Roslin Macdonald

I work on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am till 7pm.

As the Clinical Director, Counsellor, and Owner of MAC Counselling Limited, I am thrilled to share my passion for supporting individuals on their journeys to personal growth and transformation. With extensive experience as a Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor, I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Â鶹ԭ´´) and a Registered Practitioner Member of the Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA).

In addition to my counselling expertise, I am a skilled Life and Business Coach, dedicated to empowering clients to unlock their potential. I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals, witnessing firsthand the incredible transformations that are possible through the power of Counselling and Coaching. It brings me great joy to help clients navigate their challenges and emerge with renewed purpose and confidence. 

‘Who am I?’

What an interesting question!

Friends, colleagues and clients would say I am ‘passionately curious, highly intuitive, warm, empathic, like a dog with a bone, down to earth, inspiring, insightful, straight talking and funny’. Generous words!

I on the other hand experience myself as ‘a happy, loving and intensely curious woman, passionate about people and constantly seeking knowledge, wisdom, mastery and connection’. 

These two very different answers reflect that I cannot truly know who I am unless I allow myself the joy and the pain of being in relationship – irrespective of whether it is intimate, social or business in nature

I am dedicated to providing you with a transformative experience on your journey to emotional well-being and personal growth. As the Clinical Director and Counsellor at MAC Counselling & Wellbeing, I strive to create a unique, empathetic environment where you feel understood, valued, and supported.

Everyone has inherent worth and a unique story. I will foster a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings openly. Empathy is the cornerstone of my practice, allowing you to express yourself freely as we navigate your challenges together.

With extensive experience as a Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of human emotions and behaviours. You are the expert on your life, and my role is to help you discover your strengths and resources. Our collaborative conversations will facilitate a clearer understanding of your experiences, uncovering the root causes of your challenges and creating a roadmap for change.

I am committed to equipping you with practical tools to manage life's challenges, whether dealing with anxiety, stress, or major life transitions so you leave our sessions with actionable steps that foster resilience.

My practice balances empathy and professionalism. As a Registered Member of Â鶹ԭ´´ and COSCA, I adhere to high ethical standards while creating a structured approach to our sessions. Your journey is crucial, and I seek to align our work with your specific goals.

I’ve witnessed many clients achieve significant transformations, gaining clarity and acceptance along the way. It’s my joy to help you uncover your potential and embrace who you are.

If you're ready to take the first step towards understanding and accepting yourself, please reach out. I am here to listen, support, and guide you every step of the way on your journey to a healthier, happier future.

Often when someone picks up the phone that is the most courageous part of the process – it’s a huge step in itself.

It is usual to feel anxious when you first come to see a counsellor – anxious about what they will be like; what is expected of you; how you might be helped; how long it will take; or even if you like the counsellor. Anxiety is absolutely normal, you are about to explore the most intimate details of yourself so you’ve got to trust and like the person who is sitting in front of you.

The first session is usually an ‘assessment’

We will start by asking what has brought you to counselling.

Once you have told me why you are seeking help, I may ask you why now? Once you have told us a bit about why you are there it is likely that we will ask some questions about your life.

These questions are usually about your birth family, your relationships with your parents, siblings or any other carer, your current family members such as husband / wife / separated / divorced, children, etc.

Although the questions may often seem irrelevant to your current situation, they are important pieces of information for us in formulating a diagnostic picture of you. This also gives us an idea of how to help, how long it may take and what direction the therapy is likely to go. 

During this process, you will, of course be making note of whether you like your counsellor; whether you like the way they work and whether you think you could work with them. Without actually being able to form a therapeutic relationship, the therapy/counselling will not work. For this reason, we usually end the first session by asking whether you have any questions for us.

Last but not least, we will discuss the terms and conditions of our work together so that you know how to get hold of us in an emergency, our cancellation policy, times when we work, etc. Cost is also something that we will discuss at the first meeting. 

I have a Diploma in Clinical Supervision and a Diploma in Counsellor registered with Â鶹ԭ´´ and COSCA. I have extensive experience in a variety of counselling settings and have worked with a wide range of people of different ages, social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

My training is integrative which means that I draw upon a range of different therapeutic models when working with Counsellors.

I am able to offer individual or group Supervision to qualified counsellors as well as those in training.

Supervision is there to reflect on client work as well as provide an opportunity to gain greater confidence in understanding the therapeutic relationship. The relationship between the Counsellor and their Supervisor is fundamental and I would work to ensure that I developed a good, honest, open framework with the supervisee.

I would be happy to meet with prospective supervisees for an initial exploratory session to get a feel for how we might work together.

My approach in supervision is to offer a professional, sensitive, respectful and enjoyable experience that feels safe to explore anything. I want to be able to actively support your professional development. 

The first session is usually an ‘assessment’ for both.  This will allow us to explore with you what you are looking for in a Supervisor and whether we can work together.  My experience has shown that a good supervision relationship can be invaluable in my counselling practice.