We often adapt and accommodate others over our own needs and wellbeing. By allowing space to offload, process and focus on the root matter, we can make some lasting and meaningful changes in our lives.
How my approach might help – person-centred
My goal is to help you identify the real problem, rather than jump into solutions, so that changes can come about more smoothly and are sustainable. After laying out the landscape in the first session or two, I invite you to explore various contributing factors at your own pace.
I ask questions and won’t leave you hanging.
My intention is to follow alongside you to help you uncover what might be going on, to raise self-awareness and self-compassion, encouraging you to notice what may be of value to you and what perhaps continues out of habit but no longer serves you.
What is the mismatch between where you currently are and where you want to be? I believe that once we truly understand and accept the difference, we can begin to figure out how to bridge the gap. Some of the conflicting factors can stem from upbringing (such as family or cultural issues) or neurodiversity factors (such as ADHD or autism), and you are welcome to explore these.
I offer counselling on Zoom or telephone, and in person at The Greenbank Rooms in Clarkston and East Kilbride.
Jen has been a fantastic therapist over the last 6 months. Her ability to listen intently and respond with a lot of empathy helped me feel heard and listened to at a time where I did not feel that elsewhere. Jen’s calm personality helped me to open up and feel relaxed so we could speak about and explore a range of subjects impacting my life. She also went the extra mile in supporting me with an applications and I am so grateful. I am very thankful to have had these sessions with Jen and hope to continue in the future.
Jen has been fab she is a great listener and was good to talk about the issues I have. Jen has helped me to see the future for what it could be but I have to do this myself. Thank you Jen
I cannot recommend Jen highly enough. From our very first session, I felt truly seen and heard in a way I hadn’t experienced before. She has a remarkable ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space while offering insightful guidance .
Jen is a very calm and kind therapist who met me on my level. She was patient, insightful and curious - I would highly recommend reaching out to her if you are struggling with anxiety or just needing support with life's complexities. I found our sessions truly beneficial.
Jen's guidance and thoughtful consideration helped me a great deal in working through my problems, allowing me to take positive steps forwards in all aspects of my everyday life. I found Jen's ability to listen to my explanations, offer prompting questions and help me explore my feelings to be extremely effective, and I came to look forward to our regular sessions as a chance to make further progress. Thanks in large part to Jen, I now feel I can look to the future with much more confidence and I feel like I have far more solid grasp of my problems and how to cope with them.
I had a really good experience working with Jen Mak who helped me with my grief. Her finely tuned ability to acknowledge my emotions has been a big part in my healing.
My experience with Jen was perfect. It laid the groundwork for how to deal with trauma at the time and the confidence that I could do this moving forward.
I has 8 weekly sessions with Jen, I am really thankful for these session. Jen's patience and consideration over the last few weeks I have been able to unpack my thoughts in a safe space.
Jen provided a non-judgemental and safe space to share thoughts and worries. In doing this she helped me work through some issues I'd been facing. I often felt I had a new perspective on these issues after the sessions. I really appreciated Jen's flexibility regarding timing and frequency of sessions. Her online calendar was particularly helpful for scheduling sessions around my plans. I would recommend Jen to anyone who is looking for a counsellor.
