Counselling in Edinburgh
Seeking counselling can feel like a big step. Perhaps a confusing one. Let me tell you a little about myself so that you can decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I have a COSCA accredited Diploma in Person Centred counselling meaning that I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I have a creative, eclectic approach and can bring other models into the counselling room where appropriate such as CBT, small world, gestalt and even music. At the moment I offer on-line and telephone counselling, however, post pandemic would also offer outdoor walking therapy.
Seeking counselling can feel like a big step. Perhaps a confusing one. Let me tell you a little about myself so that you can decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I have a COSCA accredited Diploma in Person Centred counselling meaning that I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I have a creative, eclectic approach and can bring other models into the counselling room where appropriate such as CBT, small world, gestalt and even music. At the moment I offer on-line and telephone counselling, however, post pandemic would also offer outdoor walking therapy.
I am a Person-Centred counsellor, which means I work collaboratively with you to develop a personalised approach that fits your unique needs. I especially enjoy supporting individuals dealing with ADHD, Autism, navigating questions of identity and sexuality, or struggling with work stress and burnout. I'm committed to working with neurodivergent clients in a neuro-affirming way, valuing their unique experiences and strengths. I also strive to create a safe and affirming space for LGBTQAI+ individuals and members of other marginalised communities.
I am a Person-Centred counsellor, which means I work collaboratively with you to develop a personalised approach that fits your unique needs. I especially enjoy supporting individuals dealing with ADHD, Autism, navigating questions of identity and sexuality, or struggling with work stress and burnout. I'm committed to working with neurodivergent clients in a neuro-affirming way, valuing their unique experiences and strengths. I also strive to create a safe and affirming space for LGBTQAI+ individuals and members of other marginalised communities.
People who come to me often struggle between who they are and who they think they should be. Some feel stuck in complicated family relationships, between love, duty, and the desire for independence. Others struggle with self-doubt, burnout, or the quiet loneliness that comes with trying to hold everything together. Many of my clients are thoughtful, sensitive individuals who have achieved a lot on the outside, yet feel disconnected from their inner world. What they want, more than anything, is clarity, a sense of peace within themselves, and the courage to live in a way that feels authentic.
People who come to me often struggle between who they are and who they think they should be. Some feel stuck in complicated family relationships, between love, duty, and the desire for independence. Others struggle with self-doubt, burnout, or the quiet loneliness that comes with trying to hold everything together. Many of my clients are thoughtful, sensitive individuals who have achieved a lot on the outside, yet feel disconnected from their inner world. What they want, more than anything, is clarity, a sense of peace within themselves, and the courage to live in a way that feels authentic.
I offer pluralistic counselling/psychotherapy through an intersectional feminist lens. I work in a collaborative, non-pathologising way. My services include both open-ended counselling/psychotherapy and time-limited counselling/psychotherapy (with an option to renew).
I offer pluralistic counselling/psychotherapy through an intersectional feminist lens. I work in a collaborative, non-pathologising way. My services include both open-ended counselling/psychotherapy and time-limited counselling/psychotherapy (with an option to renew).
I am a psychological therapist MSc (CBT) supporting people of all ages with a range of psychological challenges, including anxiety problems, depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviour, emotion dysregulation, low self-esteem, and phobias. I take a neurodiversity-affirming approach with my neurodivergent clients, and provide adult autism asssessments. I am passionate about providing person-centred therapy, integrating different psychological therapies in my work with clients, as ‘no single therapy fits all’.
I am a psychological therapist MSc (CBT) supporting people of all ages with a range of psychological challenges, including anxiety problems, depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviour, emotion dysregulation, low self-esteem, and phobias. I take a neurodiversity-affirming approach with my neurodivergent clients, and provide adult autism asssessments. I am passionate about providing person-centred therapy, integrating different psychological therapies in my work with clients, as ‘no single therapy fits all’.
Hi, I'm Andy.
If exercise feels like something that happens to other people - or something you keep meaning to get back to - you're probably not short of reasons why. Maybe the gym feels like the last place you'd be comfortable. Maybe pain, health worries, or a difficult patch in life got in the way, and the gap has grown wider than you'd like.
