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MindZone Community Counselling & Psychotherapy — Scotland CIC

A quiet space to be heard, in the heart of West Dunbartonshire.

Fixed-fee counselling and psychotherapy for ages 16+, in person at our Counselling Cabin in Alexandria or online. Come as you are.

New here? Start with a free 30-minute consultation call, primarily on Mondays — no cost, no obligation.

Free Consultation (30 mins) See fees & sessions

Free initial consultation, then £40/session for West Dunbartonshire residents · £50/session for non-residents

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About MindZone

Counselling, made reachable.

Mental wellbeing is every bit as important as physical health — it should never feel like a luxury.

— Mags Cargill, Founder
NCPS Accredited
Dip. Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Lvl 5
Fully Insured & DBS Checked
Monthly Clinical Supervision

MindZone Community Counselling & Psychotherapy was founded by Mags Cargill, a qualified and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist working with a pluralistic, person-centred and integrative approach. Mags started MindZone three years ago with one aim: to normalise counselling and make it accessible to the people of West Dunbartonshire, in return nurturing a stronger, more connected community.

With the rising cost of living making emotional wellbeing feel harder to prioritise, sessions have been reduced to a fixed rate of £40 for residents of West Dunbartonshire — a reflection of MindZone's belief that support shouldn't wait for easier times.

This is only the beginning. As a Community Interest Company, MindZone's long-term goal is to grow into a fully funded local counselling hub — a place where young people, adults and elderly residents alike can access free counselling as and when it's needed, alongside a safe space to connect with peers and other services.

Whether you're looking for longer-term, integrative counselling, a solution-focused approach to a specific issue, or simply somewhere to talk things through — MindZone is here for you.

Services & Fees

Simple, fixed-fee pricing.

One-to-one counselling and psychotherapy with Mags, for ages 16 and over. Sessions run weekly or every two weeks, whichever suits you best.

West Dunbartonshire Residents

Private sessions with Mags

£40per session
  • Weekly or fortnightly sessions, arranged once you're set up
  • In person at the Counselling Cabin, Tullichewan, Alexandria
  • Or delivered online, whichever you prefer
  • Integrative, pluralistic & person-centred approach
Book a free consultation (30 mins)
Non-Residents

Private sessions with Mags

£50per session
  • Weekly or fortnightly sessions, arranged once you're set up
  • In person at the Counselling Cabin, Tullichewan, Alexandria
  • Or delivered online, whichever you prefer
  • Integrative, pluralistic & person-centred approach
Book a free consultation (30 mins)
How it works

Getting started is simple.

01

Book your free consultation

Pick a time online and fill in a short form — no cost, no obligation.

02

Have your call

A free 30-minute video or phone call with Mags to talk through what's going on.

03

Get set up

If it feels right to continue, Mags will arrange your ongoing sessions with you directly.

04

Meet regularly

In person at the Counselling Cabin in Tullichewan, Alexandria, or online — whichever suits you.

The long-term goal

A free community counselling hub, for everyone.

MindZone is a Community Interest Company with a bigger vision: a fully funded local hub where young people, adults and elderly residents alike can access counselling free of charge — and a safe place to connect with peers and other services, whenever it's needed.

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Let's talk, whenever you're ready.

No referral needed. Message Mags directly to ask a question, check availability, or book your first session.

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MindZone offers scheduled, ongoing counselling rather than crisis support. If you're in crisis or at risk right now, please contact Samaritans free on 116 123 or call 999.

Send an initial enquiry

Not ready to book yet? Send a quick message and Mags will get back to you.

Frequently asked questions

What happens on the free consultation call?

It's a short, no-cost 30-minute conversation with Mags — a chance to talk through what's brought you here, ask any questions, and check whether MindZone is the right fit for you, or whether we should point you somewhere else. These are primarily held on Mondays — if that doesn't suit you, just get in touch and Mags will find another time. There's no pressure and nothing you need to prepare in advance.

How do I book ongoing sessions after my consultation?

This website is only for booking your first free consultation call and filling out any forms Mags asks you to complete. If you go on to work together, Mags will arrange your ongoing weekly or fortnightly sessions with you directly — you won't need to book anything further here.

Is everything I share confidential?

Yes — what you share stays between us, with the standard professional exception of anything that suggests you or someone else may be at serious risk of harm, which we'd always discuss with you first wherever possible.

How does the video consultation call work?

If you choose a video call, you'll get a Microsoft Teams link sent to you closer to the time — all you need is a quiet space and a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera and microphone. Prefer to talk instead? Just choose the telephone option when booking.

What if I'm running late?

Just let us know as soon as you can via WhatsApp — we'll do our best to work with you, though your call may need to finish at the scheduled time to respect the next person's slot.

Can I change or cancel my booking?

Yes — your booking confirmation includes a personal link to reschedule or cancel your consultation yourself, free of charge, up to 48 hours beforehand. See our full cancellation policy below.

Cancellation & rescheduling policy

Every booking confirmation includes a personal link to manage your own consultation — reschedule or cancel it yourself, free of charge, any time up to 48 hours before your appointment.

Changes requested within 48 hours can't be processed online, since it's often too late to offer that time to someone else — please contact us directly on WhatsApp to discuss.