Addiction Counselling in Edinburgh

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Judi Lloyd
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
You might feel like you're holding everything together while anxiety, overwhelm, or old patterns quietly run the show. Perhaps you lie awake replaying conversations, feeling guilty for not being "enough", or caught in cycles of self-criticism and people-pleasing. I offer integrative counselling and MAP coaching to help you understand why these patterns exist—not to fix them, but to work with them. Using IFS and person-centred therapy, we explore what drives your reactions and practice new responses. Together we work towards feeling more connected to yourself and able to set healthy boundaries.
You might feel like you're holding everything together while anxiety, overwhelm, or old patterns quietly run the show. Perhaps you lie awake replaying conversations, feeling guilty for not being "enough", or caught in cycles of self-criticism and people-pleasing. I offer integrative counselling and MAP coaching to help you understand why these patterns exist—not to fix them, but to work with them. Using IFS and person-centred therapy, we explore what drives your reactions and practice new responses. Together we work towards feeling more connected to yourself and able to set healthy boundaries.
01462 417457 View 01462 417457
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Refana Saleem Saleem
Counsellor, MSc, PMCOSCA
Serves Area
I have vast experience of working in areas such as: Affairs, Communication Breakdown, Conflict, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with each person's uniqueness in diverse situations including supporting each individual to find more satisfying ways to manage the challenges they are experiencing such as Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression or even Bereavement . I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and those in the helping professions. I also offer telephone and Online Counselling. I am a COSCA Practitioner Member. I have a Masters in Counselling from Abertay University. I have a Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I am also a Trainer.
I have vast experience of working in areas such as: Affairs, Communication Breakdown, Conflict, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with each person's uniqueness in diverse situations including supporting each individual to find more satisfying ways to manage the challenges they are experiencing such as Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression or even Bereavement . I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and those in the helping professions. I also offer telephone and Online Counselling. I am a COSCA Practitioner Member. I have a Masters in Counselling from Abertay University. I have a Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I am also a Trainer.
01236 914479 View 01236 914479
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Jenna Robertson
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
In our work, I offer years of training and experience working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, relational issues, addictions, and more.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress, life adjustments, relational issues, or other struggles with mental health, you deserve to be heard and supported. The isolation and confusion can feel overwhelming, but as long as you are dedicated to moving forward there is so much hope and so many possibilities for healing.
In our work, I offer years of training and experience working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, relational issues, addictions, and more.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress, life adjustments, relational issues, or other struggles with mental health, you deserve to be heard and supported. The isolation and confusion can feel overwhelming, but as long as you are dedicated to moving forward there is so much hope and so many possibilities for healing.
01383 663412 View 01383 663412
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Vikki Thompson Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I understand how these can intersect with addiction, chronic pain and trauma, and how sensory needs, routine and emotional regulation can shape your experience.
Together, we can gently explore what’s going on for you and work towards meaningful, sustainable change at a pace that feels manageable. My approach is compassionate and curious, collaborative and tailored to your needs. I aim to offer a calm, welcoming, neuroaffirming space where you feel heard and supported.
I understand how these can intersect with addiction, chronic pain and trauma, and how sensory needs, routine and emotional regulation can shape your experience.
Together, we can gently explore what’s going on for you and work towards meaningful, sustainable change at a pace that feels manageable. My approach is compassionate and curious, collaborative and tailored to your needs. I aim to offer a calm, welcoming, neuroaffirming space where you feel heard and supported.
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Johanna Lakin
Psychotherapist, MA, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
A strong, trusting relationship is, I believe, what makes therapy, therapeutic. Part of my role is to offer the conditions; empathy, acceptance and genuineness which are at the root of cultivating therapeutic alliance. By offering these conditions, I will meet you as a whole person and remain open and curious to what you feel you want to bring to the session. I do not perceive myself as the expert of your life, you are. I will encounter you in the sessions, holding my understanding that you are of inherent worth and value.
