Vitality Counselling in Midlothian
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or burnout? Do you feel stuck and unable to cope with life's difficulties? I support adults to feel calmer, more confident and find practical ways forward — face-to-face in Roslin (near Edinburgh) and online across the UK.
If work, relationships or life changes are leaving you exhausted, stuck or on edge, counselling can help. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can be heard and start to make sense of what’s happening. Together we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, and I’ll help you develop simple, practical tools you can use in day-to-day life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or burnout? Do you feel stuck and unable to cope with life's difficulties? I support adults to feel calmer, more confident and find practical ways forward — face-to-face in Roslin (near Edinburgh) and online across the UK.
If work, relationships or life changes are leaving you exhausted, stuck or on edge, counselling can help. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can be heard and start to make sense of what’s happening. Together we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, and I’ll help you develop simple, practical tools you can use in day-to-day life.
Here is a safe place where you can bring what’s on your mind and together we can make sense of it to find a clearer way forward. Sometimes troubles can feel too stuck or confusing to find words for. In sessions with me, along with words, we can use art materials, or any to hand objects, like a pencil, a piece of paper or string to express what is happening for you. This can give a cathartic sense of difficulties as if lifted from you and shared. Working together in this way can support new ways of thinking and improve relationships through increased self-awareness and emotional mastery.
Here is a safe place where you can bring what’s on your mind and together we can make sense of it to find a clearer way forward. Sometimes troubles can feel too stuck or confusing to find words for. In sessions with me, along with words, we can use art materials, or any to hand objects, like a pencil, a piece of paper or string to express what is happening for you. This can give a cathartic sense of difficulties as if lifted from you and shared. Working together in this way can support new ways of thinking and improve relationships through increased self-awareness and emotional mastery.
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.
Online Therapists
The most important aspect of success in counselling is the relationship between us. I tailor the approach to your needs in collaboration with you so that ultimately you can become your own therapist, by applying new skills and techniques to determine positive patterns of thinking and behaving. I understand that coming for therapy can be a bit scary or daunting, even if you have been before, meeting someone new can be challenging especially if you’re feeling vulnerable or out of sorts. Choosing to come for therapy is about caring for and prioritising your own needs, and allowing yourself time and space to think things through.
The most important aspect of success in counselling is the relationship between us. I tailor the approach to your needs in collaboration with you so that ultimately you can become your own therapist, by applying new skills and techniques to determine positive patterns of thinking and behaving. I understand that coming for therapy can be a bit scary or daunting, even if you have been before, meeting someone new can be challenging especially if you’re feeling vulnerable or out of sorts. Choosing to come for therapy is about caring for and prioritising your own needs, and allowing yourself time and space to think things through.
Lindsay Thomson EMDR, CBT Anxiety, Trauma
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Dumfries DG1
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with overthinking and feel as if you can't switch your mind off? Do you experience anxiety and low mood, wondering where these feelings come from and how to stop them so you can move forward with your life? Maybe you feel lost, lonely, or stuck, facing one daunting challenge after another. It's normal to struggle at times, and it's okay to seek help. I'm here to listen and help you navigate these difficulties. My mission is to align with your values and assist you in building a better life, fostering hope and providing strategies and equipping you with the tools to empower you through life's ongoing journey.
Do you struggle with overthinking and feel as if you can't switch your mind off? Do you experience anxiety and low mood, wondering where these feelings come from and how to stop them so you can move forward with your life? Maybe you feel lost, lonely, or stuck, facing one daunting challenge after another. It's normal to struggle at times, and it's okay to seek help. I'm here to listen and help you navigate these difficulties. My mission is to align with your values and assist you in building a better life, fostering hope and providing strategies and equipping you with the tools to empower you through life's ongoing journey.
Dr Kristina Westcott - Psychologist Newcastle
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Thank you for visiting my profile page. I am a Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR Practitioner with over 20 years experience working with adults with mental and physical health problems. I offer evidence based psychological assessment and therapy for a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship problems, trauma and post-traumatic stress and adjusting to medical conditions. I work with individuals age 16+.
