Couples Counselling in Edinburgh

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Lisa Cherry-Byrnes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH9
I work extensively with people experiencing relationship issues in their personal & professional lives; that can be about exploring challenges, facing changes taking place & understanding what these mean to you.
People seek therapy & counselling for different reasons & you will have your own unique life experiences that may cause you unhappiness or you may find yourself at crisis point feeling unsure of what to do next. I have worked with many different clients from across the social & cultural spectrum from medical professionals to artists, full-time students to stay at home parents & retirees. I understand that often it is the first step, no matter who we are, that can feel the hardest; the reaching out & making contact. You may want to explore options for change, make sense of a difficult experience or gain new strategies for coping.
I work extensively with people experiencing relationship issues in their personal & professional lives; that can be about exploring challenges, facing changes taking place & understanding what these mean to you.
People seek therapy & counselling for different reasons & you will have your own unique life experiences that may cause you unhappiness or you may find yourself at crisis point feeling unsure of what to do next. I have worked with many different clients from across the social & cultural spectrum from medical professionals to artists, full-time students to stay at home parents & retirees. I understand that often it is the first step, no matter who we are, that can feel the hardest; the reaching out & making contact. You may want to explore options for change, make sense of a difficult experience or gain new strategies for coping.
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Fiwasade Onifade
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH16
I support those who have experienced abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, major life trauma, generational trauma, betrayal, loss, bereavement, spirituality, work related issues, cultural issues, sexuality, HIV/AIDS.
At times issues and difficulties in your life might be causing you to feel unfulfilled or distressed, or even just a sense of unhappiness within you. Counselling is a process of talking about these issues and working through them confidentially with a Counsellor. Counselling also helps you address your problems in a positive way, enabling you to clarify these issues, explore options and increase self-awareness. I will offer you a confidential time and space to explore all of these in a very supportive way. I aim to work with you in a way which offers understanding, support and enables you have new perspectives.
I support those who have experienced abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, major life trauma, generational trauma, betrayal, loss, bereavement, spirituality, work related issues, cultural issues, sexuality, HIV/AIDS.
At times issues and difficulties in your life might be causing you to feel unfulfilled or distressed, or even just a sense of unhappiness within you. Counselling is a process of talking about these issues and working through them confidentially with a Counsellor. Counselling also helps you address your problems in a positive way, enabling you to clarify these issues, explore options and increase self-awareness. I will offer you a confidential time and space to explore all of these in a very supportive way. I aim to work with you in a way which offers understanding, support and enables you have new perspectives.
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Dr Beata (Bea) Michalska
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH6  (Online Only)
For the past ten years I have been helping individuals, couples and families with mental health difficulties. My professional journey includes over 8 years of NHS practice, big chunk of it dedicated to helping those on psychiatric wards. Now I work mainly in my private practice. Typical problems that I have experience treating include depression, anxiety, OCD, adjustment difficulties, trauma/PTSD, stress and relationship difficulties. I see psychotherapy as a personal journey, a chance to get to know yourself better, a safe space to explore and to grow. My interests lie in a human, in embodied experience and in the process.
For the past ten years I have been helping individuals, couples and families with mental health difficulties. My professional journey includes over 8 years of NHS practice, big chunk of it dedicated to helping those on psychiatric wards. Now I work mainly in my private practice. Typical problems that I have experience treating include depression, anxiety, OCD, adjustment difficulties, trauma/PTSD, stress and relationship difficulties. I see psychotherapy as a personal journey, a chance to get to know yourself better, a safe space to explore and to grow. My interests lie in a human, in embodied experience and in the process.
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Maya Tomse
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
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.
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.
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The Life Academy
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH10
I will provide a warm, accepting, authentic and empathetic relationship that creates a space where you can feel safe to open so you can work through your problems and build a life and a future that fulfils your potential.
Hello, I am Harris and I can help you to heal and flourish. I am an Edinburgh-based Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Philosophical Counsellor, working with individuals and couples both in person (in Edinburgh) or via Skype.I use a pluralistic psychotherapeutic approach, which means I combine tools and knowledge gained from across many different psychotherapies to develop a programme that is uniquely tailored to you and your specific needs.Through a collaborative, creative and integrative approach, I will work with you, drawing on my extensive knowledge of wide range of effective psychotherapies.
I will provide a warm, accepting, authentic and empathetic relationship that creates a space where you can feel safe to open so you can work through your problems and build a life and a future that fulfils your potential.
