About me
I'm an integrative counsellor based in Edinburgh, working with individuals and couples in person and online. I believe that good therapy starts with feeling genuinely heard - and that the relationship between counsellor and client is at the heart of any real change.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, tailoring the way I work to each person i see. My background spans education, community outreach, and direct therapeutic work - including supporting homeless individuals, refugees, and LGBTQ+ communities across the third sector.
I havea particular interest in working with people who feel caught between worlds - including Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and Adult TCKs who have grown up across multiple countries and cultures and may find it hard to feel truly at home anywhere. I also work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, and the long term effects of trauma.
I am a registered member of BACP and COSCA, and co-director of Chai Counselling Ltd, based at 1 St Colme Street, Edinburgh. Sessions available in person and online. Website: www.chaicounselling.com
Training, qualifications & experience
Integrative Diploma in Counselling (COSCA) Certificate in Couples Counselling (COSCA) Certificate in Counselling Supervision Skills (COSCA) Certificate in Scotland's Mental Health First Aid (NHS Scotland) Chartered Teacher (GTCS) Post Graduate Certificate in Education, University of Paisley Bachelor of Divinity (Hons), University of Edinburgh
I have worked in individual and couples counselling in private practice, and bring extensive experience from the third sector — including supporting homeless individuals and refugees through the Salvation Army in Hamburg, and working with LGBTQ+ communities. I have been involved in community outreach through the PRAXIS project in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, and in international educational partnership work through the Malawi/Scotland Partnership and Rotary.
I have extensive experience supporting Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and Adult TCKs — people who have grown up across multiple countries and cultures and may find it hard to feel fully at home anywhere.
Registered member of BACP and COSCA.
Integrative Diploma in Counselling (COSCA) Certificate in Couples Counselling (COSCA) Certificate in Counselling Supervision Skills (COSCA) Certificate in Scotland's Mental Health First Aid (NHS Scotland) Chartered Teacher (GTCS) Post Graduate Certificate in Education, University of Paisley Bachelor of Divinity (Hons), University of Edinburgh
I have worked in individual and couples counselling in private practice, and bring extensive experience from the third sector — including supporting homeless individuals and refugees through the Salvation Army in Hamburg, and working with LGBTQ+ communities. I have been involved in community outreach through the PRAXIS project in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, and in international educational partnership work through the Malawi/Scotland Partnership and Rotary.
I have extensive experience supporting Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and Adult TCKs — people who have grown up across multiple countries and cultures and may find it hard to feel fully at home anywhere.
Registered member of BACP and COSCA.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£65.00 per session
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Additional information
Providing you with this professional service does incur a financial cost. As a private practice, I continually improve and develop the service to meet the increasing issues faced by clients. There is a 48 hour cancellation policy.
Also, payment is made in advance of each appointment. Individual – £65; Couple – £120; Student - £55 – Corporate - By negotiation; Visiting– By negotiation; SMEs - by negotiation. For further information - please see website.
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