Hi, I'm Andy.
If exercise feels like something that happens to other people - or something you keep meaning to get back to - you're probably not short of reasons why. Maybe the gym feels like the last place you'd be comfortable. Maybe pain, health worries, or a difficult patch in life got in the way, and the gap has grown wider than you'd like.
I have a particular interest in supporting people who are navigating relationship difficulties, dealing with grief and loss, living with past trauma, negotiating difficult issues in the workplace, loneliness and major life transitions. All these experiences can leave us feeling isolated, uncertain or disconnected from ourselves. Together, I hope we can create a safe space to explore these feelings and develop a deeper awareness of your needs, the relationships in your life, and reach a better understanding of yourself.
I have a particular interest in supporting people who are navigating relationship difficulties, dealing with grief and loss, living with past trauma, negotiating difficult issues in the workplace, loneliness and major life transitions. All these experiences can leave us feeling isolated, uncertain or disconnected from ourselves. Together, I hope we can create a safe space to explore these feelings and develop a deeper awareness of your needs, the relationships in your life, and reach a better understanding of yourself.
Hello, and a very warm welcome. I am honoured to know that you might be considering working together!
My name is Aukse (she/her), which is of Lithuanian origin and is pronounced as 'owk-seh'. I am a qualified, BACP-registered and neurodiversity-affirming integrative psychotherapist, which means that I draw from different modalities (person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT) to best suit your individual circumstances. Alongside my postgraduate diploma, I have extensive experience working with autistic individuals and those with mental health struggles to help them find work. The client groups I work with are adults and YP (18+).
Hello, and a very warm welcome. I am honoured to know that you might be considering working together!
My name is Aukse (she/her), which is of Lithuanian origin and is pronounced as 'owk-seh'. I am a qualified, BACP-registered and neurodiversity-affirming integrative psychotherapist, which means that I draw from different modalities (person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT) to best suit your individual circumstances. Alongside my postgraduate diploma, I have extensive experience working with autistic individuals and those with mental health struggles to help them find work. The client groups I work with are adults and YP (18+).
When you encounter difficult times in our day to day lives it is helpful to be able to talk these through with someone who is trained and objective. To help you explore the issues that matter to you, bringing insight and understanding to enable you to find your way through problems and dilemmas.
When you encounter difficult times in our day to day lives it is helpful to be able to talk these through with someone who is trained and objective. To help you explore the issues that matter to you, bringing insight and understanding to enable you to find your way through problems and dilemmas.
Are you experiencing some difficulties at the moment, either as a couple or as an individual, and looking for a space to explore what is going on for you?
You may be going through the stress of infertility, and the loss of that assumed future, and are looking for a place to talk through your thoughts and feelings.
You may have experienced the loss of a baby, either at full term or through miscarriage, or had a termination for medical reasons.
You or your partner may have been diagnosed with a chronic illness, and are looking for a safe place to talk to openly about your worries for the now and for the future.
Are you experiencing some difficulties at the moment, either as a couple or as an individual, and looking for a space to explore what is going on for you?
You may be going through the stress of infertility, and the loss of that assumed future, and are looking for a place to talk through your thoughts and feelings.
You may have experienced the loss of a baby, either at full term or through miscarriage, or had a termination for medical reasons.
You or your partner may have been diagnosed with a chronic illness, and are looking for a safe place to talk to openly about your worries for the now and for the future.
I am a fully accredited Counselling Psychologist and EMDR therapist with a specialist interest in relational trauma and C-PTSD. I work with adults who have experienced ongoing or developmental trauma, including emotional neglect, abuse, attachment trauma, and relational wounds that continue to affect self-esteem, relationships, and a sense of safety in the world.
Many of the people I work with describe feeling “stuck", living with chronic anxiety, shame, emotional overwhelm, dissociation, or a sense that something is wrong. My role is to offer a thoughtful, collaborative space where we can explore these experiences together.
I am a fully accredited Counselling Psychologist and EMDR therapist with a specialist interest in relational trauma and C-PTSD. I work with adults who have experienced ongoing or developmental trauma, including emotional neglect, abuse, attachment trauma, and relational wounds that continue to affect self-esteem, relationships, and a sense of safety in the world.
Many of the people I work with describe feeling “stuck", living with chronic anxiety, shame, emotional overwhelm, dissociation, or a sense that something is wrong. My role is to offer a thoughtful, collaborative space where we can explore these experiences together.
Hi, I’m Solenn. My practice is warm, deeply relational, and rooted in understanding the stories that shape you. I work with those who feel uprooted- whether after loss, life transitions, or the constant feeling of never being enough.
Hi, I’m Solenn. My practice is warm, deeply relational, and rooted in understanding the stories that shape you. I work with those who feel uprooted- whether after loss, life transitions, or the constant feeling of never being enough.
I work with individuals, couples and families and can help you with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, stress, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues etc. I work with each person as an individual and tailor my work to suit you. My main approach however is 'Person Centred' which essentially means I offer a safe non-judgmental space in which you can explore whatever's been happening in your life which will in turn enable you to find your way back to a more positive way of being.
I work with individuals, couples and families and can help you with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, stress, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues etc. I work with each person as an individual and tailor my work to suit you. My main approach however is 'Person Centred' which essentially means I offer a safe non-judgmental space in which you can explore whatever's been happening in your life which will in turn enable you to find your way back to a more positive way of being.
It takes courage to reach out for support. We can find ourselves stuck in unhelpful patterns and longing for change. Maybe you feel lost, stuck, anxious, depressed or have low self-esteem? Our work together will focus on helping you move forward in the ways you wish. I am dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, heard and valued. Experience has taught me how essential the strength of the therapeutic relationship is in bringing about positive change. I believe it is through an accepting and compassionate connection that we can transform our perspectives and the way we relate to ourselves and others in the world.
It takes courage to reach out for support. We can find ourselves stuck in unhelpful patterns and longing for change. Maybe you feel lost, stuck, anxious, depressed or have low self-esteem? Our work together will focus on helping you move forward in the ways you wish. I am dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, heard and valued. Experience has taught me how essential the strength of the therapeutic relationship is in bringing about positive change. I believe it is through an accepting and compassionate connection that we can transform our perspectives and the way we relate to ourselves and others in the world.
I wonder what brings you here? Life can throw things at us that challenge, block or trigger us, beyond our capacity to work it through ourselves. I’m glad you’re here, seeking support. It’s not an easy journey, therapy. Worthwhile though (in my humble opinion) if you can find the right person to work with. I firmly believe, whatever is going on for you, within each of us lies innate potential beyond our imagination. I always feel honoured to walk alongside people as they unpack and explore their struggles at depths rarely reached in non-therapeutic relationships. My goal is to offer you this uniquely safe space to do this.
I wonder what brings you here? Life can throw things at us that challenge, block or trigger us, beyond our capacity to work it through ourselves. I’m glad you’re here, seeking support. It’s not an easy journey, therapy. Worthwhile though (in my humble opinion) if you can find the right person to work with. I firmly believe, whatever is going on for you, within each of us lies innate potential beyond our imagination. I always feel honoured to walk alongside people as they unpack and explore their struggles at depths rarely reached in non-therapeutic relationships. My goal is to offer you this uniquely safe space to do this.
Hello, my name is Anna Planedin and my main approaches are psychodynamic and emotionally focused couples therapy. I help people find relief and movement from a place of feeling 'stuck.' I specialize in working with life transitions, loss, trauma, chronic pain, and sex/sexuality. I view therapy as a process of helping you listen to your gut feelings, find safety and containment and feel less alone in overwhelming experiences. It is my hope that through speaking about difficult or taboo feelings with me, you will feel understood and accepted, and that over time you feel more durable in how you respond to difficulty.
