Prolonged Exposure Therapy Counselling in Edinburgh
I know you're here because something in your life isn’t quite how you want it to be. And now, you're scrolling through countless profiles, trying to figure out who might actually understand and help. But how do you know who’s the right fit? The truth is, you won’t, not really, not until you’ve had a chance to talk. That’s why I offer a free first consultation (15 mins), to give you space to see if we connect, with no pressure or obligation.
I know you're here because something in your life isn’t quite how you want it to be. And now, you're scrolling through countless profiles, trying to figure out who might actually understand and help. But how do you know who’s the right fit? The truth is, you won’t, not really, not until you’ve had a chance to talk. That’s why I offer a free first consultation (15 mins), to give you space to see if we connect, with no pressure or obligation.
Be Yourself Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBABCP
Edinburgh EH7
Waitlist for new clients
Starting therapy can feel like a big step—but you don’t have to do it alone. In our first session, we’ll explore what’s brought you here and how your challenges are affecting your life. Difficulties like anxiety or low mood don’t have to rule you—you can gain more understanding and control. We’ll focus on building self-awareness, as gaining insight into your needs, patterns, and emotions is a powerful first step toward gaining control and creating meaningful change. That journey can begin with a conversation.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step—but you don’t have to do it alone. In our first session, we’ll explore what’s brought you here and how your challenges are affecting your life. Difficulties like anxiety or low mood don’t have to rule you—you can gain more understanding and control. We’ll focus on building self-awareness, as gaining insight into your needs, patterns, and emotions is a powerful first step toward gaining control and creating meaningful change. That journey can begin with a conversation.
I am passionate about forming strong therapeutic relationships to enable us to work in collaboration towards your personal goals. I have worked in psychology services since 2008 and as a Clinical Psychologist in highly specialist teams within the NHS since 2015. I became an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner in 2024. I have specialist experience in working with people living with physical health conditions, as well as working with people who are dealing with challenging life stressors. I am experienced in drawing upon a number of evidenced based approaches and tailoring therapy to my clients needs, goals and values.
I am passionate about forming strong therapeutic relationships to enable us to work in collaboration towards your personal goals. I have worked in psychology services since 2008 and as a Clinical Psychologist in highly specialist teams within the NHS since 2015. I became an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner in 2024. I have specialist experience in working with people living with physical health conditions, as well as working with people who are dealing with challenging life stressors. I am experienced in drawing upon a number of evidenced based approaches and tailoring therapy to my clients needs, goals and values.
My name is Fiona. I am a HCPC registered, IFS trained Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years experience working with mental health. My main interests lie in working with relational and attachment trauma. I love working with people and I am interested in helping you discover what brought you to where you are now, the difficulties that feel stuck for you and then to work together to help you move forward in life.
My name is Fiona. I am a HCPC registered, IFS trained Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years experience working with mental health. My main interests lie in working with relational and attachment trauma. I love working with people and I am interested in helping you discover what brought you to where you are now, the difficulties that feel stuck for you and then to work together to help you move forward in life.
I'm Yanni, a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) based in Edinburgh. I've supported individuals for over 14 years in NHS and Third Sector services, specialising in mental health and addiction. In my private practice, I help adults navigate challenges like trauma, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. I provide evidence-based therapy, creating a collaborative treatment plan guided by your personal goals. My aim is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood and build sustainable change.
I'm Yanni, a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) based in Edinburgh. I've supported individuals for over 14 years in NHS and Third Sector services, specialising in mental health and addiction. In my private practice, I help adults navigate challenges like trauma, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. I provide evidence-based therapy, creating a collaborative treatment plan guided by your personal goals. My aim is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood and build sustainable change.
I offer bespoke therapies in a safe, confidential and professional setting. We can work together short or longer-term, depending on your unique needs, preferences and aims. 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). My main area of expertise is complex trauma: working with people who were subjected to neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse.
I offer bespoke therapies in a safe, confidential and professional setting. We can work together short or longer-term, depending on your unique needs, preferences and aims. 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). My main area of expertise is complex trauma: working with people who were subjected to neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse.
What if. Two words that send your mind down a well-worn path. Words and images that pop into your head at any moment and no matter how hard you try to push it away you find yourself stuck; thinking, feeling and doing the same thing over and over. Maybe it’s reliving the past, maybe it’s worrying about the future, or feeling you need to do something right now or something bad will happen. “What if” is hard to live with. But when your mind is stuck in the “what if’s” your brain is telling you there is something you need to figure out, something you need to rebalance.
What if. Two words that send your mind down a well-worn path. Words and images that pop into your head at any moment and no matter how hard you try to push it away you find yourself stuck; thinking, feeling and doing the same thing over and over. Maybe it’s reliving the past, maybe it’s worrying about the future, or feeling you need to do something right now or something bad will happen. “What if” is hard to live with. But when your mind is stuck in the “what if’s” your brain is telling you there is something you need to figure out, something you need to rebalance.
