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Dr Gael Bateman
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
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Dr Gael Bateman

Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA (she, her)

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Available in-person
Saint Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2
When life changes, your nervous system, emotions, and identity are all impacted.  As an experienced, ethical, and compassionate practitioner, I offer a gentle space for you to pause and process. Over time you will develop ways to reintegrate with a sturdier sense of self, belonging and direction.  I’m Gael, my pronouns are she/her, and I offer in-depth, high-quality, feelings-led therapy to those seeking long-term sustainable change. My work is empathic, ethical, and trauma-informed. I specialise in working with people experiencing profound life transitions including: parenthood, burnout, trauma, loss, and career change.
Sometimes, the things we bring to therapy can feel too big, confusing, or contradictory to make sense of with words. My way of working invites these things to be present in gentle ways. Over time, this can help you re-connect with lost fragments and feelings, and access relationships and rituals that sustain and inspire you.
I'd welcoming hearing from you. Tell me about yourself and about what you're looking for from counselling. We'll find a time to meet, and talk further about how I can help you.
Dr Gael Bateman now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

Saint Andrew Square

Edinburgh EH2 map

My website
Sessions available from September in a calm and cosy room in the centre of Edinburgh. Contact me to arrange an initial session.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Parenting and Burnout 
£80 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Dr Gael Bateman
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My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

Saint Andrew Square

Edinburgh EH2 map

My website
Sessions available from September in a calm and cosy room in the centre of Edinburgh. Contact me to arrange an initial session.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Parenting and Burnout 
£80 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £80

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Paypal
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Dr Gael Bateman
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Dr Gael Bateman, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Dr Gael Bateman
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland Gael Bateman
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • COSCA Validated PG Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Edinburgh in Health in Social Science (DPsych) Doctorate in Counselling & Psychotherapy / 2023
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I'm an experienced counsellor working in Edinburgh for the past 7 years. I'm fully insured, and a practitioner member of the professional body COSCA. I also offer community workshops on self-care, burnout, creative journalling, wild-therapy, reflective practice and perinatal wellbeing.
Photo of Dr Gael Bateman, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Dr Gael Bateman
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I'm an experienced counsellor working in Edinburgh for the past 7 years. I'm fully insured, and a practitioner member of the professional body COSCA. I also offer community workshops on self-care, burnout, creative journalling, wild-therapy, reflective practice and perinatal wellbeing.
Photo of Dr Gael Bateman, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Dr Gael Bateman
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Burnout

Expertise

  • Bereavement
  • Career Guidance
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Divorce
  • Generational Trauma
  • Infertility
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I specialise in working with adults who are experiencing significant life transitions and don't recognise themselves or their lives anymore. If you are looking to find a more compassionate relationship with yourself and what you've lived through, please reach out.
Photo of Dr Gael Bateman, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Dr Gael Bateman
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I specialise in working with adults who are experiencing significant life transitions and don't recognise themselves or their lives anymore. If you are looking to find a more compassionate relationship with yourself and what you've lived through, please reach out.
Photo of Dr Gael Bateman, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Dr Gael Bateman
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Endorsement

Dr John Addey Malherbe
Dr John Addey Malherbe
PsychotherapistPsychDBACP
Peer and reflective comrade! Gael works within a different modality to me and counsels in a heart-led way I deeply respect.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Creative Therapy
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
  • Trauma Focused
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I offer a supportive, creative and healing space - tailored to your specific needs - to help you process what you need, at your pace.
Photo of Dr Gael Bateman, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Dr Gael Bateman
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I offer a supportive, creative and healing space - tailored to your specific needs - to help you process what you need, at your pace.
Photo of Dr Gael Bateman, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Dr Gael Bateman
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Saint Andrew Square

Edinburgh EH2

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

Postcodes

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Sessions available from September in a calm and cosy room in the centre of Edinburgh. Contact me to arrange an initial session.
Photo of Dr Gael Bateman, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Dr Gael Bateman
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
"
Sessions available from September in a calm and cosy room in the centre of Edinburgh. Contact me to arrange an initial session.
Photo of Dr Gael Bateman, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Dr Gael Bateman
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA