About me
Janis Sinclair
Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Supervisor
I am a fully qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Portobello, Edinburgh, and Prestonpans. I completed my Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling at Stirling University in 2011 and qualified as a Counselling Supervisor with COSCA in 2013.
Now in my mid-sixties, I bring both professional depth and personal insight to my practice. I am married with two grown-up children, and my own two-year counselling journey profoundly shaped my self-awareness and understanding — guiding me toward the path I now walk as a therapist.
Over the years, I have gained extensive experience working with adults, children, couples, and families. I believe counselling should offer a confidential, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where individuals can explore a wide range of issues — including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, bereavement, trauma, and life transitions — with safety, dignity, and support.
My approach is integrative, drawing on psychodynamic and person-centred principles, and always tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Suicidal thoughts
bipolar
family problems
Marital issues
career
childhood sexual abuse
children
depression
low self-esteem
Panic attacks
Stress
anxiety
self-esteem
physical abuse
sexual abuse
verbal abuse
trauma
relationship problems
personal development
bereavement
depression
mental abuse
loss
anger
eating disorders and many more.
Furthermore, the key to successful counselling is choosing the right counsellor for YOU.
My website: janissinclair.com
For more information or contact me on 07894935596.
Training, qualifications & experience
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Qualifications and experience
My core training includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from Stirling University (2011) and Supervisor accreditation through COSCA (2013).
I have continued to deepen and diversify my professional development through a wide range of specialist trainings, including:
Play Therapy
CBT Toolkit
Foundation Year in Systemic Therapy
Diploma in Training & Development for Groups
Certified Cyber Therapist & Clinical Cyber Supervisor
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Advanced Safeguarding
ADHD Works Coach
Working Therapeutically with Autism
This breadth of training informs my integrative approach, which draws on psychodynamic and person-centred principles while remaining responsive to each client’s unique needs.
Professional Experience includes:
Private practice in Prestonpans and Portobello
Clinical Manager for a charity in Leith
VRU work within A&E settings
Project Worker for Crossreach Counselling: Lothians
Voluntary roles:
ICSSS (Open Secret)
The Place2Be
Wester Hailes Health Agency
Eclipse
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
The National Register of Psychotherapists and Counsellors was founded in 2011 and is a companion organisation to the Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.
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
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£60.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
All fees have 20% added for example £60 plus 20% VAT =£72
When I work
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Fee Policy
Late cancellation: Fee to be paid in full
All sessions are to be paid in advance.
I have a 24-hour cancellation policy
Further information
Appointments
Monday - Friday various appointments throughout the day and evenings
Saturdays 9am - 18:00
Locations
Easily Accessible
Coming by Bus: Bus stops on the main street with a very short walk (1 or 2 minutes)
Coming by Car: Free Parking
Coming by Train: 10-minute walk from the station
