About me
Therapy isn't only for people who can't cope. It's for people coping at a cost — the anxiety that won't switch off, the relationship circling the same argument, the ADHD or autism that makes ordinary life harder than it looks.
I'm Tom, a psychotherapist offering a calm, confidential space in Edinburgh's New Town to think things through. You don't need to have a clear idea of what's wrong. We can work that out together.
I have a particular interest in working with men navigating the pressures of work, relationships, or fatherhood, experiences that can be hard to talk about. I also frequently work with people who are autistic or have ADHD, exploring what that means and how to live more comfortably with it.
I work from a quiet consulting room on Drumsheugh Gardens, and by secure video call with clients across Scotland and the rest of the UK.
If you're not sure whether therapy is for you or whether I'm the right therapist, I offer a free 20-minute video call so we can talk it through. No obligation, just a chance to ask any questions before deciding.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at the University of Edinburgh, completing three years of postgraduate study in counselling and psychotherapy. I'm qualified in both psychodynamic and person-centred therapy, and I draw on both approaches in my work.
I'm a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and work within the BACP Ethical Framework. I hold professional insurance and maintain regular clinical supervision.
Before training as a therapist, I studied English Literature at the University of Oxford - which still shapes how I think about the stories we tell ourselves, and how those stories influence the way we live.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Adult ADHD / late ADHD diagnosis / late autism diagnosis
- Imposter syndrome
- Life transitions
- Men's mental health / men's counselling / fatherhood / new fathers
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are £70 for 50 minutes, paid by bank transfer on the day.
I also offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces for people who can't afford my standard rate.
Cancellations require 24 hours' notice. Late cancellations and missed sessions are charged at the full rate.
When I work
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Further information
What it's like to work with me
Therapy with me is conversational, not clinical. There's no programme to follow and no homework. You'll talk about what matters to you, and I'll listen. Together, we'll start to notice things: patterns that repeat, feelings that don't quite make sense, the gap between what you want and what keeps happening.
Sometimes that means looking at the past. Sometimes it means staying with what's happening right now. The pace is yours. I won't rush you, and I won't push you through something before you're ready.
People often tell me they value the calm we make in the room and the feeling of being taken seriously. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard - not assessed or categorised, but understood as the unique person you are.
How long does therapy take?
Some people come for a few months to work through something specific - a difficult relationship, a period of anxiety, a life transition. Others stay longer to explore things more deeply. There's no fixed duration. We'll talk openly about how the work is going and when ending feels right.
Getting started
If you're unsure, that's completely normal. I offer a free 20-minute video consultation - no obligation, just a chance to ask questions and see how it feels to talk. If we decide to go ahead, we'll arrange a first session either in person or online.
