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

Ayr, United Kingdom

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
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Training
Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.
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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:

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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.
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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:

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

Qualifications

Glasgow Caledonian University

University of Leicester

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Centre of Therapy & Counseling Studies

Registrations

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Accredited CBT Psychotherapist

Service Area

Enlightened Psychology & Counselling Service

In-person & Online

Ayr, Ayrshire

United Kingdom