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Counselling provides a safe and confidential space for you to talk about your issues and concerns. Our sessions will allow you to  explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and of others.

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As a trained counsellor, I will not give opinions or advice, but will help you find your own solutions – whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with your problems. My job is to be impartial but understanding, listening to you without judgement and help you to explore your thoughts and emotions. 

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Counselling can help you manage and cope with:

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• Difficult life events, such as bereavement (losing someone close to you), or losing your job.

• Relationship problems.

• Upsetting or traumatic experiences, whether it's something recent or something that happened a long time ago.

• Difficult emotions, such as grief, guilt, sadness, confusion, anger and low self-esteem.

• Depression and anxiety.

• Other mental health problems. 

• Long-term physical health problems.

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In our sessions, we may talk about: 

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• Your relationships

• Your childhood

• Your feelings, emotions or thoughts

• Your behaviour

• Past and present life events

• Situations you find difficult 

 

What to expect from counselling

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During your counselling sessions, you'll be encouraged to express your feelings and emotions. By discussing your concerns with you, I can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, as well as identifying ways of finding your own solutions to problems.

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It can be a great relief to share your worries and fears with someone who acknowledges your feelings and is able to help you reach a positive solution.

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Some people think that Counselling is an extreme option, and that unless things get really bad you should try to manage on your own. But this isn't true. It's ok to try Counselling at any point in your life, whatever your background.

 

I am based in Edinburgh where my private practice is situated in the West End of Edinburgh at the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre in Palmerston Place. I also have a room in Bathgate, West Lothian. I also work remotely on Zoom and by telephone.

 

I am a Member of of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical framework and code of conduct. I am also a Trustee on the Board of the BACP. 

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Fees

 

Individual therapy: £45* per 60 min session in person.

I also offer individual zoom sessions at £35 for 60 mins.

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*I do offer some concessionary rates and will be happy to discuss these.