“Catriona worked with me over several sessions to find strategies to help my son. His anxiety was having a significant impact on our family life. Catriona was approachable, knowledgeable and experienced. I felt supported through our conversations and it had a very positive effect on my son and our family relationship. I would definitely recommend Catriona to anyone looking for help and guidance, especially when the usual advice does not work for their child.”
— Parent of 11 year old boy"Our daughter worked with Dr Amberton for a period of approximately six months to address issues with phobias and anxiety. The experience was very positive; Dr Amberton created a welcoming and safe environment, allowing our daughter to calmly express her feelings and thoughts and in turn, Dr Amberton was able to create diverse and actionable exercises and tools to help all of the family with managing the issues. Our daughter showed significant improvement in her emotional wellbeing and she continues to cope well a year after finishing her treatment."
— Parent of 9 year old girl“Working with Catriona has been a genuinely transformative experience. She creates a space that feels safe, collaborative and tailored to you - there’s no “one size fits all” approach. She allows you to lead and supports you in discovering what works best, rather than imposing a rigid framework.
Her warmth and compassion set her apart. Therapy with her never feels clinical or distant; she brings humanity and care into the room while remaining highly professional, even when navigating sensitive or complex topics.
Through our work together, I was able to challenge long-held beliefs about myself and move toward greater self-acceptance. The focus wasn’t on changing who I am, but on understanding and accepting myself more fully. I’m incredibly grateful for the depth and quality of the work we’ve done.”
— Adult client“Seafield Psychology has supported both my 7-year-old son and partner with neurodiversity assessments and in turn, supported our whole family. Catriona is easy to talk to, straight-talking, and responsive and knowing we have her to turn to with questions and for ongoing support as our situation evolves, is a big relief. I would highly recommend Catriona and Seafield Psychology.”
— Parent of 7 year old boy“My newly diagnosed neurodiverse teen daughter worked with Catriona for a little over four months, and I can honestly say the support she provided made a real difference. Catriona created a space where she felt understood, safe, and able to talk about what was going on for her.
What I didn’t expect was how much I would also benefit. When it became clear that some of the challenges were around communication between my daughter and me, Catriona brought me into a few sessions. She helped me understand how to communicate in ways that actually worked for my daughter — and it helped. A lot. Our day‑to‑day interactions became calmer and clearer.
Once my daughter reached a point where she didn’t have anything specific to work on, Catriona ended the sessions in a really thoughtful way, providing a detailed write‑up of what they had covered and what had helped. It was incredibly useful to have that clarity.
Now, whenever I notice my daughter feeling overwhelmed — whether it’s friendships, school stress, or just life — I ask if she’d like to see Catriona again. She hasn’t needed to yet, but I know it reassures her to have someone she trusts in her corner. And it reassures me too.
I’m very grateful for the support we received and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Catriona to other families navigating similar challenges.”
— Parent of 14 year old girl