Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Edinburgh

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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 Christoph Zwolan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I take an integrative approach to therapy, combining CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness , and my own experience in meditation, breathwork, and transpersonal psychology.
As a Senior Counselling Psychologist and Psychedelic Integration Therapist, I specialize in preparing and guiding individuals through psychedelic experiences. Whether you've had them before or are planning to, I can help you approach these states with a healthy mindset and integrate the insights gained into your daily life. I can assist in making sense of these ambiguous experiences and offer psychotherapy to address any challenges or concerns you may have. Let me help you on your path to personal growth and transformation.
01764 915828
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Edinburgh EH7
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BeeSan Psychotherapy and Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I use breath work, mindfulness , body work and somatic approaches where necessary as i believe in their ability to help ground and bring awareness to our bodies.
Sometimes, we try to make sense of our world, thoughts, feelings and emotions. We might find ourselves repeating patterns of behaviour in our present lives due to past experiences and patterns. I want to help you shift mental blocks, untangle complex emotions, resolve issues and reveal new perspectives. Whether it’s self-development, addressing emotional and psychological issues, or processing traumatic events, I will work with you both Psychodynamically and in a Person-centred way as the need arises. Delivering both online and face to face therapies in the centre of Edinburgh, we will work together to help you achieve your goal.
0131 381 8083
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Edinburgh EH12
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Samantha Bennett
MSc
I am an experienced and qualified psychological therapist and coach, trained in CBT, mindfulness , CFT, ACT, PP.
Are you are fed up struggling with your insecurities and never feeling good enough? Have you had enough of living in fear and not feeling truly happy? Are you looking for change but not sure how to do it? Working with a professional can help you to set clear goals to overcome your difficulties. You can be happier by working out what is holding you back. You can learn tools to better manage your emotions and the stresses in your life.
0131 510 2479
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Edinburgh EH1
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Space for the Soul
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Verified
Verified
Life can be stressful. Balancing the pressure of our commitments with our desire for health, happiness and authenticity can feel exhausting or even impossible. We all need to slow down and carve out some space in our lives to connect with our inner selves and the deeper meaning beyond our everyday existence. I offer a holistic approach to counselling and therapy, combining evidence based practice with holistic tools such as mindfulness , meditation, somatic experiencing, self-care, personal and spiritual growth. I am committed to a deepening path of open-hearted living and self discovery.
0131 322 1536
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Edinburgh EH1
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Pauline Bell
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I work with people for both short & long-term therapy & use a range of approaches including person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness -based approaches.
I work with individuals (16+) experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, life-transitions & relationship difficulties. Whatever your concerns, I believe that therapy can be an important tool in helping us to understand our thoughts, feelings, choices & experiences better. When we can do this, we are better equipped to make the choices that are right for us and to live in more satisfying ways. If you are struggling with something in your life, talking it through in a confidential space with a trained and experienced listener can help make sense of problems, offer new perspectives & clarify choices.
0131 378 8335
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Edinburgh EH7
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NourishPsychology
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Mindfulness and Health Behaviour Change can help to make small sustainable changes in your day-to-day habits and behaviours, to help you live life more in line with your values and with less food-related struggle.
I offer a service to people looking for help to: manage their weight, to manage stress and emotional struggles and to engage in positive habits and reduce unhelpful habits to improve health and well-being. You may have struggled in your relationship with food for many years and would now like help to make life-long changes for better health and so that you can be slimmer and/ or fitter. You may have experience of: physical health conditions and pain, mental health problems and/or trauma during your childhood and/or in adulthood
0131 381 2064
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Edinburgh EH14
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Frances Brown
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I draw on a range of models and approaches, such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), EMDR, Mindfulness , Systemic and Attachment Theory.
I'm Frances, a Clinical Psychologist working part time in private practice. I work primarily with children and young people who are experiencing emotional difficulties and families who feel they are in unhelpful patterns of interactions. I also work with adults who have a range of mental health issues, such as anxiety, low mood, OCD, phobias, and trauma. I work in a collaborative way, supporting you to find alternative ways to manage stressful events and emotions, in order to achieve your goals and improve relationships.
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Edinburgh EH1
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Tracy Williams Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer a wide variety of services including individual counselling and psychotherapy, couples therapy, teens and young adults counselling, family counselling, online therapy, mindfulness education, substance misuse and behavioural addictions therapy, support for family and friends and corporate mindfulness .
I have an open, friendly and supportive manner, backed by my academic qualifications and many years of experience. I am trained in clinical psychology and holds both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in this area. I hold an MSc in Marriage, Family and Child Counselling. I also holds professional qualifications, and am highly experienced in working with alcohol and drug abuse. In addition I am a visiting lecturer for PhD students completing their final year at Glasgow's Caledonian University, and delivers mindfulness training to individuals, groups and businesses. ​
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Edinburgh EH1
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Tracy Balfour
DCounsPsych
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I am a qualified counsellor with an advanced diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I also have a certificate in Hypnotherapy and mindfulness . In addition to working with adults, I have over twenty years experience working with children and young people. I offer a safe and welcoming environment for you to share any of the issues that are effecting you.
0131 510 5576
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Edinburgh EH10
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Dan Long
My practice is mindfulness centered and our work together includes observing cognition, resonance of the body and what it can tell us about our experience whilst taking an ontological approach to the quality of our being in the world.
