Open Arms Wellness

Open Arms Wellness is a private mental health and counselling practice based in Dalry, North Ayrshire (with video-link sessions for all areas), founded by director/senior CBT therapist Linda Macphail.

What Open Arms Wellness offers:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy — confidential one-to-one sessions for anxiety, depression, social anxiety, OCD, trauma, low mood, suicidal thoughts, grief and loss, relationship/family issues, low self-esteem, and addiction recovery (a stated specialisation).

Sessions are £40/hour, in person or online.

Couples therapy / marriage counselling and specialist support for Autism and ADHD (diagnosed or undiagnosed).

Group work therapy (small groups) — anxiety and depression management, stress reduction, trauma, and a three-stage addiction recovery programme (Early Intervention, Maintenance, Move On).

Holistic therapies — Reiki, massage, reflexology, meditation, sound baths, wellness retreats, and a £15 therapeutic meditation group (Tuesday evenings).

Corporate packages and volunteering/training opportunities for clients in recovery.

The practice is at 80 New Street, Dalry, KA24 4DT (North Ayrshire), with video-link sessions available across all areas. Parking is available and the practice is near public transport. Opening hours are typically Mon–Wed 10 am–8 pm, Sat 9 am–5 pm, Sun 10 am–8 pm, with Thursday and Friday closed.

The team is registered with the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies) and accredited with ACCPH and NCPS, with several therapists also autism clinical specialists. A free initial consultation is available, and online booking is available.

Also offered is reduced-cost options for those on benefits or facing financial hardship.