About Sally
“Everyone has a unique story to tell about how they got to where they are”
I’m Sally Wright (PGDip), a qualified counsellor based in Edinburgh. My path into counselling began in the NHS ambulance service, where I trained and worked as a paramedic. In that role, I often met people in intense moments of crisis—and it taught me how to be calm, compassionate and present in the face of distress. Over time, I became more drawn to the emotional side of what people were going through and looked to offer support in a deeper, ongoing way.
That led me into the social care sector, where I worked for over 20 years. My experience spans a range of services including support for people with disabilities, people from LGBTQ+ communities, those living with HIV or hepatitis C, and people who use substances. I progressed from support work to senior support roles, taking on key responsibilities in managing frontline services. I also worked as a volunteer coordinator—recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers across a range of services.
This work gave me a strong foundation in meeting people where they are, with respect and humanity.
My Counselling Practice
Since beginning my counselling training ten years ago, I’ve developed a strong, relational approach grounded in empathy, collaboration, and deep emotional attunement. I now have over 1,500 hours of counselling experience, supporting both individuals and couples with challenges such as:
Student wellbeing and life transitions
Trauma and abuse
Anxiety and depression
Relationship difficulties
Identity and self-worth
I work with neurodivergent people, recognising both the richness of different ways of thinking and the challenges that can come from navigating a world that isn’t always understanding or accommodating.
I create a warm, respectful space where people can feel safe enough to explore what really matters. I work at your pace and tailor therapy to your unique experience—whether you’re navigating long-standing patterns, recent life events, or a sense that something just isn’t quite right.
Working with Couples
I’ve recently trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps couples deepen emotional connection and respond to each other with more openness and understanding. I support couples who want to rebuild trust, improve communication, or feel closer again after periods of distance or conflict.
EFT is also highly effective with individuals and I integrate this approach across my work with clients who want to feel more secure in their relationships—with themselves and with others.
Supervision and Professional Development
I’m currently training with COSCA to become a counselling supervisor and I offer thoughtful, collaborative supervision to other practitioners. I’m passionate about reflective practice and about supporting the growth and wellbeing of fellow counsellors.
I am a registered member of COSCA (Scotland’s professional body for counselling and psychotherapy) and work in line with their ethical framework. This includes ongoing supervision, continuing professional development, and a commitment to practicing with care and integrity.
Values & Influences
I work in a non-pathologising, trauma-informed way. My values are aligned with the A Disorder For Everyone (AD4E) movement, which asks not “What’s wrong with you?” but “What happened to you?” I believe that emotional distress is often a natural response to adversity and that therapy can be a space to reclaim your story, reconnect with your strengths and feel more fully yourself.
I also hold an awareness of the wider systems that shape our lives. Experiences of marginalisation, inequality, the climate crisis, political instability, racism and misogyny don’t stay outside the therapy room—they affect how we feel, how we relate and how we make sense of the world. I aim to hold space for the personal and the political, recognising that healing often involves both.
I’m passionate about making therapy a space where all parts of you are welcome—where you can come just as you are and be met with compassion and clarity.
Still have questions? You can find more information on my FAQs page or get in touch to book a free introductory call.