Many people have tried traditional approaches to health care and they are now ready for alternatives. Whether you are exploring therapy for the first time or looking for a unique approach, I can provide you with some workable options to finding your own creative solution for problems like anxiety, depression and the pain we all face when loss occurs. Sessions are 1 hour 15 minutes in length so that we have time to center and fully explore the material you bring. Sessions are conducted online via a web conferencing service affording you ease, privacy and attending to your process in the comfort of your home.
01852 370143
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Edinburgh EH2
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Evolve CBT
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have advanced clinical training in Compassion-Focused Therapy, MBCT mindfulness training and I am an accredited coach, which enables me to offer a more personalised and integrative approach for clients.
Do you feel stressed or have problems coping? Are your thoughts making you feel anxious or bringing your mood down? Sometimes we need help to make sense of why we think, feel, and behave the way we do. My name is Helen-Marie and I am a registered Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC). CBT is a problem-focused therapy that shows how your thinking can affect your feelings and behaviours. You will learn new skills and positive coping strategies which can help you achieve your goals and make long-term changes in your life. It is important that we work together at your pace to achieve your goals.
0131 510 2783
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Edinburgh EH10
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Monika Trojanowska
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
In addition to cognitive work, we can also practice Mindfulness , relaxation techniques based on breathing and short guided meditations.
I am a CBT therapist and I can help you if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship problems, addictions and many more. Maybe you would like to cope with your emotions better or make decisions more consciously and live with less fear? Maybe you want to be more compassionate or more self- confident, or think about how to reach out for what you consider important and valuable? If you have decided to reach for therapy, it may mean that you are already tired of avoidance and anger, and you feel that you want to look at your problems from a different perspective and learn new skills.
0131 381 3423
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Edinburgh EH1
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Not accepting new clients
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Andrea Mill
MA
We can include mindfulness or CBT or other therapies in response to each person.
For Christians I offer a confidential, listening space to assist with any personal issues when it may be difficult to discuss with someone in your church. We can integrate Christianity into the therapy and/or explore why you might have difficulty in relating to God and other people. Issues of self-worth and identity in relation to how God made us can also be explored. For non-Christians, I respect individual views and tailor therapy to individual needs.
0131 357 6457
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Office is near:
Edinburgh EH4
Not accepting new clients
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Tina MacDonald Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
A member of the Mindfulness Association of Scotland I can offer grounding and breathing techniques.
Working online UK wide I offer honest open counselling. A client who is looking for a 1 off session or a long term approach can find in our work a place to express their concerns and find it treated sensitively. I have experience of a range of counselling wants and needs. Change will not happen unless change is made and together my clients and I work out what their starting point and way forward will be to achieve what they are looking for.
01592 805661
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Office is near:
Edinburgh EH1
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Szilvia Kovács
DCounsPsych
I run sessions only online in both Hungarian and English, using a person-centred approach, but can also use meditative and relaxation methods, like mindfulness .
2020 rewrote the way we are coping. The level of collective anxiety has deepened every mental problem, and the obvious solution is the online counselling. If you are struggling with isolation, anxiety, grief, or having panic attacks, I'm here to help. You may feel a strong urge to change but don`t know how or where to start; online counselling can be your first step. Perhaps you feel things are just not right and should and could be better. You may have recognised the problem and acknowledge you need someone to lead you on through this. I am here to help you if you would like to work together.
01202 029127
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Edinburgh EH11
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Lorena Recio Aparicio
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
I am also trained in the Decider skills programme and I am a Mindfulness teacher.
If you are tired of feeling confused and lost in your life and you struggle to deal with daily life events, if you are experiencing a difficult moment and you do not have the coping skills to bear it or if you feel you are not confident enough to make the changes that you would like to make and you struggle with your relationships and putting bounderies to those relationships, I would like to help you by upskilling you with the knowledge and abilites you need to face the issues you might find.
0131 381 8043
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Edinburgh EH5
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Dr Soha Daru
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have over 15 years’ work experience as a therapist. I'm currently a lecturer at the University of Leeds, training MA Counselling & Psychotherapy students. My specialisation includes counselling for low mood/depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, PTSD, self-esteem, personal growth and development. I also practice as a Psychologist in the NHS, working with survivors of trauma. In my practice, I use a range of approaches such as Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) & Psychodynamic therapy depending on your goals and preferences.
01707 245878
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Edinburgh EH2
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Juulia Karlstedt
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Anxiety, perfectionism, and self-criticism; this triple combo of hurt can stop us from going after the things we really want in life. We can find ourselves trying to distract ourselves from the uncomfortable fear of failing, opting out of things we want to do out of fear, and getting caught up in thoughts about 'what ifs' and 'maybe' until we feel frozen. Or we might push ourselves to the point of burning out seeking the validation we only find when we achieve something driven by a fear of the day we are not good enough. If your sense of self-worth has become tied to 'doing' rather than simply existing, I may be able to help.
0131 322 1443
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Edinburgh EH2
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SMT Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a Pluralistic counsellor with 25 years of experience working with adults, children & young people in a variety of settings.  Counselling will help you identify and move past the obstacles that may have been keeping you back in your life and to identify your personal values and strengths. It will empower you to see your life through a different lens, to gain new perspectives and achieve the outcomes you’re striving for. Anxiety, depression, stress, negative thinking patterns... can affect parts of your life and your ability to handle your situation. Are you ready to explore the possibilities for a happier and healthier life?
0131 381 8059
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Edinburgh EH10
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors

How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.

When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.

Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.