Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Edinburgh
Perhaps you’ve been carrying the weight of past trauma or dealing with the pressure to meet expectations, whether they come from others or yourself.
I provide a warm, supportive space where we’ll use approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to help you find clarity, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for change. Together, we’ll create a path that aligns with your needs and goals, empowering you to move forward with confidence.
Perhaps you’ve been carrying the weight of past trauma or dealing with the pressure to meet expectations, whether they come from others or yourself.
I provide a warm, supportive space where we’ll use approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to help you find clarity, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for change. Together, we’ll create a path that aligns with your needs and goals, empowering you to move forward with confidence.
Book an Initial Appointment via my website today to discuss how trauma-focused therapy can help you gently process the events that led to your disordered eating.
Do you often feel a sense of guilt or shame around food? Do thoughts of food become intrusive or overwhelming? Are you often binging or eating until you feel uncomfortable or sick? Perhaps you are fixated on 'healthy' or 'clean' eating? Maybe you 'purge' by excessively exercising, restricting, making yourself sick, using laxatives, or have a history of yo-yo dieting? Perhaps you avoid whole food groups and are often called a 'fussy' or 'picky' eater? Or a combination of any of the above? It sounds like you are struggling with an Eating Disorder!
Book an Initial Appointment via my website today to discuss how trauma-focused therapy can help you gently process the events that led to your disordered eating.
Do you often feel a sense of guilt or shame around food? Do thoughts of food become intrusive or overwhelming? Are you often binging or eating until you feel uncomfortable or sick? Perhaps you are fixated on 'healthy' or 'clean' eating? Maybe you 'purge' by excessively exercising, restricting, making yourself sick, using laxatives, or have a history of yo-yo dieting? Perhaps you avoid whole food groups and are often called a 'fussy' or 'picky' eater? Or a combination of any of the above? It sounds like you are struggling with an Eating Disorder!
My name is Katie and I am a Practitioner Psychologist, with a background in nursing, currently specialising in trauma.
With 24 years of clinical experience in psychology, with a background in nursing, and from working in a range of settings from Psychiatry, Student Counselling, Employee Assistance Programmes and Lecturing, I have the experience of working with clients, both local and international, across the lifespan and from diverse cultural backgrounds.
My name is Katie and I am a Practitioner Psychologist, with a background in nursing, currently specialising in trauma.
With 24 years of clinical experience in psychology, with a background in nursing, and from working in a range of settings from Psychiatry, Student Counselling, Employee Assistance Programmes and Lecturing, I have the experience of working with clients, both local and international, across the lifespan and from diverse cultural backgrounds.
I can help you to heal from childhood trauma and neglect, PTSD and complex PTSD, overcome difficulties in relationships and burnout, anxiety, and depression — often linked to long-term emotional stress.
My approach is slightly different from any other professionals you might have worked with. I am trained as a clinical and counselling psychologist. This means I can help my clients with a full range of mental health issues. Either it's anxiety, depression or you just simply want to improve your life quality - I am here to help.
I can help you to heal from childhood trauma and neglect, PTSD and complex PTSD, overcome difficulties in relationships and burnout, anxiety, and depression — often linked to long-term emotional stress.
My approach is slightly different from any other professionals you might have worked with. I am trained as a clinical and counselling psychologist. This means I can help my clients with a full range of mental health issues. Either it's anxiety, depression or you just simply want to improve your life quality - I am here to help.
sexual dysfunction or pain, dissatisfaction or conflict, sexualized trauma, queer and LBGQT+ questions and issues.
Most of us need someone in our lives to feel safe and close to, and who will want that with us. A good relationship is being close enough to feel seen and heard, while having enough space to maintain a sense of agency and choice. But in life that balance is sometimes hard to find or sustain. We get stuck, or feel isolated or frightened. That's when therapy is important, to help you explore relational questions in a safe in judgemental way, to work out what is best for you.
sexual dysfunction or pain, dissatisfaction or conflict, sexualized trauma, queer and LBGQT+ questions and issues.