Thank you for visiting my profile page. I am a Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR Practitioner with over 20 years experience working with adults with mental and physical health problems. I offer evidence based psychological assessment and therapy for a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship problems, trauma and post-traumatic stress and adjusting to medical conditions. I work with individuals age 16+.
My name is Dr Jan Ferris and I am a clinical psychologist based in North Glasgow. I have clinics in both Stepps and Bearsden. I offer therapeutic assessment and treatment to adults (age 16+) facing a wide range of emotional difficulties. Psychological therapies can help you make sense of your experience; to understand why it is happening and what is keeping it going. During psychological therapy we work together to identify the changes that need to be made to reduce your experience of distress and improve wellbeing. I am happy to chat with you, via telephone or email, to see if I can help with any difficulties you are facing.
My name is Dr Jan Ferris and I am a clinical psychologist based in North Glasgow. I have clinics in both Stepps and Bearsden. I offer therapeutic assessment and treatment to adults (age 16+) facing a wide range of emotional difficulties. Psychological therapies can help you make sense of your experience; to understand why it is happening and what is keeping it going. During psychological therapy we work together to identify the changes that need to be made to reduce your experience of distress and improve wellbeing. I am happy to chat with you, via telephone or email, to see if I can help with any difficulties you are facing.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience providing tailored mental health support. I co-founded Talk Works in 2014 with a mission to make psychological support more accessible and responsive to people’s needs. My approach is grounded in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), both of which are powerful tools in helping clients overcome emotional challenges and trauma. I believe in evidence-based interventions, and working collaboratively to empower my clients.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience providing tailored mental health support. I co-founded Talk Works in 2014 with a mission to make psychological support more accessible and responsive to people’s needs. My approach is grounded in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), both of which are powerful tools in helping clients overcome emotional challenges and trauma. I believe in evidence-based interventions, and working collaboratively to empower my clients.
I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist in both the NHS and private practice. My approach is all about helping you to understand and improve your mental health . The sessions will be structured and focused toward understanding why you feel the way you do (your own mental health blueprint), how to recognise unhelpful patterns or triggers in everyday life and successful skills to self regulate. You will be equipped, not only to understand why you feel the way you do, but also how to work toward healthier ways of managing your mental health.
I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist in both the NHS and private practice. My approach is all about helping you to understand and improve your mental health . The sessions will be structured and focused toward understanding why you feel the way you do (your own mental health blueprint), how to recognise unhelpful patterns or triggers in everyday life and successful skills to self regulate. You will be equipped, not only to understand why you feel the way you do, but also how to work toward healthier ways of managing your mental health.
My name is Helen and I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I have a compassionate, patient, and thoughtful approach, and value a person-centred ethos to guide therapy. I have a total of 10 years’ experience in community and inpatient mental health services, supporting children, adults, and older adults with a range of mental health and neurodivergent needs. My background includes CAMHS, adult services, psychological therapy for NHS staff, and women’s health. I offer therapy for various psychological needs, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties, shame, and low self-esteem.
My name is Helen and I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I have a compassionate, patient, and thoughtful approach, and value a person-centred ethos to guide therapy. I have a total of 10 years’ experience in community and inpatient mental health services, supporting children, adults, and older adults with a range of mental health and neurodivergent needs. My background includes CAMHS, adult services, psychological therapy for NHS staff, and women’s health. I offer therapy for various psychological needs, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties, shame, and low self-esteem.
I work with health providers: Vitality, Aviva and Healix Health.
Hi, I am Elaine, a Chartered Psychologist with 20 years of experience working with children, teenagers, adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, overthinking and stress. I work with families experiencing fractured relationships and I offer parent consultations to help parents understand, manage and address their child's emotional and behavioural difficulties. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stressed, unsure of how to move forward. I will listen carefully, offer insight and practical solutions and together we will explore ways in which you can bring about positive change.
