Counselling in Blackford
I know that the decision to seek therapy and to find a suitable therapist can be daunting, so my approach is to never forget what it is like to sit in the client’s chair. Whether you're going through separation and divorce, experiencing abuse, depression, trauma, generally feeling sad or struggling with other emotional issues, I can help. I am here for You.
I know that the decision to seek therapy and to find a suitable therapist can be daunting, so my approach is to never forget what it is like to sit in the client’s chair. Whether you're going through separation and divorce, experiencing abuse, depression, trauma, generally feeling sad or struggling with other emotional issues, I can help. I am here for You.
I offer therapy for issues such as anxiety, stress, depression and loneliness as well as personal growth in general. I provide a safe, confidential space for adults seeking support.
As an Edinburgh counsellor with 20 years of experience, I tailor each session to your needs, helping you overcome blocks and make meaningful changes. Sessions are in-person and confidential, giving you focus and privacy. Nothing you say will be judged as being too unimportant. Overcoming shame is the route to empowerment.
I offer therapy for issues such as anxiety, stress, depression and loneliness as well as personal growth in general. I provide a safe, confidential space for adults seeking support.
As an Edinburgh counsellor with 20 years of experience, I tailor each session to your needs, helping you overcome blocks and make meaningful changes. Sessions are in-person and confidential, giving you focus and privacy. Nothing you say will be judged as being too unimportant. Overcoming shame is the route to empowerment.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning who you are and where your life is going, I can offer a supportive space to help you untangle messy thoughts and emotions. I'm a BACP-registered psychotherapeutic counsellor, and I prioritise working safely, at a pace that feels right for you. I invite you to bring whatever's on your mind, no matter how big or small, for gentle and honest exploration. In this way we can work together to allow you to reconnect with a deeper sense of yourself.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning who you are and where your life is going, I can offer a supportive space to help you untangle messy thoughts and emotions. I'm a BACP-registered psychotherapeutic counsellor, and I prioritise working safely, at a pace that feels right for you. I invite you to bring whatever's on your mind, no matter how big or small, for gentle and honest exploration. In this way we can work together to allow you to reconnect with a deeper sense of yourself.
I’m a person-centred counsellor who is dedicated to offering support in a calm, compassionate, straightforward way.
Whatever you bring to therapy, I aim to be a warm, consistent presence, who will listen carefully with a genuine curiosity and help you to clarify your present situation and options available to you.
I’m a person-centred counsellor who is dedicated to offering support in a calm, compassionate, straightforward way.
Whatever you bring to therapy, I aim to be a warm, consistent presence, who will listen carefully with a genuine curiosity and help you to clarify your present situation and options available to you.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming — whether it’s grief, profound change, or the quiet pain and uncertainty of feeling stuck in repeating patterns. I work with adults during those moments when coping no longer feels enough, and there’s a growing sense that change is needed — but it’s unclear how to move forward.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming — whether it’s grief, profound change, or the quiet pain and uncertainty of feeling stuck in repeating patterns. I work with adults during those moments when coping no longer feels enough, and there’s a growing sense that change is needed — but it’s unclear how to move forward.
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If you experience anxiety, low mood and/or confusion about your emotions, as a person-centred counsellor, I can help you detangle the different aspects of your life that may be activating each other and creating an overall feeling of mental unwellness.
I will provide you with a warm, honest and accepting environment in which we can tease-out what really lies at the core of your negative experiences and emotions.
This new-found awareness and clarity has the potential to make you feel much more empowered to face-up and overcome past and future challenges and achieve greater mental wellbeing.
If you experience anxiety, low mood and/or confusion about your emotions, as a person-centred counsellor, I can help you detangle the different aspects of your life that may be activating each other and creating an overall feeling of mental unwellness.
I will provide you with a warm, honest and accepting environment in which we can tease-out what really lies at the core of your negative experiences and emotions.
This new-found awareness and clarity has the potential to make you feel much more empowered to face-up and overcome past and future challenges and achieve greater mental wellbeing.
Your relationships affect the way you feel and difficulties can make you very unhappy, hurt and angry. One in five say their relationship is in distress. Some reasons people give are - emotional pain and distress, feeling unloved, conflict, infidelity, sex, different outlooks, children, career, addiction or family relationships. Communication, is often cited as at the heart of a distressed relationship, each of us thinks we are clear about telling our loved ones what is going on for us and we get frustrated when they just ‘don’t hear us’. It can all be very confusing and difficult to resolve.
Your relationships affect the way you feel and difficulties can make you very unhappy, hurt and angry. One in five say their relationship is in distress. Some reasons people give are - emotional pain and distress, feeling unloved, conflict, infidelity, sex, different outlooks, children, career, addiction or family relationships. Communication, is often cited as at the heart of a distressed relationship, each of us thinks we are clear about telling our loved ones what is going on for us and we get frustrated when they just ‘don’t hear us’. It can all be very confusing and difficult to resolve.