If you are feeling stuck in familiar patterns, overwhelmed by past experiences, or unsure how to move forward, you are not alone. You may notice the same difficulties showing up in relationships, how you cope with stress, or how you see yourself. Many people seek therapy because they want to understand why these patterns persist and find a way forward that feels grounded and purposeful. I offer trauma-informed psychological therapy, where developing a shared understanding of how your experiences have shaped these patterns is at the heart of the process of creating meaningful and sustainable change.
If you are feeling stuck in familiar patterns, overwhelmed by past experiences, or unsure how to move forward, you are not alone. You may notice the same difficulties showing up in relationships, how you cope with stress, or how you see yourself. Many people seek therapy because they want to understand why these patterns persist and find a way forward that feels grounded and purposeful. I offer trauma-informed psychological therapy, where developing a shared understanding of how your experiences have shaped these patterns is at the heart of the process of creating meaningful and sustainable change.
I am striving to provide safe, ethical, and evidence based practice for all my clients. I see each individual as a human being who has endured suffering, and accepting unconditionally the manifestation of these suffering you may present. I would work with you collaboratively to understand your difficulties and accompany you in the journey of discovery of your own strengths, building resilience, and developing an adaptive way of coping in life. I work in an integrative, and trauma informed way in which different approaches may combine to suit your needs at any given time. Therapeutic approaches I am experienced with are listed.
I am striving to provide safe, ethical, and evidence based practice for all my clients. I see each individual as a human being who has endured suffering, and accepting unconditionally the manifestation of these suffering you may present. I would work with you collaboratively to understand your difficulties and accompany you in the journey of discovery of your own strengths, building resilience, and developing an adaptive way of coping in life. I work in an integrative, and trauma informed way in which different approaches may combine to suit your needs at any given time. Therapeutic approaches I am experienced with are listed.
Hello, I'm Joss. I have extensive experience in working with adults with Trauma, PTSD and Historical Complex Trauma, including issues, such as, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Flashbacks, Suicidal Ideation, Hyper-vigilance, Low Self-Esteem, Fears, ongoing life struggles and transitions. I can support you with immediate day to day stabilisation, and long-term trauma processing, enabling you to recover and heal from past traumas. I offer a compassionate, collaborative, supportive, and non-judgemental safe space, within a skilful framework, enabling you to move forward and thrive in your life.
Hello, I'm Joss. I have extensive experience in working with adults with Trauma, PTSD and Historical Complex Trauma, including issues, such as, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Flashbacks, Suicidal Ideation, Hyper-vigilance, Low Self-Esteem, Fears, ongoing life struggles and transitions. I can support you with immediate day to day stabilisation, and long-term trauma processing, enabling you to recover and heal from past traumas. I offer a compassionate, collaborative, supportive, and non-judgemental safe space, within a skilful framework, enabling you to move forward and thrive in your life.
Dr Nick Lake, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Edinburgh EH12
When you need support, accessing the right help is important. Whether you’re concerned about your mental health, seeking to address past traumas, or noticing unhelpful patterns in your relationships, I am here to help.
When working together I will draw on over 30 years experience working in senior clinical roles in both the NHS and private practice. I always offer a specialist psychological assessment that will help you gain a clearer understanding of the issues affecting you, then focused evidenced based psychological therapy, typically between 8 to 12 sessions, targeted to help you address what’s troubling you.
When you need support, accessing the right help is important. Whether you’re concerned about your mental health, seeking to address past traumas, or noticing unhelpful patterns in your relationships, I am here to help.
When working together I will draw on over 30 years experience working in senior clinical roles in both the NHS and private practice. I always offer a specialist psychological assessment that will help you gain a clearer understanding of the issues affecting you, then focused evidenced based psychological therapy, typically between 8 to 12 sessions, targeted to help you address what’s troubling you.
Overwhelmed? Lost? Your past weighing you down? If this is you, you are not alone. Life is tough for us all and it’s no surprise we sometimes feel a bit stuck. My primary aim is to create a safe environment where we can work together to move towards your goals. We will explore, discover and try out new skills and strategies for improvements in the long term.
Overwhelmed? Lost? Your past weighing you down? If this is you, you are not alone. Life is tough for us all and it’s no surprise we sometimes feel a bit stuck. My primary aim is to create a safe environment where we can work together to move towards your goals. We will explore, discover and try out new skills and strategies for improvements in the long term.
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.
