Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Edinburgh
Clients I frequently help are men struggling with their mental health and people who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, bereavement due to suicide, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, a background of childhood trauma and/or neglect, conflict with family/friends/partners, difficulty with maintaining boundaries, nightmares, and panic attacks.
I primarily work with psychodynamic theories, thinking about unconscious patterns, early attachments, and how these appear in our present lives. I work with what arises in the here-and-now: what’s happening in our bodies, what’s happening between us in the session, what is felt, what is not felt, what is spoken and what is unspoken.
Clients I frequently help are men struggling with their mental health and people who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, bereavement due to suicide, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, a background of childhood trauma and/or neglect, conflict with family/friends/partners, difficulty with maintaining boundaries, nightmares, and panic attacks.
I primarily work with psychodynamic theories, thinking about unconscious patterns, early attachments, and how these appear in our present lives. I work with what arises in the here-and-now: what’s happening in our bodies, what’s happening between us in the session, what is felt, what is not felt, what is spoken and what is unspoken.
My work is trauma skilled and have specialist experience of domestic abuse and suicide.
Most of us will experience difficulties that we need support and help with. Therapy is one way to get help and involves talking openly and honestly with a sensitive and skilled listener, to agree and work towards meaningful change. It is a relational process, because talking to a professional about our difficulties requires safety and trust, which develops in the context of the therapy relationship. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help, especially when that means talking to a stranger. You don't have to face things on your own.
My work is trauma skilled and have specialist experience of domestic abuse and suicide.
Most of us will experience difficulties that we need support and help with. Therapy is one way to get help and involves talking openly and honestly with a sensitive and skilled listener, to agree and work towards meaningful change. It is a relational process, because talking to a professional about our difficulties requires safety and trust, which develops in the context of the therapy relationship. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help, especially when that means talking to a stranger. You don't have to face things on your own.
If you're not sure why you're here, then maybe I can help find out why.
You may feel sad or confused, or you may just want to understand what's on your mind. Therapy can help you explore the issues you are currently having. Talking to a neutral, non-judgmental person can help you understand your feelings.
My approach is flexible, which I believe helps meet the individual's desired outcomes. I am gentle and self-effacing, and I offer a caring environment to help you openly share your process.
If you're not sure why you're here, then maybe I can help find out why.
You may feel sad or confused, or you may just want to understand what's on your mind. Therapy can help you explore the issues you are currently having. Talking to a neutral, non-judgmental person can help you understand your feelings.
My approach is flexible, which I believe helps meet the individual's desired outcomes. I am gentle and self-effacing, and I offer a caring environment to help you openly share your process.
These adverse events can shatter everything you believe in, leaving you feeling lost, suicidal, not knowing who you are anymore.
I am a qualified Psychologist, Trauma-Focused Psychotherapist and a Person-Centred Counsellor, specialised in complex trauma and associated PTSD. I offe a safe confidential space to explore any posttraumatic responses, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues and grief. I engage to meet your experiences with full acceptance, care and empathic understanding.
These adverse events can shatter everything you believe in, leaving you feeling lost, suicidal, not knowing who you are anymore.
I am a qualified Psychologist, Trauma-Focused Psychotherapist and a Person-Centred Counsellor, specialised in complex trauma and associated PTSD. I offe a safe confidential space to explore any posttraumatic responses, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues and grief. I engage to meet your experiences with full acceptance, care and empathic understanding.
Perhaps you are clear about what help you are looking for, or maybe you just know that something in your life isn't right and you're at a loss to know how to put it right. It may relate to something current, or perhaps it's a longstanding difficulty.
Whatever your situation may be, I can offer you the opportunity to explore what's going on for you and help you clarify what steps forward are possible and how you might take them.
Perhaps you are clear about what help you are looking for, or maybe you just know that something in your life isn't right and you're at a loss to know how to put it right. It may relate to something current, or perhaps it's a longstanding difficulty.
Whatever your situation may be, I can offer you the opportunity to explore what's going on for you and help you clarify what steps forward are possible and how you might take them.
Sometimes life throws challenges in front of us which we may struggle to cope with. This could be a sudden and unexpected change like a loss or bereavement. It could be something that we have always struggled with that is making it challenging to move forward with life. Situations such as these can be stressful, and sometimes we can't shake off the anxiety and depression or we may even experience anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure in usually pleasurable activities). It might also be a past trauma or abuse that is causing the challenges in the present life, revealing itself as panic for example.