Do you find yourself stuck in painful patterns—either in your relationship or within yourself? Perhaps you and your partner keep having the same arguments, leaving you feeling unheard or distant. Or maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or emotions that feel hard to manage. Whether you come to therapy alone or with a partner, our sessions can be a place to slow down, understand what’s going on, and start feeling more connected—to yourself and the people around you.
Do you find yourself stuck in painful patterns—either in your relationship or within yourself? Perhaps you and your partner keep having the same arguments, leaving you feeling unheard or distant. Or maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or emotions that feel hard to manage. Whether you come to therapy alone or with a partner, our sessions can be a place to slow down, understand what’s going on, and start feeling more connected—to yourself and the people around you.
Many of the people I support have lived through childhood trauma or early adversity that still affects them today. Therapy can help you move beyond survival, break unhelpful patterns, and create space for healing and growth. I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist with doctoral-level training and extensive experience in the NHS, private practice, and academia. My expertise includes complex trauma, anxiety, phobias, OCD, depression, burnout, PTSD, grief, parenthood and maternity transitions, and relationship difficulties — including toxic or narcissistic dynamics and child–parent challenges.
Many of the people I support have lived through childhood trauma or early adversity that still affects them today. Therapy can help you move beyond survival, break unhelpful patterns, and create space for healing and growth. I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist with doctoral-level training and extensive experience in the NHS, private practice, and academia. My expertise includes complex trauma, anxiety, phobias, OCD, depression, burnout, PTSD, grief, parenthood and maternity transitions, and relationship difficulties — including toxic or narcissistic dynamics and child–parent challenges.
I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor in advanced training. I offer therapy sessions for adult individuals on both a long and short term basis.
Perhaps you are coming to therapy because you feel dissatisfied, confused, or overwhelmed by one or several aspects of your life. My intention is to facilitate an environment of warmth and compassion in which you feel safe and supported to explore your experiences at your own pace. Building a therapeutic relationship together, that you find supportive and ultimately healing, lies at the heart of this process.
I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor in advanced training. I offer therapy sessions for adult individuals on both a long and short term basis.
Perhaps you are coming to therapy because you feel dissatisfied, confused, or overwhelmed by one or several aspects of your life. My intention is to facilitate an environment of warmth and compassion in which you feel safe and supported to explore your experiences at your own pace. Building a therapeutic relationship together, that you find supportive and ultimately healing, lies at the heart of this process.
NB: I am currently employed at the University of Edinburgh, so I cannot offer private sessions to UoE-matriculated students.
I work with clients from all walks of life, though my lived experience has led to a particular interest in adults from multicultural and international communities—including TCKs, expats, repats, international students, and those in intercultural relationships. Therapy with me is more than looking inward— together we explore your inner world, relationships, life pressures, and how wider systems, including inequality and discrimination, shape your wellbeing through a culturally aware, anti-oppressive lens.
NB: I am currently employed at the University of Edinburgh, so I cannot offer private sessions to UoE-matriculated students.
I work with clients from all walks of life, though my lived experience has led to a particular interest in adults from multicultural and international communities—including TCKs, expats, repats, international students, and those in intercultural relationships. Therapy with me is more than looking inward— together we explore your inner world, relationships, life pressures, and how wider systems, including inequality and discrimination, shape your wellbeing through a culturally aware, anti-oppressive lens.
My name is Maria and I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist providing therapy for an extensive range of issues. I fully understand the courage involved in beginning your therapeutic journey and I am here to support you through the process. Together we will create a safe space without judgement, where we can compassionately explore your unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns impacting your life. I will help you develop skills and strategies to overcome challenges and support you on the path to a fulfilling life. We are all individuals who experience the world differently so the sessions will be tailored to your needs and wants.
My name is Maria and I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist providing therapy for an extensive range of issues. I fully understand the courage involved in beginning your therapeutic journey and I am here to support you through the process. Together we will create a safe space without judgement, where we can compassionately explore your unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns impacting your life. I will help you develop skills and strategies to overcome challenges and support you on the path to a fulfilling life. We are all individuals who experience the world differently so the sessions will be tailored to your needs and wants.
Dr Rasa is a Clinical Psychologist registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which is a professional regulatory body aimed to ensure that you get safe and effective care. She holds a professional interest in working with people who have experienced traumatic life events as well as those who have been affected by narcissistic parenting, and have difficulties with relationships, feel they need to please people in order to be liked, feel anxious, stuck, lack confidence and joy from everyday life. Dr Rasa also works with women who are high-achievers but nevertheless struggle with low self-esteem, low mood or anxiety.
Dr Rasa is a Clinical Psychologist registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which is a professional regulatory body aimed to ensure that you get safe and effective care. She holds a professional interest in working with people who have experienced traumatic life events as well as those who have been affected by narcissistic parenting, and have difficulties with relationships, feel they need to please people in order to be liked, feel anxious, stuck, lack confidence and joy from everyday life. Dr Rasa also works with women who are high-achievers but nevertheless struggle with low self-esteem, low mood or anxiety.
