Available Counselling in Edinburgh
A student discount of £65/session is available to students within Edinburgh and beyond.
Are you living with ADHD (or suspect that you are) and feeling on-edge, anxious or overwhelmed? Feeling like you’re drowning in decision paralysis daily, not able to live as authentically as you would like? Do you know that some things needs to change but not sure where to start, or not feeling confident to do so?
ADHD Coaching can help! As a highly experienced CBT therapist and coach with personal lived experience of late diagnosed ADHD, I am passionate about working with clients to recognise and process their experience of living with ADHD, to educate and overcome life challenges and to celebrate individuality and strengths.
A student discount of £65/session is available to students within Edinburgh and beyond.
Are you living with ADHD (or suspect that you are) and feeling on-edge, anxious or overwhelmed? Feeling like you’re drowning in decision paralysis daily, not able to live as authentically as you would like? Do you know that some things needs to change but not sure where to start, or not feeling confident to do so?
ADHD Coaching can help! As a highly experienced CBT therapist and coach with personal lived experience of late diagnosed ADHD, I am passionate about working with clients to recognise and process their experience of living with ADHD, to educate and overcome life challenges and to celebrate individuality and strengths.
Current availability is Tue, Wed, Fri.
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'.
Current availability is Tue, Wed, Fri.
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'.
When there is availability at Connections Counselling, I offer means tested fees.
You might be someone who thinks deeply—but ends up stuck in loops of overthinking. Replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, lying awake trying to “figure things out”, yet never quite getting relief.
I specialise in working with people caught in patterns of rumination and anxiety. Often thoughtful and self-aware, they still feel stuck.
Together, we’ll understand what keeps these patterns going and find ways to step out of them—so you can feel clearer, calmer, and more in control.
When there is availability at Connections Counselling, I offer means tested fees.
You might be someone who thinks deeply—but ends up stuck in loops of overthinking. Replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, lying awake trying to “figure things out”, yet never quite getting relief.
I specialise in working with people caught in patterns of rumination and anxiety. Often thoughtful and self-aware, they still feel stuck.
Together, we’ll understand what keeps these patterns going and find ways to step out of them—so you can feel clearer, calmer, and more in control.
Whatever brings you to therapy, my aim is to offer a comfortable, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, we can work toward clarity, healing, and a deeper understanding of yourself, helping you make choices that feel authentic and empowering. I offer therapy online and in person from my practice in Edinburgh. I work collaboratively, going where you need to go, with a focus on building mutual trust and understanding.
Whatever brings you to therapy, my aim is to offer a comfortable, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, we can work toward clarity, healing, and a deeper understanding of yourself, helping you make choices that feel authentic and empowering. I offer therapy online and in person from my practice in Edinburgh. I work collaboratively, going where you need to go, with a focus on building mutual trust and understanding.
In-person availability: Monday 7
Are you struggling with a persistent sense of powerlessness? Perhaps sadness feels like a heavy weight, or anxiety and low self-esteem prevent you from moving forward. When the past continually replays in the present, it’s easy to feel stuck, confused, and helpless.
I understand this journey deeply—not only through my professional training but through the liberation I found in my own therapeutic process. As a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, I offer you compassionate, tender support to help you move beyond old coping mechanisms and rediscover your sense of agency and balance.
In-person availability: Monday 7
Are you struggling with a persistent sense of powerlessness? Perhaps sadness feels like a heavy weight, or anxiety and low self-esteem prevent you from moving forward. When the past continually replays in the present, it’s easy to feel stuck, confused, and helpless.
I understand this journey deeply—not only through my professional training but through the liberation I found in my own therapeutic process. As a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, I offer you compassionate, tender support to help you move beyond old coping mechanisms and rediscover your sense of agency and balance.
Are you going through a difficult period or transition? Struggling to make sense of relationships or challenging experiences? I may be able to help. My name is Han, and I'm a therapist based in Edinburgh with years of experience counselling adults and young people. I have spent five years working with clients from various backgrounds and especially LGBTQ+ people. In the counselling room, I bring with me this clinical perspective as well as my own personal experience.
