Autism Counselling in Edinburgh

Dr Laura Wijnberg
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
It’s not always easy to make space for yourself. Therapy can help give you that space, to finally slow down, reflect, and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult. I work with adults who want a supportive space to talk openly, better understand themselves, and navigate the challenges they’re facing.
It’s not always easy to make space for yourself. Therapy can help give you that space, to finally slow down, reflect, and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult. I work with adults who want a supportive space to talk openly, better understand themselves, and navigate the challenges they’re facing.
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Nyree Troughton
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Art Therapist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), and British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). Art Therapy could be a suitable option for you if you're looking to explore your experiences, navigate life's challenges and distress, and support your mental health through arts based expression. If you're looking for therapy that aligns with feminist values, meaning we acknowledge systemic oppression (sexism, racism, ableism, classism, hetrosexism etc) and the impacts of this on people’s mental health, we could be well suited to work together.
Art Therapist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), and British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). Art Therapy could be a suitable option for you if you're looking to explore your experiences, navigate life's challenges and distress, and support your mental health through arts based expression. If you're looking for therapy that aligns with feminist values, meaning we acknowledge systemic oppression (sexism, racism, ableism, classism, hetrosexism etc) and the impacts of this on people’s mental health, we could be well suited to work together.
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If you’re finding it difficult to engage in everyday life because of challenges related to holistic wellbeing, mental health or neurodivergence, we can work together to explore these challenges and develop practical, achievable ways of moving towards the life you want to lead. As well as working with people experiencing a wide range of mental health and neurodiversity challenges, I have a special interest in supporting people to who wish to explore questions of meaning and purpose, including those who have had transformative or non-ordinary experiences that have impacted on their identity or their roles and participation in life.
If you’re finding it difficult to engage in everyday life because of challenges related to holistic wellbeing, mental health or neurodivergence, we can work together to explore these challenges and develop practical, achievable ways of moving towards the life you want to lead. As well as working with people experiencing a wide range of mental health and neurodiversity challenges, I have a special interest in supporting people to who wish to explore questions of meaning and purpose, including those who have had transformative or non-ordinary experiences that have impacted on their identity or their roles and participation in life.
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Cécile Sami
Psychotherapist, BACP
2 Endorsed
I work with clients who want to better understand themselves and feel more centered within. This involves gently breaking down the idea of a single self and exploring the many parts within you. These parts show up in various areas of your life, each with its own needs and ways of protecting you. Some parts may conflict, while others work together. Our aim is to understand how these parts formed, how they show up, and to identify and strengthen your true or aligned self, the most genuine part of you.
I work with clients who want to better understand themselves and feel more centered within. This involves gently breaking down the idea of a single self and exploring the many parts within you. These parts show up in various areas of your life, each with its own needs and ways of protecting you. Some parts may conflict, while others work together. Our aim is to understand how these parts formed, how they show up, and to identify and strengthen your true or aligned self, the most genuine part of you.
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Paula Ferguson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
All of us reach points in life where talking to someone outside our usual support network can make a real difference. If you’re facing something that feels difficult to share with others, or if you’re simply unsure where to begin, I’m here to offer a calm and confidential space to explore what’s going on for you. I support people with many different experiences, including anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, bereavement, relationship challenges, questions around sexuality or gender, life transitions, and moments of feeling stuck or uncertain. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
All of us reach points in life where talking to someone outside our usual support network can make a real difference. If you’re facing something that feels difficult to share with others, or if you’re simply unsure where to begin, I’m here to offer a calm and confidential space to explore what’s going on for you. I support people with many different experiences, including anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, bereavement, relationship challenges, questions around sexuality or gender, life transitions, and moments of feeling stuck or uncertain. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
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Tracy Balfour
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH10
I am a qualified counsellor with an advanced diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I also have a certificate in Hypnotherapy and mindfulness. In addition to working with adults, I have over twenty years experience working with young people and adults. I offer a safe and welcoming environment for you to share any of the issues that are effecting you.