Sometimes life throws challenges in front of us which we may struggle to cope with. This could be a sudden and unexpected change like a loss or bereavement. It could be something that we have always struggled with that is making it challenging to move forward with life. Situations such as these can be stressful, and sometimes we can't shake off the anxiety and depression or we may even experience anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure in usually pleasurable activities). It might also be a past trauma or abuse that is causing the challenges in the present life, revealing itself as panic for example.
At the heart of my psychotherapy practice is a commitment to holding a transformative space which helps you move into more free ways of living. I offer a collaborative, anti-oppressive, and difference-affirmative approach which meets you where you are, and centers your empowerment, needs, and desires - to help you go beyond merely coping, towards thriving.
I bring over 6 years of experience working in mental health roles as a therapist, meditation teacher, advisor, organizer and advocate, working with a large variety of diverse clients holding all kinds of issues.
At the heart of my psychotherapy practice is a commitment to holding a transformative space which helps you move into more free ways of living. I offer a collaborative, anti-oppressive, and difference-affirmative approach which meets you where you are, and centers your empowerment, needs, and desires - to help you go beyond merely coping, towards thriving.
I bring over 6 years of experience working in mental health roles as a therapist, meditation teacher, advisor, organizer and advocate, working with a large variety of diverse clients holding all kinds of issues.
I also worked for a number of years providing therapeutic support to teenagers, most frequently involving bullying, self-harm, suicidal thoughts/ suicidal ideation, and the breakdown of family relationships.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read through my page. I'm originally from South Africa, but have lived across the UK since 2016. This has given me the opportunity to develop an insight into how complex life, and our histories, can be, and the impact and difficulties this can give rise to. I draw from a psychodynamic base- understanding the nature and impact both the relationships with others, as well as ourselves, can have. I have experience working with teens - older adults, and tend to offer a more gentle, rather than structured, approach. I strive to develop a space where client's feel safe, protected, and heard.
I also worked for a number of years providing therapeutic support to teenagers, most frequently involving bullying, self-harm, suicidal thoughts/ suicidal ideation, and the breakdown of family relationships.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read through my page. I'm originally from South Africa, but have lived across the UK since 2016. This has given me the opportunity to develop an insight into how complex life, and our histories, can be, and the impact and difficulties this can give rise to. I draw from a psychodynamic base- understanding the nature and impact both the relationships with others, as well as ourselves, can have. I have experience working with teens - older adults, and tend to offer a more gentle, rather than structured, approach. I strive to develop a space where client's feel safe, protected, and heard.
I’m Chris, a person-centred counsellor based in Leith, with my practice overlooking the Shore. I welcome clients from across the UK for both face-to-face and online sessions. As a queer person and active member of the LGBT community, my personal journey has granted me valuable insight into the challenges of identity and acceptance. Having experienced prejudice and exclusion myself, I am deeply passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental space where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. My commitment is to offer a therapeutic environment where all aspects of you are welcomed and respected, regardless of your background.
I’m Chris, a person-centred counsellor based in Leith, with my practice overlooking the Shore. I welcome clients from across the UK for both face-to-face and online sessions. As a queer person and active member of the LGBT community, my personal journey has granted me valuable insight into the challenges of identity and acceptance. Having experienced prejudice and exclusion myself, I am deeply passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental space where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. My commitment is to offer a therapeutic environment where all aspects of you are welcomed and respected, regardless of your background.
You might feel stuck in patterns that you can't seem to break free of, or have difficulty connecting with other people, or feeling true intimacy. You might have been putting on a 'mask' to go out to work and function in the world, but underneath are living with pain in various forms: depression, anxiety, grief or anger. If you feel motivated to make changes but don't know where to start, then psychotherapy might be right for you. With time, as you start to feel safe enough to talk in depth about the things that have been troubling you, therapy can become a very real relationship of trust and openness.
You might feel stuck in patterns that you can't seem to break free of, or have difficulty connecting with other people, or feeling true intimacy. You might have been putting on a 'mask' to go out to work and function in the world, but underneath are living with pain in various forms: depression, anxiety, grief or anger. If you feel motivated to make changes but don't know where to start, then psychotherapy might be right for you. With time, as you start to feel safe enough to talk in depth about the things that have been troubling you, therapy can become a very real relationship of trust and openness.
