Rachel Maisey

Whether you find yourself in crisis or something just doesn’t feel right, I believe anyone can benefit from having a period where you can be listened to in confidence and without judgement. I have worked with people on issues including anxiety and depression, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties and stress at work.

I continue to be inspired by the potential for growth and healing that counselling can offer. You may be surrounded by family or friends, but find yourself slipping into familiar patterns or roles that hold you back. Or you may be feeling isolated and alone. I offer you a safe space where you will not be judged or required to be a certain way. Finding the right counsellor can be difficult. It is important that you find someone you feel comfortable working with. “It’s the relationship that heals” said Irvin Yalom, so go with your gut feelings.

I took the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from Edinburgh University, which involved training in the psychodynamic and person-centred approaches. Psychodynamic thinking explores how our past history affects us in the here-and-now and the person-centred approach honours the inner potential and wisdom within each of us. I have a Diploma in Relational Mindfulness from the Karuna Institute and meditation is also an important part of my life in general. I have worked at Hope Park Counselling Centre and was a volunteer practitioner at PF Counselling in Morningside for 10 years where I worked with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I abide by their code of ethics. I receive regular supervision and am fully insured for the work that I do.

I charge £55 for an initial session of one hour. If managing this fee on a weekly basis is genuinely an issue for you, please contact me and we can explore options.