Creative Therapy Counselling in Edinburgh
Have you received a diagnosis of ASC and/or ADHD and are struggling to make sense of your experiences? Are you looking for an assessment for ASC and/or ADHD for yourself? Is your family struggling? Do you feel stuck in your relationship? I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and I practice in London and Edinburgh. I run an independent practice, ClinPsychConsulting, based in London, specialising in neurodiverse children, young people and families experiencing difficulties.
Have you received a diagnosis of ASC and/or ADHD and are struggling to make sense of your experiences? Are you looking for an assessment for ASC and/or ADHD for yourself? Is your family struggling? Do you feel stuck in your relationship? I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and I practice in London and Edinburgh. I run an independent practice, ClinPsychConsulting, based in London, specialising in neurodiverse children, young people and families experiencing difficulties.
In sessions with me, along with words, we can use art materials, or any to hand objects, like a pencil, a piece of paper or string to express what is happening for you.
This form of therapy can be helpful irrespective of the challenges you are facing. In the NHS, I worked with adults suffering from substance misuse, brain injury, self harm, anxiety, and depression. My doctorate explored sex, sexuality and alternative lifestyles. Whatever you bring I will be with you, pay attention, follow your pace, and encourage your aims.
In sessions with me, along with words, we can use art materials, or any to hand objects, like a pencil, a piece of paper or string to express what is happening for you.
This form of therapy can be helpful irrespective of the challenges you are facing. In the NHS, I worked with adults suffering from substance misuse, brain injury, self harm, anxiety, and depression. My doctorate explored sex, sexuality and alternative lifestyles. Whatever you bring I will be with you, pay attention, follow your pace, and encourage your aims.
Hello, I’m Matt (he/they). I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. I primarily work with Queer, Neurodivergent, and Kink communities and bring lived experience as a member of these communities. I am passionate about mental and sexual health and first began working in these areas in 2007.
I regularly work with clients around sexual and relationship issues including issues during sex, shame, kink/BDSM, or understanding Chemsex use.
I am an Accredited Member of the BACP and a Registered Member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT).
Hello, I’m Matt (he/they). I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. I primarily work with Queer, Neurodivergent, and Kink communities and bring lived experience as a member of these communities. I am passionate about mental and sexual health and first began working in these areas in 2007.
I regularly work with clients around sexual and relationship issues including issues during sex, shame, kink/BDSM, or understanding Chemsex use.
I am an Accredited Member of the BACP and a Registered Member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT).
I am interested in the connection between mental health and creativity, and how art making can support our journey together.
I offer a confidential, safe, welcoming non-judgemental space where together we can build a therapeutic relationship that is built on curiosity and compassion. Art making and thinking and reflecting together can support the untangling of complex feelings and help to bring understanding, kindness and a greater awareness and develop confidence and self-esteem
I am interested in the connection between mental health and creativity, and how art making can support our journey together.
I offer a confidential, safe, welcoming non-judgemental space where together we can build a therapeutic relationship that is built on curiosity and compassion. Art making and thinking and reflecting together can support the untangling of complex feelings and help to bring understanding, kindness and a greater awareness and develop confidence and self-esteem
Hi there, I’m Odett, an integrative counsellor dedicated to fostering therapeutic change through person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. I work with both individuals and couples, tailoring sessions to your unique needs and circumstances. My aim is to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you feel truly heard and understood. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, exploring self-awareness, or working to strengthen your relationship, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey of growth and healing.
Hi there, I’m Odett, an integrative counsellor dedicated to fostering therapeutic change through person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. I work with both individuals and couples, tailoring sessions to your unique needs and circumstances. My aim is to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you feel truly heard and understood. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, exploring self-awareness, or working to strengthen your relationship, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey of growth and healing.
Mell is an art psychotherapist with several years of experience working with children, young people and young families as well as neurodivergent individuals.
