Life Coaching Counselling in Edinburgh
I provide a safe and confidential space to people from ALL walks of life.
I work with a wide range of people, LGBTQ, Neurodivergent, Therapists, Students. I study linguistics (French/English) and believe that how we communicate (with others and with ourselves) fundamentally impacts the nature of our relationships. I've completed training with The National Autistic Society for women/girls.
I provide a safe and confidential space to people from ALL walks of life.
I work with a wide range of people, LGBTQ, Neurodivergent, Therapists, Students. I study linguistics (French/English) and believe that how we communicate (with others and with ourselves) fundamentally impacts the nature of our relationships. I've completed training with The National Autistic Society for women/girls.
When will you finally get that dream relationship and intimate life?
Whatever sits closest to your heart - we can work with.
I help my clients build their skill set, and understanding of themselves and their partners, expand on their sexuality and expression, get out of unhealthy patterns in relationships and build a life full of passion, pleasure, excitement, love, peace and confidence.
Curious?
When will you finally get that dream relationship and intimate life?
Whatever sits closest to your heart - we can work with.
I help my clients build their skill set, and understanding of themselves and their partners, expand on their sexuality and expression, get out of unhealthy patterns in relationships and build a life full of passion, pleasure, excitement, love, peace and confidence.
Curious?
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
With 10 years of experience in mental health and an academic background in Psychology I’m a scientist-practitioner providing individual and group coaching for adults.
Adults (individuals or groups) seeking personal or professional development
People with neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, autism)
People experiencing self-destructive or unhelpful thought patterns
Those seeking meaningful work/ life design
Professionals facing burnout, change, or career transitions
Individuals who may be new or unfamiliar with coaching/therapy
With 10 years of experience in mental health and an academic background in Psychology I’m a scientist-practitioner providing individual and group coaching for adults.
Adults (individuals or groups) seeking personal or professional development
People with neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, autism)
People experiencing self-destructive or unhelpful thought patterns
Those seeking meaningful work/ life design
Professionals facing burnout, change, or career transitions
Individuals who may be new or unfamiliar with coaching/therapy
Their goal isn’t to be fixed, but to gain clarity, feel more grounded, and navigate life with greater confidence and self-compassion.
I offer psychologically informed, compassionate support rooted in psychology, counselling, and life coaching. I provide a calm, non-judgemental space to build emotional awareness, clarity, and practical tools for everyday life.
Their goal isn’t to be fixed, but to gain clarity, feel more grounded, and navigate life with greater confidence and self-compassion.
I offer psychologically informed, compassionate support rooted in psychology, counselling, and life coaching. I provide a calm, non-judgemental space to build emotional awareness, clarity, and practical tools for everyday life.
These problems can be related to our work, our home life, our past or simply come out of the blue.
Counselling; Coaching; Psychotherapy
These problems can be related to our work, our home life, our past or simply come out of the blue.
Counselling; Coaching; Psychotherapy
Clients report issues with anxiety, depression, OCD, low self confidence, relationship issues and life transitions.
You will find my approach to be warm, grounding and attuned to you as an individual. My clients often refer to the trust we build between us as allowing them the space and safety to say anything.
Clients report issues with anxiety, depression, OCD, low self confidence, relationship issues and life transitions.
You will find my approach to be warm, grounding and attuned to you as an individual. My clients often refer to the trust we build between us as allowing them the space and safety to say anything.
Life will throw many curveballs at you; reflection, awareness and understanding through our sessions will help equip you to navigate through them the best you can.
Each dimension of your life has shaped an understanding of how you perceive yourself, others and this effects how you deal with life’s events. I am here to help gain a deeper understanding of your story, your behaviours and your distress. Whilst I work as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, dependent on your needs we will work out what suits you best.
Life will throw many curveballs at you; reflection, awareness and understanding through our sessions will help equip you to navigate through them the best you can.
Each dimension of your life has shaped an understanding of how you perceive yourself, others and this effects how you deal with life’s events. I am here to help gain a deeper understanding of your story, your behaviours and your distress. Whilst I work as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, dependent on your needs we will work out what suits you best.
You will not be disappointed if you come to me for whatever has gone wrong in your relationship. If your communication has broken down or emotional distance has developed I provide a calm and supportive space where you and your partner will be listened to and understood. You will feel respected and comfortable and move to a better situation rapidly in our counselling process. Drawing on many years of experience in counselling and mediation, I guarantee your moving to healthier, more constructive ways of relating by offering that you do not pay if session is not helpful. Sessions available online or at my Edinburgh home- office.
You will not be disappointed if you come to me for whatever has gone wrong in your relationship. If your communication has broken down or emotional distance has developed I provide a calm and supportive space where you and your partner will be listened to and understood. You will feel respected and comfortable and move to a better situation rapidly in our counselling process. Drawing on many years of experience in counselling and mediation, I guarantee your moving to healthier, more constructive ways of relating by offering that you do not pay if session is not helpful. Sessions available online or at my Edinburgh home- office.
