Female Counselling in Dalkeith

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Karine Coenen
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Dalkeith EH22
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.
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Katrina Cummings
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Dalkeith EH22
Hi, I’m Katrina, a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist. Life comes with many challenges, and these can affect us in many different ways. I offer you a space to explore your experiences at your own pace. I am a person-centred counsellor; this means my counselling is about the relationship we build and supporting you to find the way forward that is right for you. I do not come with a set agenda or any things you ‘should’ do, I provide a space where you can be yourself as you are, free from the judgement and pressures of daily life.
Hi, I’m Katrina, a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist. Life comes with many challenges, and these can affect us in many different ways. I offer you a space to explore your experiences at your own pace. I am a person-centred counsellor; this means my counselling is about the relationship we build and supporting you to find the way forward that is right for you. I do not come with a set agenda or any things you ‘should’ do, I provide a space where you can be yourself as you are, free from the judgement and pressures of daily life.
0131 381 4367 View 0131 381 4367
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Monika Trojanowska
Counsellor, BACP
Dalkeith EH22
I am a CBT therapist and I can help you if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship problems, addictions and many more. Maybe you would like to cope with your emotions better or make decisions more consciously and live with less fear? Maybe you want to be more compassionate or more self- confident, or think about how to reach out for what you consider important and valuable? If you have decided to reach for therapy, it may mean that you are already tired of avoidance and anger, and you feel that you want to look at your problems from a different perspective and learn new skills.
I am a CBT therapist and I can help you if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship problems, addictions and many more. Maybe you would like to cope with your emotions better or make decisions more consciously and live with less fear? Maybe you want to be more compassionate or more self- confident, or think about how to reach out for what you consider important and valuable? If you have decided to reach for therapy, it may mean that you are already tired of avoidance and anger, and you feel that you want to look at your problems from a different perspective and learn new skills.
0131 381 3423 View 0131 381 3423
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Evangelia Botsaki
Counsellor, MBACP
Dalkeith EH22
Feeling stuck? Is anxiety or low mood affecting your life? People usually come to therapy when they feel that they no longer have the ability to deal with the difficulties they are experiencing. When the previous ways of coping and support by friends and relatives are not enough to offer them the solutions and relief they seek. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to talk about any issues you might have. I will listen to your story with compassion and help you find your own solutions, whether that is making effective changes in your life or change the way you view yourself, others and experience relationships.
Feeling stuck? Is anxiety or low mood affecting your life? People usually come to therapy when they feel that they no longer have the ability to deal with the difficulties they are experiencing. When the previous ways of coping and support by friends and relatives are not enough to offer them the solutions and relief they seek. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to talk about any issues you might have. I will listen to your story with compassion and help you find your own solutions, whether that is making effective changes in your life or change the way you view yourself, others and experience relationships.
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Victoria Gillingham
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
1 Endorsed
Dalkeith EH22
Having worked in the field of mental health for over 28 years, I have a deep understanding of the challenges people are faced with on a daily basis. How we experience these challenges can become overwhelming and we can feel alone, helpless and disconnected. There may be times when it's useful to seek help outside of your current circle of support by talking with a counsellor and I can help you find new ways to explore and manage the difficulties you are experiencing. I work with individuals & couples to offer short-term counselling to address immediate concerns, and long term psychotherapy to address complex issues.
Having worked in the field of mental health for over 28 years, I have a deep understanding of the challenges people are faced with on a daily basis. How we experience these challenges can become overwhelming and we can feel alone, helpless and disconnected. There may be times when it's useful to seek help outside of your current circle of support by talking with a counsellor and I can help you find new ways to explore and manage the difficulties you are experiencing. I work with individuals & couples to offer short-term counselling to address immediate concerns, and long term psychotherapy to address complex issues.
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Susanne Elisabetha Pugh
Counsellor, BACP
Dalkeith EH22
Hi there, I’m Susanne Elisabetha, a qualified counsellor with 8 years of experience. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can speak freely and begin to heal. My approach is gentle, trauma-informed, and grounded in Transactional Analysis and mindfulness. I’ll walk alongside you—never rushing, always respecting your pace. I offer you a safe, empathic place within the therapeutic relationship, a confidential space where there is no judgment
Hi there, I’m Susanne Elisabetha, a qualified counsellor with 8 years of experience. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can speak freely and begin to heal. My approach is gentle, trauma-informed, and grounded in Transactional Analysis and mindfulness. I’ll walk alongside you—never rushing, always respecting your pace. I offer you a safe, empathic place within the therapeutic relationship, a confidential space where there is no judgment
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Amy Caffrey Mbacp
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Dalkeith EH22
Anxiety, stress and low mood can leave us feeling overwhelmed and difficult to know how to manage this both in our personal and professional lives. Talking to a therapist can be quite daunting. However, I truly believe talking through a problem can really help. I can help you to identify and understand issues you are struggling with and together we can come up with a plan on how to help you overcome these. I have vast experience in mental health and some of my most recent work has been working through work related dress, neurodiversity, social anxiety and gender dysphoria.