Mell provides a safe, neuro affirming space that welcomes you warmly and is free of judgement. Her approach is integrative and draws on psychodynamic theory. Through art making, writing and reflective conversations, Mell will work with you to process what you bring into the space whilst holding your wishes for undertaking therapy in mind.
Mell is an art psychotherapist with several years of experience working with children, young people and young families as well as neurodivergent individuals.
Mell provides a safe, neuro affirming space that welcomes you warmly and is free of judgement. Her approach is integrative and draws on psychodynamic theory. Through art making, writing and reflective conversations, Mell will work with you to process what you bring into the space whilst holding your wishes for undertaking therapy in mind.
There are times in life when what once worked no longer does. You might be living with grief, navigating a major transition, or feeling caught in patterns that leave you frustrated, numb, or quietly exhausted. I work with adults who sense something needs to change, even if they’re not yet sure what that change looks like or how to begin.
There are times in life when what once worked no longer does. You might be living with grief, navigating a major transition, or feeling caught in patterns that leave you frustrated, numb, or quietly exhausted. I work with adults who sense something needs to change, even if they’re not yet sure what that change looks like or how to begin.
Excellence, Compassion, Not Giving Up On You
Zoe Chouliara Psychology
Director Prof. Dr Zoë Chouliara Formerly Professor in Mental Health, Consultant Psychologist
We are an Awarded, Specialist, Boutique Psychology/Mental Health Clinic in the heart of City centre Edinburgh. No juniors, no associates.
Prof. Dr Zoë Chouliara has 17 years of clinical experience in working with severe and/complex psychological difficulties and 14 years of supervising and training others.
We are Trauma Specialists, Gender Specialist (BPS National Register) and specialist in plastic surgery.
We handle anything you've got.
Excellence, Compassion, Not Giving Up On You
Zoe Chouliara Psychology
Director Prof. Dr Zoë Chouliara Formerly Professor in Mental Health, Consultant Psychologist
We are an Awarded, Specialist, Boutique Psychology/Mental Health Clinic in the heart of City centre Edinburgh. No juniors, no associates.
Prof. Dr Zoë Chouliara has 17 years of clinical experience in working with severe and/complex psychological difficulties and 14 years of supervising and training others.
We are Trauma Specialists, Gender Specialist (BPS National Register) and specialist in plastic surgery.
We handle anything you've got.
My passion for wanting to support mums was borne out of my own difficult journey into motherhood. A challenging pregnancy and a traumatic birth followed by severe postnatal depression and PTSD fuelled my drive to working with mums to make their journeys more manageable and enjoyable. Having worked hard on recovering from this difficult start to motherhood, I went on to train as a counsellor at the University of Edinburgh (MSc) and Chrysalis (Postgraduate Diploma). I have completed numerous trainings on trauma - specifically birth trauma and continue to participate in CPDs to inform my practice as a perinatal mental health therapist
My passion for wanting to support mums was borne out of my own difficult journey into motherhood. A challenging pregnancy and a traumatic birth followed by severe postnatal depression and PTSD fuelled my drive to working with mums to make their journeys more manageable and enjoyable. Having worked hard on recovering from this difficult start to motherhood, I went on to train as a counsellor at the University of Edinburgh (MSc) and Chrysalis (Postgraduate Diploma). I have completed numerous trainings on trauma - specifically birth trauma and continue to participate in CPDs to inform my practice as a perinatal mental health therapist
Raphie is a qualified art therapist who offers a calm, compassionate and collaborative space to explore your therapeutic needs. Her approach is warm and non-directive, allowing you to lead the process while being supported and heard.
No previous experience with art is needed. Raphie believes the creative journey is the therapeutic process, helping to express thoughts, feelings, and experiences that may be difficult to put into words.
Sessions are tailored to each individual through ongoing reflection and collaboration. Her practice is rooted in psychodynamic and person-centred approaches and considers clients' personal contexts.
Raphie is a qualified art therapist who offers a calm, compassionate and collaborative space to explore your therapeutic needs. Her approach is warm and non-directive, allowing you to lead the process while being supported and heard.
