Catriona Macleod Psychologist/Psychotherapist Inverness

Catriona Macleod Psychologist/Psychotherapist Inverness

Catriona Macleod Psychologist/Psychotherapist Inverness offers professional and compassionate mental health support to individuals and couples. With over 30 years of experience, she provides therapy services to adults aged 16 and over, addressing a broad range of emotional and psychological challenges. She operates from First Psychology Centre in Inverness and conducts therapy in English.

Supporting a Wide Range of Mental Health Needs

Catriona helps clients overcome anxiety disorders including phobias, OCD, generalised anxiety, and social anxiety. She also works with trauma, PTSD, panic disorders, and health anxiety. Additionally, she provides support for mood-related issues such as depression, stress, and anger management. Many clients also come to her for assistance with eating disorders, self-harm, low self-esteem, bereavement, and insomnia. Furthermore, she has expertise in helping those dealing with autism spectrum disorders and borderline personality disorder.

Catriona Macleod Psychologist/Psychotherapist Inverness: Special Focus Areas

Catriona has a deep interest in working with individuals who have experienced early trauma. She understands how such experiences impact emotional, social, and personality development. By recognising the long-term effects of these early challenges, she supports clients in building resilience and achieving emotional well-being.

A Flexible and Collaborative Therapy Approach

Using evidence-based methods, Catriona tailors therapy to each person’s unique needs. Her approach integrates psychodynamic and person-centred perspectives. She combines these with therapies like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Compassion Focused Therapy. Additionally, she draws on Mentalisation-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Coaching techniques. This blend allows her to create a highly personalised and effective treatment plan.

Building Strong Therapeutic Relationships

Catriona believes that a trusting relationship between therapist and client forms the foundation for effective therapy. From the beginning, she works collaboratively to build a safe, supportive space. This foundation encourages openness and meaningful progress during therapy sessions.

Extensive Experience and Qualifications

Catriona’s professional journey spans more than three decades in NHS Mental Health Services. She initially trained as an occupational therapist before moving into psychotherapy. Her qualifications include a Diploma in Occupational Therapy and a Post-graduate qualification in Group Analysis. She also holds training in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Mentalisation Based Therapy, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Coaching, and Transactional Analysis.

She is a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and a member of the Institute of Group Analysis. In addition to therapy, she offers clinical supervision to other healthcare professionals.