About me
Counselling for Children, Young People & Adults | Edinburgh, Lothians & Online
Do you, or does your child struggle with issues such as anxiety, relationship difficulties or low self-confidence? I provide BACP accredited counselling for young adults and children in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Online. I have worked with over 200 clients, delivering over 1200 sessions across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Online, working with school/university distress, difficult transitions, neurodiversity and unique processing styles, self-harm, suicidal ideation, relationships, body image concerns and disordered eating.
I offer a therapeutic approach that bridges psychodynamic talking therapy with creative, play-based modalities. At the core of my practice is the belief that when words feel out of reach, we can always find another meaningful way to communicate, whether that be in a traditional talking based model, play therapy, or pioneering work with computer or roleplay games.
Starting therapy is a brave and positive step toward healthier coping mechanisms. I understand that it can be hard to seek help, it takes courage to speak out. To make this transition easier, I offer a reduced-rate introductory session. Book a reduced-rate, 30 minute introductory session today.
With over eight years of professional experience, I provide a safe space for children, teenagers, and young adults struggling with emotional or psychological difficulties. Based in Edinburgh (and online), my practice is trauma-informed and aligned with the latest Scottish mental health frameworks, ensuring a rights-based approach for every young person I see.
Training, qualifications & experience
- HnD Psychodynamic Counselling for Children and Young People (COSCA, Queen Margaret University)
- Fda Counselling Studies (Truro College)
- 1200+ hours of counselling children and young people
- 8 years of working for the Midlothian Young People's Advice Service
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.
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
- Reduced rate, 30min introductory session (£30)
- Concessions can be discussed
