Counselling in Edinburgh
You might be experiencing a range of different thoughts, emotions or bodily states that you find difficult to make sense of, and that might be unsettling to you. Or you might feel stuck with a specific issue, perhaps something that has come up before that you feel is holding you back.
Whatever might be going on for you, I can support you to gain a better understanding of your current difficulties. In my experience, this can help you to act from a place of self-understanding and curiosity, rather than in reaction to unconscious behavioural patterns that might have once been helpful but no longer feel supportive now.
You might be experiencing a range of different thoughts, emotions or bodily states that you find difficult to make sense of, and that might be unsettling to you. Or you might feel stuck with a specific issue, perhaps something that has come up before that you feel is holding you back.
Whatever might be going on for you, I can support you to gain a better understanding of your current difficulties. In my experience, this can help you to act from a place of self-understanding and curiosity, rather than in reaction to unconscious behavioural patterns that might have once been helpful but no longer feel supportive now.
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?
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?
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 am an integrative counsellor working in person in Edinburgh and online nationwide with adults, children and offering parental consultations. Whether in person or online we will work together to build a warm, safe and confidential space for you to address your present concerns. I have experience of working with and not limited to in adults: anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family separation, grief, loss, bullying, refugee status, the impact of the menstrual cycle on mental health, agoraphobia, work stress, self-harm and low self-esteem, including that stemming from the impact of social media and online platforms.
I am an integrative counsellor working in person in Edinburgh and online nationwide with adults, children and offering parental consultations. Whether in person or online we will work together to build a warm, safe and confidential space for you to address your present concerns. I have experience of working with and not limited to in adults: anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family separation, grief, loss, bullying, refugee status, the impact of the menstrual cycle on mental health, agoraphobia, work stress, self-harm and low self-esteem, including that stemming from the impact of social media and online platforms.
Do you sometimes feel like you’re living on the outside, different from the people around you? Have you spent a lot of time trying to fit in, working hard to get things ‘right’ or to do what you think you 'should' do, yet feel you're losing yourself and it's still not quite enough? You might notice familiar patterns in relationships, such as overthinking, overgiving, or doubting yourself and it's exhausting. Many people I work with long for spaces and relationships where they don’t have to work so hard. Where they can feel accepted for who they are, even if that is different. If this sounds like you, you're very welcome here.
Do you sometimes feel like you’re living on the outside, different from the people around you? Have you spent a lot of time trying to fit in, working hard to get things ‘right’ or to do what you think you 'should' do, yet feel you're losing yourself and it's still not quite enough? You might notice familiar patterns in relationships, such as overthinking, overgiving, or doubting yourself and it's exhausting. Many people I work with long for spaces and relationships where they don’t have to work so hard. Where they can feel accepted for who they are, even if that is different. If this sounds like you, you're very welcome here.
Psychoanalysis or psychoanalytic psychotherapy is an open-ended conversation with no agenda and no time limit (i.e. number of sessions). The practice (Greek: Praxis) of psychoanalysis attends to the person who comes for analysis, to listen and witness their concerns, and to facilitate, if possible some kind of loosening of the strictures than bind and contort experience. I work with people with different needs under the rubric of mental distress.
Psychoanalysis or psychoanalytic psychotherapy is an open-ended conversation with no agenda and no time limit (i.e. number of sessions). The practice (Greek: Praxis) of psychoanalysis attends to the person who comes for analysis, to listen and witness their concerns, and to facilitate, if possible some kind of loosening of the strictures than bind and contort experience. I work with people with different needs under the rubric of mental distress.
Life can be complex, placing pressure on our sense of self and relationships. It is natural to feel anxious, angry, depressed, or withdrawn in response, as these are human reactions shaped by our experiences. Coping strategies that once protected us can become less helpful over time, and this is often why people seek therapy. Together we can explore your story, understand what has shaped you, and create space for new meanings and possibilities. I work at your pace, supporting you through the challenges and losses that often accompany meaningful change.
