What to Expect From Counselling at Belonging Therapy
There is space here for all that you are.
Compassionate counselling in Glasgow, offering a safe and welcoming space to feel heard, understood and supported to move forward.
Compassionate, Person-Centred Counselling in Glasgow
You are the expert in your own experience
Liana McDonald
Psychotherapist & CBT Counsellor
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (DipCBT) — SCQF Level 11
Certificate in Counselling Skills — SCQF Level 8
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Member of COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland)
Meet Liana
You can move at a pace that feels right for you.
I'm Liana, a qualified CBT therapist offering counselling for adults and young people aged 11 and over.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative and integrative. While my training is rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), my therapeutic philosophy is broader than one model. I draw on different therapeutic approaches, adapting how we work together to reflect your individual experiences, needs and goals.
I believe you are the expert in your own experience. My role is to listen, understand and work alongside you, combining psychological knowledge with practical, evidence-based approaches to help you make sense of what you're experiencing and explore ways forward that feel meaningful to you.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity-affirming. I recognise and respect different identities, experiences and ways of thinking, and aim to create a space where you feel accepted and understood without having to change who you are.
In-Person Sessions Meet in a calm, comfortable setting in Glasgow where you can talk openly and feel at ease.
Online Sessions Access counselling from wherever you feel comfortable, with secure online sessions that fit around your life.
Walk & Talk Sessions Take therapy outdoors with a gentle walk, offering space to talk, reflect and connect in a different environment.
About Our Counselling Practice in Glasgow
Come as you are. We can start from there.
What it means to belong.
It’s human nature to want to belong. Not simply to fit in, but to feel accepted, understood and valued for who we are — without having to hide parts of ourselves, pretend we’re okay or change who we are to be accepted.
Sometimes life can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, from others or from the things that once gave us a sense of identity. Experiences such as anxiety, grief, trauma, changes in our health or difficult relationships can affect how we see ourselves and where we feel we belong.
The Belonging Therapy was created as a space where you can arrive as you are, without judgement or pressure to have everything figured out. Together, we can begin to understand what you’re experiencing, recognise patterns that may be keeping you feeling stuck and explore ways to move forward.
Client Testimonials
Areas of Support
A safe space to understand, heal and move forward
Counselling can offer a supportive, confidential space to explore whatever you’re experiencing. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, relationships, life changes or difficult past experiences, we can work together to help you gain clarity, build resilience and feel more able to move forward.
Anxiety & Worry
Guilt, Shame & Difficult Experiences
Health Anxiety & Health-Related Worry
Life Changes & Identity
Loss, Grief & Bereavement
Low Mood & Depression
Men’s Mental Health & Wellbeing
Neurodiversity & Wellbeing
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Relationships, Loneliness & Belonging
Self-Esteem, Confidence & Self-Criticism
Stress, Burnout & Caring For Others
Womens Wellbeing & Life Changes
