Psychodynamic Counselling in Edinburgh
Counselling is a process that is different for everyone, and I am happy to work with you over the long term or short term, depending on your needs. I like to work collaboratively, exploring together the challenges you face. We can work together find ways to address the past, present and move forward into the future in a positive and healthy way. Being able to untangle some of the problems that trouble us can help lead to better relationships with others and ourselves, and ultimately a healthier, happier outlook. These problems and issues can sometimes feel unmanageable on your own, and this is where counselling can help.
Counselling is a process that is different for everyone, and I am happy to work with you over the long term or short term, depending on your needs. I like to work collaboratively, exploring together the challenges you face. We can work together find ways to address the past, present and move forward into the future in a positive and healthy way. Being able to untangle some of the problems that trouble us can help lead to better relationships with others and ourselves, and ultimately a healthier, happier outlook. These problems and issues can sometimes feel unmanageable on your own, and this is where counselling can help.
Seeking support through counselling can be a difficult first step on a journey to better mental health, but the process can be truly life-changing. My aim is to create a safe, non judgemental, compassionate space in which to explore your problems, enabling you to gain a better understanding of your difficulties. I believe it is important to look at the roof of your issues to try and gain the necessary insight to help change your mindset or any patterns of behaviour that are troubling you.
Seeking support through counselling can be a difficult first step on a journey to better mental health, but the process can be truly life-changing. My aim is to create a safe, non judgemental, compassionate space in which to explore your problems, enabling you to gain a better understanding of your difficulties. I believe it is important to look at the roof of your issues to try and gain the necessary insight to help change your mindset or any patterns of behaviour that are troubling you.
I provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore your inner thoughts and feelings. As an Art Psychotherapist, I offer the opportunity to make art in my sessions to provide a way to communicate without words and explore new and creative ways to understanding the self.
I provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore your inner thoughts and feelings. As an Art Psychotherapist, I offer the opportunity to make art in my sessions to provide a way to communicate without words and explore new and creative ways to understanding the self.
Welcome! I am Maria, an Integrative Therapist who strongly believes that the relationship between the client and the Therapist is significant. Why? because it is the foundation of a good outcome in the therapy process. To help you process your struggle, I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space, where together, we can explore the root of the lack of motivation to follow your dreams.
Welcome! I am Maria, an Integrative Therapist who strongly believes that the relationship between the client and the Therapist is significant. Why? because it is the foundation of a good outcome in the therapy process. To help you process your struggle, I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space, where together, we can explore the root of the lack of motivation to follow your dreams.
Welcome to my personal statement. I am an experienced Psychotherapist and Counsellor, with over 30 years involvement in the personal development field. I bring the breadth and depth of my life experience, and aim to work in collaboration with you to explore the challenges and joys that you face in your life.
Welcome to my personal statement. I am an experienced Psychotherapist and Counsellor, with over 30 years involvement in the personal development field. I bring the breadth and depth of my life experience, and aim to work in collaboration with you to explore the challenges and joys that you face in your life.
Hello I’m Paul, an Art Therapist with experience helping individuals heal and grow through creativity. Registered with the HCPC, I blend psychological theories with art theory to support you in exploring your emotions and personal narratives through conversation and artistic expression.
Hello I’m Paul, an Art Therapist with experience helping individuals heal and grow through creativity. Registered with the HCPC, I blend psychological theories with art theory to support you in exploring your emotions and personal narratives through conversation and artistic expression.
Specialising in working with neurodiverse clients and those with historic trauma, I provide a safe, non-judgemental, and creative space tailored to you. Sometimes we can't or don't want to talk about the difficult stuff. In sessions with me you'll be equipped with tools to express yourself authentically and creatively. You might like to work through a particular issue, or maybe you just want to finally, truly get to know yourself. I work with adults and young people (13+) and strive to provide a welcoming space for all genders and sexualities.
Specialising in working with neurodiverse clients and those with historic trauma, I provide a safe, non-judgemental, and creative space tailored to you. Sometimes we can't or don't want to talk about the difficult stuff. In sessions with me you'll be equipped with tools to express yourself authentically and creatively. You might like to work through a particular issue, or maybe you just want to finally, truly get to know yourself. I work with adults and young people (13+) and strive to provide a welcoming space for all genders and sexualities.
Choosing to start therapy is a significant step, and you may feel uncertain about the process. I want to assure you that, an experienced BACP-registered therapist, my commitment is to offer a warm, supportive space where we can work at a pace that feels right for you. Therapy is your time, your safe place, where you can bring whatever’s on your mind, no matter how big or small it may feel. I believe that through self-reflection and gentle, honest exploration, it’s possible to reconnect with parts of yourself that may feel hidden or even lost.
Choosing to start therapy is a significant step, and you may feel uncertain about the process. I want to assure you that, an experienced BACP-registered therapist, my commitment is to offer a warm, supportive space where we can work at a pace that feels right for you. Therapy is your time, your safe place, where you can bring whatever’s on your mind, no matter how big or small it may feel. I believe that through self-reflection and gentle, honest exploration, it’s possible to reconnect with parts of yourself that may feel hidden or even lost.
My training and practice is most closely aligned with person centred theory. For me this means offering all of my clients a warm, genuine and accepting environment to explore anything and everything that is important to each individual. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, bereavement, eating disorders, health anxiety identity issues, OCD, intrusive thoughts, relationship difficulties, abuse, self esteem, self-harm, anger, exploring sexuality, stress, trauma, work related issues. and personal development.
My training and practice is most closely aligned with person centred theory. For me this means offering all of my clients a warm, genuine and accepting environment to explore anything and everything that is important to each individual. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, bereavement, eating disorders, health anxiety identity issues, OCD, intrusive thoughts, relationship difficulties, abuse, self esteem, self-harm, anger, exploring sexuality, stress, trauma, work related issues. and personal development.
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.
When we are trying to make sense of our situation or understand ourselves, we may feel we need someone to hear us. It could be something in particular that is causing you difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, low self confidence, bereavement or relationship issues (family, personal or work). Or it can be a feeling of uncertainty, something about how you are feeling isn't quite right. We are all part of an interconnected world influenced by and influencing our relationships and situations. For this reason I give attention to what is happening now, your personal history, life situation and narrative.
When we are trying to make sense of our situation or understand ourselves, we may feel we need someone to hear us. It could be something in particular that is causing you difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, low self confidence, bereavement or relationship issues (family, personal or work). Or it can be a feeling of uncertainty, something about how you are feeling isn't quite right. We are all part of an interconnected world influenced by and influencing our relationships and situations. For this reason I give attention to what is happening now, your personal history, life situation and narrative.
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I offer therapy to individuals and couples facing difficulties with their relationships, life and career choices. I believe communication, or lack of, is often at the root of many problems. It can be difficult to express our feelings and often we don't feel that we are heard or understood by the the important people in our lives. It may be that you have low self esteem and find relationships of all kinds difficult. You may be scared or perhaps you don't feel valued or cherished in your relationship. I will help you to explore the reasons behind this and work with you so that you can become the person you would like to be.
I offer therapy to individuals and couples facing difficulties with their relationships, life and career choices. I believe communication, or lack of, is often at the root of many problems. It can be difficult to express our feelings and often we don't feel that we are heard or understood by the the important people in our lives. It may be that you have low self esteem and find relationships of all kinds difficult. You may be scared or perhaps you don't feel valued or cherished in your relationship. I will help you to explore the reasons behind this and work with you so that you can become the person you would like to be.
My name is Irene. I am an individual and relationship counsellor, and I specialise in pluralistic and philosophical counselling. I believe each client is unique, and my practice focuses on creating a tailored counselling experience for each individual. I provide a non-judgmental space for them to explore and become aware of their experiences and feelings. I position myself as "in" the therapy alongside my client. I try to let the client's pace and rhythm guide the therapy. I offer counselling sessions in English and Italian.
My name is Irene. I am an individual and relationship counsellor, and I specialise in pluralistic and philosophical counselling. I believe each client is unique, and my practice focuses on creating a tailored counselling experience for each individual. I provide a non-judgmental space for them to explore and become aware of their experiences and feelings. I position myself as "in" the therapy alongside my client. I try to let the client's pace and rhythm guide the therapy. I offer counselling sessions in English and Italian.
Children and teenagers significantly benefit from counselling therapies, which studies demonstrate are highly effective both in the short and long term. For older children and teenagers, talking therapy offers a unique, safe space to explore and understand feelings of sadness, anger, or anxiety. Younger children can benefit from a combination of play and talking therapy to help them process difficult experiences.
Children and teenagers significantly benefit from counselling therapies, which studies demonstrate are highly effective both in the short and long term. For older children and teenagers, talking therapy offers a unique, safe space to explore and understand feelings of sadness, anger, or anxiety. Younger children can benefit from a combination of play and talking therapy to help them process difficult experiences.