Are you going through a difficult period or transition? Struggling to make sense of relationships or challenging experiences? I may be able to help. My name is Han, and I'm a therapist based in Edinburgh with years of experience counselling adults and young people. I have spent five years working with clients from various backgrounds and especially LGBTQ+ people. In the counselling room, I bring with me this clinical perspective as well as my own personal experience.
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.
I have availability on weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons
Are you feeling stuck? A bit lost? In a non-monogamous relationship and tired of explaining the basics to a therapist?
I'm experienced working with individuals processing relationship issues, sex and sexuality, kink, ENM/Poly dynamics, grief, suicidal ideation, and leaving religion.
Our therapy is led by you. I offer a warm, welcoming, nurturing space for you to explore your natural processes to find healing, growth, and change, rebuilding trust and working with you to empower you in your daily life.
I have availability on weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons
Are you feeling stuck? A bit lost? In a non-monogamous relationship and tired of explaining the basics to a therapist?
I'm experienced working with individuals processing relationship issues, sex and sexuality, kink, ENM/Poly dynamics, grief, suicidal ideation, and leaving religion.
Our therapy is led by you. I offer a warm, welcoming, nurturing space for you to explore your natural processes to find healing, growth, and change, rebuilding trust and working with you to empower you in your daily life.
I'm a fully qualified music therapist in Edinburgh, registered with the Health and Care Professions Service (HCPC). Within my work, I have a special interest in adapting therapy for those with disabilities and neurodivergency; every person is unique, so I believe their therapy should be unique to match.
I use music therapy to help you explore, understand and express your emotions. Together we can build a deeper understanding of what's brought you to where you are now, why you're struggling, and what coping techniques can help.
I'm a fully qualified music therapist in Edinburgh, registered with the Health and Care Professions Service (HCPC). Within my work, I have a special interest in adapting therapy for those with disabilities and neurodivergency; every person is unique, so I believe their therapy should be unique to match.
I use music therapy to help you explore, understand and express your emotions. Together we can build a deeper understanding of what's brought you to where you are now, why you're struggling, and what coping techniques can help.
I am available on Tuesday evening and Saturday mornings.
Welcome. I’m Aga. Life often takes us on unexpected journeys—whether navigating parenthood, building a life in a new country, or helping your teenager handle big emotions. Sometimes the way forward isn't clear, and you just need a safe space to stop, talk, and figure out your next step.
As an integrative therapist with an international background as a teacher and volunteer, I truly understand what it means to be a migrant. I know the courage it takes to adapt to a new culture and find where you belong. Together, we will create a grounded environment tailored to your unique story.
I am available on Tuesday evening and Saturday mornings.
Welcome. I’m Aga. Life often takes us on unexpected journeys—whether navigating parenthood, building a life in a new country, or helping your teenager handle big emotions. Sometimes the way forward isn't clear, and you just need a safe space to stop, talk, and figure out your next step.
As an integrative therapist with an international background as a teacher and volunteer, I truly understand what it means to be a migrant. I know the courage it takes to adapt to a new culture and find where you belong. Together, we will create a grounded environment tailored to your unique story.
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.
I am an Edinburgh based Integrative Counselling therapist and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP). I have experience counselling clients in support organisations, private practice and in the secondary school where I established a wellbeing setup. My background is in medicine, education, counselling and most recently supporting adult students in higher education. I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. My work is primarily through a relational lens integrating humanistic and psychodynamic approaches.
I am an Edinburgh based Integrative Counselling therapist and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP). I have experience counselling clients in support organisations, private practice and in the secondary school where I established a wellbeing setup. My background is in medicine, education, counselling and most recently supporting adult students in higher education. I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. My work is primarily through a relational lens integrating humanistic and psychodynamic approaches.
I am a therapist who understands overload, burning out and weight of circumstances not from text books, but from real life. I work directly, honestly, without judgement.
Together, we will slow down the chaos in your head, untangle what is weighing on you and figure out steps to help you feel alive, grounded and in control again.
