Eileen Wilson - Counselling & Psychotherapy

Gorebridge
Midlothian
EH23 		Eileen Wilson
01875 820335 / 07971539863
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Profile

I hold a Post Graduate Diploma (PgDip) in Counselling plus a PgDip in Counselling Children & Young People. I work therapeutically with clients from a Psychodynamic perspective however, Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioural and Creative Therapies are integrated as and when required.

Therapeutic Time-Frame offered:
I offer short/fixed-term counselling and long-term psychotherapy to adults, children and young people. I also work with clients referrred through Dr's Surgeries and Employee Assistance/workplace clients.

Individuals, couples and families are all worked with and made to feel welcome in my private premises in Midlothian, Scotland.


Professional Membership:
I am a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and am bound by their Ethical Framework for good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy and subject to their Professional Conduct Procedure.
I also meet BACP's requirements for supervision of my work with clients, and undertake 30 hours minimum per annum of Continuing Professional Development.


Why counselling or Psychotherapy?

Many people come to counselling to address problems resulting from distressful events in early life, often these distressful events continue to make a repetitive impact on present-day living.

Have you ever wondered why you over-eat, drink too much, find it difficult to ask for what you want or keep making the same relationship 'mistakes' over and over again?

Poor relationships, issues with others, bereavement, divorce, lack of confidence and feelings of low self esteem, stress, hopelessness, anger and depression are just some of the things that can make life difficult to cope with.
The internet can add to your problems; such as anxiety and trauma created through online-dating, compulsive buying, psychosexual compulsions and gambling addictions.


Child related issues:
Children and young people suffer too, I feel more at present than any point in the past. Distress can stem from family break-ups, blended families, sibling rivalry and cyber bullying. Which might be expressed as defiance, withdrawal or aggression, school refusal, truanting and other behaviour difficulties? .
Exam stress is another possibility, and in addition learning can be particularly difficult for those requiring additional support; dyslexia, Aspergers syndrome, ADD/HD and autism, for instance.


What can counselling do?
Counselling is a two-way process which can lead to sustainable change and a more fulfilling life.
Whether adult, adolescent or child, counselling can make all the difference, by providing a safe place to explore and express feelings of pain, resentment, misunderstanding and confusion experienced through these stressful events.

Through the counselling process you can learn to understand and make sense of these disappointments and to develop an awareness of how your emotions can be understood, managed and displayed appropriately.


What is psychotherapy?
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is generally classed as a longer-term 'talking therapy' however I also practice in a more short-term, creative and flexible manner. Some clients experience great difficulty with expressing their feelings through language alone; feelings of frustration, anger and anxiety can arise. It is at this point creativity can appear the 'magic key'; expression is made more simple, no longer do words have to be spoken as its the 'image' that does the 'talking'.


How to make an Appointment?

Making that first step towards an appointment can feel very difficult, as the realisation you need help can be quite distressing in itself. However I try to make the process as straight-forward as possible.

You can contact me either by telephone or email (details below). I will reply by email or telephone to discuss your situation in more detail. I will also explain the counselling process and talk through fees and cancellation requirements. You are under no obligation at this point, so feel free to consider whether counselling is going to be 'right' for you before you make any further commitment.

Attending an Assessment Interview is the next step. Here we take the time to explore your difficulties in more depth, consider your concerns and answer your questions. I will then explain how I plan to work with your particular concern.
If you believe my particular approach will be of benefit to you and we decide to go ahead, a regular appointment time will be agreed and a contract prepared and signed by both of us.

For an outline of the fees, please refer to the Fees section below.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

My Qualifications, Training and Experience:
Eileen Wilson PgDip (Couns.), MBACP, PgDip (Counselling Children & Young People), MCCYP, MAIP, LCGI

I prefer to be classed as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Professional registrations and accreditations:
MBACP* - Counsellor & Psychotherapist
MCCYP - Counselling Children & Young People
MAIP - as an Independent Practitioner
LCGI - as a Master Craftsman
* I am in the process of applying for Accreditation with the BACP.

Professional membership:
GTCS - as a Further Education Lecturer and School Teacher
BSG - as a Sugarcraft Artist

Finalist in the Bighearted Scot of The Year 2009.


Publications / Articles:
The Sunday Times: (January 4 2010): Place2Be's 'fast lady' helps unhappy children turn their lives around (The Sunday Times Christmas Charity Appeal 2009)
The Edinburgh Evening News: (March 2 2010) - How child's play can ease agonies
Dalkeith Advertiser: (August 2009) - Bighearted Midlothian Place2Be Counsellor
CCYP Journal: (June 2010): Clay Days by Eleanor Patrick: Working Therapeutically with Clay (2009) Case reports 2 and 3.
CCYP Journal: (March 2011) Using Puppets in Therapy with Eleanor Patrick
CCYP Journal (2010): Book Review;
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People: Essay Unit 2 and Essay Unit 3 (2008): online resources for Quality Training UK.
Tynecastle Cluster Enterprise Newsletter (25 October 2007)

Additional Experience:
In addition to practicing as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I have a background in art & design and education with 23 years' of professional experienced as a school teacher in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools (working with children suffering Asperger's Syndrome), and as a Further Education Lecturer.

Broad educational expertise gained: Trainer of Trainers, a Subject Specialist Consultant and Outside Assessor for the SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) and External Verifier for CGLI (City & Guilds of London Institute). This knowledge affords me a good understanding of the education system.

Creativity:
My Art and Design background underpins my therapeutic approach to working with children and young people. as they appear to benefit from this more creative, flexible format. Often words alone appear clumsy, insufficient or unavailable.

In my experience, many adults appear to be intimidated by the idea of creativity but I firmly believe all forms of expression should be made available for my clients to choose from. As a result my therapy room is furnished with an array of expressive and creative 'outlets' that backs-up the standard 'talking therapies'.

Contact form:
Should wish to make an appointment or require more information, please use the contact details below:

Mob : 07971539863
Tel : 01875 820335

  • Email: Ewilsoncounsell@aol.com

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Children and Young People
School Refusers/Phobia
Family/Siblings
Sexual Abuse
Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Learning Difficulties
Dyslexia / Dyspraxia
Asperger's Syndrome
ADD / ADHD

Therapies Offered

Fees

What will it cost?

Counselling sessions last for 1 hour including the time needed for reviewing and booking further sessions.  However, in certain circumstances; for couple/family work, longer sessions can be arranged if required. Most clients elect to attend therapy on a weekly basis.

In general, I operate a sliding scale:
£45 to £55 - for individual adults;
£65 to £80 - For couples and family work;
£40 - For children and young people under the age of 16;
£40 to £70 - For a 60 to 75 minute initial assessment consultation (every client must undergo an assessment consultation before the therapy process can start)

Block-booking and paying in total for a series of 10 counselling sessions or more will reduce the overall cost by up to 10%. (Withdrawing from therapy within this time-frame, will result in the fee reverting to the standard sessional rate)

Further Information

Eileen Wilson PgDip (Couns.), MBACP, PgDip (Counselling Children & Young People), MCCYP, MAIP, LCGI

Free on-street parking is available directly outside my practice, which is based in Midlothian, Scotland.The area is also well served by public transport services: 3A X3A, 86A X86A, 29 (from Edinburgh) plus more; further information is available on request.

To enter my counselling premises, requires the negotiation of three steps, however, once inside the building, the counselling room and toilet are on one level.

Contact form:
Should wish to make an appointment or require more information, please use the contact details below:

Mob: 07971539863
Tel: 01875 820335
Email: Ewilsoncounsell@aol.com

  • Online, email or telephone counselling available

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