Autism Counselling in Edinburgh

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Raphie Piquiot
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
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.
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Rosalind Henderson
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Hello and welcome! I’m Roz and I am an experienced Pluralistic Counsellor, providing online therapy. I have also worked in creative industries and love working with and nurturing creative minds. Our sense of self is coloured by our early experiences and often determines our adult choices, emotional reactions and internal dialogue. We absorb and adapt to the difficulties of our caregivers and circumstances, often filtered through previous generations of adversity. If this is your experience you may feel easily rejected, anxious, judged, angry or inadequate. You may feel a sense of depression, hopelessness, stuck or overwhelmed.
Hello and welcome! I’m Roz and I am an experienced Pluralistic Counsellor, providing online therapy. I have also worked in creative industries and love working with and nurturing creative minds. Our sense of self is coloured by our early experiences and often determines our adult choices, emotional reactions and internal dialogue. We absorb and adapt to the difficulties of our caregivers and circumstances, often filtered through previous generations of adversity. If this is your experience you may feel easily rejected, anxious, judged, angry or inadequate. You may feel a sense of depression, hopelessness, stuck or overwhelmed.
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Narmeen Ahmad
Psychotherapist, MBACP
3 Endorsed
As a neurodivergent psychotherapist who also lives with PMDD and PCOS, I approach my work with a deep, lived understanding of how these experiences intersect and shape daily life.
Starting therapy can seem daunting and scary at first. But it's the first step you have taken to embark on this journey. Feeling isolated and not able to make sense of the world around you? Questioning all that you have grown up with? Racing thoughts constantly clouding your mind? Feeling detached, anxious or upset? Not sure how to process what you are experiencing? All this seems pretty overwhelming but more common than you think. Through acceptance and kindness why not allow yourself to be able to make sense of all this through therapy. Let each session speak for itself and discover different parts of yourself.
As a neurodivergent psychotherapist who also lives with PMDD and PCOS, I approach my work with a deep, lived understanding of how these experiences intersect and shape daily life.
Starting therapy can seem daunting and scary at first. But it's the first step you have taken to embark on this journey. Feeling isolated and not able to make sense of the world around you? Questioning all that you have grown up with? Racing thoughts constantly clouding your mind? Feeling detached, anxious or upset? Not sure how to process what you are experiencing? All this seems pretty overwhelming but more common than you think. Through acceptance and kindness why not allow yourself to be able to make sense of all this through therapy. Let each session speak for itself and discover different parts of yourself.
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Ruth Burnett
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
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.
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Tatiana Rodionova
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Music Therap.
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.
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Alison Cooper
Counsellor, MBACP
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.
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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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Marnie Collin
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
I have over 20 years experience working in varied settings responding to a range of issues: anxiety, depression, chronic illness, stress, relationship difficulties, bereavement, minority issues, trauma and abuse and end of life care. I've also worked with neurodiversity, and with women's experiences of infertility, IVF and menopause. I aim to build an accepting and trusting relationship where we can generate a practice of gentle curiosity towards whatever is emerging. Through this an understanding of the client’s inner world and its influence over past and present can come into awareness and introduce the possibility of change.
I have over 20 years experience working in varied settings responding to a range of issues: anxiety, depression, chronic illness, stress, relationship difficulties, bereavement, minority issues, trauma and abuse and end of life care. I've also worked with neurodiversity, and with women's experiences of infertility, IVF and menopause. I aim to build an accepting and trusting relationship where we can generate a practice of gentle curiosity towards whatever is emerging. Through this an understanding of the client’s inner world and its influence over past and present can come into awareness and introduce the possibility of change.
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Dr Fiona McConnell
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My name is Fiona. I am a HCPC registered, IFS trained Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years experience working with mental health. My main interests lie in working with relational and attachment trauma. I love working with people and I am interested in helping you discover what brought you to where you are now, the difficulties that feel stuck for you and then to work together to help you move forward in life.
My name is Fiona. I am a HCPC registered, IFS trained Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years experience working with mental health. My main interests lie in working with relational and attachment trauma. I love working with people and I am interested in helping you discover what brought you to where you are now, the difficulties that feel stuck for you and then to work together to help you move forward in life.
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Richard Kettley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Edinburgh EH11
My person-centred approach underpins a sensitivity to trauma and to cultural contexts. I aim to provide a safe space for you to bring any thoughts and feelings about any subject, and to be listened to attentively. Each person is unique and has experienced life differently, and I will endeavour to work together with you to respond to your particular situation.
My person-centred approach underpins a sensitivity to trauma and to cultural contexts. I aim to provide a safe space for you to bring any thoughts and feelings about any subject, and to be listened to attentively. Each person is unique and has experienced life differently, and I will endeavour to work together with you to respond to your particular situation.
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Room To Change
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Alongside therapy, I offer mindfulness training, and executive function coaching for people with Autism ( ASD), ADHD, or anyone who wants to feel more focused, calm, and in control of their daily lives.
You might be experiencing problems in relationships, work and health and feel overwhelmed. Understanding your relationship with substances & behaviours is key and often the root of cause lies in the past. I'll work with you to explore the origins of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, relating to others, unresolved trauma, and feelings of anxiety & depression.
Alongside therapy, I offer mindfulness training, and executive function coaching for people with Autism ( ASD), ADHD, or anyone who wants to feel more focused, calm, and in control of their daily lives.
You might be experiencing problems in relationships, work and health and feel overwhelmed. Understanding your relationship with substances & behaviours is key and often the root of cause lies in the past. I'll work with you to explore the origins of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, relating to others, unresolved trauma, and feelings of anxiety & depression.
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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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Abigail Nelson
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
7 Endorsed
I have been working with neurodivergent and disabled adults and young people for over seven years.