Most of us need someone in our lives to feel safe and close to, and who will want that with us. A good relationship is being close enough to feel seen and heard, while having enough space to maintain a sense of agency and choice. But in life that balance is sometimes hard to find or sustain. We get stuck, or feel isolated or frightened. That's when therapy is important, to help you explore relational questions in a safe in judgemental way, to work out what is best for you.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, with 10+ years experience of working in therapy, with a particular focus on trauma, and its impact on your sense of self, the nervous system, and relationships with others.
You might just now feel stuck, lost, or unsure there is any way forward. In therapy we explore what is going on for you, the roots of your coping, as well as what is holding you back. We can find ways to make this part of your journey easier, whilst exploring and appreciating the difficulties and experiences you have encountered along the way.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, with 10+ years experience of working in therapy, with a particular focus on trauma, and its impact on your sense of self, the nervous system, and relationships with others.
You might just now feel stuck, lost, or unsure there is any way forward. In therapy we explore what is going on for you, the roots of your coping, as well as what is holding you back. We can find ways to make this part of your journey easier, whilst exploring and appreciating the difficulties and experiences you have encountered along the way.
I support clients who seek counselling for a range of reasons, including but not limited to, domestic abuse, trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety and burnout.
I am a BACP registered, person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist. I have significant experience working with domestic abuse, trauma and low self-esteem. I am an LGBTQIA+ and neuro-affirming counsellor and I am committed to providing a space where you can feel understood and accepted.
I support clients who seek counselling for a range of reasons, including but not limited to, domestic abuse, trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety and burnout.
I am a BACP registered, person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist. I have significant experience working with domestic abuse, trauma and low self-esteem. I am an LGBTQIA+ and neuro-affirming counsellor and I am committed to providing a space where you can feel understood and accepted.
While my experience and research is focused on trauma, bereavement, and gaming, my role as therapist is to facilitate all clients in reflecting on themselves to make changes to their lives or perspective.
Your decision to do undertake therapy is significant; it marks a moment where you have decided you and your life need to be different, and you are willing to do the work of changing. Whether you have come to this work because things have gone awry in the present, you've always had parts of yourself you wished to change, or because you've realised you need to grow to achieve your goals in the future, I want to offer my presence, space, and care to you. Whatever challenge you are struggling with, I am here to facilitate your process of growth, and to discover with you who you are - and help you become who you want to be.
While my experience and research is focused on trauma, bereavement, and gaming, my role as therapist is to facilitate all clients in reflecting on themselves to make changes to their lives or perspective.
Your decision to do undertake therapy is significant; it marks a moment where you have decided you and your life need to be different, and you are willing to do the work of changing. Whether you have come to this work because things have gone awry in the present, you've always had parts of yourself you wished to change, or because you've realised you need to grow to achieve your goals in the future, I want to offer my presence, space, and care to you. Whatever challenge you are struggling with, I am here to facilitate your process of growth, and to discover with you who you are - and help you become who you want to be.
I have a strong understanding in working with trauma.
I provide a calm and understanding environment to talk openly about life’s challenges. Offering psychotherapy to find ways to overcome and deal with them differently. People come to psychotherapy for all sorts of long and short-term reasons. It may also be that you don’t know what is wrong, but sense something isn’t right.
I have a strong understanding in working with trauma.
I provide a calm and understanding environment to talk openly about life’s challenges. Offering psychotherapy to find ways to overcome and deal with them differently. People come to psychotherapy for all sorts of long and short-term reasons. It may also be that you don’t know what is wrong, but sense something isn’t right.
I use EMDR to help work through and process traumatic events and developmental trauma.
Our relationships are constantly evolving and sometimes we find that we get stuck in the same argument or that we cannot seem to communicate as well as we would like to. I consider your relationship as my client and I will work with each of you to identify and break unhelpful, historic patterns to help you communicate your needs within the relationship.
I use EMDR to help work through and process traumatic events and developmental trauma.
Our relationships are constantly evolving and sometimes we find that we get stuck in the same argument or that we cannot seem to communicate as well as we would like to. I consider your relationship as my client and I will work with each of you to identify and break unhelpful, historic patterns to help you communicate your needs within the relationship.
My practice is trauma informed and skilled.
