Linda-Anne Cassels-MacGregor

Linda-Anne Cassels-MacGregor, Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy DipHE

Linda-Anne Cassels-MacGregor (57) from Inverness says it has been an honour to work with the vulnerable children she has supported in various roles over the last 15 years.

She has now graduated with a Diploma of Higher Education in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy and hopes to progress to working with children in a bespoke counselling service for young survivors.

A support worker for Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland, Linda-Anne is now studying a certificate in Child and Young People Counselling at the University of Strathclyde.

She said: “Our diploma at UHI Inverness began in September 2019 with a most wonderful supportive class of fellow students, and on 23 March 2020 our journey changed dramatically, but through the support from our tutors and each other we came through the challenges presented by Covid-19.

“I found our tutors at UHI Inverness to be highly supportive, nurturing and this gave us a sense of being valued as their students. We were encouraged to be curious learners, finding our own way with developing our skills and practice. The course facilitated my recognition of my individual skills and way of being, giving me the confidence and competence to change my role.”