Female Counselling in Old Town, Edinburgh

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Joanna Kemp
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1
Sometimes we find ourselves struggling with issues that are too difficult or confusing to talk about with people we know. At these times, talking confidentially to someone and really feeling heard can be the first step towards changes that we cannot make alone. I offer a safe and supportive space, working alongside you to explore your concerns and feelings at your pace. I believe that being seen and accepted within a genuine, therapeutic relationship can be transformative, enabling a deeper understanding and self-acceptance to move forward.
Sometimes we find ourselves struggling with issues that are too difficult or confusing to talk about with people we know. At these times, talking confidentially to someone and really feeling heard can be the first step towards changes that we cannot make alone. I offer a safe and supportive space, working alongside you to explore your concerns and feelings at your pace. I believe that being seen and accepted within a genuine, therapeutic relationship can be transformative, enabling a deeper understanding and self-acceptance to move forward.
01764 915899 View 01764 915899
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Dr. Tania Thorn: ADHD & Autism specialist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a neurodivergent, dual qualified Clinical Psychologist and Family & Couples Therapist with over 25 years experience, including working as a NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I divide my time between a NHS specialist ADHD & Autism Service and my private practice, specialising in neurodiversity in adults. I provide ADHD & Autism screening and diagnosis, utilising validated and structured assessments. I also offer CBT for ADHD group therapy, coaching and evidence based therapy. For neurodivergent people in employment, intervention may be funded by Access to Work.
I'm a neurodivergent, dual qualified Clinical Psychologist and Family & Couples Therapist with over 25 years experience, including working as a NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I divide my time between a NHS specialist ADHD & Autism Service and my private practice, specialising in neurodiversity in adults. I provide ADHD & Autism screening and diagnosis, utilising validated and structured assessments. I also offer CBT for ADHD group therapy, coaching and evidence based therapy. For neurodivergent people in employment, intervention may be funded by Access to Work.
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Cássia Testa Gallas Bhattacharya
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
Hi! I believe everyone has the right for decent relationships (with friends, family and partners) as it has tremendous influence in their quality of life. Many things influence the way people behave in relationships - I am here to help you explore what might be getting in the way of you getting the relationships you want. I work with all sorts of issues in relationships and sexual difficulties, and will offer you a non-judgmental environment while facilitating the therapeutic process for self-discovery and actualisation.
Hi! I believe everyone has the right for decent relationships (with friends, family and partners) as it has tremendous influence in their quality of life. Many things influence the way people behave in relationships - I am here to help you explore what might be getting in the way of you getting the relationships you want. I work with all sorts of issues in relationships and sexual difficulties, and will offer you a non-judgmental environment while facilitating the therapeutic process for self-discovery and actualisation.
020 8059 2130 View 020 8059 2130
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Tracy Williams Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1
I have an open, friendly and supportive manner, backed by my academic qualifications and many years of experience. I am trained in clinical psychology and holds both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in this area. I hold an MSc in Marriage, Family and Child Counselling. I also holds professional qualifications, and am highly experienced in working with alcohol and drug abuse. In addition I am a visiting lecturer for PhD students completing their final year at Glasgow's Caledonian University, and delivers mindfulness training to individuals, groups and businesses. ​
I have an open, friendly and supportive manner, backed by my academic qualifications and many years of experience. I am trained in clinical psychology and holds both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in this area. I hold an MSc in Marriage, Family and Child Counselling. I also holds professional qualifications, and am highly experienced in working with alcohol and drug abuse. In addition I am a visiting lecturer for PhD students completing their final year at Glasgow's Caledonian University, and delivers mindfulness training to individuals, groups and businesses. ​
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Athina Patsoule
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
I am a psychologist and a certified psychotherapist ECP, registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Strasbourg and I specialised in systemic psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations in Greece. Since 2010, I have worked privately and have also collaborated with public and private organisations, providing individual , couples and group counselling and psychotherapy as well as parenting counselling. I currently work online and I offer sessions in Greek, French and English.
