Calm Mind Counselling

A Safe Space to Explore, Understand and Grow

Evidence-based CBT therapy designed to support your wellbeing with clarity, care and confidence.

About Me

Kris Watson - Calm Mind Counselling

I’m a Psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and I’m passionate about supporting people to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. My aim is to offer a calm, nurturing and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and explore new ways of thinking and responding.

I became drawn to this work after experiencing the benefits of therapy myself. That experience showed me how powerful it can be to feel heard, supported and gently encouraged to move forward when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. It led me to retrain, change career and follow a path that feels deeply fulfilling.

As a parent, I also understand how life’s pressures and transitions can shape our emotional wellbeing, and I bring this lived experience into the compassion and balance I offer in the therapy room.

I work with adults aged 16 and over.

My Background

Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years working in financial services. During that time, I witnessed first-hand how stress, pressure, perfectionism and burnout can quietly affect wellbeing.

This insight shaped the way I now work. I understand how easily everyday demands can build up, and how important it is to have space to pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself.

Retraining as a therapist allowed me to follow a more meaningful path and bring a grounded, real-world understanding to the sessions I offer today, along with empathy and a genuine appreciation of the challenges many people face in both their personal and professional lives.

My Qualifications

Core Training

  • Counselling Skills Foundation (SCQF level 5) 

  • COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills (SCQF level 8)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and Groupwork (SCQF Level 11)

Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) – Member No. 415707

Additional CPD and Training

  • Suicide Awareness (ASIST)

  • Enhancing Therapeutic Practice in Grief (Cruse)

  • Trauma-Informed Enhanced Practice

  • Addiction: The Brain and Recovery

I work in line with the BACP Ethical Framework, and I am committed to safe, ethical and professional practice.

Guiding Principles

At Calm Mind Counselling, my focus is on helping you build a deeper connection with yourself and those around you. Inclusivity is central to the way I work. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, identities, ages, abilities, neurotypes, sexualities and cultures. Everyone’s story is unique, and I aim to honour your lived experience with respect, sensitivity and care.

Self-Awareness

A deeper understanding of our bodies, minds, and emotions.

Resilience

Moving through challenges with care and commitment.

Acceptance

A compassionate perspective on our own limitations and the unique journeys of others.

Presence

The ability to be fully engaged in the present moment.

Your Journey to Well-being with
Calm Mind Counselling

Counselling with me is a chance to slow down, reflect and reconnect with yourself in a calm and supportive space.

Together, we’ll explore what feels difficult, understand unhelpful patterns and build practical tools that help you move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Working together can help you to:

  • Deepen your self-awareness

  • Navigate challenges with greater clarity

  • Explore thoughts and feelings safely

  • Strengthen your coping strategies

Ready to take the first step?

If you’re curious about starting counselling, I invite you to reach out. You’re welcome to ask questions or book a free 15-minute call to see if it feels like a good fit.