Steve Harvey

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Edinburgh, EH3 7JY
Available for new clients
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This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I have been working with people and in service of others for most of my entire adult life, as, a teacher, learning and development professional, and as a coach and mentor. But, as I reflect on my career over the last 40 years, I have always had a calling to work with people at a deep, very personal, perhaps spiritual level, to help co-create the conditions for a therapeutic healing relationship to emerge.

I have been trained in both the person centred and psychodynamic traditions with inter-personal dialogue at the heart of both approaches.

In particular, I believe in: love and respect for all. A commitment to provide a safe, healing space to talk. A commitment to be with my client throughout the journey together. And finally, a belief that the client knows best and will work things out, given the right amount of support and time.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have been lucky enough to have gained extensive experience in working with people and teams, in both the public and private sectors, as a teacher, trainer, coach and mentor.

My qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Edinburgh University, a Postgraduate certificate in teaching from Heriot Watt University and a Master's degree in Training and Human Resource management from Leicester University.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Fees

£50.00 per session

Additional information

The first session should be paid for in advance via Card or BACS.   Follow up sessions can paid for at the end of each session by cash, card or BACS.  Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before our agreed session, but paid for in full if within 24 hours.

Further information

What led me to psychotherapy and counselling?
I have been working with people and in service of others for most of my entire adult life, as, a teacher, learning and development professional, and as a coach and mentor.  But, as I reflect on my career over the last 40 years, I have always had a calling to work with people at a deep, very personal, perhaps spiritual level, to help co create the conditions for a therapeutic healing relationship to emerge.

What do I believe about successful therapy?
I believe that a deep, equitable, non-judging and trusting relationship, between two people is at the heart of all successful therapy. In the words of E.E. Cummings, ‘It takes courage to grow and become who you really are’

I have found that growing and developing a sense of who we truly believe we are, in the relation to our past, ourself, our families, friends and society is a life long endeavour.  It is my belief that it helps us when we can practice self-love, to raise our self-esteem and to realise that we are deserving of love and respect. That each and every one of us is more than good enough.
Of course, the challenge can be that if, through our life experience, we have come to believe we are not deserving of love and respect, then our relationships can become emotionally unhealthy for us, as we may leave it to others to decide whether we are good enough or not.

I take comfort from the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, ‘ the only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be’.

My areas of particular focus
o   Relationship challenges
o   Depression
o   Anxiety & Trauma
o   Abandonment & Loss
o   Personal growth & development
 
How do I choose to practice?
I have been trained in both the person centred and psychodynamic traditions with inter-personal dialogue at the heart of both approaches.  In particular, I believe in:


-       Love and respect for all
-       Commitment to provide a safe, healing space to talk
-       Commitment to be with my client throughout the journey together
-       A belief that the client knows best and will work things out
 

3 Walker Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7JY

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

PVG Scheme

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Centrally and conveniently located in Edinburgh near to Haymarket station and tram stops. Unfortunately the practice is on the first floor and is not suitable for wheel chair access.

Online platforms

Doxy
Zoom
Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey