Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Edinburgh
My special interest is in working in trauma, with issues around sense of self, feelings of guilt and shame and relationship with self and others.
I aim to provide a compassionate and empathic space to hear each person's story &to identify specific goals for therapy. Therapy interventions will be evidence-based and tailored to each person's needs. I offer and integrate the following approaches into my practice: - CBT, CFT , EMDR and Somatic Trauma Therapy.
My special interest is in working in trauma, with issues around sense of self, feelings of guilt and shame and relationship with self and others.
I aim to provide a compassionate and empathic space to hear each person's story &to identify specific goals for therapy. Therapy interventions will be evidence-based and tailored to each person's needs. I offer and integrate the following approaches into my practice: - CBT, CFT , EMDR and Somatic Trauma Therapy.
DBR deals with deeper held trauma in our mind/body.
I am an experienced therapist & clinical supervisor who believes in creating a safe space for us to bring vulnerabilities & challenges. Living inevitably means that we face challenges and experiences can get stuck and leave us struggling to cope, or to be at our best. Slowing down, understanding what we do, and being aware can help us to live in a healthier way - I aim to help people clear a path for better flow in life and work. I value a healthy baseline - moving & eating well, sleeping soundly, making contact with nourishing people, and living with awareness. I offer Gestalt and DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) approaches.
DBR deals with deeper held trauma in our mind/body.
I am an experienced therapist & clinical supervisor who believes in creating a safe space for us to bring vulnerabilities & challenges. Living inevitably means that we face challenges and experiences can get stuck and leave us struggling to cope, or to be at our best. Slowing down, understanding what we do, and being aware can help us to live in a healthier way - I aim to help people clear a path for better flow in life and work. I value a healthy baseline - moving & eating well, sleeping soundly, making contact with nourishing people, and living with awareness. I offer Gestalt and DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) approaches.
CBT is the recommended therapy for several difficulties including anxiety (generalised, social, health), depression, trauma, and OCD.
I am a qualified CBT therapist (PgDip), ready to work with you to help you towards your goals. I understand how difficult it can be to take the initial step of making contact, especially if you feel stuck. Whatever you would like to change, I am here to help.
I have significant experience working with health anxiety, OCD, and with individuals who have been in road traffic accidents.
CBT is the recommended therapy for several difficulties including anxiety (generalised, social, health), depression, trauma, and OCD.
I am a qualified CBT therapist (PgDip), ready to work with you to help you towards your goals. I understand how difficult it can be to take the initial step of making contact, especially if you feel stuck. Whatever you would like to change, I am here to help.
I have significant experience working with health anxiety, OCD, and with individuals who have been in road traffic accidents.
You might want therapy to heal from trauma you've experienced; explore any topics that feel important to you - such as identity, work, sex, religion, food, parenting, relationships, neurodivergence, physical health, or money - build feelings of safety and self-acceptance; or explore uncertainties or hopes for the future.
Are you feeling trapped in patterns of behaviour that made sense in the past but hold you back now? Perhaps you're constantly reliving traumatic experiences in your mind or body, or feeling shame, self-criticism, anger or anxiety that you can't seem to change. Together we'll notice the feelings, beliefs, sensations and memories that show up for you in each moment, and find ways you can respond to these feelings that leave you feeling calm, self-compassionate and more resolved. If talking hasn't changed the difficulties you're experiencing, or your body feels stuck in past experiences, this way of working might be a good fit for you.
You might want therapy to heal from trauma you've experienced; explore any topics that feel important to you - such as identity, work, sex, religion, food, parenting, relationships, neurodivergence, physical health, or money - build feelings of safety and self-acceptance; or explore uncertainties or hopes for the future.
Are you feeling trapped in patterns of behaviour that made sense in the past but hold you back now? Perhaps you're constantly reliving traumatic experiences in your mind or body, or feeling shame, self-criticism, anger or anxiety that you can't seem to change. Together we'll notice the feelings, beliefs, sensations and memories that show up for you in each moment, and find ways you can respond to these feelings that leave you feeling calm, self-compassionate and more resolved. If talking hasn't changed the difficulties you're experiencing, or your body feels stuck in past experiences, this way of working might be a good fit for you.
My interest based focus is on sexuality, personality assessment, childhood trauma, and relationships.
My approach to therapy is largely Humanistic and I integrate tools from TA, Gestalt, Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Mate), and the Psychodynamic space. I am also a relationship and purpose coach and have multiple certifications in that regard. Most tools I work with are original to my practice.
My interest based focus is on sexuality, personality assessment, childhood trauma, and relationships.
My approach to therapy is largely Humanistic and I integrate tools from TA, Gestalt, Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Mate), and the Psychodynamic space. I am also a relationship and purpose coach and have multiple certifications in that regard. Most tools I work with are original to my practice.
