Maggie McLaren

I’ve been interested in the field of self-help and psychology for over twenty-five years, and read extensively and taken many training courses in this area. I'm a qualified and seasoned Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with twelve years’ experience and have helped hundreds of clients to recover from mild to moderate mental health conditions. 

I’ve worked in the NHS in the UK as well as in the private occupational healthcare environments. In my earlier working life, I was a civil servant, latterly working in dynamic communications roles supporting Government Ministers and policy areas in Whitehall Government, London. 

Completion of a BA honours degree that was mostly literature-based adds richness to my education. Other interests include writing, travel, walking, and musical performance. Today, I'm passionate about encouraging people to enhance their personal and professional growth. I’m involved in several international projects that promote self-development and well-being issues. I also develop self-help guides about well-being. 

My work in Government has provided me with skills to produce clear and succinct material that is easily understandable and well researched. Of particular interest to me is the area of helping people to identify and use their 'own voice' through enhancing self-esteem and building self-compassion.

Maggie is an amazing and inspiring individual as well as a professional. I first met Maggie on Zoom calls through the International Global Woman Club. Maggie then invited me to join her International Page Turners Book Club as an outgrowth of those Zoom meetings. I am also collaborating with Maggie on a Facebook page that encourages women to enhance their personal and professional growth. Maggie is passionate about helping people make real differences in their lives. Those real differences are a result of the techniques that Maggie teaches in her practice such as the ritual of daily self-compassion and the ritual of daily self-acceptance. It's the practice of these two rituals which allow the individual to become more aware and focused for a very successful and happier day. 
Sora Vernikoff, Overthinker's Coach, New York


Maggie is a fireball of energy and fun but at all times professional. She has so many years of experience in her profession, helping and serving others to improve their lives. She has this amazing soft-toned voice that leaves you captivated with every word of advice that she gives. Maggie is truly a world traveller based in Scotland. We have met all around the world in online meetings where she shares about the professional services she provides. We have also met in person in London and Cyprus and she is always very kindhearted and caring for others. 
Linda Attram, Global Woman Club Accra, Director


I know Maggie from her involvement in the Global Woman Club Cyprus. She is very active in the Global Woman arena and very pleasant to deal with. I've been impressed by her knowledge and expertise in Cognitive Behavioural therapy techniques and I know she is passionate about helping people to improve their self-esteem and have a better quality of life.
Elena Andreou, Global Woman Club Cyprus



I first met Maggie during my time as Director of the Global Woman Club Cyprus, where she quickly stood out as an incredibly active and committed member. She is a published author and contributed to the Global Woman Club book project ‘Tap Into Your Power’, which became an Amazon bestseller—a testament to her powerful writing and authentic voice. Margaret is a natural communicator, admired and respected by those around her. Her deep passion for helping others boost their self-esteem shines through in all that she does. She actively promotes mental health, well-being, and women’s empowerment—causes that are clearly close to her heart. Beyond her many accomplishments, Margaret is also a truly kind, compassionate soul.