I contacted Liza in early October. Since the start of the year, I had some unexpected and serious health issues, most of which were resolved but which left me feeling traumatised. When I thought about, or talked about what had happened, I became very upset and distressed. I realised I needed help and Liza was recommended to me by a GP. She has been a life saver. She listened to my description of how I was feeling, and was very empathetic and understanding. She explained what strategies she felt would help me and explained how she could help me with them. Over a number of weeks we discussed how I could explore and process my feelings. It was very comforting to me to have my turmoil of emotions explained, understood and validated. I could then work on self care and self validation. It was important to me to realise that how I was feeling was perfectly normal, given all that I had been dealing with. I am extremely grateful to Liza for her help, kindness and caring. It is very reassuring to know that if in future I need further help, I know where to turn. Thank you, Liza. 

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'I contacted Liza in August about CBT after suffering from social anxiety for two years due to previous bullying, bad friendships and relationships. Also, due to COVID, not socialising for over a year seriously impacted my confidence and social skills. Before I talked to Liza, I felt extremely down and was constantly in a low mood which affected my sleep and eating. I accepted that perhaps there was nothing I could do to help myself as previously I had seen two other counsellors and sadly, they did not help. I am so delighted to have found Liza as she is a great listener and made me feel very comfortable when I talked to her. I could tell her anything, and I knew she wouldn’t be judgemental. Furthermore, it was the first time I had opened up to someone with my struggles which made me feel a lot better from the start. Liza helped provide me with strategies on how to manage my anxiety and challenged my way of thinking which has provided me with a new outlook on life. Previously, I would build up a lot of worries in my head as I did not know how to deal with them, and it would make me very tired daily. I just started back at university and I am feeling a lot more confident. I feel a dark cloud has lifted and I feel calmer than I have for a long time. If I am feeling anxious, I know how to deal with it and ensure I do not panic in public. Since starting back at university, I have joined 4 societies and clubs and made a lot of new friends which 3 months ago I would never believe was possible. I really am grateful for Liza’s help and guidance, and I definitely wouldn’t be in such a positive place without her. I know if I am ever struggling again, I can contact her. I would recommend Liza to anyone who is struggling with anxiety and requires CBT, Liza’s approach is utterly fantastic. Thank you, I am truly grateful!'


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'I suffered my worst ever year for stress at work, and I decided to seek counselling. Liza was very much the best qualified and I'm really glad I asked her to help me. Not only did she provide me with strategies to deal with the immediate, everyday stresses, but a long-term outlook that challenged my way of thinking and how I thought about myself. I used to think I was quite self-reliant and could solve my own problems; the time Liza spent listening to me and suggesting positive courses of action for me showed me that I could not have done it without her expert help. I'm genuinely grateful to her and would recommend her to anyone.'

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'I approached Liza for CBT to support with something that had been an issue for quite some time. It wasn't a constant issue, but every time it reared its head it would set me back. She had a flexible and realistic approach to our work and was open to agreeing sessions around my busy life as a Mum. She was a good listener, non - judgemental and empathised. I left sessions with relevant actions. Working on those was an important part of the process and Liza was always keen to hear about what I had been working on which was hugely motivating. I have left with a better understanding of my triggers, with tools & resources I can use again and again and with clarity and insight of my situation. I would recommend CBT and would definitely revisit in the future if required'

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'After a period of illness at a young age, I reached out to Liza to help me come to terms with what had happened as well as to process my thoughts. I had developed some behaviours where I experienced capacious thoughts and behaviours - continually checking my body for anything abnormal – sometimes up to thirty times per day. Liza firstly helped me to talk through my issues and then was able to advise on some very helpful techniques such as meditation, breathing exercises and visualisation which ultimately helped me to rectify these troublesome behaviours. Liza was always available to listen and sessions were never time pressured. I would highly recommend Liza to anyone needing a bit of a helping hand.'

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'I have struggled intermittently with anxiety and feelings of low self worth for most of my life and Liza was brilliant in helping me unpick this and identify coping strategies that were really helpful at the time and continue to be today. Liza has got a great talent for getting to the heart of the matter quickly and supportively. She’s got a lovely empathetic style and I got a lot from our sessions.'

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'I contacted Liza to help me get through a particularly difficult period during lockdown to chat through a build up of family, work and business demands that I was struggling to get through. Over a few sessions Liza helped me understand my most immediate priorities and work through how I came to be in this position, with some coping techniques. I found speaking with Liza very helpful to get through the fog and focus on what was most important and how to deal with ‘devil on my shoulder’. We conducted our discussions remotely that for me worked perfectly well during the lockdown period.'