My approach focuses on the ‘here and now’ of life to enhance psychological awareness, curiosity and exploration to better manage current distress by attuning to emotional, relational, cognitive and behavioural patterns and processes.
Welcome to my profile as a professional psychologist providing psychological therapy for adults and adolescents 16+. I have extensive experience in the NHS and private practice settings. I take a relationship, emotional regulation and developmental approach working with all levels of consciousness as informed by the psychodynamic, attachment, neuroscientific, CBT and mentalization approaches to understanding ‘what makes a human being’. I also work in sport providing clinically informed sport and exercise psychological interventions for athletes, coaches, teams and sporting organisations.
My approach focuses on the ‘here and now’ of life to enhance psychological awareness, curiosity and exploration to better manage current distress by attuning to emotional, relational, cognitive and behavioural patterns and processes.
Welcome to my profile as a professional psychologist providing psychological therapy for adults and adolescents 16+. I have extensive experience in the NHS and private practice settings. I take a relationship, emotional regulation and developmental approach working with all levels of consciousness as informed by the psychodynamic, attachment, neuroscientific, CBT and mentalization approaches to understanding ‘what makes a human being’. I also work in sport providing clinically informed sport and exercise psychological interventions for athletes, coaches, teams and sporting organisations.
Psychedelic experiences can be powerful and sometimes confusing, so I support you in making sense of what emerged and integrating those insights into daily life.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on CBT, Person-Centred Therapy and mindfulness, alongside my experience in meditation, breathwork and transpersonal psychology. I work mainly with adults experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and the impact of abuse.
Psychedelic experiences can be powerful and sometimes confusing, so I support you in making sense of what emerged and integrating those insights into daily life.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on CBT, Person-Centred Therapy and mindfulness, alongside my experience in meditation, breathwork and transpersonal psychology. I work mainly with adults experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and the impact of abuse.
I am experienced in helping clients who struggle with diverse problems, from depression and anxiety, through identity crises and major life transitions, to severe problems which include: PTDS, complex PTSD, or acute manifestations of psychological distress (such as hearing voices or dissociation).
I am trained in Person-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which are my core modalities. I combine these with elements of mindfulness-based approaches, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I also deliver EMDR. I work flexibly to provide every client with an individually tailored therapeutic intervention.
I am experienced in helping clients who struggle with diverse problems, from depression and anxiety, through identity crises and major life transitions, to severe problems which include: PTDS, complex PTSD, or acute manifestations of psychological distress (such as hearing voices or dissociation).
I am trained in Person-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which are my core modalities. I combine these with elements of mindfulness-based approaches, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I also deliver EMDR. I work flexibly to provide every client with an individually tailored therapeutic intervention.
Drawing on mindfulness, compassion and behavioural science, we explore the vicious cycles that keep you feeling stuck, make space for difficult emotions, and build practical skills for a more fulfilling life.
Struggling with anxiety or ADHD? I help women in their 20s and 30s feel at ease in their own skin — and like their lives are actually moving in the right direction. Maybe you're always in your head, problem-solving things that haven't happened yet, or replaying the ones that have. Maybe tasks pile up while you'll do anything to avoid starting them. Maybe you struggle to truly switch off, even when the day is finally done. Maybe you know the quiet shame of thinking — I should be managing better by now. I understand these patterns deeply — both professionally and personally. The good news: there's a lot we can work with.
Drawing on mindfulness, compassion and behavioural science, we explore the vicious cycles that keep you feeling stuck, make space for difficult emotions, and build practical skills for a more fulfilling life.
Struggling with anxiety or ADHD? I help women in their 20s and 30s feel at ease in their own skin — and like their lives are actually moving in the right direction. Maybe you're always in your head, problem-solving things that haven't happened yet, or replaying the ones that have. Maybe tasks pile up while you'll do anything to avoid starting them. Maybe you struggle to truly switch off, even when the day is finally done. Maybe you know the quiet shame of thinking — I should be managing better by now. I understand these patterns deeply — both professionally and personally. The good news: there's a lot we can work with.
I work with people who, for whatever reason, find themselves feeling stuck or struggling with parts of life.
Alongside my work as a counsellor, I also have many years experience as a coach in the workplace. This can be helpful if some of the issues you want to talk about are work related; you might be struggling with colleagues, or feel stuck in your career, or you're trying to cope with difficult changes in your workplace.
I work with people who, for whatever reason, find themselves feeling stuck or struggling with parts of life.
Alongside my work as a counsellor, I also have many years experience as a coach in the workplace. This can be helpful if some of the issues you want to talk about are work related; you might be struggling with colleagues, or feel stuck in your career, or you're trying to cope with difficult changes in your workplace.