I am a psychologist and a certified psychotherapist ECP, registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Strasbourg and I specialised in systemic psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations in Greece. Since 2010, I have worked privately and have also collaborated with public and private organisations, providing individual , couples and group counselling and psychotherapy as well as parenting counselling. I currently work online and I offer sessions in Greek, French and English.
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Emma Field
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1
Thank you for visiting my profile. You may be looking for help with a specific issue, looking for more purpose or clarity in life, more understanding about yourself or maybe you might be confused. Sometimes choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming and despite the qualifications and experience it can be more about finding the right fit between yourself and your therapist.
Thank you for visiting my profile. You may be looking for help with a specific issue, looking for more purpose or clarity in life, more understanding about yourself or maybe you might be confused. Sometimes choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming and despite the qualifications and experience it can be more about finding the right fit between yourself and your therapist.
0141 673 0265 View 0141 673 0265
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Lesley Inglis Supervisor
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
Hello, I am a widely experienced, Psychosexual Therapist/Supervisor. If you want to understand yourself better,/change unwanted behaviours to 'feel' better I would be delighted to receive an EMAIL from you. I work with common & also unusual Sex & Relationship difficulties & Mental health conditions . I assess you & help you identify your goals for Therapy. I review how you think our work together is progressing. I explain the rational for my exploration & focus of the tasks I ask you to practice. I work collaboratively with you-as a team to reach your goals. Clients say this is a good way to work. Please email re Supervision.
Hello, I am a widely experienced, Psychosexual Therapist/Supervisor. If you want to understand yourself better,/change unwanted behaviours to 'feel' better I would be delighted to receive an EMAIL from you. I work with common & also unusual Sex & Relationship difficulties & Mental health conditions . I assess you & help you identify your goals for Therapy. I review how you think our work together is progressing. I explain the rational for my exploration & focus of the tasks I ask you to practice. I work collaboratively with you-as a team to reach your goals. Clients say this is a good way to work. Please email re Supervision.
01573 400476 View 01573 400476
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Laura Beech
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
Do you feel like past events are affecting how you cope with life today leaving you feeling stuck and anxious or depressed? Are you having trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? Do you keep repeating the same negative patterns in relationships? I am an experienced, accredited psychotherapist who works with couples, individuals, and groups who can help you identify and change these unhelpful patterns. Currently only taking on EMDR Clients.
Do you feel like past events are affecting how you cope with life today leaving you feeling stuck and anxious or depressed? Are you having trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? Do you keep repeating the same negative patterns in relationships? I am an experienced, accredited psychotherapist who works with couples, individuals, and groups who can help you identify and change these unhelpful patterns. Currently only taking on EMDR Clients.
0121 817 7042 View 0121 817 7042
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Hannah Le Couteur Thomas
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
Thank you for taking this step, starting therapy can feel incredibly daunting but it can help us to find meaning, confidence and enjoyment in our lives. Many of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, low and confused - therapy can help us to make sense of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Together we can work collaboratively to understand your experiences and make meaningful changes in your life.
Thank you for taking this step, starting therapy can feel incredibly daunting but it can help us to find meaning, confidence and enjoyment in our lives. Many of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, low and confused - therapy can help us to make sense of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Together we can work collaboratively to understand your experiences and make meaningful changes in your life.
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Dr Hannah Prince-Llewellyn
Psychologist, HCPC - Sport Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
Are you feeling chronically overwhelmed by the demands of work and life? Do you set high expectations for yourself, only to feel like you fall short? Is your mind racing with worries about what others think, or with the pressure to constantly perform and succeed? You’re not alone! In a world that often values being productive, perfect, and constantly busy, many of us struggle with self-criticism, anxiety, and a sense of disconnection from what really matters to us. Whether it’s the pressure to excel at work, the ever-present feeling that you’re not good enough, or struggling to balance work and personal life, I can help.
