Parenting Counselling in Midlothian
I believe that it's important for an individual to find the right counsellor, as one counsellors method may not suit all. I therefore offer my initial consultation at a reduced rate. The initial consultation is not only an opportunity for the counsellors to find out more about the client but also for the client to find out more about the counsellor, giving both the opportunity to discover if a suitable rapport can be built, creating an appropriate environment for counselling to take place.
I believe that it's important for an individual to find the right counsellor, as one counsellors method may not suit all. I therefore offer my initial consultation at a reduced rate. The initial consultation is not only an opportunity for the counsellors to find out more about the client but also for the client to find out more about the counsellor, giving both the opportunity to discover if a suitable rapport can be built, creating an appropriate environment for counselling to take place.
I extend you a warm welcome to my profile.
Perhaps you or your adolescent are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply drained from holding everything together? If you are, what I can offer is a warm, non-judgmental space, either online or in person, where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard.
I work with adults and adolescents (13+) navigating the challenges of
anxiety & depression, bereavement & loss, low self-esteem and relationships.
I extend you a warm welcome to my profile.
Perhaps you or your adolescent are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply drained from holding everything together? If you are, what I can offer is a warm, non-judgmental space, either online or in person, where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard.
I work with adults and adolescents (13+) navigating the challenges of
anxiety & depression, bereavement & loss, low self-esteem and relationships.
Free initial online consultation to discuss your needs and how we might work together. I offer safe, steady, calm, warm, and non-judgemental support to work through current or past difficulties that might feel too big or complex to face alone. I'm happy to work with individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life, either online or in person. I'm also happy to work flexibly around childcare and/or work commitments.
Free initial online consultation to discuss your needs and how we might work together. I offer safe, steady, calm, warm, and non-judgemental support to work through current or past difficulties that might feel too big or complex to face alone. I'm happy to work with individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life, either online or in person. I'm also happy to work flexibly around childcare and/or work commitments.
Hello and welcome to my page. Sometimes our problems can seem overwhelming and out of control. We may experience unhelpful thinking and act in ways that may be out of character. The hardest part can be reaching out and asking for help. The good news is counselling can benefit so many. I know from personal experience that talking therapy can have positive, long lasting effects. I offer online and sessions in nature.
Hello and welcome to my page. Sometimes our problems can seem overwhelming and out of control. We may experience unhelpful thinking and act in ways that may be out of character. The hardest part can be reaching out and asking for help. The good news is counselling can benefit so many. I know from personal experience that talking therapy can have positive, long lasting effects. I offer online and sessions in nature.
I am an experienced Counsellor / Psychotherapist. My main training is in a humanistic approach and I have added further training over my many years in practice. I have lots of experience across many areas of therapy and client issues but perhaps some of the main issues that I have worked with include Anxiety, Depression & Trauma. I have also worked with many people who have experienced long term abuse both as children and as adults. I have some specialist training in working with Neuro diverse clients and have good experience with Autistic individuals and those with ADHD. I also offer relationship therapy and work with couples.
I am an experienced Counsellor / Psychotherapist. My main training is in a humanistic approach and I have added further training over my many years in practice. I have lots of experience across many areas of therapy and client issues but perhaps some of the main issues that I have worked with include Anxiety, Depression & Trauma. I have also worked with many people who have experienced long term abuse both as children and as adults. I have some specialist training in working with Neuro diverse clients and have good experience with Autistic individuals and those with ADHD. I also offer relationship therapy and work with couples.
Hello I’m Rachel and a very warm welcome. As you find yourself here, you may be feeling stuck in life at the moment and perhaps issues or difficulties may be causing you distress or to feel overwhelmed. Perhaps you feel anxious, depressed or have low self esteem? Often through no fault of our own we can get caught up in these difficult cycles. The good news is I can help you get "unstuck" and help you to achieve lasting change in your life. I will help you move towards your goals and lead a more fulfilled life. I am here to support you every step of the way, giving you the space and time to discover yourself.
Hello I’m Rachel and a very warm welcome. As you find yourself here, you may be feeling stuck in life at the moment and perhaps issues or difficulties may be causing you distress or to feel overwhelmed. Perhaps you feel anxious, depressed or have low self esteem? Often through no fault of our own we can get caught up in these difficult cycles. The good news is I can help you get "unstuck" and help you to achieve lasting change in your life. I will help you move towards your goals and lead a more fulfilled life. I am here to support you every step of the way, giving you the space and time to discover yourself.
I am an experienced therapist, working in central Edinburgh and online, using my person-centred and psychodynamic training. I can support you to get to know yourself more, find self compassion and care for yourself. I offer a safe space to bring your difficulties and for us to address them together. Clients comment on my warmth and empathy as well as a practical approach to whatever you are dealing with or exploring. I listen carefully and can offer a fresh perspective and understanding. Whatever has brought you to consider therapy, please get in touch and we can arrange to meet and discuss your needs.
