Our Professionals
At Moonstir Therapy, we pride ourselves in being competent, compassionate and client-centred. Our therapists are experienced in their own private practice as well as working closely with Moonstir Therapy Ltd to deliver our services.
Morag Ormiston MBACP (Accred)
Director and Psychotherapist
As the founder of Moonstir Therapy, Morag is Accredited with BACP with 8 years in psychotherapy both in NHS and private practice. She has a Diploma in Counselling and Groupwork and works with adults age 16 plus. She uses mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Morag prides herself in working with competent and capable colleagues. She herself is a Fellow of CIPD, Graduate Member of BPS and Accredited Member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Morag started her career as a teacher moving into HR 28 years ago. Morag also owns Moonstir HR and Wellbeing Consultancy
Morag is also an animal lover with 2 dogs and she enjoys sewing. More information is available via the BACP register
Gosia Little
MBACP
Counsellor
Gosia, is a qualified counsellor, certified coach and mentor. She speaks English and Polish. Gosia works with children, young people and adults
She is expereinced in working with schools as well as being a volunteer Counsellor for ChildLine, Time for Talking and Grampian Regional Equality Council (GREC). She has a Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling from The University of Aberdeen, a Masters in Pedagogy/Andragogy from the University of Warsaw, and a Masters in HR from the Robert Gordon University. More information can be found at weechange.uk
Jenny Thomson
DIPSW MBABCP
Psychotherapist and Coach
Jenny is an Accredited member of BABCP. With years of experience working in mental health delivering social work interventions, coaching and cognitive behavioural interventions, Jenny's background offers insight into the influence of social as well as psychological factors on individuals and their mental and emotional wellbeing. She runs her own psychotherapy practice with a depth of knowledge and experience in working with people seeking support for stress, anxiety, low mood and trauma. Jenny is trained in EMDR.
Working with Moonstir, Jenny supports with group and individual psychotherapy work as well as mental health awareness training. More details can be found at www.jttherapy.co.uk
Laura Leslie
mBANT CNHC
Wellbeing Coach
Laura Registered Nutritionist, Naturopath and Health Coach.
Laura specialises in gut health. She also has an interest in working with clients whom have a history of an eating disorder and she can work with our psychotherapists to support holistically.
Laura is passionate about supporting her clients whom are working towards their health goals. She believes we are all individuals and there is not one size fits all when it comes to nutrition. She provides guidance and support to her clients in a simple, achievable way. Laura has a calm and non-judgmental approach to her work, and is passionate about balancing body and mind, offering 1-to-1 support and group programmes.
More information on Laura is available at laura.leslie.com
Our Dedicated Team for Carers
We are delighted to be supporting VSA in the provision of therapy to unpaid carers in the community.
Counsellor, Young People and Adults
Moira Fleetham MBACP
Moira is a qualified person-centred counsellor, having completed her training in 2019. Moira works with children aged 10 and over, as well as young people and adults.
Based in Aberdeenshire, Moira is passionate about creating authentic, trusting relationships that empower individuals to find their voice, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Whether you are navigating anxiety, loss, low mood, identity challenges, or relationship difficulties, Moira brings warmth, compassion, and a genuine commitment to walking alongside them.
More information on Moira can be found here
Counsellor, Adults
Moira Mackenzie MBACP
Moira is a qualified person-centred counsellor. This type of therapy stems from three core principles: authenticity, positive attitude and acceptance of individuals as they actually are. This means Moira is authentic and genuine with her clients. She looks beyond behaviours to the person you are underneath and offer a non-judgemental space for you to explore your difficulties.
Moira is a dog lover with clear compassion for those she works with.
More information about Moira can be found here
Counsellor, Children, Young People and Adults
Kirsty Smith MBACP
Kirsty offers a warm, supportive space where clients can feel heard, valued, and free to explore whatever's on their mind - without judgement. As a person-centred counsellor, Kirsty believes that a strong, trusting relationship is key to meaningful change.
Alongside her work in schools, Kirsty has also received additional training in grief and bereavement. Kirsty supports children, young people and adults through a wide range of experiences - from anxiety, loss and life transitions to more complex or deeply rooted struggles.
More information about Kirsty can be found here