How many sessions can I expect?

The number of sessions depends on what has brought you to me. Once we have a formulation and a therapy plan, we will have a better idea of how many sessions would be ideal to help you and I will openly discuss this with you.

I offer in-person appointments at The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice. Add address details here. If this isn't convenient or suitable for you, we can hold sessions via Zoom.

How can I contact you?

To make an appointment, just drop me a note at apgclinic@proton.me or use the contact form

How often would we have sessions?

Weekly or fortnightly sessions are ideal to allow us to build a strong relationship.

Can you work with my child's school?

Yes, if intervention is needed at school I can liaise with the staff there to help implement strategies for your child.

Can you diagnose ADHD & Autism?

While I cannot do the formal assessments for ADHD and autism, I am qualified to know if an assessment is required. I can recommend trusted assessors and work with them to get a diagnosis as soon as possible.

Bright Minds Psychology | child adolescent psychologist Glasgow

My name is Ailsa Grant and I am a Psychologist working in private practice. I offer safe, evidence based therapy for a wide range of mental health difficulties including low mood, anxiety, OCD, phobias, eating disorders and low self esteem. I have specific training in child and adolescent psychology and extensive experience in autism and ADHD.

I trained as a Clinical Associate Applied Psychologist (CAAP) at the University of Edinburgh in 2016. Most of my experience is working in the NHS Specialist CAMHS Services, assessing and treating children and families experiencing a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental difficulties.

I have worked in private practice since 2021. I have my own practice and I also work within a multi-disciplinary diagnostic team assessing ADHD and Autism at Neurodevelopmental Assessment Stirling.

am a full member of the British Psychological Society and am committed to following their professional standards of safe ethical practice and ongoing clinical training and development. I receive regular clinical supervision by an HCPC registered psychologist and had full professional insurance and IOC registration

About Me

Services

My clinical approach

I use a structured approach, initially developing a shared understanding of your history and life experience and how strengths and difficulties have developed over time. Where appropriate, we may also explore neurodevelpmental factors such as ADHD or Autism. This forms the 'formulation' which identifies the psychological and contextual factors that are maintaining problems and in turn, identifies processes and ultimately a plan to achieve your goals.

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Therapy for Children and Young People

Therapy is collaborative and aims to understand the young persons experience of emotions and relationships within a safe and accepting therapeutic space.

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Adult Therapy

Anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and emotion regulation problems are signs that we need ways to move forward. Therapy offers a space to explore how your experiences have shaped beliefs, relationships and behaviours, and identify new ways to approach challenges.

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ADHD & Autism Specific Therapy

Therapy designed around ADHD and autistic ways of thinking, feeling and processing. We focus on strengths, self-understanding and realistic supports, rather than 'fixing' who you are.Additional screening for indicators of neurodevelopment differences can be included to direct interventions and later assessment.

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Consultation with Schools and Workplaces

Collaborative support for schools and employers to understand and include neurodivergent individuals. This may include observations, practical strategies and staff guidance.

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Parenting Support

Whether you are struggling to handle challenges with your child, or your own role as a parent, building enduring bonds will pay huge dividends in current and future family life. Sessions focus on building parents' emotional literacy, communication and problem solving skills matched to age and developmental stage, giving you the tools to be a confident and effective parent.

Testimonials

What my clients say

"I cannot recommend Ailsa highly enough.

I struggled with extreme agoraphobia for several years, and through our sessions she helped me understand the root of my difficulties and provided clear, practical strategies using CBT and exposure therapy.

She was incredibly understanding and explained my challenges in a way that made them feel far more manageable.

"Since completing therapy, I have overcome my long-standing fear of flying and have taken several flights - something I never believed would be possible after more than a decade of avoidance.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Ailsa to anyone seeking support. Our sessions together have been life changing.

H.D. 27, treated for agoraphobia and panic disorder with CBT

"I wanted to share D's news that he has passed all of his exams. He is delighted and proud of himself. And of course has an Amazon wishlist!.

We cannot thank you enough for your support and work with D, this was a dream we never knew was possible until he met with you.

You do amazing work and we are forever grateful to you and how you have changed D's mindset. So Highers, here we come - and I am sure we will be paying you a visit or two along the way."

F.D. mum of 15 yo boy, cognitive profile assessment and learning profile, followed by CBT

"I just wanted to let you know ‘R’ is doing absolutely brilliant, I am so so proud of her.

All summer holidays were fab and she’s been back at school since last Wednesday and everything fantastic, no calls and no episodes.

want to say thank you as you have been such a massive support to us both."

R.S. mum of 14 yo girl treated with CBT for unexplained fainting.

"Since completing therapy, I have overcome my long-standing fear of flying and have taken several flights - something I never believed would be possible after more than a decade of avoidance. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ailsa to anyone seeking support. Our sessions together have been life changing."

"I would like to thank Ailsa for her patience and professionalism with our son. He was not in a great place when we started seeing Ailsa. She managed to get him to open up to her and explore everything that was going on in his mind and with his illness. She was patient and gave him targets with regards to his sleeping and eating patterns. Within a couple of weeks we seemed to be hitting every target and he seemed in a better place both physically and emotionally. He was happy for the first time in a long long time.

We were struggling to find someone who could help him and support us as parents. We felt we were failing our son which would end up with all of us getting frustrated and lost in our communication.

Ailsa helped us to work on this and change our perspectives and the way we responded to him and vice versa. I cannot thank Ailsa enough for her help, and I would highly recommend her services without hesitation."

R.S. mum of 14 year old boy treated with ACT therapy for adjustment to a chronic health condition.

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FAQs

Prices

During the first telephone consultation, we will discuss your current difficulties, why you are now considering therapy, and what you’d hope to get out of our sessions. This will last about 20 minutes and will help you to work out if I can provide you with the support you need at this time. Please rest assured that even if you decide not to use my services, the information that you share with me during the consultation will be managed confidentially.