I am an experienced therapist, working in central Edinburgh and online, using my person-centred and psychodynamic training. I can support you to get to know yourself more, find self compassion and care for yourself. I offer a safe space to bring your difficulties and for us to address them together. Clients comment on my warmth and empathy as well as a practical approach to whatever you are dealing with or exploring. I listen carefully and can offer a fresh perspective and understanding. Whatever has brought you to consider therapy, please get in touch and we can arrange to meet and discuss your needs.
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.
If you are suffering from anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - phobias - low self-esteem - self-harming - eating disorders - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, including military) - addiction (all kinds) - obsessions (OCD) - sleep problems - relationship problems, I can help. Difficulties can often be resolved within only a few sessions – sometimes just one – and in this way can provide good value for money.
If you are suffering from anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - phobias - low self-esteem - self-harming - eating disorders - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, including military) - addiction (all kinds) - obsessions (OCD) - sleep problems - relationship problems, I can help. Difficulties can often be resolved within only a few sessions – sometimes just one – and in this way can provide good value for money.
Do you feel a bit lost, frustrated, down or hopeless and unsure of how to make changes? Perhaps you feel like you are repeating the same life patterns. You may feel like you have tried everything and are on your last attempt. Well done for taking this step as I understand how daunting it can be, having done so myself. Lots of people are unsure of what to expect, fear being judged, or have difficulty opening up. I believe we could all benefit from therapy at times. How often do you have someone listen entirely to you in life? Choosing the right therapist can be overwhelming and its important we connect first in a free 15 minute call.
Do you feel a bit lost, frustrated, down or hopeless and unsure of how to make changes? Perhaps you feel like you are repeating the same life patterns. You may feel like you have tried everything and are on your last attempt. Well done for taking this step as I understand how daunting it can be, having done so myself. Lots of people are unsure of what to expect, fear being judged, or have difficulty opening up. I believe we could all benefit from therapy at times. How often do you have someone listen entirely to you in life? Choosing the right therapist can be overwhelming and its important we connect first in a free 15 minute call.
I have experience in supporting individuals who want to overcome anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, loneliness.
I have experience in supporting individuals who want to overcome anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, loneliness.
Online Therapists
Hi, I’m Katie. I’m an experienced therapist specialising in helping people heal from childhood trauma/ CPTSD. I am based in Newcastle upon Tyne and also work nationally online, using Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR. I specialise in helping you understand and change repeating relational patterns so you can build healthier self-esteem and more balanced relationships.
I am also a fully qualified and accredited CBT therapist and can support you with anxiety, insomnia and depression. If you have already tried CBT and feel you did not get what you needed, I can draw on my wider training to tailor therapy to you.
Hi, I’m Katie. I’m an experienced therapist specialising in helping people heal from childhood trauma/ CPTSD. I am based in Newcastle upon Tyne and also work nationally online, using Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR. I specialise in helping you understand and change repeating relational patterns so you can build healthier self-esteem and more balanced relationships.
I am also a fully qualified and accredited CBT therapist and can support you with anxiety, insomnia and depression. If you have already tried CBT and feel you did not get what you needed, I can draw on my wider training to tailor therapy to you.
I want to help parents and carers to understand their children better.
What is ideal? We all want not to have any issues, problems and challenges, we all want to feel HAPPY. But issues, problems and challenges are the seeds of growth. I envisage a client who seeks answers, who is curious and wants something more from life. Because life happens FOR us and not TO us.
A client who is tired of feeling this way and finally makes a decision that enough is enough. A client that takes action and changes their inner state in order to see the change on the outside. Gandi once said "Be the change you want to see"- so let's do this together, let's make it happen, together!
I want to help parents and carers to understand their children better.
What is ideal? We all want not to have any issues, problems and challenges, we all want to feel HAPPY. But issues, problems and challenges are the seeds of growth. I envisage a client who seeks answers, who is curious and wants something more from life. Because life happens FOR us and not TO us.
A client who is tired of feeling this way and finally makes a decision that enough is enough. A client that takes action and changes their inner state in order to see the change on the outside. Gandi once said "Be the change you want to see"- so let's do this together, let's make it happen, together!
You might be a busy professional, feeling overwhelmed by stress, burnout, or past trauma's lingering effects. Perhaps you're struggling with low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or building consistent habits—leaving you frustrated and disconnected from your potential. You crave clarity, resilience, and tools to navigate life's demands, because you want a fulfilling, balanced life where you thrive at work, nurture connections, and grow authentically. Your goal? Break free from anxiety, foster positive habits, and live with purpose, driven by a desire for lasting well-being and flourishing.
