Attachment-based Counselling in Edinburgh
Do you struggle with focus, procrastination, or emotional overwhelm? I support people whose minds are often in hyperdrive, especially those with ADHD and/or anxiety. Over time, living this way can put strain on your relationships, wear down your self-esteem, and drain the joy from life. I offer a space where you don't have to mask and where you'll be supported by someone who has been there personally, and who brings a strong grounding in the research on both ADHD and anxiety. Together we'll work towards more ease and clarity, and a steadier trust in yourself.
Do you struggle with focus, procrastination, or emotional overwhelm? I support people whose minds are often in hyperdrive, especially those with ADHD and/or anxiety. Over time, living this way can put strain on your relationships, wear down your self-esteem, and drain the joy from life. I offer a space where you don't have to mask and where you'll be supported by someone who has been there personally, and who brings a strong grounding in the research on both ADHD and anxiety. Together we'll work towards more ease and clarity, and a steadier trust in yourself.
I work in collaboration with my clients to find what they would like to bring into the therapy room and have a particular interest in personal identities and how my clients wish to be seen and accepted in the world. This includes identities around chronic illness and disability, as well as around gender, sexuality and relationship diversity. I do not work as a blank mirror but instead use my knowledge and training to create a dialogue between me and my clients.
I work in collaboration with my clients to find what they would like to bring into the therapy room and have a particular interest in personal identities and how my clients wish to be seen and accepted in the world. This includes identities around chronic illness and disability, as well as around gender, sexuality and relationship diversity. I do not work as a blank mirror but instead use my knowledge and training to create a dialogue between me and my clients.
I offer a supportive and tailored approach to therapy, using accessible methods to help you navigate life’s challenges. I support people through times of uncertainty and change — including experiences of grief, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and questions around meaning, purpose, and life and death. Together, we explore what feels most present for you, uncover insights that support your unique journey, and build clarity and resilience.
I offer a supportive and tailored approach to therapy, using accessible methods to help you navigate life’s challenges. I support people through times of uncertainty and change — including experiences of grief, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and questions around meaning, purpose, and life and death. Together, we explore what feels most present for you, uncover insights that support your unique journey, and build clarity and resilience.
Hello and welcome! I’m a pluralistic and integrative counsellor offering trauma-informed online therapy in English and Greek. Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or major life changes? Perhaps you are navigating relationship difficulties, relocation, separation, or feeling stuck in patterns that are affecting your wellbeing. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences, find clarity, develop coping skills, and create meaningful change. My aim is to help you feel grounded, empowered, and more connected to yourself and others.
Hello and welcome! I’m a pluralistic and integrative counsellor offering trauma-informed online therapy in English and Greek. Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or major life changes? Perhaps you are navigating relationship difficulties, relocation, separation, or feeling stuck in patterns that are affecting your wellbeing. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences, find clarity, develop coping skills, and create meaningful change. My aim is to help you feel grounded, empowered, and more connected to yourself and others.
I wonder what brings you here? Life can throw things at us that challenge, block or trigger us, beyond our capacity to work it through ourselves. I’m glad you’re here, seeking support. It’s not an easy journey, therapy. Worthwhile though (in my humble opinion) if you can find the right person to work with. I firmly believe, whatever is going on for you, within each of us lies innate potential beyond our imagination. I always feel honoured to walk alongside people as they unpack and explore their struggles at depths rarely reached in non-therapeutic relationships. My goal is to offer you this uniquely safe space to do this.
I wonder what brings you here? Life can throw things at us that challenge, block or trigger us, beyond our capacity to work it through ourselves. I’m glad you’re here, seeking support. It’s not an easy journey, therapy. Worthwhile though (in my humble opinion) if you can find the right person to work with. I firmly believe, whatever is going on for you, within each of us lies innate potential beyond our imagination. I always feel honoured to walk alongside people as they unpack and explore their struggles at depths rarely reached in non-therapeutic relationships. My goal is to offer you this uniquely safe space to do this.
Counselling is your confidential space to talk. You may be seeking clarity on an issue, or want to explore things that are overwhelming you, and if you wish, make changes in your life. I hope that by talking to a professional during these difficult times can bring peace. I offer a safe space as we unravel together the aspects of you that are struggling or stuck. And help you to find new perspectives to deal with living the way that you want to live.
Counselling is your confidential space to talk. You may be seeking clarity on an issue, or want to explore things that are overwhelming you, and if you wish, make changes in your life. I hope that by talking to a professional during these difficult times can bring peace. I offer a safe space as we unravel together the aspects of you that are struggling or stuck. And help you to find new perspectives to deal with living the way that you want to live.