I have provided counselling to people experiencing issues including depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, domestic abuse, substance use, suicidal thoughts, and relationship challenges.
Hi, I’m Ian, a COSCA-registered counsellor based in Edinburgh with availability on Thursday and Fridays.
I provide in person, online and telephone counselling for people facing a range of challenges, helping to foster improved self-awareness, new understanding, and personal growth — even when this may feel difficult.
I believe being understood, accepted, and valued is central to effective therapy. My approach is collaborative: working alongside you to explore what feels important.
I have provided counselling to people experiencing issues including depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, domestic abuse, substance use, suicidal thoughts, and relationship challenges.
Hi, I’m Ian, a COSCA-registered counsellor based in Edinburgh with availability on Thursday and Fridays.
I provide in person, online and telephone counselling for people facing a range of challenges, helping to foster improved self-awareness, new understanding, and personal growth — even when this may feel difficult.
I believe being understood, accepted, and valued is central to effective therapy. My approach is collaborative: working alongside you to explore what feels important.
At the present time I have experience working with clients with the following issues: sexual and physical abuse and trauma; disordered eating; depression; PTSD; parenthood issues; anxiety; bereavement and loss; suicidal ideation; and general discontent or unhappiness.
I practise Psychodynamic Counselling and Therapy in Edinburgh. People seek therapy for many different reasons. For instance, you might feel anxious about something. Or you might feel stuck—leaving you feeling helpless or unhappy. Or you may feel that it is difficult to form meaningful relationships. Sometimes feelings of unhappiness, frustration, anger, or sadness can feel overwhelming. However, through therapy, which involves dialogue and listening, your experience may start to change. As a result, you may feel freer. Therapy allows you to safely reflect on, and express, your feelings.
At the present time I have experience working with clients with the following issues: sexual and physical abuse and trauma; disordered eating; depression; PTSD; parenthood issues; anxiety; bereavement and loss; suicidal ideation; and general discontent or unhappiness.
I practise Psychodynamic Counselling and Therapy in Edinburgh. People seek therapy for many different reasons. For instance, you might feel anxious about something. Or you might feel stuck—leaving you feeling helpless or unhappy. Or you may feel that it is difficult to form meaningful relationships. Sometimes feelings of unhappiness, frustration, anger, or sadness can feel overwhelming. However, through therapy, which involves dialogue and listening, your experience may start to change. As a result, you may feel freer. Therapy allows you to safely reflect on, and express, your feelings.
Appointments available in person in Edinburgh and online throughout the UK.
I specialise in cognitive behavioural therapy as I’ve seen how exploring the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviour and making small, intentional changes can help people move beyond feeling stuck and create meaningful, lasting change.
Appointments available in person in Edinburgh and online throughout the UK.
I specialise in cognitive behavioural therapy as I’ve seen how exploring the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviour and making small, intentional changes can help people move beyond feeling stuck and create meaningful, lasting change.
As a therapist, I firmly believe that each of us holds the answers to our own issues within. My role here is to help you recognise these and support you in working through them. I will aim to create a trusting counselling relationship throughout our sessions, where you can feel able to express your feelings in an empathic and accepting environment. Through this collaboration, our aim would be for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, in turn facilitating the change you are aspiring to achieve.
As a therapist, I firmly believe that each of us holds the answers to our own issues within. My role here is to help you recognise these and support you in working through them. I will aim to create a trusting counselling relationship throughout our sessions, where you can feel able to express your feelings in an empathic and accepting environment. Through this collaboration, our aim would be for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, in turn facilitating the change you are aspiring to achieve.
I am a certified practitioner of Gabor Mate's somatic based psychotherapeutic approach, compassionate inquiry and a certified CI private mentor. I have over 20 year experience teaching and mentoring in psychology, philosophy and religious/moral studies. Along with my teaching career I have three decades of study and practice of body-mind practices throughout Europe and Asia.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in building a safe therapeutic relationship. I offer my clients a non-judgemental presence, curiosity, humility, playfulness and gratitude as I work alongside you on your journey of healing and personal growth.
