Carol Brown

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PgDip, MNCPS Acc, Person-Centred Counsellor and Supervisor

About me

It's hard to know who to turn to when you’re feeling overwhelmed, worn out or lost, struggling with thoughts, relationships or events. I’ll welcome you as a unique human being, not an issue, a problem, or a diagnosis. I’ll do my best to see the world through your eyes and not my own. 

You’ve taken a brave step already - I’d love to work with you and offer you a safe space. I work from quiet and comfortable premises just across from Haymarket Station in Edinburgh. Easy to get to by public transport and the building itself is accessible.

I will provide you with a warm and accepting environment where you can talk about whatever issue you want to bring.  Counselling can help, please don’t suffer alone, contact me by phone or email.

Training, qualifications & experience

I qualified in Person-Centred Counselling from the University of Aberdeen after completing a Certificate in Counselling Skills at Edinburgh College. I’ve been in practice since early 2022 and qualified as a Supervisor in 2026. I am a Registered Member of a counselling ethical body (NCPS), am fully insured and have regular supervision.

I joined Carers of East Lothian as a student and continue to work for that organisation, counselling Carers of all kinds. I have a specialism in helping people with sight loss: my practice is listed on RNIB’s Accredited Register of Sight Loss Counsellors. I was awarded the Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision in May 2026. 

Before re-training as a therapist, I worked in the museums and heritage sector for 30 years. A health crisis gave me the opportunity to stop and consider my personal priorities. I now do the kind of work I truly enjoy and feel a connection with. I offer you as my client the gift of myself, my skills and knowledge and my lived experience.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Visual Impairment issues, sight loss. I am an Accredited Member of RNIB’s. Counselling for Sight-Loss  Register and have volunteered as a befriender and support group leader for the Macular Society for 12 years. 

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 - £60.00

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

I offer 50-minute in-person sessions in central Edinburgh for £60, as well as online for the same fee.

I offer a concessionary rate of £50 to students for a fixed number of sessions per month.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

Please note I am happy to offer telephone counselling to clients who are visually impaired, as well as face-to-face and on-liine.

15 Rosebery Crescent, Haymarket, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5JY

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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PVG Scheme

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Please note I am happy to offer telephone counselling to clients who are visually impaired, as well as face-to-face and on-liine.

Online platforms

Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online

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