Are you feeling chronically overwhelmed by the demands of work and life? Do you set high expectations for yourself, only to feel like you fall short? Is your mind racing with worries about what others think, or with the pressure to constantly perform and succeed? You’re not alone! In a world that often values being productive, perfect, and constantly busy, many of us struggle with self-criticism, anxiety, and a sense of disconnection from what really matters to us. Whether it’s the pressure to excel at work, the ever-present feeling that you’re not good enough, or struggling to balance work and personal life, I can help.
01877 360140 View 01877 360140
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Claire de la Varre
Psychotherapist, PhD, MHGI
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1
As a Human Givens therapist and hypnotherapist, I specialise in working with clients in the following areas: 1) people with anxiety, depression, or insomnia 2) people with unexplained medical or psychosomatic symptoms (physical symptoms with an emotional cause), e.g. functional bowel disorders 3) couples counselling, 4) people with dissociation and dissociative disorders.
As a Human Givens therapist and hypnotherapist, I specialise in working with clients in the following areas: 1) people with anxiety, depression, or insomnia 2) people with unexplained medical or psychosomatic symptoms (physical symptoms with an emotional cause), e.g. functional bowel disorders 3) couples counselling, 4) people with dissociation and dissociative disorders.
01934 314986 View 01934 314986
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Morgan Mitchell Emdr
Counsellor, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1
Trauma can include life-threatening events or simply moments where you were overwhelmed and felt helpless. A troubling or terrifying event has an impact on the whole person – it is held in the body, changes ways of thinking, and often comes with an overwhelming set of emotional and behavioural responses. At times, these changes and responses are unhelpful and seriously affect people’s quality of life and their ability to move forward. Working together, we explore and come to understand your current responses. We identify tools that you can use to rebuild your life in a way that works for you.
Trauma can include life-threatening events or simply moments where you were overwhelmed and felt helpless. A troubling or terrifying event has an impact on the whole person – it is held in the body, changes ways of thinking, and often comes with an overwhelming set of emotional and behavioural responses. At times, these changes and responses are unhelpful and seriously affect people’s quality of life and their ability to move forward. Working together, we explore and come to understand your current responses. We identify tools that you can use to rebuild your life in a way that works for you.
0131 381 8084 View 0131 381 8084
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Caroline Marlow
Psychologist, PhD, AFBPSsS
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1
Having musculoskeletal injury and chronic pain can be tough, especially when it affects how you feel, how you feel about yourself, and stops you doing the things you love. I’m a personable psychologist who specialises 100% in injury and chronic pain. Research shows that if you understand your pain, you hurt less. So together, we can explore your pain experience, answer your questions, and find ways for you to get back in control of your recovery and being you again. My support uses a unique blend of psychology support, latest knowledge from pain science that tells us how and why we feel pain, and wellbeing promotion.
Having musculoskeletal injury and chronic pain can be tough, especially when it affects how you feel, how you feel about yourself, and stops you doing the things you love. I’m a personable psychologist who specialises 100% in injury and chronic pain. Research shows that if you understand your pain, you hurt less. So together, we can explore your pain experience, answer your questions, and find ways for you to get back in control of your recovery and being you again. My support uses a unique blend of psychology support, latest knowledge from pain science that tells us how and why we feel pain, and wellbeing promotion.
01323 921071 View 01323 921071
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Tina MacDonald Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
Working online UK wide I offer honest open counselling. A client who is looking for a 1 off session or a long term approach can find in our work a place to express their concerns and find it treated sensitively. I have experience of a range of counselling wants and needs. Change will not happen unless change is made and together my clients and I work out what their starting point and way forward will be to achieve what they are looking for.
Working online UK wide I offer honest open counselling. A client who is looking for a 1 off session or a long term approach can find in our work a place to express their concerns and find it treated sensitively. I have experience of a range of counselling wants and needs. Change will not happen unless change is made and together my clients and I work out what their starting point and way forward will be to achieve what they are looking for.