I am a therapist who understands overload, burning out and weight of circumstances not from text books, but from real life. I work directly, honestly, without judgement.
Together, we will slow down the chaos in your head, untangle what is weighing on you and figure out steps to help you feel alive, grounded and in control again.
Hi, I'm Kirsti, an autistic Art Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Consultant. I offer neuro- and LGBTQIA+ affirming, warm, safe, trauma informed and empowering counselling and art psychotherapy to neurodivergent people (12+, no diagnosis required). I also offer advice on the parenting of neurodivergent children/young people.
My clients often feel very anxious and overstimulated, which leads to meltdowns/shutdowns, as well as, eventually, in low mood. Relationships can be a struggle. My clients are also very likely to be traumatised and feel stuck/hopeless. However, with the right support, any situation can be changed for the better.
Hi, I'm Kirsti, an autistic Art Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Consultant. I offer neuro- and LGBTQIA+ affirming, warm, safe, trauma informed and empowering counselling and art psychotherapy to neurodivergent people (12+, no diagnosis required). I also offer advice on the parenting of neurodivergent children/young people.
My clients often feel very anxious and overstimulated, which leads to meltdowns/shutdowns, as well as, eventually, in low mood. Relationships can be a struggle. My clients are also very likely to be traumatised and feel stuck/hopeless. However, with the right support, any situation can be changed for the better.
Hi, I'm Mairi, a counsellor based in West Lothian but originally from Islay, a wee island in the Hebrides. From my own life experience, I know how daunting and overwhelming it can feel to think about starting counselling, and to try and find the right therapist, and I hope that my down-to-earth and friendly manner will help you feel at ease.
I believe that trust and connection are at the heart of successful therapy, and no matter what it is that you are struggling with, I will help you work out what you need from your counselling sessions with me, so that you can finally move towards living a more fulfilled and contented life.
Hi, I'm Mairi, a counsellor based in West Lothian but originally from Islay, a wee island in the Hebrides. From my own life experience, I know how daunting and overwhelming it can feel to think about starting counselling, and to try and find the right therapist, and I hope that my down-to-earth and friendly manner will help you feel at ease.
I believe that trust and connection are at the heart of successful therapy, and no matter what it is that you are struggling with, I will help you work out what you need from your counselling sessions with me, so that you can finally move towards living a more fulfilled and contented life.
Sessions available online or at my Edinburgh home- office.
Alongside relationship work, I have experience to support issues such as anger, addiction, bereavement, anxiety, depression and challenges linked to the autistic spectrum. My aim is to help you manage whatever your difficulties are and develop coping strategies. Whether working alone or with a partner, you’ll find the sessions calm, structured, and focused.
Sessions available online or at my Edinburgh home- office.
Alongside relationship work, I have experience to support issues such as anger, addiction, bereavement, anxiety, depression and challenges linked to the autistic spectrum. My aim is to help you manage whatever your difficulties are and develop coping strategies. Whether working alone or with a partner, you’ll find the sessions calm, structured, and focused.
Whatever difficulties you are experiencing I can help you to gain insight into why they exist and persist. Psychodynamic therapy helps you to bring that which is unconscious into awareness which helps you to understand and often resolve internal conflicts that cause suffering. These conflicts manifest as, e.g. anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviours, especially in relationship with others. Psychodynamic therapy can be effective in enabling life long change. Due to the relational nature of Psychodynamic therapy sessions in person are preferable.
Whatever difficulties you are experiencing I can help you to gain insight into why they exist and persist. Psychodynamic therapy helps you to bring that which is unconscious into awareness which helps you to understand and often resolve internal conflicts that cause suffering. These conflicts manifest as, e.g. anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviours, especially in relationship with others. Psychodynamic therapy can be effective in enabling life long change. Due to the relational nature of Psychodynamic therapy sessions in person are preferable.
I have current availability on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Hello, my name is Tara (They/she) & I go by T! I'm an Integrative Art psychotherapist dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized young people and adults. I'm a proud AuDHD, Non-binary, bi and polyamorous therapist.