I am Dr Carla Rainbow, and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and a registered Counselling Psychotherapist (Dip TC, Dip SP&C, FD, BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc, DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, Reg, MBACP, MSfDBT, EuroPsy). That means I am qualified to the very highest level, and experienced to be able to help you with even the most complex problems that you might be experiencing. On top of my experience (including in the NHS and prison services), and my qualifications, I work really hard at building effective working relationships, because research suggests that can be one of the most effective indicators for good therapeutic outcomes.
I am Dr Carla Rainbow, and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and a registered Counselling Psychotherapist (Dip TC, Dip SP&C, FD, BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc, DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, Reg, MBACP, MSfDBT, EuroPsy). That means I am qualified to the very highest level, and experienced to be able to help you with even the most complex problems that you might be experiencing. On top of my experience (including in the NHS and prison services), and my qualifications, I work really hard at building effective working relationships, because research suggests that can be one of the most effective indicators for good therapeutic outcomes.
Online Therapy Only; I am currently working with clients on an online basis only via email, instant messaging, voice only and/or video. My approach to therapy is a collaborative one. You are the expert on you’re life and through the relationship built together we draw on your strengths and attributes. I am passionate about providing a space where you can be open, comfortable and feel validated. My aim is to support you to live the life you love to live, through healing, having healthy relationships, coping strategies and processing difficult emotions.
Online Therapy Only; I am currently working with clients on an online basis only via email, instant messaging, voice only and/or video. My approach to therapy is a collaborative one. You are the expert on you’re life and through the relationship built together we draw on your strengths and attributes. I am passionate about providing a space where you can be open, comfortable and feel validated. My aim is to support you to live the life you love to live, through healing, having healthy relationships, coping strategies and processing difficult emotions.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
Feeling anxious, stressed or panicky? You may be searching for counselling or something associated with anxiety & conditions such as prolonged stress, panic attacks, phobias or obsessions and compulsions related to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Your search may be out of curiosity or it may be because you are looking for some help and assistance in managing these issues. You do not have to 'feel alone' in going through these issues and I specialise in these areas and we can work through them together, so that you can feel 'more in control' and build a sense of greater self-confidence, autonomy & personal resilience.
Feeling anxious, stressed or panicky? You may be searching for counselling or something associated with anxiety & conditions such as prolonged stress, panic attacks, phobias or obsessions and compulsions related to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Your search may be out of curiosity or it may be because you are looking for some help and assistance in managing these issues. You do not have to 'feel alone' in going through these issues and I specialise in these areas and we can work through them together, so that you can feel 'more in control' and build a sense of greater self-confidence, autonomy & personal resilience.
Hi, I'm Alan and I have over 20 years of experience as a hypnotherapist and an applied psychologist working in adult mental health in the NHS. Much of my work focuses on helping people deal with anxiety whether that is a general anxiety, phobias or more difficult anxieties such as trauma or OCD. My approach is a combination of the best parts of the NHS recommended treatments for various conditions along with the use of hypnosis and cognitive hypnotherapy to enhance the effects of these.
Hi, I'm Alan and I have over 20 years of experience as a hypnotherapist and an applied psychologist working in adult mental health in the NHS. Much of my work focuses on helping people deal with anxiety whether that is a general anxiety, phobias or more difficult anxieties such as trauma or OCD. My approach is a combination of the best parts of the NHS recommended treatments for various conditions along with the use of hypnosis and cognitive hypnotherapy to enhance the effects of these.
It’s normal, at some point, to get stuck, or to struggle facing life's challenges. Sometimes we know exactly what’s wrong but at other times we might just have a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right. Therapy can help by supporting you to explore the roots of your distress, understand more clearly what’s keeping you stuck, and create new ways to think about yourself and your relationship roles and patterns. By uncovering the obstacles holding you back, you can learn to problem-solve, make better choices, practise healthier coping strategies, and turn your goals into realities to find a greater sense of peace and fulfilment.
It’s normal, at some point, to get stuck, or to struggle facing life's challenges. Sometimes we know exactly what’s wrong but at other times we might just have a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right. Therapy can help by supporting you to explore the roots of your distress, understand more clearly what’s keeping you stuck, and create new ways to think about yourself and your relationship roles and patterns. By uncovering the obstacles holding you back, you can learn to problem-solve, make better choices, practise healthier coping strategies, and turn your goals into realities to find a greater sense of peace and fulfilment.
Welcome – I'm a Counselling Psychologist based just outside Dunfermline, with 20 years of experience in both the NHS and private sector.
I work alongside people to help make sense of emotional distress and identify meaningful ways to move forward. Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore unhelpful life patterns — the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that keep us stuck — and to develop greater awareness, understanding, and tools for change.
Welcome – I'm a Counselling Psychologist based just outside Dunfermline, with 20 years of experience in both the NHS and private sector.
I work alongside people to help make sense of emotional distress and identify meaningful ways to move forward. Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore unhelpful life patterns — the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that keep us stuck — and to develop greater awareness, understanding, and tools for change.