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'I have always experienced stress and anxiety, but as a result of my ambitious nature, I had seen this as an advantage in terms of driving performance, rather than a problem.  However, I was woken up to the damaging effects of this approach on my health and relationships when a culmination of stressful events led to misjudgements in my working life.  It was a very difficult and nervous decision to seek out counselling for the first time - I approached Liza due to her experience and credentials, which helped to reassure me that my situation would be properly assessed.  From the first session, Liza made me feel at ease - by listening attentively and providing firm feedback she guided me through the process of understanding the true underlying causes of my stress.  Liza helped me to consider how my long-formed coping mechanisms from childhood were inducing undue stresses in my adult life which were counterproductive to my goals and happiness.  By working through these with Liza, I have experienced a complete shift in my perspective from a depressed and anxious state to one of gratefulness, passion and optimism.  By resetting boundaries on difficult relationships, recognising and avoiding stress triggers, my life has improved immeasurably.  I am very grateful for Liza’s support and would highly recommend her professional and attentive approach.' 

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'When I fell ill with odd symptoms, I saw various medical professionals and was repeatedly told it was stress but struggled to understand how that could result in such tangible physical problems.  After having had a short spell of CBT a few years previously I decided it would make sense to utilise this as again as a way of helping me and was directed to Liza. The sessions with her enabled me to identify thinking that had become habitual, where it came from, how this was creating a lot of the stress I was under and the impact it was having, something I didn’t properly comprehend before. Liza has helped me to understand the importance of self-care and how to recognise then manage triggers that could spark the “gremlins” intent on causing stress.  I am definitely on a much more positive path now and that is very much down to Liza’s skilful ability at listening and helping me navigate my way on to that path.  Thank you Liza! '

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'I had been dealing with various issues relating to my childhood and late teens for many years. I often felt alone, anxious and stressed and this was picked up by my HR manager at work who recommended I spoke to someone. Visiting Liza helped me to talk through the problems I had with my childhood and gave me an opportunity to grieve for family members that I had never been able to do. She has helped me to understand what triggers my anxiety and stress. I feel much better equipped to deal with these issue and ensure I always put myself first.'

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'Having spent many years trying to find a solution to my intense anxiety through a variety of different therapies, I finally came across Liza Morton, who skilfully helped me to address past trauma, so that I'm now able to tackle everyday problems without fear of being overcome with debilitating stress. Liza has given me a way ahead which I hadn't thought possible before.'

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'A year ago, I picked up the phone. I knew I needed help. I googled 'counselling Stirling' and found Allan Park Clinic.  A week later I was sitting in front of Liza Morton. To be honest, the first few sessions were a bit of a blur - I just talked, and Liza listened. After a few weeks she helped me identify what were the underlying factors that were pushing me to despair. As a doctor I had just accepted that I suffered from 'recurrent depression' and to keep taking the meds. Over several sessions Liza gradually teased out that there were deep rooted reasons for my struggle. Over the next few sessions she helped me identify what lay at the heart of my turmoil. I now feel that I'm beginning to address longterm unhelpful beliefs that were stopping me from feeling better. In the first time in a long while I actually like who I am. I am immensely grateful to Liza for helping me find my feet again.'

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'I can’t explain how much Liza has helped me to deal with my issues around anxiety and grief.  Her style is patient and calm and I really appreciate that she understood my preferences in order to give me practical and realistic actions that have enabled me to develop strategies that have helped me significantly.  Liza makes the experience enjoyable.  She challenges appropriately but kindly, and demonstrates compassion and empathy at all times.  I am very happy to recommend her to anyone who is struggling with life and wants to make a positive change.'

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'I visited Liza to work through various issues I felt were holding me back in my life. I found Liza to be very easy to talk to and non-judgemental. Liza helped me understand the root causes of my issues and worked with me to develop strategies to overcome them. I highly recommend her service she's is very good at what she does.'
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'I was given Liza’s details by my Dr for grief counselling. I hadn’t been to counselling before and didn’t really know what to expect. Liza made me feel at ease immediately and I found I was really looking forward to our sessions. She really helped me deal with the issues I was facing in a safe environment. I feel so much better now and safe in the knowledge that if I need to I can approach Liza for help in the future.'  

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