I create a space where clients feel seen, understood and affirmed in who they are. We work together at your pace to build relational safety, supporting you to heal from the impact of othering/exile, towards feeling affirmed and enough.
I have current availability on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Hello, my name is Tara (They/she) & I go by T! I'm an Integrative Art psychotherapist dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized young people and adults. I'm a proud AuDHD, Non-binary, bi and polyamorous therapist.
I create a space where clients feel seen, understood and affirmed in who they are. We work together at your pace to build relational safety, supporting you to heal from the impact of othering/exile, towards feeling affirmed and enough.
You might be experiencing moments where life feels heavy, when motivation dips, emotions feel overwhelming, or even simple tasks like getting up, eating, or connecting with others feel like it's too much. When these feelings begin to shape your daily life, it can be difficult to know where to turn.
You might be experiencing moments where life feels heavy, when motivation dips, emotions feel overwhelming, or even simple tasks like getting up, eating, or connecting with others feel like it's too much. When these feelings begin to shape your daily life, it can be difficult to know where to turn.
Working face to face & online as a therapist I seek to establish a safe space where you are able to explore those challenges in your life that keep you from moving forward or from leading the life that you aspire to have. I will support & guide you through the complexity of emotions you are experiencing. Working as wilderness therapist I also run 3 week 'Rites of Passage' journeys to the Himalayas for young adults and 3-week 'Reflection Journeys' for mature adults wanting to take stock of where they are today & where they want to be tomorrow. These journeys start in Kathmandu trekking through Mustang to the Tibetan border.
Working face to face & online as a therapist I seek to establish a safe space where you are able to explore those challenges in your life that keep you from moving forward or from leading the life that you aspire to have. I will support & guide you through the complexity of emotions you are experiencing. Working as wilderness therapist I also run 3 week 'Rites of Passage' journeys to the Himalayas for young adults and 3-week 'Reflection Journeys' for mature adults wanting to take stock of where they are today & where they want to be tomorrow. These journeys start in Kathmandu trekking through Mustang to the Tibetan border.
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- Dalkeith
- Gorebridge
- Lasswade
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Penicuik
- Prestonpans
- South Queensferry
How do I find a therapist near me who is accepting new patients?
Finding a therapist who is actively accepting new patients can feel overwhelming, so it can be helpful to narrow your search down as much as possible. Use the Psychology Today Therapy Directory to search specifically for therapists who are in your area and who are accepting new patients right now, so you are not wasting time reaching out to providers who have a closed waitlist. From there, you can narrow your search further by therapist characteristics, specialty, and whether you prefer in-person or online appointments. Once you find someone who looks like a good fit, you can reach out directly to confirm their availability and request an initial consultation.
How long does it typically take to get an appointment with a therapist?
Wait times for therapists in the UK vary widely depending on whether you go through the NHS or seek private care. Through the NHS, wait times typically range from a few weeks to several months depending on your area and the urgency of your referral. Private therapists are generally available much faster, often within a few days to a couple of weeks. Wait times also differ by therapist type. Counsellors tend to be more widely available than clinical psychologists, who hold a doctoral degree and are fewer in number. In addition, therapists who specialise in trauma, eating disorders, or child and adolescent therapy also tend to have longer wait times due to the limited number of professionals relative to demand.
What are my options if no therapists near me are accepting new patients right now?
If you are having difficulty finding a local therapist with availability, there are a few steps you can take. First, consider expanding your search to include online therapy, not just providers in your immediate geographic location. Online therapy has made it possible to see a licensed therapist in your area without needing to travel, and in many cases online providers have shorter wait times than local in-person practices. Second, your GP can serve as a helpful bridge while you wait. They can conduct an initial evaluation and, in some cases, connect you with local mental health services more quickly than a self-referral would. Third, if your symptoms feel urgent, community mental health services may be available regardless of your ability to pay for private care. They can offer psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and medication management to help stabilise your situation in the interim while you wait for a longer-term therapist.