Una Gair

Adults and couples.

First responders and public safety personnel.

People involved in the justice system.

Survivors of trauma and violence.

People navigating complicated family relationships.

You want someone warm and straightforward who you can talk openly with, including about the things you usually keep to yourself. 

You want to understand why you keep getting caught in the same patterns and work out what to do differently. 

You appreciate both compassion and honest feedback, with room for humour along the way.

Comfortable being yourself and confident that we can talk about what’s actually going on. 

That you can expect warmth, honest conversation, and questions that help us make sense of things together. 

Heard, with something useful to take into your week, whether that’s a different perspective, something to practice, or a clearer idea of what you need.

What’s bringing you to counselling, what you’d like help with, and what you’re looking for in a therapist. 

Questions you have about how I work, share what has or hasn’t been helpful before, and get a feel for talking with me. 

Practical details about appointments, fees, and insurance. 

Whatever your are comfortable with, you don’t need to prepare anything or share your whole history. It’s a chance for us both to see whether working together feels like a good fit.

Listen closely, be honest with you, and help you understand the patterns that keep getting in your way. 

Talk about changes you want in your everyday life, whether that means responding differently under stress, setting boundaries, or having more choice in how you handle difficult situations. 

Offer practical tools, ask questions that may challenge you.

Check in about whether our work is helping outside of our sessions.