I am a qualified counsellor with an advanced diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I also have a certificate in Hypnotherapy and mindfulness. In addition to working with adults, I have over twenty years experience working with young people and adults. I offer a safe and welcoming environment for you to share any of the issues that are effecting you.
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Christina Bickers
Counsellor, MBACP
Edinburgh EH10
Maybe you're a people-pleaser, a perfectionist, a parent caring for a child with additional needs, a neurodivergent adult, a healthcare professional or a carer
I offer a warm, relational approach grounded in Transactional Analysis, combining this with more than 25 years of NHS experience as a learning disability nurse. I have particular experience supporting people who are neurodivergent, parents and carers of people with additional needs, and those who have spent much of their lives caring for or supporting others
Maybe you're a people-pleaser, a perfectionist, a parent caring for a child with additional needs, a neurodivergent adult, a healthcare professional or a carer
I offer a warm, relational approach grounded in Transactional Analysis, combining this with more than 25 years of NHS experience as a learning disability nurse. I have particular experience supporting people who are neurodivergent, parents and carers of people with additional needs, and those who have spent much of their lives caring for or supporting others
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Holt J. S. Hauser
Psychotherapist, PMCOSCA
1 Endorsed
Your decision to do undertake therapy is significant; it marks a moment where you have decided you and your life need to be different, and you are willing to do the work of changing. Whether you have come to this work because things have gone awry in the present, you've always had parts of yourself you wished to change, or because you've realised you need to grow to achieve your goals in the future, I want to offer my presence, space, and care to you. Whatever challenge you are struggling with, I am here to facilitate your process of growth, and to discover with you who you are - and help you become who you want to be.
Your decision to do undertake therapy is significant; it marks a moment where you have decided you and your life need to be different, and you are willing to do the work of changing. Whether you have come to this work because things have gone awry in the present, you've always had parts of yourself you wished to change, or because you've realised you need to grow to achieve your goals in the future, I want to offer my presence, space, and care to you. Whatever challenge you are struggling with, I am here to facilitate your process of growth, and to discover with you who you are - and help you become who you want to be.
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Colin Fenton
Counsellor, MBACP
There are many reasons to look for help. If you’re feeling anxious, feeling low, have family troubles, relationship struggles, or maybe there are traumatic experiences fresh in your mind or unresolved in your past. Any of these might make you want to reach out to someone for some help.
There are many reasons to look for help. If you’re feeling anxious, feeling low, have family troubles, relationship struggles, or maybe there are traumatic experiences fresh in your mind or unresolved in your past. Any of these might make you want to reach out to someone for some help.
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Jowita Kaminska
Counsellor, MCOSCA
My areas of expertise are neurodiversity, menopause, bereavement, loss, sexuality, stress, anxiety, depression, spirituality. I work with menopausal women to demystify and make sense of their transition. I support people in bereavement and loss of any kind by offering a safe space to express all emotions, including the ones we usually shield our loved ones from. I have experience of working with neurodiverse persons. I offer counselling for couples, throuples, polycules, or anyone exploring non-normative relationship forms.
My areas of expertise are neurodiversity, menopause, bereavement, loss, sexuality, stress, anxiety, depression, spirituality. I work with menopausal women to demystify and make sense of their transition. I support people in bereavement and loss of any kind by offering a safe space to express all emotions, including the ones we usually shield our loved ones from. I have experience of working with neurodiverse persons. I offer counselling for couples, throuples, polycules, or anyone exploring non-normative relationship forms.
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Kat Boczek
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
I especially enjoy supporting individuals dealing with ADHD, Autism, navigating questions of identity and sexuality, or struggling with work stress and burnout.
I have experience working both in a time-limited short-term way and in offering longer-term therapy. Throughout my career, I've supported people with a wide range of challenges, working with NHS referrals, employment services, and the charity sector. I offer online sessions in English and Polish.
I especially enjoy supporting individuals dealing with ADHD, Autism, navigating questions of identity and sexuality, or struggling with work stress and burnout.