It can be difficult making the decision to come to counselling. Acknowledging that you need some help, because something feels wrong within you, or that life just feels too much right now, isn't easy, but it can be a first step toward healing, a better understanding, a new way of seeing things, or the beginning of a change. Counselling can help when you've exhausted your own resources to work things out or cope, or when you feel that what is troubling you is too much for people who might normally support you. If you feel like just don't know what to do next, or that you just can't move to where you want to be, perhaps I can help.
It can be difficult making the decision to come to counselling. Acknowledging that you need some help, because something feels wrong within you, or that life just feels too much right now, isn't easy, but it can be a first step toward healing, a better understanding, a new way of seeing things, or the beginning of a change. Counselling can help when you've exhausted your own resources to work things out or cope, or when you feel that what is troubling you is too much for people who might normally support you. If you feel like just don't know what to do next, or that you just can't move to where you want to be, perhaps I can help.
I offer In Person Counselling in Burntisland, UK wide Online Counselling and I am an Affiliate Counsellor for Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). Together we work with the difficult times, helping move beyond them. If you would like support with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, happiness and confidence, I can help. My approach combines talking therapy, coping strategies, positive mindset and meditation. We work with your needs and what suits best. I work with adults and elders. Counselling can bring valuable changes to life that last a lifetime.
I offer In Person Counselling in Burntisland, UK wide Online Counselling and I am an Affiliate Counsellor for Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). Together we work with the difficult times, helping move beyond them. If you would like support with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, happiness and confidence, I can help. My approach combines talking therapy, coping strategies, positive mindset and meditation. We work with your needs and what suits best. I work with adults and elders. Counselling can bring valuable changes to life that last a lifetime.
Cognitive behavioural therapist and psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 7 years experience working in mental health services for the University of London — I trained in two very different styles of therapy because people come to therapy for many reasons, and I wanted my work to embody the breadth of what therapy covers, from the evidence-based and goal-directed, to the creative and mysterious.
Cognitive behavioural therapist and psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 7 years experience working in mental health services for the University of London — I trained in two very different styles of therapy because people come to therapy for many reasons, and I wanted my work to embody the breadth of what therapy covers, from the evidence-based and goal-directed, to the creative and mysterious.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and in need of help to navigate some challenges? Whether you're feeling anxious, depression, struggling with ADHD and ASD symptoms, masking and low self-esteem, you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is non-judgmental, it encourages you to make your own choices in life to become complete. I offer creative approaches like sand play and art to help communicate emotions when words are hard to find. Available in both English and Portuguese, I offer counselling face-to-face and online to support your journey towards healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and in need of help to navigate some challenges? Whether you're feeling anxious, depression, struggling with ADHD and ASD symptoms, masking and low self-esteem, you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is non-judgmental, it encourages you to make your own choices in life to become complete. I offer creative approaches like sand play and art to help communicate emotions when words are hard to find. Available in both English and Portuguese, I offer counselling face-to-face and online to support your journey towards healing.
Hello! I'm Malcolm; I use a third-wave cognitive approach approach to therapy. I will work with you to manage issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma or grief. Generally, I would expect to see a positive change in 8-10 sessions.
In terms of training, I am a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist, an Associate Member of ISST (International Schema Society) and am experienced in the use of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
Hello! I'm Malcolm; I use a third-wave cognitive approach approach to therapy. I will work with you to manage issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma or grief. Generally, I would expect to see a positive change in 8-10 sessions.
In terms of training, I am a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist, an Associate Member of ISST (International Schema Society) and am experienced in the use of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
Relationship and sex therapist with particular interest in intimacy and communication with a view towards self development and awareness. I have 30 years experience using psychodynamic approach. Providing a respectful confidential therapeutic environment.
Relationship and sex therapist with particular interest in intimacy and communication with a view towards self development and awareness. I have 30 years experience using psychodynamic approach. Providing a respectful confidential therapeutic environment.
Hello, I'm Shirley and I am an accredited BABCP Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I deliver CBT online and by telephone as this is convenient for you to be in your home/suitable location, at a time that suits you, without travelling to appointments. CBT is a problem-specific and pragmatic approach which helps you identify your specific issues and then we can work together to give you tools and strategies that help you make changes in your life. CBT helps you understand the importance of thinking and how it affects how you feel and what you do. I will help you stay in control and manage your own recovery on a long-term basis.
Hello, I'm Shirley and I am an accredited BABCP Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I deliver CBT online and by telephone as this is convenient for you to be in your home/suitable location, at a time that suits you, without travelling to appointments. CBT is a problem-specific and pragmatic approach which helps you identify your specific issues and then we can work together to give you tools and strategies that help you make changes in your life. CBT helps you understand the importance of thinking and how it affects how you feel and what you do. I will help you stay in control and manage your own recovery on a long-term basis.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Blackford
< 10
Counsellors in Blackford who prioritize treating:
| 100% | Relationship Issues |
| 100% | Depression |
| 100% | Anxiety |
| 100% | Bereavement |
| 100% | Self Esteem |
| 100% | Infidelity |
| 100% | Stress |
Average years in practice
3 Years
Gender breakdown
| 60% | Female | |
| 40% | Male |
How Counsellors in Blackford see their clients
| 100% | In Person and Online |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Blackford?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.