Counselling in Southside, Edinburgh
Mengyao Yuan Psychotherapist & Supervisor
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southside, Edinburgh EH8
I work with people who find it difficult to know who they are, what they want from life, and to motivate themselves to take actions. I also work with people who find it hard to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with others, who struggle to give and receive love. I am also experienced in working with trauma and loss. My practice is informed by psychodynamic, person-centred and existential theories. I aim to provide warmth, respect and acceptance while helping you to gain a better understanding of your personal history, your experiences, and to find meanings in your existence.
I work with people who find it difficult to know who they are, what they want from life, and to motivate themselves to take actions. I also work with people who find it hard to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with others, who struggle to give and receive love. I am also experienced in working with trauma and loss. My practice is informed by psychodynamic, person-centred and existential theories. I aim to provide warmth, respect and acceptance while helping you to gain a better understanding of your personal history, your experiences, and to find meanings in your existence.
I promote a deep transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional expertise and experience to help you explore whatever is important to you, in a respectful, non-judgemental and open way. In my sessions, I use a positive, holistic and integrative approach to take care of my clients and I work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. Since 2015 I have worked with a wide diversity of clients to deal with the many different circumstances that are unique to their lives.
I promote a deep transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional expertise and experience to help you explore whatever is important to you, in a respectful, non-judgemental and open way. In my sessions, I use a positive, holistic and integrative approach to take care of my clients and I work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. Since 2015 I have worked with a wide diversity of clients to deal with the many different circumstances that are unique to their lives.
Understanding our relationships, experiences and even our own selves can be daunting. Many of our deepest wounds stem from the sense of isolation that might come from attempting to fit into societal expectations and from our interactions with others. A therapeutic relationship offers a chance to explore and understand how we relate to others, our social environment and ourselves, and perhaps experience relating in a different way. I attempt to create a space where you feel seen, heard and acknowledged in all your uniqueness.
Understanding our relationships, experiences and even our own selves can be daunting. Many of our deepest wounds stem from the sense of isolation that might come from attempting to fit into societal expectations and from our interactions with others. A therapeutic relationship offers a chance to explore and understand how we relate to others, our social environment and ourselves, and perhaps experience relating in a different way. I attempt to create a space where you feel seen, heard and acknowledged in all your uniqueness.
I work with people who are deeply longing to explore what is emerging beyond what you might be aware of. You'll have some awareness already, ready to wonder with curiosity. That is, wonder with what is going on that is likely exquisite and/or excruciating. You'll likely be feeling broken open by these global times as much as what's happening in your life. You'll likely love/care about and come alive in Nature. A Pilgrimage of Soul takes you to meaning and true purpose including soulcentric dreamwork, myth, deep imagination, archetypes, art, the unbidden, inner/outer wanders. You will experience an expansion & depth of your identity.
I work with people who are deeply longing to explore what is emerging beyond what you might be aware of. You'll have some awareness already, ready to wonder with curiosity. That is, wonder with what is going on that is likely exquisite and/or excruciating. You'll likely be feeling broken open by these global times as much as what's happening in your life. You'll likely love/care about and come alive in Nature. A Pilgrimage of Soul takes you to meaning and true purpose including soulcentric dreamwork, myth, deep imagination, archetypes, art, the unbidden, inner/outer wanders. You will experience an expansion & depth of your identity.
Life can be stressful. Balancing the pressure of our commitments with our desire for health, happiness and authenticity can feel exhausting or even impossible. We all need to slow down and carve out some space in our lives to connect with our inner selves and the deeper meaning beyond our everyday existence. I offer a holistic approach to counselling and therapy, combining evidence based practice with holistic tools such as mindfulness, meditation, somatic experiencing, self-care, personal and spiritual growth. I am committed to a deepening path of open-hearted living and self discovery.
Life can be stressful. Balancing the pressure of our commitments with our desire for health, happiness and authenticity can feel exhausting or even impossible. We all need to slow down and carve out some space in our lives to connect with our inner selves and the deeper meaning beyond our everyday existence. I offer a holistic approach to counselling and therapy, combining evidence based practice with holistic tools such as mindfulness, meditation, somatic experiencing, self-care, personal and spiritual growth. I am committed to a deepening path of open-hearted living and self discovery.
As your counsellor, my role is to help you change the circumstances in your life that have become obstacles to living a fulfilling life. We will focus on improving these difficulties that hold you back in life. I believe counselling can help people improve their relationships and strengthen their skills and personalities. My passion is to help people overcome their problems and live a satisfying life.
As your counsellor, my role is to help you change the circumstances in your life that have become obstacles to living a fulfilling life. We will focus on improving these difficulties that hold you back in life. I believe counselling can help people improve their relationships and strengthen their skills and personalities. My passion is to help people overcome their problems and live a satisfying life.
