Gillian Burke
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP (she, her)
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You may appear to be coping, yet feel overwhelmed inside. Your mind rarely switches off, caught in overthinking or patterns that leave you drained or anxious. You might not know why, but something doesn’t feel right.
Many people I work with experience anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, or life transitions. They’re seeking a calm, supportive space to talk openly and make sense of things. I also support issues like stress, low self-esteem, identity concerns, and grief. Together, we build insight and practical ways to help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and ease.
I work with adults who feel anxious, stuck, burnt out, or disconnected, including those in high-pressure environments. I understand how hard it is to balance expectations, responsibilities, and wellbeing, especially when you’re used to coping alone. My approach blends reflection with practical strategies to support meaningful, lasting change.
Life can feel heavy, confusing, or quietly overwhelming and it’s okay to need support. I offer a warm, down to earth, non-judgemental space to explore what’s beneath the surface, recognise unhelpful patterns, and build clarity, self-trust, and coping strategies. It's completely normal to feel unsure about starting therapy, reach out to take the first step.
Call or Email Gillian Burke now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0131 381 8902
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £65
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa Gillian Burke
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 8902
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Gillian Burke
- In Practice for 3 years
- PF Counselling Service, Balcarres Street, Edinburgh, MSc Counselling, Graduated 2025
- Certificate from Edinburgh College COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate / 2023
- Degree/Diploma from Edinburgh Napier University in Computing (MSc) Business Information Technology / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Gillian Burke
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 8902
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Esteem
- Anxiety
- Identity
Expertise
- Bereavement
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Gillian Burke
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 8902
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Creative Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centred
- Pluralistic
- Relational
- Transactional Analysis
Gillian Burke
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 8902