Join us for an evening of open and honest conversation at our Family Matters café, brought to you by the Bearsden Festival. We understand that families face a variety of mental health challenges, and our goal is to provide a safe space for discussion and support. Our event will feature consultants from Bearsden's Wellbeing Rooms who will share their expertise on managing these demands in a relaxed café setting.  The  consultants will talk briefly about - 

1) managing anxiety during exam season,

2) psychological aspects of the menopause

3) general emotional wellbeing- validating normal struggles. 

There will be time for Q&As and informal discussion.  

Our focus is on creating an inclusive environment where families can come together and learn from each other's experiences. So whether you're a parent or caregiver, our event offers valuable insights and resources that can benefit everyone in your family. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity – join us at our Family Matters café for an evening of connection and support!  This event is being generously hosted by Café Crème.

The event is free.  Participants are able to purchase refreshments.    

Dr Jo McColl - Consultant Clinical Psychologist -  McColl Clinical Psychology

Jo has worked within mental health and wellbeing services for over 26 years, both in the NHS and in private practice. She is compassionate and approachable and takes a very normalising and validating approach to mental health. Jo is passionate about helping others make sense of their difficulties and challenges, learn ways of understanding how our past can impact our present and learn ways of living life more fully in a meaningful and values based way (and all within the normal ups and downs of life!).

Dr Catherine Jenkins - Clinical Psychologist - Connect Clinical Psychology

Catherine worked within the NHS from 2003 – 2022 including in Mental Health and Occupational Health Services. Since 2022 she has worked solely in Private Practice. She is open and straight forward as a person and a therapist, with a very down to earth approach. Catherine has a particular interest in helping individuals adjust to life transitions. This often involves working together to understand the impact of previous experiences, learning to be kinder to ourselves and how to make changes towards living the life we want to lead.

Fiona McLearie - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - Room to Talk

Fiona's background is in Education, specifically working with pupils who have Additional Support Needs, such as Dyslexia, ADHD, ASD.
Laterally Fiona has worked as a School Counsellor for NHS Highland, giving emotional support to pupils in some remote areas in Argyll and Bute. Fiona set up her Private Practice in 2019 and has based herself within The Wellbeing Rooms since 2020. 

Fiona's client base is mostly age 10 - 18yrs.