Therapy support for self-harm & suicidal ideation in Glasgow, Edinburgh & Online

A structured approach to therapy
Focused on meaningful change

Delivered exclusively by doctorate level psychologists
Drawing on deep training & experience

Tailored to your specific needs
Your plan reflects your life & your goals

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What is self-harm and suicidal ideation?

  • Self-harm refers to situations when someone mutilates or damages their own body. Cutting, hair pulling, and skin picking are some methods associated with self-harm.

  • However, self-harm can apply to other forms of behaviour if done with suicidal intent. For instance, if someone refused to eat and did this with suicidal thoughts in mind, then they would be committing an act of self-harm.

  • Whilst only a minority of those who self-harm are suicidal, evidence of self-harm is found in 40-60% of those who commit suicide.

  • Suicidal tendencies may develop from trauma, psychological disorders like depression, or difficult life circumstances. Self-harm is a significant indicator of suicidal ideation, but it can be hidden away.

  • Other signs include someone becoming withdrawn and quiet and a fixation on abstract subjects such as the concepts of life and death.

How can MAPP help?

  • If you have self-harmed in the past or are going through a period where you feel drawn to do so, it can feel like an isolating experience.

    Talking to a professional about self-harm can be overwhelming, and it is even harder to talk about suicidal thoughts or fixations. At MAPP Psychology we acknowledge how challenging it is to open up about these subjects.

  • One of our priorities has been to create a friendly environment that is welcoming to people from all walks of life. Whether you are new to therapy or have experience with psychological counselling, you will be supported at our centre by a network of experts and people who understand your worries.

  • Once you start therapy, you will begin to develop skills that will help you maintain a better state of well-being throughout your life.

What results can you expect?

  • Talking therapies like person-centred therapy (PCT) will allow you to empathise with your thoughts and accept your predicament.

    Other interventions, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), can help you plan ways to deal with any intrusive ideas or thoughts.

    Action-based therapies help deal with harmful behaviours.

    Whichever programme is chosen for you, we can assure you of care and commitment. Taking the first step toward therapy is often the most difficult, but we want to be with you during your journey.

  • If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, or are planning to act upon them, then it is time to start the path to therapy.

At MAPP, therapy starts with you.

Your psychologist takes the time to listen, then builds a plan around your goals and circumstances.

What makes that possible is the depth & range of training and experience our doctors of psychology bring to the table. Our psychologists are trained in a broad span of therapy modalities, from CBT and ACT to compassion-focused therapy, person-centred therapy and everything in between.

We fit the approach to you, not you to the approach, and regular check-ins keep it working as your needs change.

We're committed to giving you the support and tools you need to build towards a happier, healthier life.

Therapy at MAPP

Sessions start at £105 with a final year doctoral trainee, and £140 with one of our fully qualified doctors of psychology.

Our reputation

  • “Friendly and professional. Always helpful, attentive and caring.”

  • “I would highly recommend the MAPP team, especially if you’re someone who hasn’t had experience with therapy beforehand.”

  • “Could not recommend higher. Always super friendly, professional and Fraser makes you feel at ease the moment you start talking to him. Would give six stars if I could!”

  • “Excellent space to reflect and receive professional and empathetic support - I highly recommend to anyone still considering!”

  • “My whole experience with MAPP was professional and incredibly helpful. From the booking process to working with my psychologist. The whole process was brilliant.”

  • “I have found the therapy offered by MAPP very helpful and the counsellor to be engaging and supportive.”

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