Hello, my name is Anna Planedin and my main approaches are psychodynamic and emotionally focused couples therapy. I help people find relief and movement from a place of feeling 'stuck.' I specialize in working with life transitions, loss, trauma, chronic pain, and sex/sexuality. I view therapy as a process of helping you listen to your gut feelings, find safety and containment and feel less alone in overwhelming experiences. It is my hope that through speaking about difficult or taboo feelings with me, you will feel understood and accepted, and that over time you feel more durable in how you respond to difficulty.
Hello, I'm Magda. As a psychotherapist my aim is to support you in reducing emotional distress by offering a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space where connection, feeling heard, and understanding are central.
I work with clients experiencing range of difficulties, some of them being: anxiety, depression, emotional pain, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, life stress, trauma, and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Together, we explore your experiences, deepening awareness of patterns so you can move toward greater clarity, balance, and fulfillment.
Hello, I'm Magda. As a psychotherapist my aim is to support you in reducing emotional distress by offering a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space where connection, feeling heard, and understanding are central.
I work with clients experiencing range of difficulties, some of them being: anxiety, depression, emotional pain, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, life stress, trauma, and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Together, we explore your experiences, deepening awareness of patterns so you can move toward greater clarity, balance, and fulfillment.
You may know exactly what you want from counselling or it may just be a feeling that something isn't right. It might be issues arising from the past or events that are affecting you right now - whatever it is, I believe talking about it can make a real difference. Counselling can feel quite daunting at times and I will be there to listen with warmth and empathy; to be alongside you when there are tough times and to laugh with you when life feels a little lighter. Working together, we can explore what's bothering you and perhaps look at other ways of coping with life so you can move forward with confidence and optimism.
You may know exactly what you want from counselling or it may just be a feeling that something isn't right. It might be issues arising from the past or events that are affecting you right now - whatever it is, I believe talking about it can make a real difference. Counselling can feel quite daunting at times and I will be there to listen with warmth and empathy; to be alongside you when there are tough times and to laugh with you when life feels a little lighter. Working together, we can explore what's bothering you and perhaps look at other ways of coping with life so you can move forward with confidence and optimism.
Do you feel like you keep repeating the same unhelpful patterns—whether in your thoughts, habits, or relationships ?
Are you tired of the cycle and want to get out of it?
I work with people who want to uncover what’s driving these loops and create lasting change.
Hi, I’m Adrianna, a trained CBT therapist based in Edinburgh. I support people in navigating life’s challenges and becoming the best version of themselves.
Do you feel like you keep repeating the same unhelpful patterns—whether in your thoughts, habits, or relationships ?
Are you tired of the cycle and want to get out of it?
I work with people who want to uncover what’s driving these loops and create lasting change.
Hi, I’m Adrianna, a trained CBT therapist based in Edinburgh. I support people in navigating life’s challenges and becoming the best version of themselves.
Welcome. Are you or a loved one navigating trauma, relational challenges or ADHD? Are you hoping to understand yourself or your loved one better? Art psychotherapy can help.
Mell brings her experience as a playwright and visual artist into her work with clients and is confident in supporting people to express themselves through a variety of creative mediums. Mell works alongside you in building an understanding of yourself, and how your life experiences inform how you navigate relationships and the world at present. Mell will support you in the creative process no prior art experience or ability is necessary.
Welcome. Are you or a loved one navigating trauma, relational challenges or ADHD? Are you hoping to understand yourself or your loved one better? Art psychotherapy can help.
Mell brings her experience as a playwright and visual artist into her work with clients and is confident in supporting people to express themselves through a variety of creative mediums. Mell works alongside you in building an understanding of yourself, and how your life experiences inform how you navigate relationships and the world at present. Mell will support you in the creative process no prior art experience or ability is necessary.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Edinburgh
700+
Average cost per session
£64
Counsellors in Edinburgh who prioritize treating:
| 89% | Anxiety |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Depression |
| 76% | Stress |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 67% | Aviva |
| 54% | AXA PPP |
| 54% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in Edinburgh see their clients
| 71% | In Person and Online | |
| 29% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 73% | Female | |
| 24% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |