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Our team is highly trained, with over a decade of experience providing counselling services in Inverclyde.

As a COSCA-recognised organisation, we adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring our counsellors follow the COSCA Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice or equivalent when administering therapeutic interventions.

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Gwyneth MacDonald
Chief Executive Officer

  • Gwyneth is the founding director of MindMosaic, which she established in 2012 following a distinguished 33-year career in the NHS. As an integrative trauma therapist, she holds a master’s degree in counselling and psychotherapy, alongside additional qualifications in EMDR, supervision, and training. Gwyneth is accredited by COSCA – Scotland's professional body for counselling and psychotherapy – and is deeply passionate about enhancing therapeutic services within third sector organisations, particularly within Inverclyde.

    • MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy

    • PGDip in Counselling

    • EMDR Therapist

    • COSCA-accredited Therapist  & Trainer

    • Clinical Supervisor

    • Registered Nurse & Midwife

    • Tuesday

    • Wednesday

    • Thursday

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Elaine Wroe
Director of Counselling

  • Elaine is a BACP-accredited trauma therapist specialising in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS). With a wealth of experience in the field, she offers compassionate, evidence-based support to clients dealing with the complex symptoms of trauma. Besides her therapeutic work, Elaine is a clinical supervisor, providing guidance to fellow therapists and ensuring the highest standards of care within the profession.

    • PGDip in Counselling

    • EMDR Practitioner

    • IFS level 2 Practitioner

    • Clinical Supervisor

    • Diploma in Training

    • COSCA-accredited Trainer

    • BACP-accredited Therapist

    • Tuesday

    • Wednesday

    • Thursday

    • Friday

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Pamali Goonetileke
Lead Counsellor

  • Pamali is a CBT and Schema psychotherapist with extensive experience providing warm and approachable care to individuals of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds. She has helped clients navigate a wide range of challenges – from depression to grief to OCD – and remains deeply passionate about supporting people in their journey towards recovery. She strongly believes in the transformative work being done at MindMosaic and is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of her clients.

    • Diploma in CBT

    • Schema Therapy (Part One)

    • Monday

    • Tuesday

    • Wednesday

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Justine Boyce
Counsellor

  • Justine is a BACP-registered counsellor who has been supporting the Inverclyde community through her work at MindMosaic for over two years. Justine finds deep fulfillment in helping others navigate their concerns and worries, and leaves work each day with a sense of purpose and calm.

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Jackie Docherty
Counsellor, Student Coordinator

  • Jackie’s professional practice is driven by a deep belief that we all face unique challenges throughout life, and that sometimes these challenges are too much to overcome alone. With empathy and warmth, Jackie uses the experience, skills and the training she has to support people as they address the parts of their lives they feel are holding them back – be that trauma, grief and loss, or the broader effects of anxiety and depression. She enjoys her role in the development of the next generation of counsellors as the Student Coordinator at MindMosaic and as a trainer in the delivery of the COSCA Counselling Skills Course. Jackie also supports other therapists as a clinical supervisor.

    • Dip CBT and Groupwork

    • Trauma Research Foundation Cert in Trauma

    • Clinical Supervisor

    • Dip Train the Trainer

    • COSCA accredited trainer

    • IFS informed

    • Schema therapy informed

    • Practitioner member COSCA

    • Monday

    • Tuesdays

    • Wednesdays

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Kathryn Gardiner
Counsellor, Mindfulness Teacher

  • Kathryn transitioned into counselling after a successful career in education, earning a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling from the University of Strathclyde. Since then, she has continued to enhance her expertise, with a particular emphasis on trauma and perinatal mood disorders. Kathryn is a teaching member of the Mindfulness Association and an approved mindfulness teacher by the British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches.

    • PGDip in Counselling

    • Certificate in Counselling Supervision

    • Teaching Qualification in Further Education

    • BAMBA Registered Teacher

    • Thursday

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John Quinn
Counsellor

  • John has been a counsellor for seven years, and brings an understanding and patient approach developed from his previous career in the education sector. In addition to his work with MindMosaic, John also practices with a counselling service in Glasgow and manages his own private practice. His professional background enhances his ability to connect with clients from all walks of life, offering them the support they need to navigate their own challenges.

    • PGDip in Psychodynamic Counselling

    • Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People

  • Thursdays

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Charles Burns
Office Manager

  • After over 30 years in the corporate sectors of banking, insurance, and the rail industry, Charles joined MindMosaic in a bid to find a more fulfilling career that would allow him to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. He now finds great satisfaction in contributing to a team dedicated to the wellbeing of Inverclyde’s residents.

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Susan Gray
Group Development Worker

  • Susan completed the COSCA Counselling Skills course with MindMosaic in 2013, which laid the foundation for her extensive work in health, education, and social care settings. She facilitates psychoeducational courses, peer support, and Creative Wellbeing sessions at our offices and within the community, as well as online.

    • COSCA Counselling Skills

    • BA in Education & Social Services

    • HNC in Healthcare

    • HND in Graphic Design

Diane Best
Administrator

  • Diane joined the MindMosaic team in July 2025.

    With 20 years of experience in customer service and call centres, she developed a passion for listening, supporting others and helping people through challenging situations. She is excited to be part of MindMosaic and proud to be part of a team that is making a real difference in people’s lives.

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Laura Leitch
Administrator

  • Laura joined MindMosaic in December 2019, and finds deep fulfilment in being able to make a tangible difference in clients' lives every day. Her dedication to supporting our mission and the impact of her work continues to inspire and motivate her.

    • HND in Visual Communication and Graphic Design

    • NC in Business, Administration and Digital Skills

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Joyce McLaughlin
Administrator

  • Joyce has been part of the MindMosaic team since November 2017. Her diverse career spans team manager positions at T-Mobile, Sky, and Sainsburys, as well as customer service at TSB Bank. At MindMosaic, Joyce has served in multiple roles, including on-site administration, supporting calls during lockdown, and currently as a home-based admin assistant – a role she thoroughly enjoys.