I work with health providers: Vitality, Aviva and Healix Health.
Hi, I am Elaine, a Chartered Psychologist with 20 years of experience working with children, teenagers, adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, overthinking and stress. I work with families experiencing fractured relationships and I offer parent consultations to help parents understand, manage and address their child's emotional and behavioural difficulties. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stressed, unsure of how to move forward. I will listen carefully, offer insight and practical solutions and together we will explore ways in which you can bring about positive change.
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.
Are you feeling weighed down by low mood, anxiety, or trouble sleeping? Whether these feelings stem from a challenging life event, a major transition like changes in health or employment, or seem to have appeared out of nowhere, it can feel overwhelming. You may even feel stuck, unsure of how to move forward, and disconnected from the things and people that once brought joy and meaning to your life. When life feels this way, it’s easy to withdraw, which can unintentionally deepen those feelings of isolation and helplessness. But it doesn't have to stay this way!
Are you feeling weighed down by low mood, anxiety, or trouble sleeping? Whether these feelings stem from a challenging life event, a major transition like changes in health or employment, or seem to have appeared out of nowhere, it can feel overwhelming. You may even feel stuck, unsure of how to move forward, and disconnected from the things and people that once brought joy and meaning to your life. When life feels this way, it’s easy to withdraw, which can unintentionally deepen those feelings of isolation and helplessness. But it doesn't have to stay this way!
I am accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; I use a Person-Centred and Integrative approach to counselling; this involves using a variety of modalities and models in my work and practise. Those include Somatic Therapy with Emotional Mastery Techniques & Skills; I am a Clearing Method Specialist, a primary pain and root caused focused therapist. I am an accredited EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) integrative therapist, this is used for the treatment of childhood & adult trauma, phobias, negative core beliefs, unprocessed grief and many more areas. I currently have my own Private Practice and I have worked as a
I am accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; I use a Person-Centred and Integrative approach to counselling; this involves using a variety of modalities and models in my work and practise. Those include Somatic Therapy with Emotional Mastery Techniques & Skills; I am a Clearing Method Specialist, a primary pain and root caused focused therapist. I am an accredited EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) integrative therapist, this is used for the treatment of childhood & adult trauma, phobias, negative core beliefs, unprocessed grief and many more areas. I currently have my own Private Practice and I have worked as a
Please get in touch if you have an active policy with any of the following providers - AXA PPP, Aetna, Allianz, Aviva, BUPA, Vitality, WPA.
Dr Jonell Smith is an experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist and a BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors clinical supervisor, with a special interest in ADHD, trauma, chronic pain, and long term health conditions. She has extensive experience supporting individuals with ADHD and other complex emotional and physical health difficulties. With a warm and welcoming approach, she supports your therapy journey at a comfortable pace, helping you build skills and manage challenges.
Please note, the office operates online and by appointment only. Dr Jonell Smith does not provide out of hours or crisis support.
Please get in touch if you have an active policy with any of the following providers - AXA PPP, Aetna, Allianz, Aviva, BUPA, Vitality, WPA.
Dr Jonell Smith is an experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist and a BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors clinical supervisor, with a special interest in ADHD, trauma, chronic pain, and long term health conditions. She has extensive experience supporting individuals with ADHD and other complex emotional and physical health difficulties. With a warm and welcoming approach, she supports your therapy journey at a comfortable pace, helping you build skills and manage challenges.
Please note, the office operates online and by appointment only. Dr Jonell Smith does not provide out of hours or crisis support.
I help people reclaim their lives when physical health and mental well-being collide. As a Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsy) with NHS and private experience, I specialize in the "stuck" places-navigating diagnoses, health-related trauma and life transitions. Whether you are adjusting to a new diagnosis or managing long-term physical conditions, I offer a high-level, collaborative space to build resilience. I integrate evidence-based tools like ACT, DBT and CBT to help you move from feeling overwhelmed to regaining your sense of agency and autonomy. You don't have to navigate this complexity alone.
