps.
If you’d like to explore whether we’re the right fit, I offer a free 20-minute consultation — a chance to ask questions and see how counselling could support you.
My Services
Counselling for Students & Adults (16+)
Whether you’re starting college or university, facing exam stress, moving away from home — or you’re an adult navigating anxiety, low mood, relationships, or big life changes — counselling offers a safe, confidential space to explore what’s going on and find a way forward.
Sessions are available face-to-face in Kilmarnock or online across the UK.
Listening Skills Workshop for Businesses
​This workshop is ideal for teams and workplaces, offering a reflective, practical space to explore what it means to truly listen — to others and to yourself. It supports stronger communication, wellbeing, and connection at work.
Counselling for Under 16s
*Available from January 2026
Supportive, age-appropriate counselling for children and young people. I create a safe, friendly space to explore feelings, build confidence, and develop healthy ways to cope with life's ups and downs.
Not sure if counselling is for you? I offer a free 20-minute consultation so you can get a feel for what it’s like, ask anything on your mind, and decide at your own pace.
Counselling Fees
Sessions are £50 each (50 minutes). I also offer a limited number of concession spaces at £40 for students and those on low income. Counselling should feel accessible, not out of reach — if cost is a concern, please get in touch to discuss concession availability.
About Me
“Counselling can support you through many different struggles — whether you’re feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or just not yourself. Here are some of the areas I can help with:”
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Anxiety – from constant worrying and overthinking to sudden panic attacks.
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Low mood and depression – when motivation, energy, and joy feel out of reach.
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Self-harm – creating space to understand urges and find safer ways to cope.
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Suicidal thoughts – listening without judgement, with a focus on safety and support.
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Neurodivergent-affirming practice – celebrating difference and working in ways that meet your unique needs.
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Life transitions – navigating changes in education, work, relationships, or identity.
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Low self-esteem – building confidence, self-worth, and self-trust.
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LGBTQ+ related issues – including identity, relationships, and navigating discrimination.
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Bereavement and loss – finding your own path through grief, at your own pace.
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Work-related stress – from burnout and overwhelm to workplace challenges.
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Trauma-informed support – working safely with the impact of past experiences.
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• Isolation and loneliness – exploring difficulties in forming or maintaining connections.
Welcome to Reframe Counselling, and thank you for taking the time to read my page.
Hi, I’m Jack — an integrative counsellor based in Kilmarnock with extensive experience supporting students and young people across Ayrshire, Edinburgh, and wider Scotland. I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including schools, colleges, and local authority services, as well as with older adults through community organisations. Alongside counselling, I’ve delivered workshops on suicide prevention, self-harm, and listening skills for both professionals and young people.
I was first drawn to counselling through a deep interest in people — their unique stories, and the connections we can build. No two clients are ever the same, and that’s something I truly value. My own journey into counselling began when I was 20, right in the middle of a huge life transition. I’d just left full-time work to become a student, after having gone straight from school into work. I watched my friends move to university, experienced relationships forming and ending, and navigated a period of change that felt heavy and uncertain. It’s this lived experience that helps me understand and connect with young people who may be facing similar transitions today.
Over the years, I’ve supported clients with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, exam stress, life transitions, self-harm, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, and isolation. What I enjoy most about working with students and young adults is seeing them grow into themselves and move toward the person they want to be.
In the room, I’m understanding, friendly, and open — someone who can sit alongside you through the challenges so you don’t feel alone. As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of approaches, with my core principle rooted in Carl Rogers’ belief that in the absence of threat, people are free to express themselves and naturally move toward growth. I also use CBT techniques where helpful, and my work is always trauma-informed.
For me, the most important part of the therapeutic relationship is openness and honesty. I’ll always be honest with you, and together we can create a safe, meaningful space to explore whatever’s on your mind.
Outside of work, I enjoy various sports, exploring new places with my partner, and going for walks. I also occasionally enjoy a lazy day in bed watching Netflix or scrolling through social media — because sometimes, we all need that balance.