Roslyn Urquhart
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About me
I am a UKCP, BAAT, and HCPC-registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Art Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. My journey into psychotherapy began with my own transformational experience, which highlighted the profound healing potential of the psychodynamic approach. This personal insight continues to inspire and guide my work with clients.
Throughout my career, I have worked across a variety of settings, including the NHS, charities, education, and private practice. I have particular expertise in supporting individuals with complex emotional difficulties, histories of trauma and abuse, and those living with disabilities. My personal experiences have deepened my understanding and empathy, helping me to offer a compassionate and nuanced approach to the challenges people face. Alongside my private practice, I manage a specialist service within the NHS, ensuring that my work remains informed by the latest developments in mental health care.
Before training as a psychotherapist, I worked in Art and Design, and my creative background enriches my therapeutic practice. I trained as an Art Psychotherapist and later pursued further qualifications in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT). These experiences have shaped a thoughtful and flexible approach to supporting individuals on their journeys toward healing and self-discovery.
My approach is rooted in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic principles and offers a compassionate and reflective space to explore the deeper layers of thoughts, feelings, and relationships. I believe in working collaboratively to uncover patterns and understand challenges, empowering you to build resilience and embrace meaningful change.
Creativity plays an important role in my work, as I recognise the power of imagination and non-verbal expression to access emotions that words alone may struggle to convey. Whether through verbal or creative exploration, I aim to meet your unique needs with empathy and care.
My practice is based in a comfortable and confidential room in East London and online.
I also offer clinical supervision to trainee and qualified Art Psychotherapists.
In addition I am a BPC accredited Mentalisation Based Therapy practitioner with experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
I have a particular interest in working with people with disabilities, their families and carers. I also offer specialist therapy to adults with Learning Disabilities adapted to meet the needs of the individual and to people who identify as Neurodiverse.
Having personally experienced the transformative impact of psychotherapy, I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for others to navigate their own paths to healing and growth. My personal experience further fuels my commitment to helping individuals explore and overcome the unique challenges they face, with empathy and understanding.
Training, qualifications & experience
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Arts Therapist (Art Psychotherapist)
- British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)
- Arbours Association of Psychotherapists (AAP)
- British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) accredited Mentalisation Based Therapy Practitioner
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Full qualifying course, The Arbours Association 2019
- CPD training in Art Therapy Supervision, British Association of Art Therapists 2014
- MBT Practitioner Qualification, Anna Freud Centre, London, 2013
- MSc Art Psychotherapy, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh 2006
- BA (Hons) Visual Communication (Illustration) The Edinburgh College of Art 2003
Organisations I have worked for include
- RESPOND
- NHS
- The Arbours Association
- Edinburgh City Council
- Place2Be
- Safe Space (Fife)
- Health in Mind (Midlothian)
- Fife Social Services
- Camphill Rudolf Steiner Schools
Member organisations
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Disability, Intellectual Disability. Neurodiversity
Therapies offered
Fees
Additional information
I offer a sliding scale. Please contact me to discuss fees
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Please contact me to ask about availability
Further information
I offer long term and short term psychotherapy and can work with people up to 3x weekly. Many of my clients have been working with me for several years.
