Catriona O'Hara MCOSCA

209 Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 View map
0131 225 8092 / 07779063445 www.catrionaohara-counselling.org.uk Click here to Email me

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Sometimes it can seem hard to meet life's challenges and to deal with loss, disappointment and change.  As a qualified counsellor, I offer a confidential, safe place to explore concerns, gain insight into behaviour patterns which may no longer be useful and work through issues from the past which are still affecting the present.

My approach

My counselling approach is primarily psychodynamic although I have also been influenced by my original integrative training on which I can draw to further facilitate understanding and empathy.

How counselling can help

The psychodynamic approach involves the client using the sessions and the relationship with the therapist to look at the issues which are important to them, in a non directive, accepting and respectful atmosphere where connections can be made between past events and present concerns.  The insight gained can lead to more choice over present behaviour and interpersonal dynamics and can improve relationships and self esteem.  It may enable the client to become more resilient when faced with life's inevitable challenges and more creative in finding solutions to them.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling
HNC Counselling (Integrative)
BA Hons Social and Political Sciences

Experience

I have worked in two large Edinburgh counselling agencies, a post natal depression project, a GP practice and a child counselling agency over the last twelve years.  I have experience of working with people from different backgrounds, age groups and sexual orientations, in both short and long term work.

Professional Membership

I am a member of COSCA, the national counselling organisation in Scotland and abide by their Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Bereavement
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Bullying
• Child Related Issues
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Issues
• Gender Identity
• Generalised Anxiety
• Infertility
• Learning Difficulties
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Miscarriage
• Postnatal Depression
• Pre-nuptial Counselling
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Relationship Issues
• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Loss

Transitions such as leaving home, beginning university, starting a family, retirement

Personal development

Issues relating from boarding school experiences

Dreamwork

Therapies Offered

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychodynamic Therapy

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

£40/£35 concession for 50 minutes

Further Information

At present I work mainly from the Whole Works Complementary Health and Counselling Centre based in the historic old town of Edinburgh.  It can be easily reached by Lothian buses such as the 23,27,45,41,42,67 up to George IV Bridge from where it is a few minutes walk east down the Royal Mile or by any of the many buses which go along North Bridge ie 31,33,7,14 or 29 from where it is a few minutes west up the Royal Mile.  It is also only 5 minutes walk from Waverley Train Station.  Appointments can be made direct with me on my mobile or via the Whole Works Reception.

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