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Available both in-person and online
Edinburgh EH11
I am a Pluralistic counsellor with 25 years of experience working with adults, children & young people in a variety of settings.  Counselling will help you identify and move past the obstacles that may have been keeping you back in your life and to identify your personal values and strengths. It will empower you to see your life through a different lens, to gain new perspectives and achieve the outcomes you’re striving for. Anxiety, depression, stress, negative thinking patterns... can affect parts of your life and your ability to handle your situation. Are you ready to explore the possibilities for a happier and healthier life?
I believe people of all ages can be helped in different ways, at different times in their lives and by different methods. We will collaborate and explore your life experience, history and difficulties alongside your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to help you overcome your issues and facilitate change in the areas of life you feel you are struggling with.
I provide a safe, confidential and comfortable space for us to develop a positive therapeutic and collaborative relationship aimed to encourage the sharing of your experience & reasons for accessing counselling. My client focused approach will offer you a non-judgemental, compassionate and empathic stance where you will feel respected, accepted, and valued.
Call or SMT Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0131 381 8059

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

SMT Counselling

Edinburgh EH11

0131 381 8059
Website
I offer sessions from my cosy counselling studio in Shandon or online if you prefer .
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Child and Adolescent 
£60 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
SMT Counselling providing a pluralistic approach to therapy.
SMT Counselling
Let's Connect 0131 381 8059
Photo of Sharon McAree Thomas - SMT Counselling, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

SMT Counselling

Edinburgh EH11

0131 381 8059
Website
I offer sessions from my cosy counselling studio in Shandon or online if you prefer .
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Child and Adolescent 
£60 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
SMT Counselling providing a pluralistic approach to therapy.
SMT Counselling

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £60
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aviva
  • AXA PPP
  • Bupa
  • General & Medical
  • National Assurance
  • Nuffield Health
  • Vitality
  • WPA
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Clients are welcome to pay via a square reader which can be tapped after their session. Alternatively payment can be made online by BACS or by cash. Please get in touch to enquire further about EAP or insurance paid counselling sessions.
Photo of Sharon McAree Thomas - SMT Counselling, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
SMT Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 8059
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Clients are welcome to pay via a square reader which can be tapped after their session. Alternatively payment can be made online by BACS or by cash. Please get in touch to enquire further about EAP or insurance paid counselling sessions.
Photo of Sharon McAree Thomas - SMT Counselling, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
SMT Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 8059

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Sharon McAree Thomas

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Sharon McAree Thomas
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • MSc in Pluralistic Counselling, Msc, Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Place2be Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People / 2021
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Edinburgh in Moray House School of Education (BA(Hons)) Community Education / 2001
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Registered BACP member- adult counselling. CPCAB member-Counselling children & young people. 25yrs experience in Health/Community education.
Photo of Sharon McAree Thomas - SMT Counselling, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
SMT Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 8059
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Registered BACP member- adult counselling. CPCAB member-Counselling children & young people. 25yrs experience in Health/Community education.
Photo of Sharon McAree Thomas - SMT Counselling, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
SMT Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 8059

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Child and Adolescent

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Pluralistic counselling offers collaboration, exploration and dialogue, drawing from a range of methods to tailor support to each individual.Support for many issues is possible as there's no one-size-fits-all plan. Benefits you can expect are personalised healing, greater engagement,holistic support and respect and empowerment. You're seen as the expert on your own life, and your voice is central.
Photo of Sharon McAree Thomas - SMT Counselling, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
SMT Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 8059
"
Pluralistic counselling offers collaboration, exploration and dialogue, drawing from a range of methods to tailor support to each individual.Support for many issues is possible as there's no one-size-fits-all plan. Benefits you can expect are personalised healing, greater engagement,holistic support and respect and empowerment. You're seen as the expert on your own life, and your voice is central.
Photo of Sharon McAree Thomas - SMT Counselling, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
SMT Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0131 381 8059

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Pluralistic
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Transactional Analysis
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SMT Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
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SMT Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or 0131 381 8059

Location

Primary Location

SMT Counselling

Edinburgh EH11

0131 381 8059

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I offer sessions from my cosy counselling studio in Shandon or online if you prefer .
Photo of Sharon McAree Thomas - SMT Counselling, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
SMT Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 0131 381 8059
"
I offer sessions from my cosy counselling studio in Shandon or online if you prefer .
Photo of Sharon McAree Thomas - SMT Counselling, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
SMT Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 0131 381 8059