Let me start by saying I believe no part of you is wrong, faulty or irrational -and I want to help you understand why you're responding to things in the way that you do. I also don't believe shaming ourselves out of our struggles is effective.
You may be wrestling with how you feel about yourself, or having challenges in close relationships. This could present as depression, anxiety, low self esteem, anger, issues with alcohol/drugs or food, or other challenging behaviours. I particularly value working with people who feel very deeply, known as Highly Sensitive People (HSPs.) Day/eve appointments offered.
My practice is trauma informed and skilled.
Let me start by saying I believe no part of you is wrong, faulty or irrational -and I want to help you understand why you're responding to things in the way that you do. I also don't believe shaming ourselves out of our struggles is effective.
You may be wrestling with how you feel about yourself, or having challenges in close relationships. This could present as depression, anxiety, low self esteem, anger, issues with alcohol/drugs or food, or other challenging behaviours. I particularly value working with people who feel very deeply, known as Highly Sensitive People (HSPs.) Day/eve appointments offered.
I work across therapeutic support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and specialist forensic assessment — including harmful sexual behaviour, risk, and capacity assessment.
I am trained in EMDR, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI), and choose the approach that fits the person. My harmful sexual behaviour assessments are underpinned by a bio-psycho-social model, combining validated psychometric tools with close attention to each young person's history.
I work across therapeutic support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and specialist forensic assessment — including harmful sexual behaviour, risk, and capacity assessment.
I am trained in EMDR, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI), and choose the approach that fits the person. My harmful sexual behaviour assessments are underpinned by a bio-psycho-social model, combining validated psychometric tools with close attention to each young person's history.
I am a trauma informed clinical psychologist providing matrescence support.
Are you a new parent struggling to cope with the transition to motherhood? Are you feeling disorientated, lost and wondering who you now are since having a baby? Are you struggling to "enjoy every minute" of motherhood and therefore feel there must be something "wrong" with you? Do you feel that everyone around you seems to be moving on with their life but you are still trying to process and understand the journey that you now find yourself on? Do you feel like you are the only one struggling with new parenthood? Do you feel "seen" or understood as a person who has gone through the life-transforming rite of passage of giving birth?
I am a trauma informed clinical psychologist providing matrescence support.
Are you a new parent struggling to cope with the transition to motherhood? Are you feeling disorientated, lost and wondering who you now are since having a baby? Are you struggling to "enjoy every minute" of motherhood and therefore feel there must be something "wrong" with you? Do you feel that everyone around you seems to be moving on with their life but you are still trying to process and understand the journey that you now find yourself on? Do you feel like you are the only one struggling with new parenthood? Do you feel "seen" or understood as a person who has gone through the life-transforming rite of passage of giving birth?
My work is empathic, ethical, and trauma-informed.
Sometimes, the things we bring to therapy can feel too big, confusing, or contradictory to make sense of with words. My way of working invites these things to be present in gentle ways. Over time, this can help you re-connect with lost fragments and feelings, and access relationships and rituals that sustain and inspire you.
My work is empathic, ethical, and trauma-informed.
Sometimes, the things we bring to therapy can feel too big, confusing, or contradictory to make sense of with words. My way of working invites these things to be present in gentle ways. Over time, this can help you re-connect with lost fragments and feelings, and access relationships and rituals that sustain and inspire you.
I work with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and longstanding emotional patterns.
You may be very good at coping, while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you understand your patterns and where they come from, but still find yourself repeating them. I can help you understand and change the patterns that keep you stuck.
I offer thoughtful, individual therapy for adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and create lasting change. Maybe there is something specific you want to work through, or perhaps you simply have a sense that now is the time to look at some things more closely.
I work with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and longstanding emotional patterns.
You may be very good at coping, while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you understand your patterns and where they come from, but still find yourself repeating them. I can help you understand and change the patterns that keep you stuck.
I offer thoughtful, individual therapy for adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and create lasting change. Maybe there is something specific you want to work through, or perhaps you simply have a sense that now is the time to look at some things more closely.
You might not be entirely sure what you’re looking for in a therapist. Maybe previous therapy hasn’t taken you as far as you’d hoped, or the sheer amount of choice feels overwhelming. Finding the right therapeutic relationship often matters more than any single approach.