Hello there, thanks for checking me out. Individuals: Life’s toll can leave us with hurts and regrets. Sometimes we end up so wounded everything loses its shine. Life becomes colourless. We struggle with trauma, anxiety or low mood. By creating a constructive conversation with me, we can work towards healing. Couples: I use emotionally focused therapy to help create a connection between spouses and partners. I explore hurtful cycles of interaction to change them. Together we develop positive cycles to heal the relationship. Families: I specialise in young adults/students and their parents; blended families; alienation; child contact
Hello there, thanks for checking me out. Individuals: Life’s toll can leave us with hurts and regrets. Sometimes we end up so wounded everything loses its shine. Life becomes colourless. We struggle with trauma, anxiety or low mood. By creating a constructive conversation with me, we can work towards healing. Couples: I use emotionally focused therapy to help create a connection between spouses and partners. I explore hurtful cycles of interaction to change them. Together we develop positive cycles to heal the relationship. Families: I specialise in young adults/students and their parents; blended families; alienation; child contact
Hello! I am Roberta, a qualified counsellor, originally from Brazil, but based in Edinburgh for over 16 years. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My approach is based on the core principles of trauma informed practice meaning that I work with a non-hierarchical framework focusing on the principles of safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment and cultural consideration. I am caring, compassionate and genuinely interested in listening to each of my client’s personal experience with the understanding that each individual is unique. I respect each person’s uniqueness and provide a safe space to explore goals.
Hello! I am Roberta, a qualified counsellor, originally from Brazil, but based in Edinburgh for over 16 years. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My approach is based on the core principles of trauma informed practice meaning that I work with a non-hierarchical framework focusing on the principles of safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment and cultural consideration. I am caring, compassionate and genuinely interested in listening to each of my client’s personal experience with the understanding that each individual is unique. I respect each person’s uniqueness and provide a safe space to explore goals.
My clients have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Main specialism: Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) & disassociation, depression, NEAD, anxiety, OCD, eating & mood disorders, flashbacks, relationships. Many have multiple diagnosis, underpinned by trauma or emotional "lack". Many have ADHD or ASD. Welcome: students, LGB & poly, ex forces, domestic violence survivors. Specialist post grad certifications include; Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, ASD, ADHD, Mood Disorders & Integrative Therapy. Many have had therapy before & now want specialist help. I support LGB & Kink.
My clients have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Main specialism: Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) & disassociation, depression, NEAD, anxiety, OCD, eating & mood disorders, flashbacks, relationships. Many have multiple diagnosis, underpinned by trauma or emotional "lack". Many have ADHD or ASD. Welcome: students, LGB & poly, ex forces, domestic violence survivors. Specialist post grad certifications include; Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, ASD, ADHD, Mood Disorders & Integrative Therapy. Many have had therapy before & now want specialist help. I support LGB & Kink.
In the busy pace of today's world, it can be difficult to find the time to sit with our thoughts and feelings. It can also be challenging to lay them out before someone else or to speak from the heart without fear of judgement.
In the busy pace of today's world, it can be difficult to find the time to sit with our thoughts and feelings. It can also be challenging to lay them out before someone else or to speak from the heart without fear of judgement.
Jane Laidlaw
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Southside, Edinburgh EH8
Waitlist for new clients
My aim is to offer a safe and welcoming space where I will accept you as you are and encourage you to explore your own unique life experiences, learn more about yourself and what you want and need in your life. I know that it can be very hard to open up and talk about how we feel and my intention is to provide a space where that feels possible for you. I have many years of working in social care settings with young people and adults facing challenging situations in their lives prior to my retraining as therapist and I bring all this knowledge and experience to my therapeutic work too.
My aim is to offer a safe and welcoming space where I will accept you as you are and encourage you to explore your own unique life experiences, learn more about yourself and what you want and need in your life. I know that it can be very hard to open up and talk about how we feel and my intention is to provide a space where that feels possible for you. I have many years of working in social care settings with young people and adults facing challenging situations in their lives prior to my retraining as therapist and I bring all this knowledge and experience to my therapeutic work too.
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"The effort to become human is among the very few things in a person's life that may over time come to feel more important to him than his personal survival" (T Ogden 1997). I am a professionally qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor. I have undertaken extensive continued professional development which has included training in the Dynamics of Attachment in Adult Life; Therapeutic Assessment; Infant Observation and Therapeutic Supervision. I have a particular interest in the relationship between shame and trauma.
"The effort to become human is among the very few things in a person's life that may over time come to feel more important to him than his personal survival" (T Ogden 1997). I am a professionally qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor. I have undertaken extensive continued professional development which has included training in the Dynamics of Attachment in Adult Life; Therapeutic Assessment; Infant Observation and Therapeutic Supervision. I have a particular interest in the relationship between shame and trauma.
Are you looking for a space to talk, be listened to and make sense of how you feel? I understand it can be hard to open up to someone. I'll provide a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental place where you will be supported to explore any issues which may be affecting your life and help you to find a way to move forwards. I believe that we all have the ability to grow and achieve our potential and that a positive therapeutic relationship can greatly aid this process.