Life can be complex, placing pressure on our sense of self and relationships. It is natural to feel anxious, angry, depressed, or withdrawn in response, as these are human reactions shaped by our experiences. Coping strategies that once protected us can become less helpful over time, and this is often why people seek therapy. Together we can explore your story, understand what has shaped you, and create space for new meanings and possibilities. I work at your pace, supporting you through the challenges and losses that often accompany meaningful change.
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!
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!
We all carry within us a world uniquely shaped by what we care about and what concerns us. It is to this inner world that we endlessly return, even when we appear to inhabit a completely foreign one. Our purpose is to make the foreign familiar – to unravel the mental discomfort that makes us feel like strangers in our own world.
Coming to therapy and opening up can be a difficult decision. Therapy is a personal and private process, and each person navigates life’s challenges in their own way. I understand that taking the first step can feel stressful.
We all carry within us a world uniquely shaped by what we care about and what concerns us. It is to this inner world that we endlessly return, even when we appear to inhabit a completely foreign one. Our purpose is to make the foreign familiar – to unravel the mental discomfort that makes us feel like strangers in our own world.
Coming to therapy and opening up can be a difficult decision. Therapy is a personal and private process, and each person navigates life’s challenges in their own way. I understand that taking the first step can feel stressful.
I have been in this field for 30 years, accrediting with UKCP in 2000. I trained in Core Process Psychotherapy at the Karuna Institute, now in Bristol, but then in Devon, and would describe the work I do as mindfulness-based psychodynamic psychotherapy. The important question that people who come to us are asking, and that we need to answer is:
What is Therapy for?
‘Each of us is engaged (in the struggle) to more fully come into being as a person whose experience feels alive to herself or himself.’ Thomas Ogden
I have been in this field for 30 years, accrediting with UKCP in 2000. I trained in Core Process Psychotherapy at the Karuna Institute, now in Bristol, but then in Devon, and would describe the work I do as mindfulness-based psychodynamic psychotherapy. The important question that people who come to us are asking, and that we need to answer is:
What is Therapy for?
‘Each of us is engaged (in the struggle) to more fully come into being as a person whose experience feels alive to herself or himself.’ Thomas Ogden
Are you feeling overwhelmed or struggling to navigate life’s challenges? Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or ASD traits such as masking, social anxiety, rumination, or low self-esteem, you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings, understand patterns, and discover ways to cope, grow, and make your own choices. Creative approaches like sand, clay and art can also help express emotions when words are hard to find. Sessions are available in English and Portuguese, face-to-face or online, to support your healin
Are you feeling overwhelmed or struggling to navigate life’s challenges? Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or ASD traits such as masking, social anxiety, rumination, or low self-esteem, you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings, understand patterns, and discover ways to cope, grow, and make your own choices. Creative approaches like sand, clay and art can also help express emotions when words are hard to find. Sessions are available in English and Portuguese, face-to-face or online, to support your healin
I’m dedicated to helping people navigate challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more. I take a CBT-based approach, which integrates person-centred and coaching elements as needed, ensuring that each session is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
I’m dedicated to helping people navigate challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more. I take a CBT-based approach, which integrates person-centred and coaching elements as needed, ensuring that each session is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
I have many years of experience working with people of all ages. My aim is to offer a safe and welcoming space where I will accept you as you are. I encourage you to explore your own unique life experiences, to learn more about yourself and what you want and need in your life.
I know that it can be very hard to open up and talk about how we feel and my intention is to provide a space where that feels possible for you. I have many years of working with young people and adults facing varied challenges in their lives - I bring all this knowledge and experience to my therapeutic work.
I have many years of experience working with people of all ages. My aim is to offer a safe and welcoming space where I will accept you as you are. I encourage you to explore your own unique life experiences, to learn more about yourself and what you want and need in your life.
I know that it can be very hard to open up and talk about how we feel and my intention is to provide a space where that feels possible for you. I have many years of working with young people and adults facing varied challenges in their lives - I bring all this knowledge and experience to my therapeutic work.
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.
