Individual Counselling for Anxiety, Low Mood and Trauma in Edinburgh
I offer individual counselling face-to-face in Edinburgh and online across the UK. I work with people experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties, substance use and periods of personal change.
Individual counselling offers a dedicated space to explore your experiences, emotions and hopes without judgement. Together, we can make sense of what is happening in your life and consider what may be contributing to your current difficulties.
Sometimes the ways we have learned to cope no longer serve us as well as they once did. At other times, we may notice ourselves repeating patterns in relationships or responding to situations in ways that leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. A recent event may have brought things to a head, or you may simply have a sense that something isn’t quite right.
You might come to counselling with a clear idea of what you would like to work on, or you may not yet know where to begin. Both are welcome. There is no right or wrong way to start therapy.
At a pace that feels comfortable for you, we can explore whatever feels most important and develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, relationships and experiences. Many people find that counselling provides an opportunity to gain new perspectives, process difficult emotions and consider changes they may wish to make in their lives.
Some of the more frequently asked questions about counselling are answered on my FAQs page.
When You Feel Overwhelmed Or Stuck Support with Anxiety, Low Mood and Life Changes I offer counselling in Edinburgh to help with anxiety, depression/low mood, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and substance use.
What to Expect from Individual Counselling
Talking therapy offers a space to pause, reflect and explore what is happening in your life. Together, we will focus on understanding your emotions and experiences, with plenty of space for you to feel heard and understood.
We will work collaboratively and at a pace that feels manageable for you, exploring patterns that may be contributing to feelings of distress, uncertainty, or being stuck. Many people find that counselling helps them develop a greater understanding of themselves, including the ways they relate to others and the expectations they place on themselves.
Often, we can be our own harshest critic. Part of the counselling process may involve developing greater self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-compassion. As trust develops within the therapeutic relationship, you may feel able to explore difficult emotions and experiences that have been hard to face alone.
While every person’s journey is different, counselling can provide an opportunity to gain new perspectives, process challenging experiences and make choices that feel more aligned with who you are and how you want to live. Many people find that this leads to greater confidence, stronger relationships and an increased sense of authenticity and wellbeing.
Therapy unfolds differently for each person. Along the way, we may notice shifts in how you feel, relate to others, or make sense of your experiences. When you decide the time is right to end therapy, we will bring our work to a close thoughtfully and supportively, ensuring the ending feels right for you.
In-Person Counselling in Edinburgh & Online Therapy UK-Wide
If you prefer face-to-face sessions my comfortable counselling room is in Edinburgh, very close to Haymarket station (please note it is on the 3rd floor with no lift access).
I also offer online therapy which gives you greater flexibility and the option to have appointments from different locations. Some people choose to do a combination of online and in-person counselling sessions, to fit around their other commitments.
I also offer couples therapy so if you’re experiencing issues within your relationship and want to work on them with your partner, couples therapy (previously called marriage guidance), may be more suitable.
You can find out more about me as a counsellor in Edinburgh to see whether I feel like someone you could work with.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
― Carl R. Rogers, Psychologist and founding father of humanistic psychology.
