Counselling in Old Town, Edinburgh

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Mervyn Reid
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello, and well done making it this far. I am a light-hearted Counsellor, Trainer & Supervisor who is very easy to talk with. I have 20+ years of experience working with couples, young people, children, individuals, and families. I work via face-to-face, telephone or online sessions using an integrative approach that helps us apply the best support at the best time. As a client-directed Counsellor, I take your lead, tailoring our sessions to suit your needs—Telephone & Online services across the UK and Ireland. Give me a call or a text to arrange your free 15-minute consultation. Clinical Supervision & Consultation offered.
Hello, and well done making it this far. I am a light-hearted Counsellor, Trainer & Supervisor who is very easy to talk with. I have 20+ years of experience working with couples, young people, children, individuals, and families. I work via face-to-face, telephone or online sessions using an integrative approach that helps us apply the best support at the best time. As a client-directed Counsellor, I take your lead, tailoring our sessions to suit your needs—Telephone & Online services across the UK and Ireland. Give me a call or a text to arrange your free 15-minute consultation. Clinical Supervision & Consultation offered.
028 9694 3156 View 028 9694 3156
Photo of Amanda McLauchlan - Dymphna Therapy OCD and anxiety therapist, Counsellor
Do you experience intrusive thoughts that cause distress, a constant doubt over whether you have checked the door is locked, or a need to undertake compulsions to reduce anxiety? Does part of you realise that these thoughts and compulsions are unhelpful, yet you struggle to stop them? Do you worry you are ‘going mad’ due to this? These may be symptoms of OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which can be treated successfully with therapy. We can work together to overcome this. Intrusive thoughts do not define you or mean you are 'bad', they are simply thoughts, and we will work to together to take away their power.
Do you experience intrusive thoughts that cause distress, a constant doubt over whether you have checked the door is locked, or a need to undertake compulsions to reduce anxiety? Does part of you realise that these thoughts and compulsions are unhelpful, yet you struggle to stop them? Do you worry you are ‘going mad’ due to this? These may be symptoms of OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which can be treated successfully with therapy. We can work together to overcome this. Intrusive thoughts do not define you or mean you are 'bad', they are simply thoughts, and we will work to together to take away their power.
01764 915829 View 01764 915829
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Bryana Gardner
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trainee counsellor, offering affordable, psychosynthesis therapy sessions in central Edinburgh. You may be seeking therapy for anxiety, addictive behaviours, emotional instability, grief, significant life changes, a spiritual crisis or psychedelic integration. Alternatively, you may be wishing to explore different parts of yourself that are coming to the surface - parts that can feel confusing, overwhelming or as if they no longer fit who you are becoming. You want to make sense of things, and feel supported in the process so that you can step ever more fully into yourself.
I am a trainee counsellor, offering affordable, psychosynthesis therapy sessions in central Edinburgh. You may be seeking therapy for anxiety, addictive behaviours, emotional instability, grief, significant life changes, a spiritual crisis or psychedelic integration. Alternatively, you may be wishing to explore different parts of yourself that are coming to the surface - parts that can feel confusing, overwhelming or as if they no longer fit who you are becoming. You want to make sense of things, and feel supported in the process so that you can step ever more fully into yourself.
0131 381 8127 View 0131 381 8127
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Catherine White
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Online Only
Hello! I am Dr Catherine White (she/her). I am a chartered, HCPC-registered Health Psychologist. I provide one-to-one psychological support and health coaching for anyone who is looking to feel better in their day-to-day life, and to make healthy lifestyle changes and improvements to their wellbeing. This may include support with diet, physical activity or sleep. I can support with management of long-term health conditions, for example, diabetes, chronic pain, or reproductive health. I can help you to stop smoking and to reduce your alcohol consumption.
Hello! I am Dr Catherine White (she/her). I am a chartered, HCPC-registered Health Psychologist. I provide one-to-one psychological support and health coaching for anyone who is looking to feel better in their day-to-day life, and to make healthy lifestyle changes and improvements to their wellbeing. This may include support with diet, physical activity or sleep. I can support with management of long-term health conditions, for example, diabetes, chronic pain, or reproductive health. I can help you to stop smoking and to reduce your alcohol consumption.
01506 537228 View 01506 537228
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Angela McLachlan
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Serves Area
Have you had a recent difficult experience? Or maybe you are going through something painful just now? Perhaps you feel stuck and unable to move forward? It can often be difficult to understand feelings such as anxiety, overwhelm, panic, distress, fear, immobilisation, anger or sadness. Working collaboratively with you, at your own pace, I can help you process your feelings and faciliate a deeper and compassionate understanding of your current situation. In exploring and talking about both your present and past experiences and memories, I can offer you a safe and calming space to help you move forward.
