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Sinclair Academy

S.M.I.L.E. works in partnership with Sinclair Academy to support young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

If you’d like to make a referral to join the waiting list for school counselling, please speak with your Pupil Support team or contact the school directly on 01506 280550.

Our counselling team work within the school on a regular basis and are here to provide a safe, supportive space for young people to talk things through.

Counsellors based at Sinclair Academy:
Jodi McNeill
Sean McGeoch

Schools counsellor

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JODI MCNEILL (PG DIP)

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.

Schools counsellor

SEAN MCGEOCH (COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPIST)
SEAN MCGEOCH (PG DIP)
Sean is a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. As well as recent experience as a volunteer counsellor at S.M.I.L.E’s main headquarters in Livingston, he has previously worked in social care as a Residential Child & Youth Care Worker supporting children and young adults with a range of adverse childhood experiences and complex needs, and as an adult care support worker delivering community care.
 
Sean is passionate about helping people of all ages to develop coping strategies for the many sources of stress in life and to support others in working towards their full potential.
 
Outside of work, Sean enjoys nothing more than listening to, writing and recording music. He also loves football, going to gigs, watching films, reading books, and walking. 

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