I have experience working both in a time-limited short-term way and in offering longer-term therapy. Throughout my career, I've supported people with a wide range of challenges, working with NHS referrals, employment services, and the charity sector. I offer online sessions in English and Polish.
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Nicoletta Katseniou
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hello and welcome! I'm Nicoletta, a qualified therapist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. I offer in-person or online sessions if you prefer the comfort of your own space. My approach is based on the core principles of trauma-informed practice which means that I work within a non-hierarchical framework that offers safety, choices, collaboration, trustworthiness and transparency. As we do not live in a vacuum, I firmly believe in the importance of exploring sociocultural, environmental and economic factors that contribute to the origin and maintenance of psychological distress.
Hello and welcome! I'm Nicoletta, a qualified therapist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. I offer in-person or online sessions if you prefer the comfort of your own space. My approach is based on the core principles of trauma-informed practice which means that I work within a non-hierarchical framework that offers safety, choices, collaboration, trustworthiness and transparency. As we do not live in a vacuum, I firmly believe in the importance of exploring sociocultural, environmental and economic factors that contribute to the origin and maintenance of psychological distress.
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Anna Kilroy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Hello I’m Anna. I'm an Edinburgh based person-centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, offering a compassionate and welcoming space for you to pause, prioritise yourself and work through whatever challenges you are facing. At the heart of my work is the belief that the relationship we build together, based on trust, empathy and acceptance, creates room for open and genuine connection. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, challenging life events and transitions, or relationship issues. Maybe you want to explore past events, are experiencing low self-esteem, feel stuck or confused and want to make sense of how you feel.
Hello I’m Anna. I'm an Edinburgh based person-centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, offering a compassionate and welcoming space for you to pause, prioritise yourself and work through whatever challenges you are facing. At the heart of my work is the belief that the relationship we build together, based on trust, empathy and acceptance, creates room for open and genuine connection. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, challenging life events and transitions, or relationship issues. Maybe you want to explore past events, are experiencing low self-esteem, feel stuck or confused and want to make sense of how you feel.
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Mary Lye
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning who you are and where your life is going, I can offer a supportive space to help you untangle messy thoughts and emotions. I'm a BACP accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor, and I prioritise working safely, at a pace that feels right for you. I invite you to bring whatever's on your mind, no matter how big or small, for gentle and honest exploration. In this way we can work together to allow you to reconnect with a deeper sense of yourself.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning who you are and where your life is going, I can offer a supportive space to help you untangle messy thoughts and emotions. I'm a BACP accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor, and I prioritise working safely, at a pace that feels right for you. I invite you to bring whatever's on your mind, no matter how big or small, for gentle and honest exploration. In this way we can work together to allow you to reconnect with a deeper sense of yourself.
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Sarah McMahon
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Hello, I am an Art Therapist and I am passionate about using art as a powerful tool to explore thoughts and emotions and supporting others to do this. You don't have to have previous experience, be good at art or use any in our sessions however. My approach is inclusive and trauma-informed and I collaborate with clients to work on their individual aims.
Hello, I am an Art Therapist and I am passionate about using art as a powerful tool to explore thoughts and emotions and supporting others to do this. You don't have to have previous experience, be good at art or use any in our sessions however. My approach is inclusive and trauma-informed and I collaborate with clients to work on their individual aims.
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Torin Forest
Psychotherapist, MSc, FMBPsS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have completed further specialised trainings, such as CBT for Eating Disorders, including Avoidant/Restrive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and adapting CBT for autistic thinking.
I support people who feel stuck in challenging patterns with food and body image, trapped by panic attacks, or avoid places because of anxiety. I also work in an affirmative way with LGBTQIA+ people with a range of difficulties. I offer a warm, supportive space where therapy is grounded in research and delivered in a compassionate, genuine, and human way. Our work is led by what matters to you; your experiences, values, and preferences. All of my work is trauma informed, and highlights the impact of trauma on our thinking, coping, emotions, and bodies. We make sense of 'what happened to you', rather than 'what is wrong with you'.