Hi, I am Tatiana, a registered Music Therapist. I offer a safe, compassionate and responsive space for you to explore your emotional needs and ways of being, connect with your inner strengths and find helpful ways to process difficult emotions and support your emotional wellbeing.
Hi, I am Tatiana, a registered Music Therapist. I offer a safe, compassionate and responsive space for you to explore your emotional needs and ways of being, connect with your inner strengths and find helpful ways to process difficult emotions and support your emotional wellbeing.
You might find yourself caught in cycles of overthinking, struggling to manage intense emotions, or feeling exhausted by the pressure of holding everything together. Many of the people I work with are experiencing anxiety, self-criticism, burnout, relationship difficulties, or long-standing patterns that leave them feeling stuck. Together, we can make sense of what's going on and develop practical ways to manage emotions, build self-confidence, and create meaningful change.
You might find yourself caught in cycles of overthinking, struggling to manage intense emotions, or feeling exhausted by the pressure of holding everything together. Many of the people I work with are experiencing anxiety, self-criticism, burnout, relationship difficulties, or long-standing patterns that leave them feeling stuck. Together, we can make sense of what's going on and develop practical ways to manage emotions, build self-confidence, and create meaningful change.
I'm Yanni, a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) based in Edinburgh. I've supported individuals for over 14 years in NHS and Third Sector services, specialising in mental health and addiction. In my private practice, I help adults navigate challenges like trauma, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. I provide evidence-based therapy, creating a collaborative treatment plan guided by your personal goals. My aim is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood and build sustainable change.
I'm Yanni, a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) based in Edinburgh. I've supported individuals for over 14 years in NHS and Third Sector services, specialising in mental health and addiction. In my private practice, I help adults navigate challenges like trauma, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. I provide evidence-based therapy, creating a collaborative treatment plan guided by your personal goals. My aim is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood and build sustainable change.
I work with couples where ADHD, autism or AuDHD is part of the relationship — whether that means a diagnosis, a recent realisation, or a sense that you experience the world very differently.
Most couples do not come because of a diagnosis, but because something between them has become stuck or painful.
One partner may need space during conflict while the other needs reassurance. One may need time to process while the other needs to talk now.
I rarely see this as a lack of effort, or of love. More often, neither of you has had the language for what keeps happening. That does not make it hurt less, but it does mean it can change.
I work with couples where ADHD, autism or AuDHD is part of the relationship — whether that means a diagnosis, a recent realisation, or a sense that you experience the world very differently.
Most couples do not come because of a diagnosis, but because something between them has become stuck or painful.
One partner may need space during conflict while the other needs reassurance. One may need time to process while the other needs to talk now.
I rarely see this as a lack of effort, or of love. More often, neither of you has had the language for what keeps happening. That does not make it hurt less, but it does mean it can change.
People come to counselling for many reasons. Sometimes this decision is motivated by a need for change or perhaps having to deal with unexpected change. For others it may be a desire to talk, to understand and be understood. I believe there can be real value in talking with someone who is trained and experienced to listen in a way that allows you to feel heard and understood. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space where we can explore the issues that you want to address.
People come to counselling for many reasons. Sometimes this decision is motivated by a need for change or perhaps having to deal with unexpected change. For others it may be a desire to talk, to understand and be understood. I believe there can be real value in talking with someone who is trained and experienced to listen in a way that allows you to feel heard and understood. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space where we can explore the issues that you want to address.
Currently accepting new clients. As a counsellor, I collaboratively facilitate growth and change in the persons with whom I work. I am passionate about working with persons who have experienced trauma, with a specific focus on healing from relational trauma. I also work with individuals who experience rejection sensitivity, anxiety, depression, body image concerns, or who have experienced religious trauma.
Currently accepting new clients. As a counsellor, I collaboratively facilitate growth and change in the persons with whom I work. I am passionate about working with persons who have experienced trauma, with a specific focus on healing from relational trauma. I also work with individuals who experience rejection sensitivity, anxiety, depression, body image concerns, or who have experienced religious trauma.
Lorraine Sorley, counsellor/psychotherapist, PG Dip, Registered Member MBACP (Accred).
My passion is working with you to help with your journey in the world. I have been a psychotherapist for 23 years and my specialism is working with adults who have experienced childhood trauma and developmental attachment issues. Although this is my specialist area I also work with anxiety, depression, bereavement etc
Lorraine Sorley, counsellor/psychotherapist, PG Dip, Registered Member MBACP (Accred).