01592 805661 View 01592 805661
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Kay Winters
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
01527 390261 View 01527 390261
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Dr Rhea Dodhia
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, a challenging relationship or a loss of a sense of self that affects your daily life? Do you feel frustrated by the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if life could be different for you? Now more than ever people are feeling overwhelmed about their mental health, their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs can lead to longer terms issues for your physical and mental health. Therapy with me can lead to a solution, and a better future.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, a challenging relationship or a loss of a sense of self that affects your daily life? Do you feel frustrated by the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if life could be different for you? Now more than ever people are feeling overwhelmed about their mental health, their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs can lead to longer terms issues for your physical and mental health. Therapy with me can lead to a solution, and a better future.
020 3872 2753 View 020 3872 2753
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Ela Lourenco
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1
Are you struggling with moments of anxiety or going through a hard time you cannot seem to shake off? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or numb? Life can be challenging at times, as though nothing will feel right again. Sometimes, it can feel as though life 'should feel good' and you cannot understand why you feel so low. It can feel isolating and lonely to not be able to express to your family and friends how you feel - perhaps this has made you feel 'invisible'. Or others' needs have come first for so long that you no longer are in touch with what you need for yourself and find it hard to truly feel connected with others.
Are you struggling with moments of anxiety or going through a hard time you cannot seem to shake off? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or numb? Life can be challenging at times, as though nothing will feel right again. Sometimes, it can feel as though life 'should feel good' and you cannot understand why you feel so low. It can feel isolating and lonely to not be able to express to your family and friends how you feel - perhaps this has made you feel 'invisible'. Or others' needs have come first for so long that you no longer are in touch with what you need for yourself and find it hard to truly feel connected with others.
0131 381 4853 View 0131 381 4853
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Louisa Casselden
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1
I provide a welcoming and therapeutic environment for adults and young people over the age of 16 who are struggling with a range of mental health difficulties, to help them explore and make sense of the experiences they have had. Through the use of evidence-based psychological therapy I aim to work collaboratively with people to improve their daily functioning and help them build skills to live the life they want to achieve. I use a number of therapeutic approaches in my work including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy and systemic approaches.
I provide a welcoming and therapeutic environment for adults and young people over the age of 16 who are struggling with a range of mental health difficulties, to help them explore and make sense of the experiences they have had. Through the use of evidence-based psychological therapy I aim to work collaboratively with people to improve their daily functioning and help them build skills to live the life they want to achieve. I use a number of therapeutic approaches in my work including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy and systemic approaches.
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Laura McNaught
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1
Relationship and Sex Therapy Practice in Edinburgh: Helping you to create positive change in your relationships (www.lauramcnaught.com). I am an experienced and professional Relationship and Psychosexual Therapist. In addition to my private practice, I have several years experience within the Relationships Scotland counselling service and also practised as a Psychosexual Therapist within the NHS. I am warm, friendly and passionate about supporting my clients through the wide range of challenges that life brings to us all.
Relationship and Sex Therapy Practice in Edinburgh: Helping you to create positive change in your relationships (www.lauramcnaught.com). I am an experienced and professional Relationship and Psychosexual Therapist. In addition to my private practice, I have several years experience within the Relationships Scotland counselling service and also practised as a Psychosexual Therapist within the NHS. I am warm, friendly and passionate about supporting my clients through the wide range of challenges that life brings to us all.
0131 510 4491 View 0131 510 4491
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Linda Clerkin
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Old Town, Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
I am a UKCP psychotherapist specialising in working with couples and families. Couples will inevitably have problems and suffer disillusionment, this is normal and not a sign your relationship is doomed. Problems in families are often laid at the door of one person but as we look at what is going on we usually find that the problem is in the system. I have training working with adult adoptees and lived experience with neurodiversity so understand how these experiences effect couples and families.
I am a UKCP psychotherapist specialising in working with couples and families. Couples will inevitably have problems and suffer disillusionment, this is normal and not a sign your relationship is doomed. Problems in families are often laid at the door of one person but as we look at what is going on we usually find that the problem is in the system. I have training working with adult adoptees and lived experience with neurodiversity so understand how these experiences effect couples and families.
01400 225990 View 01400 225990

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