Hello, I am Harris and I can help you to heal and flourish. I am an Edinburgh-based Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Philosophical Counsellor, working with individuals and couples both in person (in Edinburgh) or via Skype.I use a pluralistic psychotherapeutic approach, which means I combine tools and knowledge gained from across many different psychotherapies to develop a programme that is uniquely tailored to you and your specific needs.Through a collaborative, creative and integrative approach, I will work with you, drawing on my extensive knowledge of wide range of effective psychotherapies.
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Suzanne Price
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH12
Life can be challenging and is perhaps leaving you wondering what to do next. Feeling anxious, with low self esteem and depression around relationship troubles, grief, loss and traumatic experiences. Situations in life that perhaps you feel are needing some time and space to work through in order to reach some deeper understanding and achieve a fresh perspective for moving forward.
Life can be challenging and is perhaps leaving you wondering what to do next. Feeling anxious, with low self esteem and depression around relationship troubles, grief, loss and traumatic experiences. Situations in life that perhaps you feel are needing some time and space to work through in order to reach some deeper understanding and achieve a fresh perspective for moving forward.
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Sandra Cunniffe
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH12
Fàilte! Welcome! My name is Sandra and I am a person-centred / psychodynamic counsellor. If you are looking at this, there is probably something in your life that is causing you concern, distress or anxiety and you would like to change it in some way. Almost all of us experience times in our lives when we feel low. There are many issues that can affect our well-being, our confidence and how we relate to others. There could be any number of reasons for feeling unhappy or discontent. It could be grief, loss, trauma, abuse or relationship issues. It could be that you do not know why you feel as you do.
Fàilte! Welcome! My name is Sandra and I am a person-centred / psychodynamic counsellor. If you are looking at this, there is probably something in your life that is causing you concern, distress or anxiety and you would like to change it in some way. Almost all of us experience times in our lives when we feel low. There are many issues that can affect our well-being, our confidence and how we relate to others. There could be any number of reasons for feeling unhappy or discontent. It could be grief, loss, trauma, abuse or relationship issues. It could be that you do not know why you feel as you do.
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Autistically Brilliant
MSc
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH6  (Online Only)
So, if you are a neurodivergent person or their partner, parent or family member, please do get in touch, so that we can look at your situation and make a plan accordingly.
Hello, I'm Kirsti Willis - an autistic HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist (BAAT). I offer neuro and LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma informed counselling and art psychotherapy to neurodivergent people of different ages (no diagnosis required), couples and families. I also offer advice and support with parenting. Often neurodivergent people feel very anxious, which can result in e.g. frequent meltdowns, as well as sleep issues. They can also struggle with relationships and be low in mood. They are also more likely to be traumatised than a neurotypical person. However, with the right support any situation can be changed for the better.
So, if you are a neurodivergent person or their partner, parent or family member, please do get in touch, so that we can look at your situation and make a plan accordingly.
Hello, I'm Kirsti Willis - an autistic HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist (BAAT). I offer neuro and LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma informed counselling and art psychotherapy to neurodivergent people of different ages (no diagnosis required), couples and families. I also offer advice and support with parenting. Often neurodivergent people feel very anxious, which can result in e.g. frequent meltdowns, as well as sleep issues. They can also struggle with relationships and be low in mood. They are also more likely to be traumatised than a neurotypical person. However, with the right support any situation can be changed for the better.
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Anne Mary Evelyn Duffy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH3
I work with individuals and couples, specialising in relationship counselling, sex therapy and sex addiction & compulsivity therapy. As a relationship counsellor, I support couples with various complex issues, including dealing with the impact of porn addiction on their relationship. Having a partner with porn and/or sex compulsivity can be devastating. I support partners trying to come to terms with the discovery and help them navigate the relationship fall-out.
I work with individuals and couples, specialising in relationship counselling, sex therapy and sex addiction & compulsivity therapy. As a relationship counsellor, I support couples with various complex issues, including dealing with the impact of porn addiction on their relationship. Having a partner with porn and/or sex compulsivity can be devastating. I support partners trying to come to terms with the discovery and help them navigate the relationship fall-out.
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Greg Barton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH9
I work with people with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, loss, relationship challenges and separation, those seeking meaning and purpose in life while looking for a new direction and professional develop.
Working online and where possible face to face 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. ​"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." ​ - Viktor Frankl
I work with people with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, loss, relationship challenges and separation, those seeking meaning and purpose in life while looking for a new direction and professional develop.
Working online and where possible face to face 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. ​"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." ​ - Viktor Frankl
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Rosie McLeod
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH3
As a qualified Relationship Counsellor, I have worked with individuals and couples in private practice and charities, as well as with families for over 20 years within the NHS.