Have you had a recent difficult experience? Or maybe you are going through something painful just now? Perhaps you feel stuck and unable to move forward? It can often be difficult to understand feelings such as anxiety, overwhelm, panic, distress, fear, immobilisation, anger or sadness. Working collaboratively with you, at your own pace, I can help you process your feelings and faciliate a deeper and compassionate understanding of your current situation. In exploring and talking about both your present and past experiences and memories, I can offer you a safe and calming space to help you move forward.
0131 381 1458 View 0131 381 1458
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Sally Harris
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
You’re probably experiencing some difficulties at the moment, either as a couple or as an individual, and looking for a space to explore what is going on for you, understand why you feel as you do, and perhaps put in place some strategies for making a positive change. You may be looking to communicate better with your partner, or thinking about ending a relationship. You may be going through the stress of infertility, or have experienced the loss of a baby, and are looking for a place to talk through your thoughts and feelings. You are not alone in looking for support, so there is no need to feel uncomfortable in doing so.
You’re probably experiencing some difficulties at the moment, either as a couple or as an individual, and looking for a space to explore what is going on for you, understand why you feel as you do, and perhaps put in place some strategies for making a positive change. You may be looking to communicate better with your partner, or thinking about ending a relationship. You may be going through the stress of infertility, or have experienced the loss of a baby, and are looking for a place to talk through your thoughts and feelings. You are not alone in looking for support, so there is no need to feel uncomfortable in doing so.
0131 381 4625 View 0131 381 4625
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Mengyao Yuan Psychotherapist & Supervisor
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with people who find it difficult to know who they are, what they want from life, and to motivate themselves to take actions. I also work with people who find it hard to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with others, who struggle to give and receive love. I am also experienced in working with trauma and loss. My practice is informed by psychodynamic, person-centred and existential theories. I aim to provide warmth, respect and acceptance while helping you to gain a better understanding of your personal history, your experiences, and to find meanings in your existence.
I work with people who find it difficult to know who they are, what they want from life, and to motivate themselves to take actions. I also work with people who find it hard to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with others, who struggle to give and receive love. I am also experienced in working with trauma and loss. My practice is informed by psychodynamic, person-centred and existential theories. I aim to provide warmth, respect and acceptance while helping you to gain a better understanding of your personal history, your experiences, and to find meanings in your existence.
0131 510 3423 View 0131 510 3423
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Healing State Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
You can feel very alone when you are experiencing difficulties and uncertainty in your life, when your thoughts and emotions overwhelm you and a way forward feels hard to see. Counselling can provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions, to help you better understand what you are feeling, allowing you the knowledge to find greater self awareness and safety within yourself. This provides you opportunities to have the space and choice in your life to find your own way forward to facilitate your potential for change, growth and personal fulfilment to create lasting positive changes in your life.
You can feel very alone when you are experiencing difficulties and uncertainty in your life, when your thoughts and emotions overwhelm you and a way forward feels hard to see. Counselling can provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions, to help you better understand what you are feeling, allowing you the knowledge to find greater self awareness and safety within yourself. This provides you opportunities to have the space and choice in your life to find your own way forward to facilitate your potential for change, growth and personal fulfilment to create lasting positive changes in your life.
0141 673 3016 View 0141 673 3016
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Harriet Brown
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Finding the right therapist for you is as much about their style and personality as their qualifications. I value warmth, collaboration, and humour when appropriate and I endeavour to bring these qualities to my practice. My work is integrative which means I can use different theories to suit each individual client's needs. I draw on relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, Internal Family systems, ACT and humanistic approaches. I am also influenced by my interest in film and literature. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Finding the right therapist for you is as much about their style and personality as their qualifications. I value warmth, collaboration, and humour when appropriate and I endeavour to bring these qualities to my practice. My work is integrative which means I can use different theories to suit each individual client's needs. I draw on relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, Internal Family systems, ACT and humanistic approaches. I am also influenced by my interest in film and literature. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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Claire Shaw Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling anxious or struggling? This could be through a bereavement, or difficulties in a relationship. Perhaps health issues such as chronic illness, disability or menopause have affected how you are feeling. Maybe work is causing you stress, or you have been made redundant. Do you feel misunderstood or not heard? Maybe you don’t have somewhere you feel supported to be yourself and to speak freely. Perhaps you feel like you don't have anyone to talk to who understands. You may need a place to be heard and to explore your feelings.