Are you looking for a space to talk, be listened to and make sense of how you feel? I understand it can be hard to open up to someone. I'll provide a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental place where you will be supported to explore any issues which may be affecting your life and help you to find a way to move forwards. I believe that we all have the ability to grow and achieve our potential and that a positive therapeutic relationship can greatly aid this process.
I am a psychodynamic counsellor with previous careers as an NHS scientist and as a community worker. As a counsellor, I have counselled people experiencing anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, family and relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, loss and physical disability. I offer a free introductory session to explore how we could work together.
I am a psychodynamic counsellor with previous careers as an NHS scientist and as a community worker. As a counsellor, I have counselled people experiencing anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, family and relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, loss and physical disability. I offer a free introductory session to explore how we could work together.
Have you had a recent difficult experience? Or maybe you are going through something painful just now? Perhaps you feel stuck and unable to move forward? It can often be difficult to understand feelings such as anxiety, overwhelm, panic, distress, fear, immobilisation, anger or sadness. Working collaboratively with you, at your own pace, I can help you process your feelings and faciliate a deeper and compassionate understanding of your current situation. In exploring and talking about both your present and past experiences and memories, I can offer you a safe and calming space to help you move forward.
Have you had a recent difficult experience? Or maybe you are going through something painful just now? Perhaps you feel stuck and unable to move forward? It can often be difficult to understand feelings such as anxiety, overwhelm, panic, distress, fear, immobilisation, anger or sadness. Working collaboratively with you, at your own pace, I can help you process your feelings and faciliate a deeper and compassionate understanding of your current situation. In exploring and talking about both your present and past experiences and memories, I can offer you a safe and calming space to help you move forward.
My mission is to support healing, growth and transformation. My approach is practical, pragmatic and transpersonal, which includes emotional, and if you want it, higher self and spiritual aspects, to help you become more authentic and more content with your life. I work intuitively, sensitively and in a compassionate and friendly way, seeking to enable you to understand yourself and increase your awareness of your behaviours, thoughts, feelings and deeper aspects of your being.
My mission is to support healing, growth and transformation. My approach is practical, pragmatic and transpersonal, which includes emotional, and if you want it, higher self and spiritual aspects, to help you become more authentic and more content with your life. I work intuitively, sensitively and in a compassionate and friendly way, seeking to enable you to understand yourself and increase your awareness of your behaviours, thoughts, feelings and deeper aspects of your being.
Lesley Inglis Supervisor
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Verified Verified
Southside, 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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling to navigate through the complexities of your emotions and experiences? Do you find yourself yearning for a deeper connection between your mind and body, seeking a holistic approach to growth? If so, you've come to the right place. Together, we will explore the underlying patterns and beliefs that shape your experiences, gently peeling back the layers to uncover what makes you tick. Through empathetic listening and insightful dialogue, we will cultivate a deeper understanding of your thoughts and emotions, fostering self-awareness and acceptance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling to navigate through the complexities of your emotions and experiences? Do you find yourself yearning for a deeper connection between your mind and body, seeking a holistic approach to growth? If so, you've come to the right place. Together, we will explore the underlying patterns and beliefs that shape your experiences, gently peeling back the layers to uncover what makes you tick. Through empathetic listening and insightful dialogue, we will cultivate a deeper understanding of your thoughts and emotions, fostering self-awareness and acceptance.
Hello! I'm Sam, an American clinical mental health counsellor originally from Detroit, then Chicago; now I'm happy to call Glasgow home. As an integrative therapist, I work flexibly, using different approaches—including CBT, solution-focused, and Adlerian techniques—to best suit each individual client. My goal is to work collaboratively and follow your lead with empathy, honesty, authentic curiosity, and sometimes a bit of humor.
Hello! I'm Sam, an American clinical mental health counsellor originally from Detroit, then Chicago; now I'm happy to call Glasgow home. As an integrative therapist, I work flexibly, using different approaches—including CBT, solution-focused, and Adlerian techniques—to best suit each individual client. My goal is to work collaboratively and follow your lead with empathy, honesty, authentic curiosity, and sometimes a bit of humor.
I ultimately believe that therapy is about developing a relationship that fosters trust, empathy, and collaborative meaning-making. Facilitating an environment where a client can become curious about themselves, where they can test and probe language in order to give voice to their own unique experiences—this is the underlying spirit of the practice that I wish to engage with my clients. Therapy is relational, but this is not just a matter of relating to others, but of discovering in what ways one relates to themselves.
I ultimately believe that therapy is about developing a relationship that fosters trust, empathy, and collaborative meaning-making. Facilitating an environment where a client can become curious about themselves, where they can test and probe language in order to give voice to their own unique experiences—this is the underlying spirit of the practice that I wish to engage with my clients. Therapy is relational, but this is not just a matter of relating to others, but of discovering in what ways one relates to themselves.
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Number of Counsellors in Southside, Edinburgh
80+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Southside, Edinburgh who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 85% | Stress |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 71% | Aviva |
| 57% | AXA PPP |
| 50% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in Southside, Edinburgh see their clients
| 78% | In Person and Online | |
| 22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 22% | Male |