Accepting that we're finding things difficult is often the hardest part. Throughout every stage of life we can experience times when things don’t feel right and we struggle with our relationships, or to make sense of our thoughts, feelings and world around us. This can lead to us feeling anxious, overwhelmed and struggling to communicate.
As a qualified Relationship Counsellor, I have worked with individuals and couples in private practice and charities, as well as with families for over 20 years within the NHS.
Accepting that we're finding things difficult is often the hardest part. Throughout every stage of life we can experience times when things don’t feel right and we struggle with our relationships, or to make sense of our thoughts, feelings and world around us. This can lead to us feeling anxious, overwhelmed and struggling to communicate.
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Marie MacLeod
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH2  (Online Only)
My specialist training in working with relationship dynamics, attachment disorders, adult sexuality and family systems creates a space for deeper exploration and improved communication.
Difficulties and stress in the relationships that matter most to you can be a source of distress, anxiety, frustration or despair. When all your efforts to make things better still haven't worked, maybe it's time to think about trying a different approach. Working with a experienced relationship counsellor can give you the time and space to explore what is troubling you. I work with individual adults and couples from all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities to help them gain insight and fresh perspectives on life, relationships, and other issues that cause distress.
My specialist training in working with relationship dynamics, attachment disorders, adult sexuality and family systems creates a space for deeper exploration and improved communication.
Difficulties and stress in the relationships that matter most to you can be a source of distress, anxiety, frustration or despair. When all your efforts to make things better still haven't worked, maybe it's time to think about trying a different approach. Working with a experienced relationship counsellor can give you the time and space to explore what is troubling you. I work with individual adults and couples from all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities to help them gain insight and fresh perspectives on life, relationships, and other issues that cause distress.
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Laura Savage
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH15
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? I specialize in helping women reconnect with themselves and rediscover a sense of calm and joy. At Reconnect Counselling, I offer tailored counselling and psychotherapy services for women. Whether you're navigating motherhood, struggling with anxiety or depression, facing relationship issues, or coping with the loss of a miscarriage, I’m here to support you. Together, we can explore your thoughts and emotions, helping you reconnect with the parts of yourself that you may feel have been lost. My approach is grounded in compassion, empowerment, and a belief that change is possibl
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? I specialize in helping women reconnect with themselves and rediscover a sense of calm and joy. At Reconnect Counselling, I offer tailored counselling and psychotherapy services for women. Whether you're navigating motherhood, struggling with anxiety or depression, facing relationship issues, or coping with the loss of a miscarriage, I’m here to support you. Together, we can explore your thoughts and emotions, helping you reconnect with the parts of yourself that you may feel have been lost. My approach is grounded in compassion, empowerment, and a belief that change is possibl
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Heather A Staines
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH6
You might be feeling anxious, sad, empty or out of your depth. You might not even know what you are feeling. You might need to find a way to process the pain of a death of someone close to you, or someone you had a complicated relationship with. You might be a couple who want to see me to work through relationship challenges and learn how to lean towards each other instead of pulling away.
You might be feeling anxious, sad, empty or out of your depth. You might not even know what you are feeling. You might need to find a way to process the pain of a death of someone close to you, or someone you had a complicated relationship with. You might be a couple who want to see me to work through relationship challenges and learn how to lean towards each other instead of pulling away.
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Dr Louise Hall
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH5  (Online Only)
We start with building a safe, trusting relationship informed by Relational Neuroscience, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and 15 years of experience.
Do you struggle with persistent sadness, intense anxiety, or loss of trust in others that affect your ability to connect deeply in relationships and feel safe? Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected by constantly supporting others while hiding your own pain? Maybe you are wondering if you will ever feel good enough. Do you hope that life could feel more vibrant and settled? Now more than ever, many people are feeling anxious and uncertain about finding a safe space to explore their true feelings.
We start with building a safe, trusting relationship informed by Relational Neuroscience, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and 15 years of experience.
Do you struggle with persistent sadness, intense anxiety, or loss of trust in others that affect your ability to connect deeply in relationships and feel safe? Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected by constantly supporting others while hiding your own pain? Maybe you are wondering if you will ever feel good enough. Do you hope that life could feel more vibrant and settled? Now more than ever, many people are feeling anxious and uncertain about finding a safe space to explore their true feelings.
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Room To Change
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH6
Hi, I'm Lilian, an addictions therapist and executive function coach. I'm also a StopSo registered therapist. I specialise in problematic drug and alcohol use, sex and pornography addiction. As well as individuals, I work with partners experiencing betrayal trauma, and with other family members. As a coach, I work with people diagnosed and self-diagnosed with Autism (ASD) and ADHD to support executive functioning skills. 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.