No previous experience with art is needed. Raphie believes the creative journey is the therapeutic process, helping to express thoughts, feelings, and experiences that may be difficult to put into words.
Sessions are tailored to each individual through ongoing reflection and collaboration. Her practice is rooted in psychodynamic and person-centred approaches and considers clients' personal contexts.
Hello!
I'm Becca, I'm a psychotherapist specialising in dramatherapy based in Edinburgh.
I work in a person centred way, ensuring that your therapy is collaborative and co-created to ensure that you feel empowered in your therapeutic journey.
I have experience of working with children, young people and adults and offer a creative approach that can help you to uncover insights in yourself, helping you to build an integrated sense of self. I work in a non judgmental way alongside you to find healing, integration with parts of yourself and clarity.
Hello!
I'm Becca, I'm a psychotherapist specialising in dramatherapy based in Edinburgh.
I work in a person centred way, ensuring that your therapy is collaborative and co-created to ensure that you feel empowered in your therapeutic journey.
I have experience of working with children, young people and adults and offer a creative approach that can help you to uncover insights in yourself, helping you to build an integrated sense of self. I work in a non judgmental way alongside you to find healing, integration with parts of yourself and clarity.
I am aware that you might be coming to counselling for all sorts of reasons It may be something from your past or something that you are dealing with now, or both. You may feel stuck and want to understand yourself better or just not know what way to turn at all but know you want things to be better. Together we will work out what is going to be most helpful for you in counselling to enable you to move forward. I will support you to process and manage whatever it is that you are struggling with and come up with a flexible counselling plan to help you feel better and more able to manage and thrive in your life.
I am aware that you might be coming to counselling for all sorts of reasons It may be something from your past or something that you are dealing with now, or both. You may feel stuck and want to understand yourself better or just not know what way to turn at all but know you want things to be better. Together we will work out what is going to be most helpful for you in counselling to enable you to move forward. I will support you to process and manage whatever it is that you are struggling with and come up with a flexible counselling plan to help you feel better and more able to manage and thrive in your life.
Hi, I’m Katherine. I believe in tuning in and paying attention to your body when exploring experiences and emotions. I support clients to understand the subtle emotional signals and tiny gut responses which may impact work, social, and private lives. I work alongside you as you take some time to breathe and (re)find your internal strength and footing.
I am a UKCP and ADMP UK registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist who works with adults from a range of backgrounds. I’m now based in Scotland, but worked for the past six years in an NHS Trust in England.
Hi, I’m Katherine. I believe in tuning in and paying attention to your body when exploring experiences and emotions. I support clients to understand the subtle emotional signals and tiny gut responses which may impact work, social, and private lives. I work alongside you as you take some time to breathe and (re)find your internal strength and footing.
I am a UKCP and ADMP UK registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist who works with adults from a range of backgrounds. I’m now based in Scotland, but worked for the past six years in an NHS Trust in England.
Do you sometimes feel like you’re living on the outside, different from the people around you? Have you spent a lot of time trying to fit in, working hard to get things ‘right’ or to do what you think you 'should' do, yet feel you're losing yourself and it's still not quite enough? You might notice familiar patterns in relationships, such as overthinking, overgiving, or doubting yourself and it's exhausting. Many people I work with long for spaces and relationships where they don’t have to work so hard. Where they can feel accepted for who they are, even if that is different. If this sounds like you, you're very welcome here.
Do you sometimes feel like you’re living on the outside, different from the people around you? Have you spent a lot of time trying to fit in, working hard to get things ‘right’ or to do what you think you 'should' do, yet feel you're losing yourself and it's still not quite enough? You might notice familiar patterns in relationships, such as overthinking, overgiving, or doubting yourself and it's exhausting. Many people I work with long for spaces and relationships where they don’t have to work so hard. Where they can feel accepted for who they are, even if that is different. If this sounds like you, you're very welcome here.