Anxiety, stress and low mood can leave us feeling overwhelmed and difficult to know how to manage this both in our personal and professional lives. Talking to a therapist can be quite daunting. However, I truly believe talking through a problem can really help. I can help you to identify and understand issues you are struggling with and together we can come up with a plan on how to help you overcome these. I have vast experience in mental health and some of my most recent work has been working through work related dress, neurodiversity, social anxiety and gender dysphoria.
01875 444628 View 01875 444628
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Sharon Gurr
Counsellor, MBACP
Dalkeith EH22
Hi, I’m Sharon—a warm, compassionate therapist offering a safe and welcoming space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or simply longing for greater clarity and emotional ease, I’m here to support you. My approach is gentle, helping you explore what’s beneath the surface with curiosity and care.
Hi, I’m Sharon—a warm, compassionate therapist offering a safe and welcoming space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or simply longing for greater clarity and emotional ease, I’m here to support you. My approach is gentle, helping you explore what’s beneath the surface with curiosity and care.
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Mhairi Spence
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or burnout? I support adults to feel calmer, more confident and find practical ways forward — face-to-face in Roslin (near Edinburgh) and online across the UK. If work, relationships or life changes are leaving you exhausted, stuck or on edge, counselling can help. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can be heard and start to make sense of what’s happening. Together we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, and I’ll help you develop simple, practical tools you can use in day-to-day life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or burnout? I support adults to feel calmer, more confident and find practical ways forward — face-to-face in Roslin (near Edinburgh) and online across the UK. If work, relationships or life changes are leaving you exhausted, stuck or on edge, counselling can help. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can be heard and start to make sense of what’s happening. Together we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, and I’ll help you develop simple, practical tools you can use in day-to-day life.
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Heather Redwood
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, and welcome! I am a BACP Registered Counsellor working from the West End of Edinburgh. At the heart of my practice is a fundamental belief in and respect for your agency, intuition, and your capacity to heal and grow in uniquely meaningful ways. My approach is collaborative and I will relate to you as expert in your life. I will listen without judgement, I won’t make assumptions about what’s best for you, and I invite you to arrive in our sessions just as you are.
Hello, and welcome! I am a BACP Registered Counsellor working from the West End of Edinburgh. At the heart of my practice is a fundamental belief in and respect for your agency, intuition, and your capacity to heal and grow in uniquely meaningful ways. My approach is collaborative and I will relate to you as expert in your life. I will listen without judgement, I won’t make assumptions about what’s best for you, and I invite you to arrive in our sessions just as you are.
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Marie Finlay
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or life’s daily pressures? I support adults, young people and children to manage anxiety, build resilience, and regain a sense of control in their lives. Avoidant behaviours such as withdrawal, procrastination, or overreliance on screens often mask deeper emotional distress. Through a compassionate and practical approach, I help clients uncover these patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and build lasting confidence.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or life’s daily pressures? I support adults, young people and children to manage anxiety, build resilience, and regain a sense of control in their lives. Avoidant behaviours such as withdrawal, procrastination, or overreliance on screens often mask deeper emotional distress. Through a compassionate and practical approach, I help clients uncover these patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and build lasting confidence.
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Open Heart Therapy
Counsellor, MA
Serves Area
Do you feel like you’re always holding it together for everyone else, but no one’s really there for you? You might be feeling burned out, stuck, or overwhelmed — whether from a lifetime of putting yourself last, coping with a major loss, or carrying unspoken grief. Perhaps you grew up in a family where emotions were ignored or tightly controlled, making it hard now to speak up for yourself, trust your feelings, or ask for help. I help adults who feel unseen, unheard, or emotionally worn down to reconnect with their inner voice and reclaim a sense of self-worth.
Do you feel like you’re always holding it together for everyone else, but no one’s really there for you? You might be feeling burned out, stuck, or overwhelmed — whether from a lifetime of putting yourself last, coping with a major loss, or carrying unspoken grief. Perhaps you grew up in a family where emotions were ignored or tightly controlled, making it hard now to speak up for yourself, trust your feelings, or ask for help. I help adults who feel unseen, unheard, or emotionally worn down to reconnect with their inner voice and reclaim a sense of self-worth.
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Rachel Rickman
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Hello I’m Rachel and a very warm welcome. As you find yourself here, you may be feeling stuck in life at the moment and perhaps issues or difficulties may be causing you distress or to feel overwhelmed. Perhaps you feel anxious, depressed or have low self esteem? Often through no fault of our own we can get caught up in these difficult cycles. The good news is I can help you get "unstuck" and help you to achieve lasting change in your life. I will help you move towards your goals and lead a more fulfilled life. I am here to support you every step of the way, giving you the space and time to discover yourself.
Hello I’m Rachel and a very warm welcome. As you find yourself here, you may be feeling stuck in life at the moment and perhaps issues or difficulties may be causing you distress or to feel overwhelmed. Perhaps you feel anxious, depressed or have low self esteem? Often through no fault of our own we can get caught up in these difficult cycles. The good news is I can help you get "unstuck" and help you to achieve lasting change in your life. I will help you move towards your goals and lead a more fulfilled life. I am here to support you every step of the way, giving you the space and time to discover yourself.