I have completed further specialised trainings, such as CBT for Eating Disorders, including Avoidant/Restrive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and adapting CBT for autistic thinking.
I support people who feel stuck in challenging patterns with food and body image, trapped by panic attacks, or avoid places because of anxiety. I also work in an affirmative way with LGBTQIA+ people with a range of difficulties. I offer a warm, supportive space where therapy is grounded in research and delivered in a compassionate, genuine, and human way. Our work is led by what matters to you; your experiences, values, and preferences. All of my work is trauma informed, and highlights the impact of trauma on our thinking, coping, emotions, and bodies. We make sense of 'what happened to you', rather than 'what is wrong with you'.
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Creative Arts Therapies Space CIC
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
2 Endorsed
CATS delivers creative arts therapies, specifically art therapy, music therapy, and dramatherapy, in a setting that’s both affordable and financially accessible. These therapies let you express and process emotions through creative means rather than relying solely on words. With creativity at the core and diverse, trauma-informed practitioners in your corner. If you want therapy that meets you where you are, with real choice CATS and its resident therapists is here for you.
CATS delivers creative arts therapies, specifically art therapy, music therapy, and dramatherapy, in a setting that’s both affordable and financially accessible. These therapies let you express and process emotions through creative means rather than relying solely on words. With creativity at the core and diverse, trauma-informed practitioners in your corner. If you want therapy that meets you where you are, with real choice CATS and its resident therapists is here for you.
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Tom Wells
Psychotherapist, MBACP
4 Endorsed
It's for people coping at a cost — the anxiety that won't switch off, the relationship circling the same argument, the ADHD or autism that makes ordinary life harder than it looks.
I see clients weekly for 50-minute sessions, either in person from a quiet consulting room on Drumsheugh Gardens in Edinburgh’s New Town, or online. Some people come for a few months to work through something specific; others stay longer to explore things more deeply. We'll find what works for you.
It's for people coping at a cost — the anxiety that won't switch off, the relationship circling the same argument, the ADHD or autism that makes ordinary life harder than it looks.
I see clients weekly for 50-minute sessions, either in person from a quiet consulting room on Drumsheugh Gardens in Edinburgh’s New Town, or online. Some people come for a few months to work through something specific; others stay longer to explore things more deeply. We'll find what works for you.
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Harry Edwards Msc Ukcp-Registered Mbacp
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
I offer psychotherapy in Edinburgh and online for adults who appear to be coping well but feel anxious, low, disconnected or stuck beneath the surface. You may be struggling with relationship difficulties, self-esteem, grief, addiction or a major life transition. Many clients come because familiar patterns keep repeating, emotions feel overwhelming, or they want to understand themselves more deeply and make lasting change.
I offer psychotherapy in Edinburgh and online for adults who appear to be coping well but feel anxious, low, disconnected or stuck beneath the surface. You may be struggling with relationship difficulties, self-esteem, grief, addiction or a major life transition. Many clients come because familiar patterns keep repeating, emotions feel overwhelming, or they want to understand themselves more deeply and make lasting change.
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SMT Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Edinburgh EH11
I am a Pluralistic counsellor with 25 years of experience working with adults, children & young people in a variety of settings.  Counselling will help you identify and move past the obstacles that may have been keeping you back in your life and to identify your personal values and strengths. It will empower you to see your life through a different lens, to gain new perspectives and achieve the outcomes you’re striving for. Anxiety, depression, stress, negative thinking patterns... can affect parts of your life and your ability to handle your situation. Are you ready to explore the possibilities for a happier and healthier life?
I am a Pluralistic counsellor with 25 years of experience working with adults, children & young people in a variety of settings.  Counselling will help you identify and move past the obstacles that may have been keeping you back in your life and to identify your personal values and strengths. It will empower you to see your life through a different lens, to gain new perspectives and achieve the outcomes you’re striving for. Anxiety, depression, stress, negative thinking patterns... can affect parts of your life and your ability to handle your situation. Are you ready to explore the possibilities for a happier and healthier life?
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