Emma Baines-Dinning

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DipHE in Counselling and Psychotherapy; MCOSCA

About me

Welcome!

Reaching out to a counsellor can feel daunting, particularly if you are used to managing things on your own. It’s okay if you’re not sure where to start, and you don’t have to tell me everything that has happened to you before you’re ready to talk about any of it. We’ll move at your pace.

My approach is Person-Centred, meaning I tailor my support to your unique needs and perspective. In my practice I offer a warm, thoughtful, collaborative space where we can take our time in building a trusting relationship, and make sense of what you’re experiencing together. 

I am particularly interested in helping people understand how their past experiences can affect the way they see themselves, their relationships and the world around them.

Perhaps you prioritise other people’s happiness at the cost of your own needs or find yourself feeling responsible for other people’s feelings. Maybe you find it difficult to say no, ask for what you need, or trust those around you. Perhaps you learnt that it was safer to keep your feelings to yourself, to shutdown when things feel overwhelming, or keep yourself distracted by staying busy.

If this is you, it makes sense that you might be feeling disconnected from yourself, unsure of what you want, struggling to trust yourself, and wondering why your relationships and certain situations affect you in the way they do. 

Through the empowering work we do together, you’ll begin to discover new ways for how you want to live and relate to others. With empathy, connection, and compassionate exploration, we'll work together to understand your experiences, honour the ways you've survived, and strengthen the relationship you have with yourself.

We might be a good fit if you want to: 

  • Explore experiences or relationships that continue to affect you.
  • Make sense of patterns that no longer serve you.
  • Understand yourself with greater clarity.
  • Get to know the person you are beneath the ways you've learnt to survive.
  • Reconnect with yourself.
  • Develop greater self-compassion.
  • Build healthier relationships and boundaries.
  • Learn to recognise and respond to your own needs.
  • Experience meaningful growth and lasting change.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold a DipHE in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy and undertake continual professional development as part of my membership with COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland).

Member organisations

COSCA
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA)

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

Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland
Accredited Register Scheme

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).

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Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session

Additional information

My fees are £50.00 per session with block bookings available on request. 

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
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My working hours are between 09:30 and 14:30, Monday - Thursday. 

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

PVG Scheme

In Scotland, criminal records checks are carried out by Disclosure Scotland. Professionals working with children or vulnerable adults must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. You can learn more at mygov.scot , or contact this professional directly.

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
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Emma Baines-Dinning
Emma Baines-Dinning