My passion is working with you to help with your journey in the world. I have been a psychotherapist for 23 years and my specialism is working with adults who have experienced childhood trauma and developmental attachment issues. Although this is my specialist area I also work with anxiety, depression, bereavement etc
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, with 10+ years experience of working in therapy, with a particular focus on trauma, and its impact on your sense of self, the nervous system, and relationships with others. I warmly welcome clients from the LGBTQI+ community, as well as those who are neurodivergent. My therapy approach has its roots in Transactional Analysis counselling, I work relationally and authentically, which means we will explore all parts of self and your experience to find out what it's keeping you stuck in unhelpful patterns of coping or relating.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, with 10+ years experience of working in therapy, with a particular focus on trauma, and its impact on your sense of self, the nervous system, and relationships with others. I warmly welcome clients from the LGBTQI+ community, as well as those who are neurodivergent. My therapy approach has its roots in Transactional Analysis counselling, I work relationally and authentically, which means we will explore all parts of self and your experience to find out what it's keeping you stuck in unhelpful patterns of coping or relating.
Here is a safe place where you can bring what’s on your mind and together we can make sense of it to find a clearer way forward. Sometimes troubles can feel too stuck or confusing to find words for. In sessions with me, along with words, and your body experiences, we can use art materials to express what is happening for you. This can release and make sense of difficulties. Working together in this way can support new ways of thinking and improve relationships through increased self-awareness and emotional mastery.
Here is a safe place where you can bring what’s on your mind and together we can make sense of it to find a clearer way forward. Sometimes troubles can feel too stuck or confusing to find words for. In sessions with me, along with words, and your body experiences, we can use art materials to express what is happening for you. This can release and make sense of difficulties. Working together in this way can support new ways of thinking and improve relationships through increased self-awareness and emotional mastery.
It can be really hard to admit when you’re feeling depressed, overwhelmed, burnt out, or weighed down by responsibilities. You may have tried talking to friends or family, but they don’t always understand — or they simply don’t know how to help. That’s often the moment people realise they need someone who can meet their experience with compassion, training, and genuine care.
It can be really hard to admit when you’re feeling depressed, overwhelmed, burnt out, or weighed down by responsibilities. You may have tried talking to friends or family, but they don’t always understand — or they simply don’t know how to help. That’s often the moment people realise they need someone who can meet their experience with compassion, training, and genuine care.
Hi, I’m Katherine. I believe in tuning in and paying attention to your body when exploring experiences and emotions.
You may be here because life doesn’t feel as good as you’d like it to, your usual ways of coping aren’t cutting it anymore, or you’re hoping to understand yourself better.
I work alongside you as you take some time to (re)find your internal strength and footing. What is most important to me is building a safe and supportive relationship with each client I work with - providing space to unpick your tangles and explore what is important to you.
Hi, I’m Katherine. I believe in tuning in and paying attention to your body when exploring experiences and emotions.
You may be here because life doesn’t feel as good as you’d like it to, your usual ways of coping aren’t cutting it anymore, or you’re hoping to understand yourself better.
I work alongside you as you take some time to (re)find your internal strength and footing. What is most important to me is building a safe and supportive relationship with each client I work with - providing space to unpick your tangles and explore what is important to you.
Are you looking for a space to talk, be listened to and make sense of how you feel? I understand it can be hard to open up to someone. I'll provide a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental place where you will be supported to explore any issues which may be affecting your life and help you to find a way to move forwards. I believe that we all have the ability to grow and achieve our potential and that a positive therapeutic relationship can greatly aid this process.
Are you looking for a space to talk, be listened to and make sense of how you feel? I understand it can be hard to open up to someone. I'll provide a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental place where you will be supported to explore any issues which may be affecting your life and help you to find a way to move forwards. I believe that we all have the ability to grow and achieve our potential and that a positive therapeutic relationship can greatly aid this process.
Relationship and sex therapist with particular interest in intimacy and communication with a view towards self development and awareness. I have 30 years experience using psychodynamic approach. Providing a respectful confidential therapeutic environment.
Relationship and sex therapist with particular interest in intimacy and communication with a view towards self development and awareness. I have 30 years experience using psychodynamic approach. Providing a respectful confidential therapeutic environment.
Are you feeling lost, confused or overwhelmed? Maybe you're feeling stuck in life, or perhaps you're dealing with a particular issue and feel like you have no one to turn to? You don't have to be alone in this. As your counsellor, I can support you to make sense of your current situation and how you are feeling, so that you can find a more positive way forward.
Are you feeling lost, confused or overwhelmed? Maybe you're feeling stuck in life, or perhaps you're dealing with a particular issue and feel like you have no one to turn to? You don't have to be alone in this. As your counsellor, I can support you to make sense of your current situation and how you are feeling, so that you can find a more positive way forward.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.