I also assist adults dealing with confusion, anxiety, anger, depression, and life transitions.
My goal is to help you better understand your emotions, explore the roots of your challenges, and find personalized strategies for emotional balance and personal growth. Whether you are a parent navigating autism or an adult seeking clarity, I offer empathetic support tailored to your journey.
I also assist adults dealing with confusion, anxiety, anger, depression, and life transitions.
My goal is to help you better understand your emotions, explore the roots of your challenges, and find personalized strategies for emotional balance and personal growth. Whether you are a parent navigating autism or an adult seeking clarity, I offer empathetic support tailored to your journey.
My aim is to allow space for you to untangle these thoughts and to learn to understand your inner critic so that you can gently challenge it, bringing more self compassion and balance into your life.
Counselling is 'your' space - one that you don't need to pretend in or hold together, you just need to come as you are. A space to have your doubts and fears expressed and heard. It is a place to lay out your thoughts, to challenge your voice of criticism and comparison and to learn to trust yourself and to offer yourself more compassion.
My aim is to allow space for you to untangle these thoughts and to learn to understand your inner critic so that you can gently challenge it, bringing more self compassion and balance into your life.
Counselling is 'your' space - one that you don't need to pretend in or hold together, you just need to come as you are. A space to have your doubts and fears expressed and heard. It is a place to lay out your thoughts, to challenge your voice of criticism and comparison and to learn to trust yourself and to offer yourself more compassion.
You have arrived here because you need something to change and to feel better. You may be experiencing problems with your relationships, with your identity, with your feelings about yourself. You may be suffering from grief and loss - of someone/something else or perhaps yourself. You may be dealing with past or ongoing trauma or seeking something you can’t quite name. You may simply need to tell your story and be heard and witnessed. Whatever has brought you here now needs to be noticed and attended to with time, care and skill and now is the time.
You have arrived here because you need something to change and to feel better. You may be experiencing problems with your relationships, with your identity, with your feelings about yourself. You may be suffering from grief and loss - of someone/something else or perhaps yourself. You may be dealing with past or ongoing trauma or seeking something you can’t quite name. You may simply need to tell your story and be heard and witnessed. Whatever has brought you here now needs to be noticed and attended to with time, care and skill and now is the time.
Sessions are collaborative and supportive, giving you tools to feel calmer, more confident, and able to manage challenges with greater ease in everyday life.
Hello, my name is Ellie and I’m a CBT therapist. If you’ve stumbled on this page, I can imagine you may be going through a difficult time. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed or not quite yourself, and it feels hard to see a way forward. I understand how challenging it can be to break free from patterns of negative thinking and behaviour — it can feel like being tangled in knots you can’t untie. That’s where CBT can help. Together we’ll gently work through these patterns and find ways to move forward with more self-compassion.
Sessions are collaborative and supportive, giving you tools to feel calmer, more confident, and able to manage challenges with greater ease in everyday life.
Hello, my name is Ellie and I’m a CBT therapist. If you’ve stumbled on this page, I can imagine you may be going through a difficult time. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed or not quite yourself, and it feels hard to see a way forward. I understand how challenging it can be to break free from patterns of negative thinking and behaviour — it can feel like being tangled in knots you can’t untie. That’s where CBT can help. Together we’ll gently work through these patterns and find ways to move forward with more self-compassion.
Maybe you experience anxiety and it’s starting to impact your life?
I draw on counselling, CBT, coaching, ACT & self-compassion techniques, and I’ll meet you just as you are, so we can work together in ways that suit you. I’ll draw on my own experience of neurodivergence & 25 years in education/autism outreach, and you’ll be in a space of non-judgement, where you're free to be yourself and acknowledged as the expert on you.
Maybe you experience anxiety and it’s starting to impact your life?
I draw on counselling, CBT, coaching, ACT & self-compassion techniques, and I’ll meet you just as you are, so we can work together in ways that suit you. I’ll draw on my own experience of neurodivergence & 25 years in education/autism outreach, and you’ll be in a space of non-judgement, where you're free to be yourself and acknowledged as the expert on you.
We are a private counselling company which provides service to the who want to live their life with maximum potential by bringing change and healing into their lives.
When you encounter difficult times in our day to day lives it is helpful to be able to talk these through with someone who is trained and objective. To help you explore the issues that matter to you, bringing insight and understanding to enable you to find your way through problems and dilemmas.
We are a private counselling company which provides service to the who want to live their life with maximum potential by bringing change and healing into their lives.
When you encounter difficult times in our day to day lives it is helpful to be able to talk these through with someone who is trained and objective. To help you explore the issues that matter to you, bringing insight and understanding to enable you to find your way through problems and dilemmas.
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Life Coaching Counsellors
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.