Couples Counselling in Edinburgh

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Autistically Brilliant
MSc
If you are an autistic person, or the partner of one, please do get in touch, so that we can look at your situation and make a plan accordingly.
I offer autistic people, and those with Asperger's, flexible specialist support with mental health issues, as well as relationships. As an autistic person you might sometimes feel overwhelmed with anxiety and could, as a result, end up feeling isolated and low in self-esteem, as well as in mood. However, any situation can be managed, if you have the right tools. The solutions we have identified can be put in place gradually, so that change is truly achievable. Together we can work toward you being happier and functioning better in your work and relationships, as well as life in general. I also do couples work and mentor students 18+
0131 381 4621
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Edinburgh EH6
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Isabel Crozier
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
Verified
I have always been profoundly curious about others and aim to foster that curiosity in my clients. I am interested in the ways that our families, culture and environment shape us and in the ways in which people create meaning in their lives. I have found again and again that counselling and psychotherapy can help people understand themselves more deeply and bring about changes which lead to more fulfilled and interesting ways of living, as well as to an improved understanding of themselves in relationship with others. I am able to work on both a short and long term basis, with a preference for longer term work.
0131 510 4056
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Edinburgh EH6
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Susan Nagle
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with any of the following issues? Anxiety, eating disorders, low self-esteem, self-harm, identity issues, bereavement and loss, family conflicts, depression, trauma, relationship or mental health issues? We all experience times in our life when we feel easily overwhelmed or anxious, have difficulty in relationships, or lack purpose in life. I am passionate about supporting people to grow and heal through acceptance and understanding. I can offer you a free 15 minute consultation with no obligation, Just text or email me on 07932595306
0131 381 1945
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Edinburgh EH15
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Saskia Burnett
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My work has covered a diverse set of peoples issues, ranging from trauma, bereavement and addiction, to relationship issues or any other aspects of life which may have become a burden.
As a therapist, I firmly believe that each of us holds the answers to our own issues within. My role here is to help you recognise these and support you in working through them. I will aim to create a trusting counselling relationship throughout our sessions, where you can feel able to express your feelings in an empathic and accepting environment. Through this collaboration, our aim would be for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, in turn facilitating the change you are aspiring to achieve.
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Edinburgh EH16
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Maya Tomse
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Maya Tomse. I'm a Psychologist, a Psychotherapist and a Counsellor. I work with couples and individuals, online. I specialise in relationships, and troubles specific to transitions we go through, especially complex life transitions. My interest in transitions and relationships stems from my own personal experiences. I was born in Yugoslavia, a country that got torn apart by war when I was around 10 years old. Later, throughout my life I've lived and worked in many different countries and at present hold 3 different citizenships.
0131 297 6069
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Edinburgh EH1
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Sharan Collins
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
"The effort to become human is among the very few things in a person's life that may over time come to feel more important to him than his personal survival" (T Ogden 1997). I am a professionally qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor. I have undertaken extensive continued professional development which has included training in the Dynamics of Attachment in Adult Life; Therapeutic Assessment; Infant Observation and Therapeutic Supervision. I have a particular interest in the relationship between shame and trauma.
0131 510 2177
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Edinburgh EH14
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Dr Sarah Quinley
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As a qualified therapist and a Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy, I maintain a full private practice working online with adults and couples . I'll work with you collaboratively to develop the tools, clarity, & understanding you need to grow and heal while honouring, with compassion & respect, the humanness in what you’re going through and the unique way that you experience life. Together, we may uncover the beliefs and patterns that are hurting or holding you back and pattern new, healthier ways of being with yourself and with others.
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Edinburgh EH10
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Craig Miller
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Verified
Verified
Anxiety, family/ relationship struggles, traumatic past experiences, feeling low...there are lots of reasons that may have driven you in search of someone to speak with. I offer a safe, confidential and grounded space to share whatever might be concerning you. We will explore whatever has led you to seek counselling at whatever pace feels safest and easiest for you. In terms of how you might experience me...Open, warm, grounded, not afraid to have a laugh or shed a tear, sensitive, non-judgemental and welcoming of all regardless of race, age, gender, sexuality or history.
0131 381 0175
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Edinburgh EH1
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Susanna Holland
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Sometimes to understand ourselves and our situations better, we need someone else to hear and understand us, to be alongside us on our journey and see the broader view. Therapy is a safe confidential and open space to explore all of who we are. It is a relationship that brings compassionate curiosity to our experience and enables us to harness more of ourselves in our lives and celebrate our uniqueness. We are each an expert on our own lives but sometimes we need support to make sense of it, find our way back, forward or sideways; to become aware of what is and what was. For further information see: www.creativegestalttherapy.com
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Edinburgh EH10
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Monika Knitter
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I believe that a therapeutic relationship is the foundation of the therapeutic process.
Are you struggling with frequent outbursts of anger or perhaps you don't feel angry at all? Is sadness or depression weighing you down? It may be that constant anxiety, worry, or low self-esteem prevents you to progress in life. You may feel that your past is continually replayed in the present, causing confusion. Whatever the problem, you may find that your usual way of coping and addressing issues may not be effective, leaving you feeling helpless. I have found profound relief and liberation through my therapeutic journey. Today, as a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, with passion and tenderness, I offer this support to you.