I help people reclaim their lives when physical health and mental well-being collide. As a Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsy) with NHS and private experience, I specialize in the "stuck" places-navigating diagnoses, health-related trauma and life transitions. Whether you are adjusting to a new diagnosis or managing long-term physical conditions, I offer a high-level, collaborative space to build resilience. I integrate evidence-based tools like ACT, DBT and CBT to help you move from feeling overwhelmed to regaining your sense of agency and autonomy. You don't have to navigate this complexity alone.
Most importantly, I work with people, not diagnoses or labels. I specialise in working with those with a history of trauma, whether that’s one off events such as a car crash, sexual assault or attack, or layers of trauma in the form of childhood neglect/abuse, a military/medical career or an abusive relationship. I try to help my patients overcome their ongoing reactions to this trauma, such as nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive memories, high levels of anxiety and poor sleep. I also work with people experiencing moral injury and survivors guilt. Additionally, those experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD and relationship issues.
Most importantly, I work with people, not diagnoses or labels. I specialise in working with those with a history of trauma, whether that’s one off events such as a car crash, sexual assault or attack, or layers of trauma in the form of childhood neglect/abuse, a military/medical career or an abusive relationship. I try to help my patients overcome their ongoing reactions to this trauma, such as nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive memories, high levels of anxiety and poor sleep. I also work with people experiencing moral injury and survivors guilt. Additionally, those experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD and relationship issues.
We all struggle at some point in our lives and there is benefit in seeking some help to move forwards and get past what is holding us back. Professional psychology sessions can fundamentally change things within a short number of sessions (6-16). I work with people who have any presentation of symptoms, experiences or unexplained ongoing physical or neurological symptoms. I work with trauma - which is what we can be left with following challenging relationships or difficult life events.
We all struggle at some point in our lives and there is benefit in seeking some help to move forwards and get past what is holding us back. Professional psychology sessions can fundamentally change things within a short number of sessions (6-16). I work with people who have any presentation of symptoms, experiences or unexplained ongoing physical or neurological symptoms. I work with trauma - which is what we can be left with following challenging relationships or difficult life events.
Dr Louise Hall, Couples & Relationship
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Edinburgh EH1
Many couples arrive having already tried, talking more, fighting less, reading the books. Something still isn't shifting. What's usually missing isn't better communication skills. It's a way back to each other that goes deeper than technique.
I work with couples where the distance has become hard to ignore, where one or both of you is wondering whether what you have can still be recovered.
I also work with individuals navigating the internal version of the same terrain, disconnection, emotional numbness, the sense of being functional on the outside while something quieter has gone missing.
In Edinburgh and across the UK online.
Many couples arrive having already tried, talking more, fighting less, reading the books. Something still isn't shifting. What's usually missing isn't better communication skills. It's a way back to each other that goes deeper than technique.
I work with couples where the distance has become hard to ignore, where one or both of you is wondering whether what you have can still be recovered.
I also work with individuals navigating the internal version of the same terrain, disconnection, emotional numbness, the sense of being functional on the outside while something quieter has gone missing.
In Edinburgh and across the UK online.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in repetitive patterns, or finding that stress and anxiety are dictating how you live your life? At Evolve Therapy and Coaching, I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where we can work together to make sense of what you are going through. As a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, I don't just offer a listening ear—I provide practical, evidence-based tools designed to help you break free from old habits and genuinely evolve.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in repetitive patterns, or finding that stress and anxiety are dictating how you live your life? At Evolve Therapy and Coaching, I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where we can work together to make sense of what you are going through. As a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, I don't just offer a listening ear—I provide practical, evidence-based tools designed to help you break free from old habits and genuinely evolve.