A strong, trusting relationship is, I believe, what makes therapy, therapeutic. Part of my role is to offer the conditions; empathy, acceptance and genuineness which are at the root of cultivating therapeutic alliance. By offering these conditions, I will meet you as a whole person and remain open and curious to what you feel you want to bring to the session. I do not perceive myself as the expert of your life, you are. I will encounter you in the sessions, holding my understanding that you are of inherent worth and value.
01228 585119 View 01228 585119
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Faraz Parekh
Psychotherapist, BACP
Online Only
I work with clients of all genders aged 16 and over. My interest based focus is on sexuality, personality assessment, childhood trauma, and relationships. If you’re in the midst of challenge and struggling to find your way, look up my number.
I work with clients of all genders aged 16 and over. My interest based focus is on sexuality, personality assessment, childhood trauma, and relationships. If you’re in the midst of challenge and struggling to find your way, look up my number.
020 3004 1657 View 020 3004 1657
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Gen Z Therapy - James Arnoldi MBACP
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I specialise in working with a generation of young people who often struggle with anxiety, poor self-esteem, loneliness and tech addiction, who need a supportive and non-judgemental space to navigate life's challenges.
If you're Gen Z then you already know how challenging it can be to deal with family, social and study issues at the best of times, let alone when things start going wrong. As a therapist who is separate to the main people in your life, I aim to provide you with a weekly online space where you can explore freely what's on your mind, in a confidential setting.
I specialise in working with a generation of young people who often struggle with anxiety, poor self-esteem, loneliness and tech addiction, who need a supportive and non-judgemental space to navigate life's challenges.
If you're Gen Z then you already know how challenging it can be to deal with family, social and study issues at the best of times, let alone when things start going wrong. As a therapist who is separate to the main people in your life, I aim to provide you with a weekly online space where you can explore freely what's on your mind, in a confidential setting.
01761 250931 View 01761 250931
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Michael Brown
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Welcome. I’m currently working exclusively online, offering accessible sessions wherever you are. I work with a broad range of experiences including anxiety, low mood, identity questions, relationship tension, chronic fatigue, and recovery. You might feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, overwhelmed by emotion, or simply wanting to reconnect with yourself. My approach is person-centred and mindfulness-based—gentle, relational, and grounded in nervous system awareness. Together, we’ll explore what matters with care, honesty, and soft pacing.
Welcome. I’m currently working exclusively online, offering accessible sessions wherever you are. I work with a broad range of experiences including anxiety, low mood, identity questions, relationship tension, chronic fatigue, and recovery. You might feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, overwhelmed by emotion, or simply wanting to reconnect with yourself. My approach is person-centred and mindfulness-based—gentle, relational, and grounded in nervous system awareness. Together, we’ll explore what matters with care, honesty, and soft pacing.
0141 673 5458 View 0141 673 5458
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Lesley Rimmer - RR Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
We all experience difficult times in our lives, suffering anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship issues, grief, bereavement, physical illness, emotional/physical abuse, low mood, and low motivation, to name just a few of the reasons people come to therapy. At times we will feel like we don’t want to ‘burden’ people with how we feel so we try to push through and carry on, we try to pretend all is ok, we try and cope by putting on a smile and a brave face, often we simply find we are unable to move forward and feel stuck.
We all experience difficult times in our lives, suffering anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship issues, grief, bereavement, physical illness, emotional/physical abuse, low mood, and low motivation, to name just a few of the reasons people come to therapy. At times we will feel like we don’t want to ‘burden’ people with how we feel so we try to push through and carry on, we try to pretend all is ok, we try and cope by putting on a smile and a brave face, often we simply find we are unable to move forward and feel stuck.
01229 260428 View 01229 260428
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Ian Anderson
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
020 3879 4351 View 020 3879 4351
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Amy Caffrey Mbacp
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
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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Margaret Rose Gibson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an experienced Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, BWRT practitioner and Advanced Clinical Supervisor including Online and Telephone Counselling. I have worked across all age groups in a variety of settings. My counselling, Hypnotherapy and BWRT practice is built opon my practical experience. I also have extensive knowledge and working experience of child development, special educational needs, adult mental health,gender and diveristy and perinatal care .