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 have been working with neurodivergent and disabled adults and young people for over seven years.
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.
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Rainbow Family Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Edinburgh EH12
I’m a UKCP-accredited Family & Systemic Psychotherapist with 30 years of experience supporting families, children, and adolescents across therapeutic, clinical, and leadership roles. I work with families navigating conflict, emotional distance, behavioural struggles, and long-standing relational patterns that feel stuck - often with teens but not only to My integrative approach combines family therapy, psychology, psychoanalytic thinking, and child development—helping families understand what’s really driving the distress beneath the surface. Many of the families I work with feel like they’ve tried everything without any success.
I’m a UKCP-accredited Family & Systemic Psychotherapist with 30 years of experience supporting families, children, and adolescents across therapeutic, clinical, and leadership roles. I work with families navigating conflict, emotional distance, behavioural struggles, and long-standing relational patterns that feel stuck - often with teens but not only to My integrative approach combines family therapy, psychology, psychoanalytic thinking, and child development—helping families understand what’s really driving the distress beneath the surface. Many of the families I work with feel like they’ve tried everything without any success.
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Dr Johanna Lind
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hi, my name is Johanna and I'm a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with 9+ years experience working within mental health settings. My interests lie in working with complex trauma, emotion and nervous system dysregulation, low self-esteem, and stress and burnout. I am passionate about supporting people with their mental health and I am interested in hearing what brought you to where you are today. Through exploring your current difficulties that make it feel like you are stuck, we can work together to help you move forward positively in your life, taking into account your goals, needs, and wants for therapy.
Hi, my name is Johanna and I'm a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with 9+ years experience working within mental health settings. My interests lie in working with complex trauma, emotion and nervous system dysregulation, low self-esteem, and stress and burnout. I am passionate about supporting people with their mental health and I am interested in hearing what brought you to where you are today. Through exploring your current difficulties that make it feel like you are stuck, we can work together to help you move forward positively in your life, taking into account your goals, needs, and wants for therapy.
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Anne Bulmer
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
3 Endorsed
Do you struggle to find words for your thoughts, feelings and experiences? Do you feel anxious or have low mood? Do you feel stuck or confused by events, experiences or relationships in your life? Do you feel a need to change something but you are not sure what? Do you want to feel more confident and have greater self esteem? I have over 20 years experience of building therapeutic relationships with people with enduring mental health issues, adults with learning disabilities and children and young people. I am interested in the connection between mental health and creativity, and how art making can support our journey together.
Do you struggle to find words for your thoughts, feelings and experiences? Do you feel anxious or have low mood? Do you feel stuck or confused by events, experiences or relationships in your life? Do you feel a need to change something but you are not sure what? Do you want to feel more confident and have greater self esteem? I have over 20 years experience of building therapeutic relationships with people with enduring mental health issues, adults with learning disabilities and children and young people. I am interested in the connection between mental health and creativity, and how art making can support our journey together.
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Minds Made Clear
Counsellor, MBACP
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not yourself? Is workplace stress and burnout becoming an issue? Do you want help managing your ADHD? I can help you pause, reflect, and start to focus on feeling better I provide counselling for healing and growth. Supporting you deal with your feelings of stress, anxiety, low mood and self esteem issues. Dealing with issues from your past I can help you develop strategies for managing ADHD. Creating emotional-regulation techniques, Building healthy routines & habits
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not yourself? Is workplace stress and burnout becoming an issue? Do you want help managing your ADHD? I can help you pause, reflect, and start to focus on feeling better I provide counselling for healing and growth. Supporting you deal with your feelings of stress, anxiety, low mood and self esteem issues. Dealing with issues from your past I can help you develop strategies for managing ADHD. Creating emotional-regulation techniques, Building healthy routines & habits
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Paul Bell
Psychotherapist, ACP
I also offer psychotherapy to children and young people suffering from depression, who have a diagnosis of autism.
I specialise in psychodynamic treatments for mental illness in children and adolescents. My approach is informed by attachment research, psychodynamic theory and developmental neuroscience. I believe that effective psychotherapy can take time, and that children and young people require adequate space to feel comfortable exploring their difficulties.
I also offer psychotherapy to children and young people suffering from depression, who have a diagnosis of autism.
I specialise in psychodynamic treatments for mental illness in children and adolescents. My approach is informed by attachment research, psychodynamic theory and developmental neuroscience. I believe that effective psychotherapy can take time, and that children and young people require adequate space to feel comfortable exploring their difficulties.
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Robbie Croy
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Effective therapy is found in tailoring the type of support most beneficial to each person and this will mean different things for different people. With this approach in mind, it’s my aim to help you in a way that suits your circumstances, preferences and even your journey through life as a whole.
Effective therapy is found in tailoring the type of support most beneficial to each person and this will mean different things for different people. With this approach in mind, it’s my aim to help you in a way that suits your circumstances, preferences and even your journey through life as a whole.
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My name is Maggie and I am trained in a number of different therapeutic modalities, including (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, (CBT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and The Poly Vagal Theory. I am also a registered Psychiatric and Adult nurse with over 20 years practice experience. Having the right fit with your therapist can be seen as the most important element in healing from your difficulties. I aim to provide a very safe, non - judgmental and confidential space that will provide both compassion, empathy and support with whatever has brought you to therapy.
My name is Maggie and I am trained in a number of different therapeutic modalities, including (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, (CBT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and The Poly Vagal Theory. I am also a registered Psychiatric and Adult nurse with over 20 years practice experience. Having the right fit with your therapist can be seen as the most important element in healing from your difficulties. I aim to provide a very safe, non - judgmental and confidential space that will provide both compassion, empathy and support with whatever has brought you to therapy.
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