About the Counselling Service


Abernethy House is managed by

Marilyn Nicholl B.A.,Dip.Ed.,M.Ed.(Psych),PGDip.Couns

Marilyn Nicholl is experienced in both one to one and group counselling. In addition to working in her private practice, she has been a core tutor on Diploma level Counselling trainings. Ms Nicholl has lectured in Psychology, Counselling, Counselling Skills approach, Inter-personal Skills and Study Skills, at university and college levels, including work with The University of Edinburgh, Queen Margaret University College and Glasgow Caledonian University.  Her consultancy work has included research on Management Styles within the Scottish Prison Service. Her particular research interest is in the field of psychological adjustment to parenthood and  she has special expertise in working with young people and parents living in separated families.

She has been awarded full accreditation by C.O.S.C.A., (Counselling in Scotland's professional body), as a Diploma Level Counselling Trainer and adheres to their code of conduct. With regard to equal opportunities she is committed to the promotion of inclusive work practice, in terms of questions of sexual orientation, disability, race and religion.

She works in association with a group of well-qualified colleagues, who together offer a comprehensive service, in terms of both counselling and training.

A full list of associates is available on request.