Hi, I'm Lilian, an addictions therapist and executive function coach. I'm also a StopSo registered therapist. I specialise in problematic drug and alcohol use, sex and pornography addiction. As well as individuals, I work with partners experiencing betrayal trauma, and with other family members. As a coach, I work with people diagnosed and self-diagnosed with Autism (ASD) and ADHD to support executive functioning skills. 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.
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Ali Hogan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH12
I specialise in anxiety, stress, depression, relationship (personal and workplace) issues and men issues.
When we are trying to make sense of our situation or understand ourselves, we may feel we need someone to hear us. It could be something in particular that is causing you difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, low self confidence, bereavement or relationship issues (family, personal or work). Or it can be a feeling of uncertainty, something about how you are feeling isn't quite right. We are all part of an interconnected world influenced by and influencing our relationships and situations. For this reason I give attention to what is happening now, your personal history, life situation and narrative.
I specialise in anxiety, stress, depression, relationship (personal and workplace) issues and men issues.
When we are trying to make sense of our situation or understand ourselves, we may feel we need someone to hear us. It could be something in particular that is causing you difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, low self confidence, bereavement or relationship issues (family, personal or work). Or it can be a feeling of uncertainty, something about how you are feeling isn't quite right. We are all part of an interconnected world influenced by and influencing our relationships and situations. For this reason I give attention to what is happening now, your personal history, life situation and narrative.
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Maria Mariettou
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH10  (Online Only)
I am a qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated CBT psychotherapist. I hold my private practice in Edinburgh and work therapeutically in English and in Greek. I am passionate about supporting people in their journey of making meaningful and long-lasting changes in order to live a more fulfilling life. I work therapeutically with children, young people, adults, couples and families in an integrative way, combining elements of CBT, Person-centred approach, Systemic Family Therapy and Creative Therapies.
I am a qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated CBT psychotherapist. I hold my private practice in Edinburgh and work therapeutically in English and in Greek. I am passionate about supporting people in their journey of making meaningful and long-lasting changes in order to live a more fulfilling life. I work therapeutically with children, young people, adults, couples and families in an integrative way, combining elements of CBT, Person-centred approach, Systemic Family Therapy and Creative Therapies.
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Laura McNaught
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH2
I am experienced in helping individuals and couples of any orientation with relationship and sexual difficulties.
Relationship and Sex Therapy Practice in Edinburgh: Helping you to create positive change in your relationships (www.lauramcnaught.com). I am an experienced and professional Relationship and Psychosexual Therapist. In addition to my private practice, I have several years experience within the Relationships Scotland counselling service and also practised as a Psychosexual Therapist within the NHS. I am warm, friendly and passionate about supporting my clients through the wide range of challenges that life brings to us all.
I am experienced in helping individuals and couples of any orientation with relationship and sexual difficulties.
Relationship and Sex Therapy Practice in Edinburgh: Helping you to create positive change in your relationships (www.lauramcnaught.com). I am an experienced and professional Relationship and Psychosexual Therapist. In addition to my private practice, I have several years experience within the Relationships Scotland counselling service and also practised as a Psychosexual Therapist within the NHS. I am warm, friendly and passionate about supporting my clients through the wide range of challenges that life brings to us all.
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Sinéad Ní Mhaoileoin
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH4
My approach to relationship health can facilitate a deeper awareness and understanding of what's happening within you and between you and provide you with an opportunity to learn how to relate in more connecting ways.
I am a highly qualified Relationship & Sex Therapist with 15 years experience. I am also trained in 2 evidence-based treatment models, each grounded in decades of research, Emotionally Focused Therapy and The Gottman Method. These provide us with deeper understandings and knowledge of what is required to help couples build more secure, resilient and loving bonds. Often, couples in distress don't know how to respond to each other in the face of emotional turmoil as a result of not getting the love they need and want from each other. Unlocking these co-created patterns of dis-connection with a relationship therapist is often required.
My approach to relationship health can facilitate a deeper awareness and understanding of what's happening within you and between you and provide you with an opportunity to learn how to relate in more connecting ways.
I am a highly qualified Relationship & Sex Therapist with 15 years experience. I am also trained in 2 evidence-based treatment models, each grounded in decades of research, Emotionally Focused Therapy and The Gottman Method. These provide us with deeper understandings and knowledge of what is required to help couples build more secure, resilient and loving bonds. Often, couples in distress don't know how to respond to each other in the face of emotional turmoil as a result of not getting the love they need and want from each other. Unlocking these co-created patterns of dis-connection with a relationship therapist is often required.
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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.