I won’t be the right therapist for everyone. But if something here resonates, that's a good sign that we could do meaningful work together. My focus is helping you reconnect with your instincts through collaboration, exploration, and a therapeutic relationship grounded in safety and trust.
You might not be entirely sure what you’re looking for in a therapist. Maybe previous therapy hasn’t taken you as far as you’d hoped, or the sheer amount of choice feels overwhelming. Finding the right therapeutic relationship often matters more than any single approach.
I won’t be the right therapist for everyone. But if something here resonates, that's a good sign that we could do meaningful work together. My focus is helping you reconnect with your instincts through collaboration, exploration, and a therapeutic relationship grounded in safety and trust.
My clients have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse or Adverse Childhood Experiences.
I'm a clinical integrative & holistic psychotherapist & traumatologist, An evidence based, science informed, integrative, holistic & personal approach for mind - body - interpersonal - healing. I am a specialist at post graduate, post qualification level, certified at internationally recognised levels for trauma, complex trauma, anger grief & mental health.
My clients have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse or Adverse Childhood Experiences.
I'm a clinical integrative & holistic psychotherapist & traumatologist, An evidence based, science informed, integrative, holistic & personal approach for mind - body - interpersonal - healing. I am a specialist at post graduate, post qualification level, certified at internationally recognised levels for trauma, complex trauma, anger grief & mental health.
I offer trauma-informed, Person-Centred counselling, with particular experience supporting men and exploring the impact of childhood experiences.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, you don’t have to face it alone. Perhaps you appear to be coping on the outside, yet inside you feel anxious, self-doubting, or unsure of who you are anymore. I offer a safe, accepting space where you can speak freely, be truly heard, and explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, we can gently untangle what feels difficult, helping you build self-trust, clarity, and a stronger sense of who you are.
I offer trauma-informed, Person-Centred counselling, with particular experience supporting men and exploring the impact of childhood experiences.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, you don’t have to face it alone. Perhaps you appear to be coping on the outside, yet inside you feel anxious, self-doubting, or unsure of who you are anymore. I offer a safe, accepting space where you can speak freely, be truly heard, and explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, we can gently untangle what feels difficult, helping you build self-trust, clarity, and a stronger sense of who you are.
Dr Rasa has ten years of experience in NHS mental health services including a specialist psychological trauma service where she helped people work through difficult past experiences.
Dr Rasa is a Clinical Psychologist registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which is a professional regulatory body aimed to ensure that you get safe and effective care. She holds a professional interest in working with people who have experienced traumatic life events as well as those who have been affected by narcissistic parenting, and have difficulties with relationships, feel they need to please people in order to be liked, feel anxious, stuck, lack confidence and joy from everyday life. Dr Rasa also works with women who are high-achievers but nevertheless struggle with low self-esteem, low mood or anxiety.
Dr Rasa has ten years of experience in NHS mental health services including a specialist psychological trauma service where she helped people work through difficult past experiences.
Dr Rasa is a Clinical Psychologist registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which is a professional regulatory body aimed to ensure that you get safe and effective care. She holds a professional interest in working with people who have experienced traumatic life events as well as those who have been affected by narcissistic parenting, and have difficulties with relationships, feel they need to please people in order to be liked, feel anxious, stuck, lack confidence and joy from everyday life. Dr Rasa also works with women who are high-achievers but nevertheless struggle with low self-esteem, low mood or anxiety.
I work in an integrative, and trauma informed way in which different approaches may combine to suit your needs at any given time.
As a humanist psychologist, I trust that we human beings all strive to achieve the best version of ourselves, and this is exactly why you are here. I would encourage you to give yourself some credits for seeking professional psychological help, as it is a difficult step to take. Yes, offering yourself validations and discovering strengths are important.
I work in an integrative, and trauma informed way in which different approaches may combine to suit your needs at any given time.
As a humanist psychologist, I trust that we human beings all strive to achieve the best version of ourselves, and this is exactly why you are here. I would encourage you to give yourself some credits for seeking professional psychological help, as it is a difficult step to take. Yes, offering yourself validations and discovering strengths are important.
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