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Photo of Sarah Worth, Counsellor, MSc, ACC Reg
Sarah Worth
Counsellor, MSc, ACC Reg
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I don’t know if you have ever had the opportunity to share your story where someone really listens. I mean really listens, wanting to know you, your story, your ups and downs. Where nothing is off limits. Space to speak what maybe you’ve never spoken before. Sitting in the counsellee seat is not always easy and opening up to someone you do not know can be daunting. I know that taking that first step requires courage and I would love to walk with you on your journey.
I don’t know if you have ever had the opportunity to share your story where someone really listens. I mean really listens, wanting to know you, your story, your ups and downs. Where nothing is off limits. Space to speak what maybe you’ve never spoken before. Sitting in the counsellee seat is not always easy and opening up to someone you do not know can be daunting. I know that taking that first step requires courage and I would love to walk with you on your journey.
0131 381 0082 View 0131 381 0082
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Lynn Hogarth
Counsellor, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an experienced Counsellor/Psychotherapist , Autism & Trauma Informed Practitioner in Midlothian. I offer private therapy for adults on a short, medium, long term basis. I have a welcoming and confidential space where you will be able to discuss your feelings, emotions and difficulties. You will be heard, valued and understood. Together we can work towards changes you desire in a non judgemental approach. The approach I will use will depend on the individual client. I may combine and adapt elements of various approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is defined to help with negative patterns of thoughts/behaviours.
I am an experienced Counsellor/Psychotherapist , Autism & Trauma Informed Practitioner in Midlothian. I offer private therapy for adults on a short, medium, long term basis. I have a welcoming and confidential space where you will be able to discuss your feelings, emotions and difficulties. You will be heard, valued and understood. Together we can work towards changes you desire in a non judgemental approach. The approach I will use will depend on the individual client. I may combine and adapt elements of various approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is defined to help with negative patterns of thoughts/behaviours.
01875 440621 View 01875 440621
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Hazel Stevenson
Counsellor, MCOSCA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome! Talking is a wonderful way to share what’s on your mind. You may not even know what is bothering you, but by talking, it helps to get in touch with your emotions and make sense of your thoughts. Changes are often small but can be significant. Speaking with someone who is really listening and can offer a non-judgemental space to fully express yourself, improve your self awareness, and accept you for being you, can help!
Welcome! Talking is a wonderful way to share what’s on your mind. You may not even know what is bothering you, but by talking, it helps to get in touch with your emotions and make sense of your thoughts. Changes are often small but can be significant. Speaking with someone who is really listening and can offer a non-judgemental space to fully express yourself, improve your self awareness, and accept you for being you, can help!
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Saskia Burnett
Counsellor, MBACP
Edinburgh EH16
As a therapist, I firmly believe that each of us holds the answers to our own issues within. My role here is to help you recognise these and support you in working through them. I will aim to create a trusting counselling relationship throughout our sessions, where you can feel able to express your feelings in an empathic and accepting environment. Through this collaboration, our aim would be for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, in turn facilitating the change you are aspiring to achieve.
As a therapist, I firmly believe that each of us holds the answers to our own issues within. My role here is to help you recognise these and support you in working through them. I will aim to create a trusting counselling relationship throughout our sessions, where you can feel able to express your feelings in an empathic and accepting environment. Through this collaboration, our aim would be for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, in turn facilitating the change you are aspiring to achieve.
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Aureol Jean Gillan
Counsellor, MSc, MCOSCA
Online Only
Is something holding you back in life? Whatever the issue is, there is light at the end of the tunnel. No problem is insurmountable. Call today.
Is something holding you back in life? Whatever the issue is, there is light at the end of the tunnel. No problem is insurmountable. Call today.
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Kazandra Pangilinan
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
I offer compassionate online and in-person counselling in Edinburgh and across the UK for adults, children & young people, students, and seniors. Whether you’re facing current difficulties, working through long-term challenges, or seeking personal growth, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore what matters most to you. My approach is grounded in person-centred therapy, where empathy, respect, and genuine connection are central. I also incorporate psychodynamic insights to explore how your past may influence your present, uncovering patterns that can feel hard to shift.
I offer compassionate online and in-person counselling in Edinburgh and across the UK for adults, children & young people, students, and seniors. Whether you’re facing current difficulties, working through long-term challenges, or seeking personal growth, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore what matters most to you. My approach is grounded in person-centred therapy, where empathy, respect, and genuine connection are central. I also incorporate psychodynamic insights to explore how your past may influence your present, uncovering patterns that can feel hard to shift.
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Counselling with Alex (MBACP)
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You’ve made it this far… and you don't have to do the rest alone. Hello. A warm welcome to Counselling with Alex. A safe space to share your story. I'm Alex, a person-centred psychotherapist offering online and telephone counselling.
You’ve made it this far… and you don't have to do the rest alone. Hello. A warm welcome to Counselling with Alex. A safe space to share your story. I'm Alex, a person-centred psychotherapist offering online and telephone counselling.
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.