Children and teenagers significantly benefit from counselling therapies, which studies demonstrate are highly effective both in the short and long term. For older children and teenagers, talking therapy offers a unique, safe space to explore and understand feelings of sadness, anger, or anxiety. Younger children can benefit from a combination of play and talking therapy to help them process difficult experiences.
Children and teenagers significantly benefit from counselling therapies, which studies demonstrate are highly effective both in the short and long term. For older children and teenagers, talking therapy offers a unique, safe space to explore and understand feelings of sadness, anger, or anxiety. Younger children can benefit from a combination of play and talking therapy to help them process difficult experiences.
Hello, and a very warm welcome. I am honoured to know that you might be considering working together!
My name is Aukse (she/her), which is of Lithuanian origin and is pronounced as 'owk-seh'. I am a qualified, BACP-registered and neurodiversity-affirming integrative psychotherapist, which means that I draw from different modalities (person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT) to best suit your individual circumstances. Alongside my postgraduate diploma, I have extensive experience working with autistic individuals and those with mental health struggles to help them find work. The client groups I work with are adults and YP (18+).
Hello, and a very warm welcome. I am honoured to know that you might be considering working together!
My name is Aukse (she/her), which is of Lithuanian origin and is pronounced as 'owk-seh'. I am a qualified, BACP-registered and neurodiversity-affirming integrative psychotherapist, which means that I draw from different modalities (person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT) to best suit your individual circumstances. Alongside my postgraduate diploma, I have extensive experience working with autistic individuals and those with mental health struggles to help them find work. The client groups I work with are adults and YP (18+).
At Summerside Counselling we can help with issues including stress, anxiety, depression, loss, and low self esteem amongst many others. Our experienced counsellors are fully qualified and offer effective and affordable counselling. We can help you explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to have a better understanding of yourself which in turn brings acceptance and healing.
At Summerside Counselling we can help with issues including stress, anxiety, depression, loss, and low self esteem amongst many others. Our experienced counsellors are fully qualified and offer effective and affordable counselling. We can help you explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to have a better understanding of yourself which in turn brings acceptance and healing.
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!
We'll use creative tools like story, embodiment, art, and objects to externalize your inner world, allowing you to explore your identity and process past trauma at a safe distance.
Your past may have left you feeling unheard, unaccepted, or unseen. Now, you’re ready to reclaim your narrative and live fully as yourself. Whether you're navigating your neurodivergence, exploring your queer identity, or seeking healing from past trauma, you know there's more to life than people-pleasing and feeling stuck. You're craving a deeper, more authentic connection to yourself and others, and you're ready for a therapeutic approach that actually works for you.
We'll use creative tools like story, embodiment, art, and objects to externalize your inner world, allowing you to explore your identity and process past trauma at a safe distance.
Your past may have left you feeling unheard, unaccepted, or unseen. Now, you’re ready to reclaim your narrative and live fully as yourself. Whether you're navigating your neurodivergence, exploring your queer identity, or seeking healing from past trauma, you know there's more to life than people-pleasing and feeling stuck. You're craving a deeper, more authentic connection to yourself and others, and you're ready for a therapeutic approach that actually works for you.
I'm an Integrative Art psychotherapist dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized young people and adults.
My specialisms areas:
Neurodivergent children and young adults
LGBTQIA+ children, adults and families,
CYP who have experiences of complex trauma and abuse (including pre-trial therapy)
Adults and CYP with racialized/indigenous identities (minoritized groups)
Adults who are ex cult/high demand groups (spiritual/ ritual abuse)
I'm an Integrative Art psychotherapist dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized young people and adults.
My specialisms areas:
Neurodivergent children and young adults
LGBTQIA+ children, adults and families,
CYP who have experiences of complex trauma and abuse (including pre-trial therapy)
Adults and CYP with racialized/indigenous identities (minoritized groups)
Adults who are ex cult/high demand groups (spiritual/ ritual abuse)
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How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.