Polaris Counselling Hub — Mental Health Services in Aberdeen, Scotland

I have attended counselling sessions in the past and never had much luck until discovering Polaris. Ethan has been nothing but lovely and supportive over the last year and a half. He is accommodating and provides a safe space for me to express myself and navigate my anxiety, leaving me feeling a lot more confident in expressing myself and helping me realise that I’m not alone during the more difficult times. Can’t recommend him enough!

I have attended counselling sessions in the past and never had much luck until discovering Polaris. Ethan has been nothing but lovely and supportive over the last year and a half. He is accommodating and provides a safe space for me to express myself and navigate my anxiety, leaving me feeling a lot more confident in expressing myself and helping me realise that I’m not alone during the more difficult times. Can’t recommend him enough!

I've used counselling services before and have had mixed experiences, so when I first saw Ethan I was fairly nervous. Immediately he put me at ease and was extremely easy to talk to. I found our sessions to be engaging, hugely beneficial, and I learned things about myself just about every week. Prior to seeing Ethan, I was able to identify various feelings I was having, but I often struggled with figuring out why I was feeling the way I was. Fairly quickly he helped me identify those reasons, and helped me find solutions to them. The sessions helped me find things to do and places I can go to feel more like myself when I'm having tough days. As a result, I've noticed huge changes in my self-confidence, and I generally have far fewer 'bad days'. I can't recommend Ethan enough.

I've used counselling services before and have had mixed experiences, so when I first saw Ethan I was fairly nervous. Immediately he put me at ease and was extremely easy to talk to. I found our sessions to be engaging, hugely beneficial, and I learned things about myself just about every week. Prior to seeing Ethan, I was able to identify various feelings I was having, but I often struggled with figuring out why I was feeling the way I was. Fairly quickly he helped me identify those reasons, and helped me find solutions to them. The sessions helped me find things to do and places I can go to feel more like myself when I'm having tough days. As a result, I've noticed huge changes in my self-confidence, and I generally have far fewer 'bad days'. I can't recommend Ethan enough.

If you are looking for a therapist who balances deep empathy with a structured, professional framework, Miles Torchwick at Polaris Counselling Hub is outstanding. Over the course of eight months, he helped me navigate severe depression and anxiety with incredible skill. Miles’s approach is deeply supportive and flexible—he was always accommodating with scheduling, which made a huge difference during difficult times. The sessions consistently reduced my acute symptom pressure, providing immediate relief while also building a foundation for long-term recovery. I particularly appreciated how he integrated his educational background into our work. It felt like a collaborative learning process where I gained the tools to understand my own mental health. I am returning to Innsbruck feeling much stronger and more self-aware. He is an exceptional therapist who facilitates real change.

If you are looking for a therapist who balances deep empathy with a structured, professional framework, Miles Torchwick at Polaris Counselling Hub is outstanding. Over the course of eight months, he helped me navigate severe depression and anxiety with incredible skill. Miles’s approach is deeply supportive and flexible—he was always accommodating with scheduling, which made a huge difference during difficult times. The sessions consistently reduced my acute symptom pressure, providing immediate relief while also building a foundation for long-term recovery. I particularly appreciated how he integrated his educational background into our work. It felt like a collaborative learning process where I gained the tools to understand my own mental health. I am returning to Innsbruck feeling much stronger and more self-aware. He is an exceptional therapist who facilitates real change.

As a full-time student that was having mental health struggles, I was so grateful when I found that Polaris were offering Pay What You Can sessions. Ethan gave me a space to unload everything that was troubling me that week and also gave me time to process experiences that I had a number of years ago. So thankful that I found Polaris.

As a full-time student that was having mental health struggles, I was so grateful when I found that Polaris were offering Pay What You Can sessions. Ethan gave me a space to unload everything that was troubling me that week and also gave me time to process experiences that I had a number of years ago. So thankful that I found Polaris.

Therapy is something that I was always hesitant to go for. But once I decided to have a session with Ethan, and I immediately realised why it's so important and helpful. He created a very safe environment where I could express everything that I wanted. I had attended multiple sessions with Ethan, and I am extremely happy to say that the therapy has helped out in my life. All the best for your future team Polaris :)

Therapy is something that I was always hesitant to go for. But once I decided to have a session with Ethan, and I immediately realised why it's so important and helpful. He created a very safe environment where I could express everything that I wanted. I had attended multiple sessions with Ethan, and I am extremely happy to say that the therapy has helped out in my life. All the best for your future team Polaris :)

I must admit that i was apprehensive about commencing Counselling. It felt daunting to talk about the trauma that happened from many years ago. However, after a number of sessions with Ethan, he created a warm, and safe environment where i could drag the darkness into the light. His dedication, and great communication skills have enabled myself to give voice to repressed emotions. It really feels validating to have someone that listens and understands. I can't recommend Polaris highly enough!

I must admit that i was apprehensive about commencing Counselling. It felt daunting to talk about the trauma that happened from many years ago. However, after a number of sessions with Ethan, he created a warm, and safe environment where i could drag the darkness into the light. His dedication, and great communication skills have enabled myself to give voice to repressed emotions. It really feels validating to have someone that listens and understands. I can't recommend Polaris highly enough!

Gordon’s compassion and genuine care for his clients is truly the driving force behind what he does. After ten sessions, I don't feel like I am speaking to a councillor, but a companion who's there to support me as I tackle the tougher parts of my mind. I honestly wouldn’t have had the confidence to face these challenges without his steady, empathetic presence.

Gordon’s compassion and genuine care for his clients is truly the driving force behind what he does. After ten sessions, I don't feel like I am speaking to a councillor, but a companion who's there to support me as I tackle the tougher parts of my mind. I honestly wouldn’t have had the confidence to face these challenges without his steady, empathetic presence.