I specialise in Sex and Relationship Therapy and offer talking therapy for couples and individuals with sexual problems. These include vaginismus, painful sex, difficulty achieving orgasm, loss of desire for sex, erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. I have particular experience in working with those impacted by past sexual trauma, abuse or assault. I am specifically trained and qualified to work with sex and porn addiction(s). I also work with partners of sex/porn addicts who are perhaps struggling with their partner’s addiction, working with the distress, betrayal, shock and trauma they may be experiencing.
I specialise in Sex and Relationship Therapy and offer talking therapy for couples and individuals with sexual problems. These include vaginismus, painful sex, difficulty achieving orgasm, loss of desire for sex, erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. I have particular experience in working with those impacted by past sexual trauma, abuse or assault. I am specifically trained and qualified to work with sex and porn addiction(s). I also work with partners of sex/porn addicts who are perhaps struggling with their partner’s addiction, working with the distress, betrayal, shock and trauma they may be experiencing.
You may not have anyone you feel you can talk to, or maybe you do but they don’t understand you. I am experienced in offering psychological help to individuals who have mental health issues. I try to create a safe space for each of my clients - a strong relationship is the core of effective therapy! We can either work with your current issues or go a bit deeper into unresolved childhood situations which need working through. 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.
You may not have anyone you feel you can talk to, or maybe you do but they don’t understand you. I am experienced in offering psychological help to individuals who have mental health issues. I try to create a safe space for each of my clients - a strong relationship is the core of effective therapy! We can either work with your current issues or go a bit deeper into unresolved childhood situations which need working through. 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.
Life can present us with ‘issues with life’, challenges that can feel painful and insurmountable. My practice is based on Psychodynamic principles and the belief that therapy can reveal and help you surpass the historic, unconscious, unhelpful, patterns that hinder your innate ability to thrive. With a multicultural background and varied professional history in educational and support roles, I provide a relational, nurturing environment where you can express yourself and feel empowered to follow your own path.
Life can present us with ‘issues with life’, challenges that can feel painful and insurmountable. My practice is based on Psychodynamic principles and the belief that therapy can reveal and help you surpass the historic, unconscious, unhelpful, patterns that hinder your innate ability to thrive. With a multicultural background and varied professional history in educational and support roles, I provide a relational, nurturing environment where you can express yourself and feel empowered to follow your own path.
Are you struggling with moments of anxiety or going through a hard time you cannot seem to shake off? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or numb? Life can be challenging at times, as though nothing will feel right again. Sometimes, it can feel as though life 'should feel good' and you cannot understand why you feel so low. It can feel isolating and lonely to not be able to express to your family and friends how you feel - perhaps this has made you feel 'invisible'. Or others' needs have come first for so long that you no longer are in touch with what you need for yourself and find it hard to truly feel connected with others.
Are you struggling with moments of anxiety or going through a hard time you cannot seem to shake off? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or numb? Life can be challenging at times, as though nothing will feel right again. Sometimes, it can feel as though life 'should feel good' and you cannot understand why you feel so low. It can feel isolating and lonely to not be able to express to your family and friends how you feel - perhaps this has made you feel 'invisible'. Or others' needs have come first for so long that you no longer are in touch with what you need for yourself and find it hard to truly feel connected with others.
Many people who come to me feel overwhelmed and notice their emotions showing up in physical ways. This can be confusing and unsettling, especially when it feels hard to make sense of what’s happening.
Many people who come to me feel overwhelmed and notice their emotions showing up in physical ways. This can be confusing and unsettling, especially when it feels hard to make sense of what’s happening.
Registered as a UKCP and GPTI Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Counsellor I follow both their codes of ethics and supervision requirements. Referred to as 'the philosophy of the obvious', gestalt is an existential and holistic therapeutic modality.
Registered as a UKCP and GPTI Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Counsellor I follow both their codes of ethics and supervision requirements. Referred to as 'the philosophy of the obvious', gestalt is an existential and holistic therapeutic modality.
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Number of Counsellors in Edinburgh
700+
Average cost per session
£64
Counsellors in Edinburgh who prioritize treating:
| 89% | Anxiety |
| 81% | Depression |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Stress |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 70% | Aviva |
| 56% | Bupa |
| 56% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in Edinburgh see their clients
| 70% | In Person and Online | |
| 30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 73% | Female | |
| 24% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |