S.M.I.L.E. Counselling Hub
about our service
S.M.I.L.E Counselling provides a one-to-one, in-person affordable counselling service throughout West Lothian for young people aged 11-26 and who are suffering from emotional hurt and pain.Â
We will work with those who are affected by any number of issues which limits them on a daily basis such as: anxiety, depression, addiction, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, anger management, involvement in criminality, social isolation and bereavement. We have a dedicated and bespoke counselling service for clients who have been diagnosed, awaiting diagnoses or identify as neurodiverse.
Our primary goal is to help young people get to a place in their lives where they feel, Supported, Motivated, Inspired, Leading to self-determination and Empowered to make their own positive choices.Â
meet the team
S.M.I.l.E. Counselling Service Team Leader MARK CUDDIHY
MBACP (Accred)
Mark qualified as a psychodynamic counsellor in 2016. He is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists and has experience supporting clients of all ages. He is a qualified clinical supervisor and a member of S.M.I.L.E.’s Diploma training team.
In his time off, Mark enjoys watching a lot of rugby.Â
Young person counsellor
Jodi is a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and is a member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy. Jodi is a Young Persons Counsellor here at S.M.I.L.E. and is also working at Sinclair Academy on a Thursday.
Jodi has a diverse background with experience in recruitment, property sales, and travelling the world as Cabin Crew. Prior to joining SMILE, Jodi volunteered as a CBT therapist with charities in Fife and Lanarkshire, working with issues such as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. During this time Jodi obtained her COSCA counselling skills certificate, Post-graduate certificate in Counselling from Abertay University, and more recently her Diploma in CBT and Groupwork.
Jodi is passionate about mental health and wellbeing and helping to make counselling accessible to those who need it. She believes that everyone should have the opportunity to become the best version of themselves, regardless of their circumstances. She is passionate about working with young people in a counselling role, supporting and empowering them to do so.
In her spare time, Jodi enjoys long walks with her rescue dog Max and going to the gym. She also loves reading and listening to music. Jodi is an avid sports fan, holding a season ticket for her local football team, and enjoys watching the Scotland rugby team play at Murrayfield too.
Neurodiverse Specialist Counsellor
Tracy is a qualified Person-Centred counsellor and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Graduating from Strathclyde university in 2016 with a Postgraduate Diploma, as well as achieving another diploma as a qualified supervisor.
Tracy identifies as neurodivergent and has personal and professional experience in supporting and working alongside other individuals who identify as neurodivergent. She has also delivered workshops in this area to other 3rd sector establishments, as well as fellow counsellors and other professionals. She also works alongside another counselling training provider in the area of neurodiversity and annually co-facilitates in a neurodiverse conference where fellow practitioners offer workshops and their professional working experiences and expertise.
For downtime Tracy likes being creative and has also delivered workshops in this, as well as training in a martial art for the past 15+years. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
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