About me
Hello, I'm Lynsey Burns, a therapist based in Morningside, Edinburgh offering in-person and online counselling. Life can feel overwhelming at times. The coping strategies that worked in the past might not feel effective anymore, leaving us stuck or unsure of next steps. The stories we tell ourselves shape our self-image and how we experience the world and, sometimes, these narratives become limiting or painful, shaped by past experiences or external expectations. We can explore these stories together, identifying the ones that are no longer helpful and creating space for new perspectives.
I provide a warm, non-judgemental space for people navigating a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, loss, life transitions, identity struggles, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. My approach is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and culturally sensitive, ensuring that you feel heard, supported, and valued.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an MSc in Counselling from Abertay University and am a registered member of the BACP. Alongside my private practice, I work with clients at PF Counselling in Edinburgh on a voluntary basis.
Before training as a counsellor, I studied English Literature and worked as a radio documentary producer. These experiences deeply shaped my approach to therapy. Literature gave me an appreciation for the power in personal stories, while radio allowed me to listen - really listen - to people from all walks of life. These perspectives naturally align with my counselling approach, exploring and reflecting on the stories we tell about ourselves.
I have experience working with neurodiverse clients and a particular interest in adoption-informed counselling, an area of specialist research during my training. Both connect to themes of identity - how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how our experiences shape our sense of self. These questions often arise in therapy, whether in the context of adoption, difference, life transitions, self-esteem or personal growth.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions cost £60 for 50 minutes. I have a limited number of concessionary places available. Please contact me to chat if cost is a barrier.
When I work
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In person sessions at The Life Academy all day Tue and Wed/Sat am. Online sessions out with these times by arrangement.
Current slots available: Tue 11am
Further information
I know that finding the right counsellor is important, and it’s natural to want to see if we’re a good fit before committing. I offer a free 20-minute introductory online or phone session, a chance for us to talk about what’s bringing you to counselling to and see whether what I offer feels right for you.
