A therapist who supported victims of sexual abuse was caught with a stash of indecent images of children.

Kieran Docherty is a registered counsellor who advertised himself as a £40 an hour therapist for cases of trauma, sexual abuse and "sexual issues".

He was caught after his home in Fife was raided last July and high level abuse images were found, depicting young boys aged between two and 14.

Fiscal depute Saima Rasheed told Dundee Sheriff Court: "In July last year, it was discovered that someone at the address was in possession of indecent images of children.

"The accused and his wife were traced there and were questioned separately. The accused was asked about computers he had and said there was a PC, a Mac and an iPad.

"A preview examination of the computer revealed 20 indecent images on it.

"Both the accused and his wife were told they would be detained and at that point he said 'if there's any pornography it will be mine'.

"When asked about the possession of indecent images he made no comment. An examination of all his equipment revealed a total of 101 images, 70 of which were unique.

"That included 21 at category A - the most serious level. The children in the images ranged in ages from two to 14."

Docherty, 62, of Coach Road, Newburgh, Fife, pleaded guilty on indictment to taking or making indecent photographs of children at his home address on July 28 last year.

Defence solicitor Gary McIlravey said: "There is quite a detailed background that will possibly be better explained in the context of a social work report."

Sheriff Lorna Drummond QC deferred sentence until next month and released Docherty on bail meantime.

She said: "You are a first offender so given that and the nature of the charge I will call for reports."