I am an experienced Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, BWRT practitioner and Advanced Clinical Supervisor including Online and Telephone Counselling. I have worked across all age groups in a variety of settings. My counselling, Hypnotherapy and BWRT practice is built opon my practical experience. I also have extensive knowledge and working experience of child development, special educational needs, adult mental health,gender and diveristy and perinatal care .
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Douglas Sharp
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an experienced therapist & clinical supervisor. A safe space is important and necessary for us to bring vulnerabilities & challenges. Living inevitably means that we face challenges - some experiences get stuck and leave us struggling to cope, or to be at our best. Slowing down, understanding processes, and utilising awareness can help us to live in a healthier way. I aim to help people clear a path for better flow in life and work. I value a healthy baseline - moving & eating well, sleeping soundly, making contact with nourishing people, and living with awareness. I offer Gestalt and DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) approaches.
I am an experienced therapist & clinical supervisor. A safe space is important and necessary for us to bring vulnerabilities & challenges. Living inevitably means that we face challenges - some experiences get stuck and leave us struggling to cope, or to be at our best. Slowing down, understanding processes, and utilising awareness can help us to live in a healthier way. I aim to help people clear a path for better flow in life and work. I value a healthy baseline - moving & eating well, sleeping soundly, making contact with nourishing people, and living with awareness. I offer Gestalt and DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) approaches.
01383 669119 View 01383 669119
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Victoria Walford Ba Pgdip Msc
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Online Only
Hello! I healed myself from Severe PTSD - Now, I do science based recovery for ambitious professionals, business owners and top-athletes. I discovered how to use fear as my compass to leverage fear to calm my body. I gained mental clarity and decisiveness. This is how I built the inner strength and resilience that I live with today. If you want to shed the loneliness of being at the top and swap exhaustion for natural energy..Or if you know there is potential inside you but something holds you back. Let's talk. Book for an Online Stress Solutions Review.
Hello! I healed myself from Severe PTSD - Now, I do science based recovery for ambitious professionals, business owners and top-athletes. I discovered how to use fear as my compass to leverage fear to calm my body. I gained mental clarity and decisiveness. This is how I built the inner strength and resilience that I live with today. If you want to shed the loneliness of being at the top and swap exhaustion for natural energy..Or if you know there is potential inside you but something holds you back. Let's talk. Book for an Online Stress Solutions Review.
020 3962 0683 View 020 3962 0683
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HT Counselling Service
Counsellor
Serves Area
I am an accredited Psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience supporting adults and children from the age of 10. I work with a range of difficulties - anxiety, trauma, low mood, bereavement, stress and life transitions, and I also have training in EMDR. Alongside the above, I run HT Counselling Services (HTC), offering two clear pathways to support your needs. HTC provides open-ended therapy with experienced qualified practitioners, and the Affordable Counselling Service offers lower-cost options. We work online nationwide online, with in-person sessions available in Worcestershire.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience supporting adults and children from the age of 10. I work with a range of difficulties - anxiety, trauma, low mood, bereavement, stress and life transitions, and I also have training in EMDR. Alongside the above, I run HT Counselling Services (HTC), offering two clear pathways to support your needs. HTC provides open-ended therapy with experienced qualified practitioners, and the Affordable Counselling Service offers lower-cost options. We work online nationwide online, with in-person sessions available in Worcestershire.
07936 714259 View 07936 714259
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Kirsty Elsever
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Serves Area
I also work with adults processing trauma, anxiety, addiction, and relationship challenges.
What matters most to me is seeing people grow—watching confidence build, self-esteem strengthen, and real change take root. I understand how important trust is in the therapeutic relationship, and I work hard to create a space that feels safe, honest, and free of judgment.
I also work with adults processing trauma, anxiety, addiction, and relationship challenges.
What matters most to me is seeing people grow—watching confidence build, self-esteem strengthen, and real change take root. I understand how important trust is in the therapeutic relationship, and I work hard to create a space that feels safe, honest, and free of judgment.
