About me
I'm Angela, a counsellor working with individuals and couples across Edinburgh and East Lothian, both in person and online. I trained in Transactional Analysis (TA), and in my couples work I use the Bader-Pearson Developmental Model, which looks at how relationships grow and change over time. A lot of my work is with people going through separation or divorce, finding their feet with co-parenting, or building a blended family.
That's partly because I've lived it myself. Navigating divorce, rebuilding life afterwards and blending a family with a new partner have all shaped who I am, both personally and professionally. I don't think you need to have walked the same road as your clients, but lived experience does bring something real to the work.
I was born in South Africa and now live in East Lothian. Outside the therapy room I'm a mum to three boys, a keen golfer and someone who finds a lot of joy in being outdoors, usually out walking with my partner and dog. That life beyond counselling keeps me grounded!
What I love most about this work is the lightbulb moments, when someone discovers something new about themselves, or a couple starts to find their way back to each other. I also value sitting with people in the uncomfortable spaces and helping them see they can get through them. They're often more resilient than they realised, and with the right support they can work through almost anything.
Whether you're in Edinburgh, East Lothian or further afield, if any of that resonates, I'd love to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Bachelor of education (Hons) Primary education at Edinburgh University.
- Diploma in Counselling using Transactional Analysis
- Certificate in Couples work Developmental Model of Couples Counselling
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Relationship difficulties
Divorce
Seperation
conflict issues
parenting
family systems
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £120.00
Additional information
I offer individual sessions @ £60 for 50mins and couples £120 for 90mins.