You might be a busy professional, feeling overwhelmed by stress, burnout, or past trauma's lingering effects. Perhaps you're struggling with low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or building consistent habits—leaving you frustrated and disconnected from your potential. You crave clarity, resilience, and tools to navigate life's demands, because you want a fulfilling, balanced life where you thrive at work, nurture connections, and grow authentically. Your goal? Break free from anxiety, foster positive habits, and live with purpose, driven by a desire for lasting well-being and flourishing.
Perhaps you're going through a life transition, such as becoming parents, or you're raising a family and you would love to find that spark between you as a couple again.
I can offer a safe and inclusive space for you to explore and process issues that are going on for you in your relationship. I work with both couples and individuals for long-term or short-term therapy. I offer a safe space to explore your relationship dynamics or sexual problems and help you to find positive change.
Perhaps you're going through a life transition, such as becoming parents, or you're raising a family and you would love to find that spark between you as a couple again.
I can offer a safe and inclusive space for you to explore and process issues that are going on for you in your relationship. I work with both couples and individuals for long-term or short-term therapy. I offer a safe space to explore your relationship dynamics or sexual problems and help you to find positive change.
I work with men struggling with their mental health. I support people with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and suicidal ideation. I have considerable experience supporting people through conflicts within themselves and with others. Some indications that you're struggling may be poor sleep, feeling hypervigilant, mood swings, loss of a sense of purpose, increased interpersonal conflicts, and withdrawal.
When we aren't doing well, we simply want to feel better. I help you work through your experiences and your thoughts and feelings so that you get to where you want to be and feel how you want to feel.
I work with men struggling with their mental health. I support people with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and suicidal ideation. I have considerable experience supporting people through conflicts within themselves and with others. Some indications that you're struggling may be poor sleep, feeling hypervigilant, mood swings, loss of a sense of purpose, increased interpersonal conflicts, and withdrawal.
When we aren't doing well, we simply want to feel better. I help you work through your experiences and your thoughts and feelings so that you get to where you want to be and feel how you want to feel.
I break down how your relationship (or lack thereof) with your parent, caregiver, partner, and broader society shapes your sense of self-worth, attachment patterns, and outlook toward life.
Sometimes life doesn’t go the way we hoped — breakups, trauma, or repeated struggles can leave us feeling lost. Therapy is a place to make sense of what happened, rediscover your self-worth, and create a life that feels exciting, meaningful, and worth it—especially for your self and the ones you love.
During therapy, we will uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, build insights, and explore pathways to your healing and growth.
If you feel lost searching for answers with relationship conflict, breakups, feeling different, family conflicts, traumatic experiences, and addictions, Let me assure you, you are not alone.
I break down how your relationship (or lack thereof) with your parent, caregiver, partner, and broader society shapes your sense of self-worth, attachment patterns, and outlook toward life.
Sometimes life doesn’t go the way we hoped — breakups, trauma, or repeated struggles can leave us feeling lost. Therapy is a place to make sense of what happened, rediscover your self-worth, and create a life that feels exciting, meaningful, and worth it—especially for your self and the ones you love.
During therapy, we will uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, build insights, and explore pathways to your healing and growth.
If you feel lost searching for answers with relationship conflict, breakups, feeling different, family conflicts, traumatic experiences, and addictions, Let me assure you, you are not alone.
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
At Busy minds counselling you don't have to mask, perform or even have the "right words". I provide a warm down to earth and neurodiversity affirming space where you can show up exactly as you are. I work pluralistically where we won't force you into a rigid box together we will work at your pace to explore unique needs and build coping tools that actually make sense.
At Busy minds counselling you don't have to mask, perform or even have the "right words". I provide a warm down to earth and neurodiversity affirming space where you can show up exactly as you are. I work pluralistically where we won't force you into a rigid box together we will work at your pace to explore unique needs and build coping tools that actually make sense.
I'm experienced in working with people recovering from domestic abuse and struggling with identity following major life changes, with considerable experience counselling parents and carers.
Putting into words how we feel can be daunting. We can find ourselves worrying that we won’t be understood, feeling safer to keep things bottled up. Therapy can be an opportunity to help find the words, confront beliefs we hold about ourselves or our experiences, and explore new ways we want to live our lives. Often narratives embed themselves in our relational patterns with others. You may feel like you’re never good enough, like you can never let your guard down or are longing for real connection but feeling unseen in relationships. Carrying these beliefs around alone can be incredibly isolating and can leave us feeling lost.
I'm experienced in working with people recovering from domestic abuse and struggling with identity following major life changes, with considerable experience counselling parents and carers.
Putting into words how we feel can be daunting. We can find ourselves worrying that we won’t be understood, feeling safer to keep things bottled up. Therapy can be an opportunity to help find the words, confront beliefs we hold about ourselves or our experiences, and explore new ways we want to live our lives. Often narratives embed themselves in our relational patterns with others. You may feel like you’re never good enough, like you can never let your guard down or are longing for real connection but feeling unseen in relationships. Carrying these beliefs around alone can be incredibly isolating and can leave us feeling lost.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.