About me
There are times when life becomes difficult in ways we can readily identify: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, loneliness, or the pressures of work and family life. At other times, we may simply feel that something is missing, that we are repeating patterns we don’t understand, or that our lives have lost some of their purpose or meaning.
Counselling offers an opportunity to give these experiences attention and explore what may lie beneath them. My approach is psychodynamic, which considers how earlier experiences and relationships can shape our present feelings, expectations, and ways of relating to others. Through sustained reflection, counselling can help us better understand difficulties that might otherwise seem confusing or persistent.
I have a particular interest in the psychology of Carl Jung, including his ideas about the unconscious, the development of personality, dreams and creative fantasy, and the potential significance of archetypes and myth. These interests inform my broader approach to counselling, but the direction of our work will emerge from your own experiences, interests, and concerns.
I welcome individuals aged 16 and over, whether you are facing a particular difficulty or seeking a fuller understanding of yourself. Alongside my experience counselling adults, I have worked with young people at an independent school in Edinburgh and in a residential mental health setting for adolescents.
If you are considering counselling, I offer a free 20-minute conversation by phone or video. This provides an opportunity to discuss what brings you to counselling, ask any questions you may have, and consider whether we might work well together.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Pg. Dip. in Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Edinburgh
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling
- Ph.D. in the History and Philosophy of Science (History of Psychology), University of Cambridge
Member organisations
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Questions of identity, purpose and meaning; life transitions; recurring patterns in relationships; personal development and self-understanding.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are £65 for 50 minutes. A limited number of concessionary places are available at £50 per session. Please enquire about availability.
When I work
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I offer in-person counselling on Tuesday afternoons and evenings, and online counselling on Wednesday afternoons and evenings. Please get in touch to discuss available appointment times.
