Compass Scotland

Ron Cairns has been a practising councillor for over thirty years. In this time he has developed his practice to assist people with a range of diverse issues. Initially qualified in social work and youth work, he subsequently trained as a counsellor and group worker. As part of the training team at Sheffield L.E.A. He was lead tutor in group work and counselling.

He has worked extensively with both adults and children in a range of settings, including children's homes, secure psychiatric hospitals, prisons and schools. In addition he has had a private practise for over twenty years. Focussed on personal development, Ron Cairns can provide a strategic plan for individuals and couples that will allow them to resolve the factors which prevent them achieving their full potential.

In his one to one counselling role he has dealt with abuse, addiction, image and esteem problems, stress, anger management, trauma and bereavement. Ron uses a range of techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy, clinical hypnosis, psychodynamic counselling and life coaching techniques.