01236 800582 View 01236 800582
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Sparc-CBT
Counsellor
Serves Area
I offer online 1-1 CBT sessions of psychotherapy for various mental health conditions, including anxiety & depression. We can start by having a free 15 minute chat by Teams, WhatsApp video, FaceTime etc initially. You can ask me questions you need to know to help you decide if you would like to go ahead & book a session with me. Bookings can be made on my Sparc-CBT Therapy Facebook page, or by telephone, or by e-mail. My aim it to provide you with the comfort of a safe therapeutic relationship that will allow you, through facilitation, to flourish in your life. My 30+ years career has been involved in offering support & guidance.
I offer online 1-1 CBT sessions of psychotherapy for various mental health conditions, including anxiety & depression. We can start by having a free 15 minute chat by Teams, WhatsApp video, FaceTime etc initially. You can ask me questions you need to know to help you decide if you would like to go ahead & book a session with me. Bookings can be made on my Sparc-CBT Therapy Facebook page, or by telephone, or by e-mail. My aim it to provide you with the comfort of a safe therapeutic relationship that will allow you, through facilitation, to flourish in your life. My 30+ years career has been involved in offering support & guidance.
01786 232507 View 01786 232507
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Benjamin Ng
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Clients who work with me tend to feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain in their relationships. They are confident in other areas of life, yet when it comes to love - dating, long-term partnerships, or breakups - they find themselves caught in doubt, fear, and frustration. For individuals, this can look like replaying past relationship patterns, blaming themselves after heartbreak, or wondering if childhood experiences, career focus, or even habits like porn use are getting in the way. Some struggle with trust, jealousy, or believing that they’re “the problem” in the relationship.
Clients who work with me tend to feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain in their relationships. They are confident in other areas of life, yet when it comes to love - dating, long-term partnerships, or breakups - they find themselves caught in doubt, fear, and frustration. For individuals, this can look like replaying past relationship patterns, blaming themselves after heartbreak, or wondering if childhood experiences, career focus, or even habits like porn use are getting in the way. Some struggle with trust, jealousy, or believing that they’re “the problem” in the relationship.
020 4572 2156 View 020 4572 2156
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Craig Budzik
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Craig. I am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with experience of using Yoga for anxiety and depression, based in Manchester. I care about helping people navigate those sticky and uncomfortable moments in life. For most of my adult life, I’ve felt a pull towards the helping professions. This pull led me to the realms of counselling, psychotherapy and yoga. I’ve found the tools and skills from these realms transformative in my own development and growth, and in others. I take an integrative approach, bringing concepts, skills and techniques from the psychotherapeutic, yogic and spiritual spheres.
Hi, I’m Craig. I am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with experience of using Yoga for anxiety and depression, based in Manchester. I care about helping people navigate those sticky and uncomfortable moments in life. For most of my adult life, I’ve felt a pull towards the helping professions. This pull led me to the realms of counselling, psychotherapy and yoga. I’ve found the tools and skills from these realms transformative in my own development and growth, and in others. I take an integrative approach, bringing concepts, skills and techniques from the psychotherapeutic, yogic and spiritual spheres.
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MAC Counselling & Coaching
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a highly experienced counsellor, my ideal client is someone seeking to navigate life's complexities, often they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges and crave a safe space to explore emotions and gain clarity on their circumstances. Their primary goals will include improving mental & emotional well-being, building resilience, and developing healthier connections with themselves and others. Ultimately, they want to uncover their inner strengths, restore a sense of balance, and cultivate a more fulfilling life, driven by the desire for personal growth and lasting happiness.
As a highly experienced counsellor, my ideal client is someone seeking to navigate life's complexities, often they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges and crave a safe space to explore emotions and gain clarity on their circumstances. Their primary goals will include improving mental & emotional well-being, building resilience, and developing healthier connections with themselves and others. Ultimately, they want to uncover their inner strengths, restore a sense of balance, and cultivate a more fulfilling life, driven by the desire for personal growth and lasting happiness.
0141 673 8156 View 0141 673 8156

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