Gemma

Miss Gemma Holmes

Chartered Psychologist

“Experienced Chartered Psychologist. Accredited CBT Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist.”

About Me

I help people find a path through difficult emotions and past experiences. As an experienced Chartered Psychologist, I offer accredited CBT and EMDR therapy. We can work together to understand how thoughts and memories impact your present. My approach uses practical, evidence-based tools within a structured, compassionate space. This helps build resilience, moving you towards a calmer, more fulfilling life. It's a good match for those seeking clear, effective strategies.

Approach

Therapy balances structured cognitive work with memory-focused processing, paced to your needs and tolerance. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused, mixing short practical experiments in thinking with targeted EMDR techniques when memories feel stuck; I keep clear agendas so time feels purposeful. Between sessions you'll have brief exercises or reflection prompts to practice new responses and track changes, and I use what we learn together to shape the next steps. This approach suits people seeking steady, practical progress with anxiety, trauma, mood or relationship difficulties.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Chartered Psychologist

    A psychologist who has achieved chartered status from a professional body, confirming advanced training and competence.

Credentials

Registrations

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Accredited CBT Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University

University of Leicester

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Centre of Therapy & Counseling Studies

Service Areas

Enlightened Psychology & Counselling Service

In-person & Online

Ayr, Ayrshire

United Kingdom

Ayr, United Kingdom