This means that I am trained to work with the most complex of issues including CPTSD, PTSD, and personality disorders.
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.
This means that I am trained to work with the most complex of issues including CPTSD, PTSD, and personality disorders.
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.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a safe, accessible, and supportive space for your healing.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Some are dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, or relationship issues; others feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps. Many want a space where they can talk openly, feel heard, and understand themselves better. Therapy can support people in making sense of emotions and experiences, managing challenges, and developing skills that help them feel more balanced, confident, and connected to themselves. Therapy with me is just that, it's tailored to you and your unique needs and therapy goals.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a safe, accessible, and supportive space for your healing.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Some are dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, or relationship issues; others feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps. Many want a space where they can talk openly, feel heard, and understand themselves better. Therapy can support people in making sense of emotions and experiences, managing challenges, and developing skills that help them feel more balanced, confident, and connected to themselves. Therapy with me is just that, it's tailored to you and your unique needs and therapy goals.
Trauma & Burnout are repairable conditions.
I have a Masters Degree in Psychotherapy & intensively trained with FND Australia to understand & support Functional Neurological Disorder. Over the past 8 years I have assisted over 35 clients with FND, several now are completely free of this life altering condition. I supply expertise and support, and you continue Body Talk at home to speed up repair.
Trauma & Burnout are repairable conditions.
I have a Masters Degree in Psychotherapy & intensively trained with FND Australia to understand & support Functional Neurological Disorder. Over the past 8 years I have assisted over 35 clients with FND, several now are completely free of this life altering condition. I supply expertise and support, and you continue Body Talk at home to speed up repair.
I specialise in helping clients with anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties through weekly online therapy and specialist Therapy Intensives.
Therapy Intensives are 1–3 days of focused therapy, giving us dedicated time to work more deeply than weekly sessions allow. This concentrated approach can help create meaningful change and progress more quickly than traditional weekly therapy. Using EMDR, IFS and CBT, we'll focus on the issues and patterns keeping you stuck.
I specialise in helping clients with anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties through weekly online therapy and specialist Therapy Intensives.
Therapy Intensives are 1–3 days of focused therapy, giving us dedicated time to work more deeply than weekly sessions allow. This concentrated approach can help create meaningful change and progress more quickly than traditional weekly therapy. Using EMDR, IFS and CBT, we'll focus on the issues and patterns keeping you stuck.
I work with individuals around ADHD, PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, self-development, and more.
I offer an adaptive blend of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred Psychotherapy, into which I bring elements of Attachment Theory/Styles and other modalities.
I work with individuals around ADHD, PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, self-development, and more.
I offer an adaptive blend of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred Psychotherapy, into which I bring elements of Attachment Theory/Styles and other modalities.
I specialise in remote EMDR and CBT for overcoming a range of issues including past trauma and current anxiety related symptoms.
Many of the people I work with have a good understanding of themselves, but find that insight alone hasn’t been enough to create change. They may recognise patterns in anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism or relationships, but still find themselves reacting in ways they would like to change.
I work with adults who want to understand what is keeping them stuck and make meaningful changes. This may involve EMDR, CBT or ACT-informed approaches, depending on what you want to work on.
I specialise in remote EMDR and CBT for overcoming a range of issues including past trauma and current anxiety related symptoms.
Many of the people I work with have a good understanding of themselves, but find that insight alone hasn’t been enough to create change. They may recognise patterns in anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism or relationships, but still find themselves reacting in ways they would like to change.
I work with adults who want to understand what is keeping them stuck and make meaningful changes. This may involve EMDR, CBT or ACT-informed approaches, depending on what you want to work on.
I work with people who might know what they want or why something is difficult, yet in the moment your body reacts and control is lost. Maybe you are neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or shaped by earlier adversity. I can help you unstick, notice your patterns, and support you in becoming cool, calm, and collected. To trust your responses, so you can meet life with more choice, steadiness, and authenticity rather than old survival strategies. I’m easy going with a good sense of humour.
I work with people who might know what they want or why something is difficult, yet in the moment your body reacts and control is lost. Maybe you are neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or shaped by earlier adversity. I can help you unstick, notice your patterns, and support you in becoming cool, calm, and collected. To trust your responses, so you can meet life with more choice, steadiness, and authenticity rather than old survival strategies. I’m easy going with a good sense of humour.
As an experienced EMDR therapist and psychotherapist with over 17 years of clinical experience, I specialise in helping adults recover from trauma and the lasting impact it can have on their lives.
Complex PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, relational trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, panic, domestic abuse, coercive control, emotional abuse, betrayal trauma, infidelity, separation and divorce, low self-esteem, shame, relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, psychosexual therapy, EMDR and PTSD.