Life is usually messy and complicated for most of us. When you add relationships into the mix, and then sex as well (or a lack of it!) things can get so confusing that it can feel as though there is no way through. I offer a space for individulas and couples to dissentalngle life's complexities, and I will metaphorically walk along side you while we try to make sense of it all.
Life is usually messy and complicated for most of us. When you add relationships into the mix, and then sex as well (or a lack of it!) things can get so confusing that it can feel as though there is no way through. I offer a space for individulas and couples to dissentalngle life's complexities, and I will metaphorically walk along side you while we try to make sense of it all.
Whatever has motivated you to seek therapy, I can offer you a confidential space in which to explore your feelings, thoughts, relationships, and sense of self. Whether you are dealing with loss, feeling low, or like you have lost your way, then therapy can help. Through collaborative working, you will gain a better understanding of yourself – your feelings and your relationships – which, in turn, will facilitate personal growth and change. We will consider past experiences and relationships; how they have shaped you; and how they influence your feelings, actions, and motivations in the present.
Whatever has motivated you to seek therapy, I can offer you a confidential space in which to explore your feelings, thoughts, relationships, and sense of self. Whether you are dealing with loss, feeling low, or like you have lost your way, then therapy can help. Through collaborative working, you will gain a better understanding of yourself – your feelings and your relationships – which, in turn, will facilitate personal growth and change. We will consider past experiences and relationships; how they have shaped you; and how they influence your feelings, actions, and motivations in the present.
I offer a safe and facilitative space for you to think about what you need in order to feel better. An important part of that process is the relationship we develop and I will be with you each step of the way. I will listen, empathise, wonder with you, as well as laugh, cry, and get angry. Life is incredibly difficult at times. We could most likely all benefit from a space where we can share ourselves, our thoughts and feelings, and be shown acceptance. More than that, be shown care and understanding of what we are going through. If you feel that you would benefit from that kind of space, then please get in touch.
I offer a safe and facilitative space for you to think about what you need in order to feel better. An important part of that process is the relationship we develop and I will be with you each step of the way. I will listen, empathise, wonder with you, as well as laugh, cry, and get angry. Life is incredibly difficult at times. We could most likely all benefit from a space where we can share ourselves, our thoughts and feelings, and be shown acceptance. More than that, be shown care and understanding of what we are going through. If you feel that you would benefit from that kind of space, then please get in touch.
Maritxu Arlegui
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH10 (Online Only)
Did you grow up feeling like you didn't fit in, always sensing you were different but unsure why? You might not recall experiencing anything you'd consider traumatic, but you still felt invisible, misunderstood, or perhaps like you were too much. Friendships may have ended suddenly or without clear reasons, adding to your confusion. As an adult, you've figured out how to blend in at work and in social situations, concealing your differences, but at the cost of losing touch with yourself. Now, you struggle to identify your needs until the overwhelm sets in. You're tired of feeling this way and want to be seen and heard. I can help.
Did you grow up feeling like you didn't fit in, always sensing you were different but unsure why? You might not recall experiencing anything you'd consider traumatic, but you still felt invisible, misunderstood, or perhaps like you were too much. Friendships may have ended suddenly or without clear reasons, adding to your confusion. As an adult, you've figured out how to blend in at work and in social situations, concealing your differences, but at the cost of losing touch with yourself. Now, you struggle to identify your needs until the overwhelm sets in. You're tired of feeling this way and want to be seen and heard. I can help.
Dr Mikaela Sansone-Pollock
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH1
Hi, I’m Mikaela, a counselling psychologist with a strong belief that every person is deserving of self-regard, respect, and support to live their best life. From the moment we meet I will receive you and your concerns without judgment. I am trained in multiple modalities to support people like you to feel better. Whether you have been experiencing low mood, anxiety or panic attacks, trauma-related symptoms, low self-esteem, or any of the many other challenges that one can experience in life, I am here to help.
Hi, I’m Mikaela, a counselling psychologist with a strong belief that every person is deserving of self-regard, respect, and support to live their best life. From the moment we meet I will receive you and your concerns without judgment. I am trained in multiple modalities to support people like you to feel better. Whether you have been experiencing low mood, anxiety or panic attacks, trauma-related symptoms, low self-esteem, or any of the many other challenges that one can experience in life, I am here to help.
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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