I am a certified practitioner of Gabor Mate's somatic based psychotherapeutic approach, compassionate inquiry and a certified CI private mentor. I have over 20 year experience teaching and mentoring in psychology, philosophy and religious/moral studies. Along with my teaching career I have three decades of study and practice of body-mind practices throughout Europe and Asia.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in building a safe therapeutic relationship. I offer my clients a non-judgemental presence, curiosity, humility, playfulness and gratitude as I work alongside you on your journey of healing and personal growth.
Currently accepting new clients. As a counsellor, I collaboratively facilitate growth and change in the persons with whom I work. I am passionate about working with persons who have experienced trauma, with a specific focus on healing from relational trauma. I also work with individuals who experience rejection sensitivity, anxiety, depression, body image concerns, or who have experienced religious trauma.
Currently accepting new clients. As a counsellor, I collaboratively facilitate growth and change in the persons with whom I work. I am passionate about working with persons who have experienced trauma, with a specific focus on healing from relational trauma. I also work with individuals who experience rejection sensitivity, anxiety, depression, body image concerns, or who have experienced religious trauma.
Whatever brings you to counselling, it is a recognition that you are inquisitive and want to understand more about yourself. You may have been affected by particular circumstances and events in your life or you may just feel that you want a new direction, whatever it is it is hard to do it on your own. Think of me as accompanying you on your journey and being the back-up support team. The counselling space is here for you to tell your story, reflect on your experiences and develop new perspectives. You will find a calm, gentle space where your voice will be heard.
Whatever brings you to counselling, it is a recognition that you are inquisitive and want to understand more about yourself. You may have been affected by particular circumstances and events in your life or you may just feel that you want a new direction, whatever it is it is hard to do it on your own. Think of me as accompanying you on your journey and being the back-up support team. The counselling space is here for you to tell your story, reflect on your experiences and develop new perspectives. You will find a calm, gentle space where your voice will be heard.
People come to counselling for many reasons. Sometimes this decision is motivated by a need for change or perhaps having to deal with unexpected change. For others it may be a desire to talk, to understand and be understood. I believe there can be real value in talking with someone who is trained and experienced to listen in a way that allows you to feel heard and understood. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space where we can explore the issues that you want to address.
People come to counselling for many reasons. Sometimes this decision is motivated by a need for change or perhaps having to deal with unexpected change. For others it may be a desire to talk, to understand and be understood. I believe there can be real value in talking with someone who is trained and experienced to listen in a way that allows you to feel heard and understood. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space where we can explore the issues that you want to address.
Hi, my name is Camila. I offer a grounded, deeply relational space. I often work with people who find it hard to feel their emotions in an embodied way, live with chronic exhaustion, or are trying to find themselves in more connected and authentic relationships.
My commitment is to be alongside you: in pain, grief, anxiety, or simply to explore, and to hold some of what feels heavy together. I’m open and curious about the darker, more painful parts of your experience, and I will meet you exactly where you are. From there, we can gently make sense of your stories and feelings together.
Hi, my name is Camila. I offer a grounded, deeply relational space. I often work with people who find it hard to feel their emotions in an embodied way, live with chronic exhaustion, or are trying to find themselves in more connected and authentic relationships.
My commitment is to be alongside you: in pain, grief, anxiety, or simply to explore, and to hold some of what feels heavy together. I’m open and curious about the darker, more painful parts of your experience, and I will meet you exactly where you are. From there, we can gently make sense of your stories and feelings together.
I have always been profoundly curious about others and aim to foster that curiosity in my clients. I am interested in the ways that our families, culture and environment shape us and in the ways in which people create meaning in their lives. I have found again and again that psychotherapy can help people understand themselves more deeply and bring about changes which lead to more fulfilled and interesting ways of living, as well as to an improved understanding of themselves in relationship with others. I am able to work on both a short and long term basis, with a preference for longer term work.
I have always been profoundly curious about others and aim to foster that curiosity in my clients. I am interested in the ways that our families, culture and environment shape us and in the ways in which people create meaning in their lives. I have found again and again that psychotherapy can help people understand themselves more deeply and bring about changes which lead to more fulfilled and interesting ways of living, as well as to an improved understanding of themselves in relationship with others. I am able to work on both a short and long term basis, with a preference for longer term work.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.