Are you feeling anxious or struggling? This could be through a bereavement, or difficulties in a relationship. Perhaps health issues such as chronic illness, disability or menopause have affected how you are feeling. Maybe work is causing you stress, or you have been made redundant. Do you feel misunderstood or not heard? Maybe you don’t have somewhere you feel supported to be yourself and to speak freely. Perhaps you feel like you don't have anyone to talk to who understands. You may need a place to be heard and to explore your feelings.
020 4538 3657 View 020 4538 3657
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Family Psychotherapy
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hello, my name is Mal Zbikowska, I’m a qualified Systemic Family Psychotherapist and a founder of Family Psychotherapy. I love seeing people grow and achieve their potential. Working relationally not only is my passion but also part of my value base. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of joining families, couples and individuals on their journey to closer connections, self-awareness, and acceptance that fostered deeper insights and understanding.
Hello, my name is Mal Zbikowska, I’m a qualified Systemic Family Psychotherapist and a founder of Family Psychotherapy. I love seeing people grow and achieve their potential. Working relationally not only is my passion but also part of my value base. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of joining families, couples and individuals on their journey to closer connections, self-awareness, and acceptance that fostered deeper insights and understanding.
0131 381 6356 View 0131 381 6356
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Jordan Mcphail
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Hi, I’m Jordan – a CBT & EMDR therapist with a passion for supporting women through life’s messy, meaningful moments. I specialise in birth trauma and help women at all stages of life: whether you’re navigating new motherhood, feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, or facing foggy thinking and emotional ups and downs during perimenopause, I’m here to support you.
Hi, I’m Jordan – a CBT & EMDR therapist with a passion for supporting women through life’s messy, meaningful moments. I specialise in birth trauma and help women at all stages of life: whether you’re navigating new motherhood, feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, or facing foggy thinking and emotional ups and downs during perimenopause, I’m here to support you.
01636 556121 View 01636 556121
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Marie MacLeod
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Difficulties and stress in the relationships that matter most to you can be a source of distress, anxiety, frustration or despair. When all your efforts to make things better still haven't worked, maybe it's time to think about trying a different approach. Working with a experienced relationship counsellor can give you the time and space to explore what is troubling you. I work online with individual adults and couples from all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities to help them gain insight and fresh perspectives on life, relationships, and other issues that cause distress.
Difficulties and stress in the relationships that matter most to you can be a source of distress, anxiety, frustration or despair. When all your efforts to make things better still haven't worked, maybe it's time to think about trying a different approach. Working with a experienced relationship counsellor can give you the time and space to explore what is troubling you. I work online with individual adults and couples from all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities to help them gain insight and fresh perspectives on life, relationships, and other issues that cause distress.
0131 378 8345 View 0131 378 8345
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Jenny Page
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
We have all have experienced painful things in our lives that have left a lasting mark. Sometimes, these experiences lead us to develop maladaptive ways of coping. Although these defences—such as anxiety—are ways that our mind tries to keep us safe, they ultimately lead to further suffering. I can offer a safe and open space to explore your story, challenge maladaptive beliefs and behaviours, and together work towards a place of healing.
We have all have experienced painful things in our lives that have left a lasting mark. Sometimes, these experiences lead us to develop maladaptive ways of coping. Although these defences—such as anxiety—are ways that our mind tries to keep us safe, they ultimately lead to further suffering. I can offer a safe and open space to explore your story, challenge maladaptive beliefs and behaviours, and together work towards a place of healing.
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Dr Maciej Iwanowicz
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I am a counselling psychologist who has a broad experience in both psychology and psychotherapy. When working together I will always prioritise your individual needs. Even though I have my own style of therapy I will always make sure to collaborate with you and to be as flexible as needed so we are always on the same page when working together. I hope to create a non-judgemental, safe and hopefully very comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood.
I am a counselling psychologist who has a broad experience in both psychology and psychotherapy. When working together I will always prioritise your individual needs. Even though I have my own style of therapy I will always make sure to collaborate with you and to be as flexible as needed so we are always on the same page when working together. I hope to create a non-judgemental, safe and hopefully very comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood.
0141 280 6657 View 0141 280 6657
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Dr Craig Dunn & Associates Psychology Services
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
We are a dedicated team of psychologists and psychotherapists committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and accessible mental health support. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered. We offer a range of psychotherapy services for adults, children, young people, and parents across Greater Glasgow. We understand that seeking support can feel overwhelming, and it’s not always easy to know what kind of help you need. Sometimes, a warm conversation or a reassuring presence is all it takes to feel confident in your choice of therapist.