As an experienced EMDR therapist and psychotherapist with over 17 years of clinical experience, I specialise in helping adults recover from trauma and the lasting impact it can have on their lives.
Complex PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, relational trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, panic, domestic abuse, coercive control, emotional abuse, betrayal trauma, infidelity, separation and divorce, low self-esteem, shame, relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, psychosexual therapy, EMDR and PTSD.
Perhaps you've experienced trauma, a difficult birth, pregnancy or postpartum difficulties, or you're trying to adjust to life with a long-term health condition, chronic pain or symptoms that have changed the way you live.
I offer a warm, compassionate and collaborative space where you can make sense of what you've been through, understand what's keeping you stuck, and begin to feel more like yourself again.
My approach is practical as well as compassionate. Depending on your needs and goals, I draw on approaches including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT.
Perhaps you've experienced trauma, a difficult birth, pregnancy or postpartum difficulties, or you're trying to adjust to life with a long-term health condition, chronic pain or symptoms that have changed the way you live.
I offer a warm, compassionate and collaborative space where you can make sense of what you've been through, understand what's keeping you stuck, and begin to feel more like yourself again.
My approach is practical as well as compassionate. Depending on your needs and goals, I draw on approaches including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT.
I’m an experienced and Accredited Therapist with a specific focus in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I have also recovered from OCD.
Additionally, I have significant experience treating Anxiety, Addictions and Traumatic Stress.
I use a range of effective approaches to help treat these difficulties. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and supported. Together, we can navigate your challenges, and develop effective strategies that empower you toward lasting change. You can be free from your problems.
I look forward to working with you on this journey.
I’m an experienced and Accredited Therapist with a specific focus in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I have also recovered from OCD.
Additionally, I have significant experience treating Anxiety, Addictions and Traumatic Stress.
I use a range of effective approaches to help treat these difficulties. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and supported. Together, we can navigate your challenges, and develop effective strategies that empower you toward lasting change. You can be free from your problems.
I look forward to working with you on this journey.
You may also be exploring ADHD or neurodivergence, with or without a diagnosis, or making sense of trauma, relationships or loss.
I specialise in anxiety, overwhelm, ADHD and neurodivergence, trauma, low mood and burnout. Using a flexible blend of person-centred therapy, CBT and solution-focused approaches, we'll find what works for you. I offer a warm, neurodiversity-affirming space where you can understand yourself, develop coping strategies and move forward.
You may also be exploring ADHD or neurodivergence, with or without a diagnosis, or making sense of trauma, relationships or loss.
I specialise in anxiety, overwhelm, ADHD and neurodivergence, trauma, low mood and burnout. Using a flexible blend of person-centred therapy, CBT and solution-focused approaches, we'll find what works for you. I offer a warm, neurodiversity-affirming space where you can understand yourself, develop coping strategies and move forward.
I am pleased to announce that I am now (dec, 2023) also a Solution-Focussed Hypnotherapist as well as a Certified Master Practitioner of NLP, Mental and Emotional Release Therapy. I am also Certified in Counselling Skills thro COSCA. Currently, I help clients with a range of issues from anxiety, feeling low, emotional regulation and phobias, and also to quit smoking. My journey began after hitting pretty much rock bottom after a co-dependency relationship with a narcissist. My search for answers took me to Canada and USA as well as my beautiful native Scotland.
I am pleased to announce that I am now (dec, 2023) also a Solution-Focussed Hypnotherapist as well as a Certified Master Practitioner of NLP, Mental and Emotional Release Therapy. I am also Certified in Counselling Skills thro COSCA. Currently, I help clients with a range of issues from anxiety, feeling low, emotional regulation and phobias, and also to quit smoking. My journey began after hitting pretty much rock bottom after a co-dependency relationship with a narcissist. My search for answers took me to Canada and USA as well as my beautiful native Scotland.
I use evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy techniques in the treatment of a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem and PTSD.
You may feel worried and vulnerable starting therapy, but I deliver this in a warm, empathic, and supportive way, without judgment, and within a safe, confidential therapeutic space.
I use evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy techniques in the treatment of a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem and PTSD.
You may feel worried and vulnerable starting therapy, but I deliver this in a warm, empathic, and supportive way, without judgment, and within a safe, confidential therapeutic space.
I also specialise in advanced trauma-focused therapies including Brainspotting and CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model).
I work with trauma and PTSD, predominantly with Brainspotting as developed by David Grand. I like to work with people in transition, whether that is relationship, life stages, parenting, retirement, menopause, and personal crisis.
I also specialise in advanced trauma-focused therapies including Brainspotting and CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model).
I work with trauma and PTSD, predominantly with Brainspotting as developed by David Grand. I like to work with people in transition, whether that is relationship, life stages, parenting, retirement, menopause, and personal crisis.
In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
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