01764 915875
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Edinburgh EH7
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Room To Change
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Lilian, I'm a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I specialise in working with problematic drug & alcohol use, and sex addiction (including porn use). There are many reasons that we use substances or behaviours to change the way we feel and deal with painful emotions. Perhaps you once felt in control and now it feels like substances or behaviours are in control of you. You may be experiencing problems in your relationships, work, health and finances and feel overwhelmed. Understanding your relationship with substances, sex or porn is key to resolving the struggle.
0131 378 6646
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Edinburgh EH6
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Psicología en Edimburgo
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
People usually come to therapy when they feel that they no longer have the ability to deal with the difficulties they are experiencing, or maybe when they identified a pattern in their behaviour that creates suffering, when many emotions or thoughts come at the same time and make it impossible to cope with them, when they want to learn about themselves and get deep down to get a better relationship with oneself, when the previous ways of coping and support by friends and relatives are not enough to offer them the solutions and relief they seek. Either the reason to come to therapy, it's valid because it's your own.
0131 381 0242
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Edinburgh EH1
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Greg Barton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with people with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, loss, relationship challenges or abuse, complicated parent&child relationships (teenagers/young adults ) adolescent boys struggling to find their identity and place in society.
​"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." ​ - Viktor Frankl Find out more about how I may be able to help you by visiting my website www.counsellingcoachingtherapy.com & www.snowlinetreks.com
0131 357 3826
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Edinburgh EH9
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Sarah Somner
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I offer counselling and psychotherapy for both individuals and couples with wide ranging issues. Counselling can be a very important part of managing your mental wellbeing, particularly at this worrying and for some, lonely time. I  provide a safe and confidential therapeutic space, where you can feel listened to and understood, allowing you to explore your emotions, without being judged.
0131 510 5843
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Edinburgh EH10
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Sophie Bryson
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I know how important a good relationship with your therapist is so please don't hesitate to contact me if you would like a brief introductory chat, you can also visit my website - sophiebrysontherapy.
Do you feel out of balance? As if something is not quite right and you're not sure why? Or perhaps you already know what is going on for you and you would just like the space to be able to talk this through and find some new ways of coping? It's certainly not uncommon to feel this way and a safe therapeutic space could be what you need just now. Whether you're facing problems in the here and now, or want to speak about patterns or learned behaviours from your childhood - we can work together to bring about positive change and learn coping mechanisms. Heightened self awareness can help move you towards a new way of being.
0131 381 4240
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Edinburgh EH6
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Mengyao Yuan
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy provides a purposeful space and a supportive relationship for this process to unfold.
I work with people who find it difficult to know who they are, what they want from life, and to motivate themselves to take actions. I also work with people who find it hard to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with others, who struggle to give and receive love. I am also experienced in working with trauma and loss. My practice is informed by psychodynamic, person-centred and existential theories. I aim to provide warmth, respect and acceptance while helping you to gain a better understanding of your personal history, your experiences, and to find meanings in your existence.
0131 510 3423
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Edinburgh EH2
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Paulina Bak
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am UKCP accredited Gestalt psychotherapeutic counsellor, couples therapist and Mindfulness teacher. I have completed a 4-year training in Gestalt psychotherapy in Edinburgh Gestalt Institute between 2013-2017. I work with individuals and couples and can provide a safe and respectful environement to explore life and relational themes, including early and complex trauma, depression, anxiety etc. and how they impact your current life circumstances or relationships.
01764 915920
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Edinburgh EH9
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Dr Bruce Scott Psychoanalyst-Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified
Verified
The psychotherapeutic relationship is therefore a re-search.
Psychoanalysis or psychoanalytic psychotherapy is an open-ended conversation with no agenda and no time limit (i.e. number of sessions). The practice (Greek: Praxis) of psychoanalysis attends to the person who comes for analysis, to listen and witness their concerns, and to facilitate, if possible some kind of loosening of the strictures than bind and contort experience. I work with people with different needs under the rubric of mental distress.
0131 381 0244
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Edinburgh EH1
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Josephine Blomqvist Almbring
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in trauma and I have a great deal of experience working with depression, anxiety, sexuality and relationship issues as well as everyday problems people may struggle with.
Sometimes life is difficult and you want something different, a change for yourself. Therapy is a space where we can share our stories, our histories that influence the person we are, the suffering we may experience. Through this process, we can develop new insights into what has shaped us as people. I offer a safe, empathic and confidential space where you can explore, without judgement, your story and any personal difficulties you are experiencing. I will work with you, in your rhythm, to help you deepen your awareness of your experiences, thoughts, and embodied feelings.
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Edinburgh EH16
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Ruth Burnett
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Because my clients are young people, it's important for me to develop a relationship with parents.
Children and teenagers can benefit from counselling therapies, and studies show that these are hugely effective, both in the short and long term. For older kids and teens, talking therapy can provide a unique space to safely explore what's going on to make them sad, angry, or anxious. For younger children, using play and art, as well as talking therapy, can help them begin to piece together things that might be difficult for them. Life doesn't always go according to plan, and sometimes things happen that no one is prepared for - an accident, a traumatic experience, a situation no one could have foreseen happening.
0131 510 3790
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Edinburgh EH1
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Couples Counselling

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.