About me
I am Lucy Wren, a counsellor working in Leith, Edinburgh. I see clients in person at my practice in Leith, and online for people elsewhere in Scotland and the UK.
People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes there is a clear problem: anxiety that has taken over, a loss you are still carrying, a relationship that has become hard work, stress that will not let up. Sometimes it is vaguer than that, just a sense that things are not right and you would like somewhere to think out loud. Both are good enough reasons to get in touch.
My approach is pluralistic, which in practice means I do not apply one method to everybody. I draw on person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural and transactional analysis ways of working, and we find between us what is useful for you. Some people want space to talk and be heard. Others want something more structured and practical. We can start in one place and move.
Sessions usually happen weekly, at the same time each week. How many you have is up to you. Some people come for a handful of sessions with something specific in mind, others stay longer. There is no minimum commitment and no expectation that you keep going once it has stopped being useful.
What you bring stays confidential, within the limits I will explain clearly at the start.
If you are not sure whether counselling is right for you, or whether I am the right counsellor, I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat. No pressure and no obligation to book anything afterwards. It is simply a chance to ask questions and get a feel for how we might work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), membership number NCS22-02509. My work is governed by the NCPS Code of Ethical Practice.
I trained as a counsellor and psychotherapist and work pluralistically, drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural and transactional analysis approaches. I keep my practice current through continuing professional development and regular clinical supervision, as required of all NCPS registrants.
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.
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.
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
Fees
£50.00 - £80.00
Additional information
Individual sessions are £50 online and £60 in person. Couples sessions in person are £80. The introductory 15-minute chat is free.
Further information
My practice is in Leith, Edinburgh, a short walk from the Shore. I also work online, which suits people elsewhere in Edinburgh, across Scotland, or anyone whose week does not allow a fixed travel slot.
I am available Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 20:00. I do not work Friday to Sunday.
The best way to start is with the free 15-minute introductory chat. We talk briefly about what has brought you here and what you are looking for, and you can decide afterwards whether to book a first session. There is no charge and no obligation.
