Charlotte White

Hello my name is Charlotte and I am a compassionate and very experienced psychotherapist and supervisor. Thank you for taking the time to read about what I offer. I hope this profile supports you in making a decision about who you want to work with. 

I am available Wednesdays in person in Edinburgh and online Monday-Friday. 

I mainly use EMDR but I am also a qualified person centred psychotherapist (MSc) offering talking therapy. My work as a therapist is based on developing a strong, safe, `and supportive relationship with you. I strive to be honest, straightforward, and kind in our interactions. It is natural for you to be anxious starting therapy, but with the right support it doesn't need to be difficult. I’m always happy to answer questions and hear feedback to make sure this is the best experience possible for you. 

I am Senior Accredited by the BACP and accredited by EMDR UK. I specialise in low mood, depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self esteem and complex trauma. I have a particular interest in working with people who have experienced miscarriage and infertility. I am trained in attachment informed EMDR which works on issues in the here and now, as well as past experiences. 

I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent clients, and I have a lot of experience working with people with autism and ADHD and the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Sessions are 50 minutes long, and cost £80. I don’t offer concessions but I work flexibly to suit your budget. We don’t have to meet weekly. I do not offer free introductory sessions for clients, but I do offer a 30 minute session for £40. This provides a comprehensive introduction to counselling/EMDR, and advice and support about therapeutic options for our future work, or signposting if needed. 

Supervision is £60 for one hour and £80 for an hour and a half. I am on the list of approved supervisors for the University of Edinburgh, University of Strathclyde, Metanoia Institute and Persona Institute and Training. I offer a free 30 minute online appointment to students looking for supervision. 

I supervise groups of therapy trainees at Metanoia Institute, and The Awareness Centre in London. I really encourage students to set up supervision groups where their course allows this, as this is a great way to compliment individual supervision.

I have worked for the NHS as a band 7 Psychotherapist. I have also worked as a therapist in a family therapy team for the NHS.  I was a Senior Social Worker in a community mental health team for five years, using a bio-psycho-social approach. I am a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional. I continue to work on the Social Work programmes at Greenwich University marking dissertations for BA and MA students.  I am currently studying for a PhD at Edinburgh University focusing on people who are childless not by choice. I myself am not childless, although I specialise in working with people who are. If you are seeking a childless therapist specifically you can find them on the Gateway Women website here: https://gateway-women.com/

I am a trauma specialist, and have worked for the charity Stand Alone (for family estrangement) and One in Four (for childhood sexual abuse) doing individual and group psychotherapy, support groups and workshops. I find EMDR the best approach for trauma. I have experience using EMDR for childhood abuse, car accidents, traumatic birth, sexual assault, and medical trauma.  I ran six session support groups for people bereaved by Covid, and medics affected by their experiences working during this time. 

My core training was in Person Centred psychotherapy (MSc). I also have training in:

• EMDR (EMDR Academy) 
• EMDR for neuro-divergent clients
• Attachment informed EMDR
• EMDR Flash technique
• Mindfulness for Stress Reduction (Bangor University)
• Mentalisation Based Therapy (Anna Freud Institute)
• Diploma in Teaching in Higher Education (Greenwich University)
• Diploma in Supervision (Distinction, The Awareness Centre)
• MA Social Work (Brunel University)
• BA English 2.1 (Exeter University)
• LLM Law (Birkbeck, University of London)
• Current PhD student (Edinburgh University)

I have experience working with:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Low mood
• Trauma
• Generalised anxiety disorder
• Panic disorder
• Relationships Issues
• Feeling sad
• Self-esteem
• Panic attacks
• Health problems
• Work stress
• Estrangement

I specialise in supporting people with anxiety and low mood.

£80 for EMDR and therapy. 

£60 per hour for supervision, or £80 for an hour and a half.  Free 30 minute appointment for students. 

I accept Axa, Aviva, and Allianz insurance.