We are a dedicated team of psychologists and psychotherapists committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and accessible mental health support. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered. We offer a range of psychotherapy services for adults, children, young people, and parents across Greater Glasgow. We understand that seeking support can feel overwhelming, and it’s not always easy to know what kind of help you need. Sometimes, a warm conversation or a reassuring presence is all it takes to feel confident in your choice of therapist.
0141 673 0369 View 0141 673 0369
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Susan Hollins Counselling
Counsellor
Serves Area
You may be wondering which way is up right now as a result of experiencing the death of someone you love. If your loved one died suddenly, died violently, or took their own life then I imagine that your distress is massive, more than words can describe. I work gently, at your pace, allowing you to tell your story from every possible angle and as often as you need to. You may be experiencing flashbacks and other symptoms which reflect the trauma you've experienced. Along with the loss of your loved one, any sense of future may have gone, along with a sense of yourself. You may not know what you want. I can help you with all of it.
You may be wondering which way is up right now as a result of experiencing the death of someone you love. If your loved one died suddenly, died violently, or took their own life then I imagine that your distress is massive, more than words can describe. I work gently, at your pace, allowing you to tell your story from every possible angle and as often as you need to. You may be experiencing flashbacks and other symptoms which reflect the trauma you've experienced. Along with the loss of your loved one, any sense of future may have gone, along with a sense of yourself. You may not know what you want. I can help you with all of it.
01764 915871 View 01764 915871
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Nick Kartsanis
Counsellor, MCOSCA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Being human is hard, but you don't have to go it alone. I will give you the time and space to explore the difficulties you face at a pace which is comfortable for you, to help you live a life more satisfying, meaningful, and free. I can help you understand yourself better, be more present and more purposeful in your life, and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
Being human is hard, but you don't have to go it alone. I will give you the time and space to explore the difficulties you face at a pace which is comfortable for you, to help you live a life more satisfying, meaningful, and free. I can help you understand yourself better, be more present and more purposeful in your life, and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
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Vista Wellbeing - CBT Online & Edinburgh
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Siobhan, a CBT Therapist. I work clients in person in Edinburgh's West End, online or by phone. In our sessions you can expect me to be warm, empathetic, encouraging, non-judgemental and supportive. Clients have described me as friendly, with a calm and easy style. It's a privilege to provide a confidential safe space for people to open up and be heard. Change is always possible. I want to help you discover the tools inside yourself to see things from a new perspective and live a more empowered life. I will be with you every step of the journey to help you reach your goals of growth and change.
Hi, I'm Siobhan, a CBT Therapist. I work clients in person in Edinburgh's West End, online or by phone. In our sessions you can expect me to be warm, empathetic, encouraging, non-judgemental and supportive. Clients have described me as friendly, with a calm and easy style. It's a privilege to provide a confidential safe space for people to open up and be heard. Change is always possible. I want to help you discover the tools inside yourself to see things from a new perspective and live a more empowered life. I will be with you every step of the journey to help you reach your goals of growth and change.
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Liam Quinn
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Therapy generally can be challenging, discovering ones barriers, patterns of behaviour, amongst many other possible struggles that aren't serving you well in your daily life or that you've been carrying with you for a long time. As a pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I embrace this diversity of human experiences and what each individual brings to the counselling room. I specialise in working with individuals who have experienced abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions and bereavement. Whether seeking support in these areas or others, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore, grow, and thrive.
Therapy generally can be challenging, discovering ones barriers, patterns of behaviour, amongst many other possible struggles that aren't serving you well in your daily life or that you've been carrying with you for a long time. As a pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I embrace this diversity of human experiences and what each individual brings to the counselling room. I specialise in working with individuals who have experienced abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions and bereavement. Whether seeking support in these areas or others, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore, grow, and thrive.
01382 768545 View 01382 768545

How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in Old Town, Edinburgh

200+

Average cost per session

£60

Counsellors in Old Town, Edinburgh who prioritize treating:

91% Anxiety
83% Depression
83% Self Esteem
78% Relationship Issues
78% Stress
66% Trauma and PTSD
61% Life Transitions

Average years in practice

8 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

70% Aviva
64% AXA PPP
54% Bupa

How Counsellors in Old Town, Edinburgh see their clients

67% In Person and Online
33% Online Only

Gender breakdown

73% Female
26% Male
1% Non-Binary