Counselling in Edinburgh
Sormila Saha
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH1 (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 18 years of experience working in the NHS , within the Secondary Adult Mental health services. I am experienced in providing psychological therapies to individual presenting with distressing emotions and a wide range of difficulties due to the impact of adverse life events both in childhood and in adult life. My special interest is in working in trauma, with issues around sense of self, feelings of guilt and shame and relationship with self and others.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 18 years of experience working in the NHS , within the Secondary Adult Mental health services. I am experienced in providing psychological therapies to individual presenting with distressing emotions and a wide range of difficulties due to the impact of adverse life events both in childhood and in adult life. My special interest is in working in trauma, with issues around sense of self, feelings of guilt and shame and relationship with self and others.
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Ross Cairns
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tranent EH33
Low Self esteem, obsession and OCD.
I am an experienced Counsellor / Psychotherapist. My main training is in a humanistic approach and I have added further training over my many years in practice. I have lots of experience across many areas of therapy and client issues but perhaps some of the main issues that I have worked with include Anxiety, Depression & Trauma. I have also worked with many people who have experienced long term abuse both as children and as adults. I have some specialist training in working with Neuro diverse clients and have good experience with Autistic individuals and those with ADHD. I also offer relationship therapy and work with couples.
Low Self esteem, obsession and OCD.
I am an experienced Counsellor / Psychotherapist. My main training is in a humanistic approach and I have added further training over my many years in practice. I have lots of experience across many areas of therapy and client issues but perhaps some of the main issues that I have worked with include Anxiety, Depression & Trauma. I have also worked with many people who have experienced long term abuse both as children and as adults. I have some specialist training in working with Neuro diverse clients and have good experience with Autistic individuals and those with ADHD. I also offer relationship therapy and work with couples.
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Saboohi Gill
Psychotherapist, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
Stirling FK7 (Online Only)
I believe we win and lose battles in our minds. Understanding this, I offer to help you raise your confidence, self-worth and self-awareness by working with you on unhelpful thoughts and perceptions which might be based on your past experiences. Equipping you with tools and techniques to cope and manage, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Trauma, PTSD, focusing on improving relationship problems (personal or professional) Addictions, Bereavement. I can help you live your life to its full potential! Replacing your unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to helpful ones so you can learn to perceive life in a balanced and realistic manner.
I believe we win and lose battles in our minds. Understanding this, I offer to help you raise your confidence, self-worth and self-awareness by working with you on unhelpful thoughts and perceptions which might be based on your past experiences. Equipping you with tools and techniques to cope and manage, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Trauma, PTSD, focusing on improving relationship problems (personal or professional) Addictions, Bereavement. I can help you live your life to its full potential! Replacing your unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to helpful ones so you can learn to perceive life in a balanced and realistic manner.
Asma Khan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bearsden G61
Therapy requires bravery, vulnerability, and self-love. Sometimes it is the hardest thing you will ever do in your life, but it can be the most rewarding. As a Cognitive behavioural psychotherapist I help people understand how the stories they have created about themselves impact their lives today, and what they can do to create a new story. The overall aim of therapy is to support you to explore your difficulties in a safe space and achieve the goals that you identify. My practice is centred on trust, empathy and empowerment.
Therapy requires bravery, vulnerability, and self-love. Sometimes it is the hardest thing you will ever do in your life, but it can be the most rewarding. As a Cognitive behavioural psychotherapist I help people understand how the stories they have created about themselves impact their lives today, and what they can do to create a new story. The overall aim of therapy is to support you to explore your difficulties in a safe space and achieve the goals that you identify. My practice is centred on trust, empathy and empowerment.
Dr Aisha Tariq
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G77
I'm Aisha, a clinical psychologist and director of Illuminated Thinking. With over 15 years of experience in adult mental health, I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that I bring to my work. Sometimes we need support to survive and work through psychological pain. Therapy can also build resilience for whatever may lie ahead. My welcoming and friendly practice is your safe space to explore and grow. My priority is to allow you to explore what is going on in the here-and-now, learn and move on from the past, and re-focus on growing into the person you want to be.
I'm Aisha, a clinical psychologist and director of Illuminated Thinking. With over 15 years of experience in adult mental health, I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that I bring to my work. Sometimes we need support to survive and work through psychological pain. Therapy can also build resilience for whatever may lie ahead. My welcoming and friendly practice is your safe space to explore and grow. My priority is to allow you to explore what is going on in the here-and-now, learn and move on from the past, and re-focus on growing into the person you want to be.
Dipesh Gosar
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Hamilton ML3
My approach to counselling is a mix of traditional counselling, CBT and mindfulness-based CBT. This enables me to adapt therapy to suit my client’s needs and ability to seek the desired change. I have experience working with clients at Golden Jubilee Hospital, Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre, and Lanarkshire Counselling and CBT Centre.
My approach to counselling is a mix of traditional counselling, CBT and mindfulness-based CBT. This enables me to adapt therapy to suit my client’s needs and ability to seek the desired change. I have experience working with clients at Golden Jubilee Hospital, Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre, and Lanarkshire Counselling and CBT Centre.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.