
Ruth Burnett
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
28 Forth St, Edinburgh EH1 3LH, Edinburgh EH1
Let's Connect 0131 510 3790

Children and teenagers can benefit from counselling therapies, and studies show that these are hugely effective, both in the short and long term. For older kids and teens, talking therapy can provide a unique space to safely explore what's going on to make them sad, angry, or anxious. For younger children, using play and art, as well as talking therapy, can help them begin to piece together things that might be difficult for them. Life doesn't always go according to plan, and sometimes things happen that no one is prepared for - an accident, a traumatic experience, a situation no one could have foreseen happening.
I believe we develop defence mechanisms as a way of protecting ourselves from dealing with painful or difficult aspects of ourselves. These can cause problems at home & school & with people closest to us. Understanding why we behave the way we do can help bring about changes that have a positive impact on us, and our loved ones and peers.
Because my clients are young people, it's important for me to develop a relationship with parents. I usually begin with an online face-to-face consultation for me and parent(s) to talk about what's been going on, and what the hopes and aims of the whole family are. Together, we make a plan for how best to proceed, at the right pace, for the best outcome.
Call or Email
Ruth Burnett
now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0131 510 3790
Let's Connect 0131 510 3790

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £65
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Bank transfer
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you arrange your first visit.

Ruth Burnett
Counsellor,
MSc,
MBACP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy 252400
- In Practice for 9 Years
- Degree/Diploma from MSc University of Edinburgh in Childhood Studies (MSc) Childhood Studies / 2007
- Degree/Diploma from PG Dip University of Edinburgh in Medical Anthropology (PG Dip) Anthropology Health & Illness / 2009
- Dip HE Counselling Children & Young People, Graduated 2016
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Bereavement
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler
,
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
Participants
Individuals
,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French
,
French
Age
Toddler
,
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
Participants
Individuals
,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French
,
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Creative Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Nearby Areas
Cities/Towns
Counties
Neighbourhoods
Call for a free consultation now - 0131 510 3790

Ruth Burnett
Counsellor,
MSc,
MBACP
Last Modified: 14 Sep 2023