Dr liza morton Counselling psychologist
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About

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​As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I am a member of the British Psychological Society’s (BPS) Counselling Psychology Division & I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). With more than ten years' experience of working in an adult mental health team in the NHS & a further six years in private practice, I have extensive experience of working with adults experiencing a wide variety of mental health & life issues.
​Counselling Psychologists have a BPS accredited, undergraduate degree (4 years) in Psychology & 3 years full-time, post-graduate, doctoral level training. If you are looking for a Psychologist it is important you can feel confident in their experience & qualifications. Please find out more details about my background below.

Qualifications & Experience


  • Lecturer in Applied Psychology, GCU contributing to HCPC accredited doctoral training programs in Counselling Psychology, Sport & Exercise Psychology & Health Psychology.
  • Qualification in Counselling Psychology, QCoP, BPS.
  • MSc, Psychological Therapies in Primary Care, University of Dundee.
  • Over 17 years' experience providing psychological therapy (NHS & independent practice).
  • Doctorate in Psychology (PhD), University of Glasgow.
  • BSc (1st) Psychology, University of Stirling
  • NHS & BPS accredited further training.​
  • NES (NHS Education for Scotland) Generic Supervision Training.​​
  • Honorary Affiliate, Institute of Psychology & Neuroscience, University​ of Glasgow.
  • Honorary Senior Fellow, University of Suffolk.
  • Over 20 years of research & publication.
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Professional Accreditation


  • Chartered Counselling Psychologist, British Psychological Society.
  • Registered Practitioner Psychologist, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)​.​​
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
  • ​​​Member, Kinsey Institute, Traumatic Stress Research Consortium (KI-TSRC).​​​
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Health Advocacy - Voluntary


  • Sit on the Scottish Congenital Cardiac Advisory Board (NHS Scotland).
  • Sit on the Scottish Obstetric Cardiac Network - SOCN (NHS Scotland). ​
  • Sit on Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) working group developing CHD healthcare standards. 
  • Management Board Member of The Somerville Heart Foundation.
  • BHF Healthcare Professional Alliance Member.
  • Member of ISupport, International group developing standards​ for clinical holding of children during medical procedures.
  • Strathclyde University, Images of Research, Impact Award, 2019. ​
  • BHF, Heart Hero Award, 2012.
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Get in touch

Dr Liza Morton
Counselling Psychologist

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​drlizamorton@gmail.com


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  • Welcome
  • About
  • Book
  • Therapy
    • Testimonials
    • Supervision
  • Consultancy
    • Scarred FOR Life
  • Resources
    • Wellbeing Links
    • Publications
    • Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale
    • Presentations
    • Blog
  • Get in touch
    • Website Disclaimer & Privacy Policy