About Counselling

Counselling is a talk therapy designed to support you in exploring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. People seek counselling for many different reasons—some come with a specific concern, while others simply feel that something in their life is out of alignment but aren’t sure why.

Each session provides a safe space to talk openly about what has brought you to counselling. There are no quick fixes, and the process can feel uncomfortable at times, but counselling offers a supportive environment where you won’t have to navigate it alone. A counsellor works alongside you with empathy and without judgment, helping you untangle your thoughts and gain clarity at your own pace.

What is discussed in sessions is strictly confidential, unless there is a risk of harm.

As an Integrative Counsellor, my approach is rooted in the Person-Centred model, but I also draw on techniques from CBT and Psychodynamic therapy. This allows me to tailor sessions to your individual needs, helping you explore your thoughts and feelings in a way that feels right for you.

In addition to counselling, I am also a qualified Health Coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, New York. I believe that emotional wellbeing is deeply connected to how we care for ourselves—physically, mentally, and emotionally. My training in health coaching helps me take a more holistic approach to stress and anxiety, exploring areas like energy levels, how daily habits impact mood, and the mind-body connection. Coaching elements can also help build confidence, self-compassion, and practical self-care habits that support long-term emotional resilience.

Our Initial Session

The initial session will feel a bit more introductory in tone as it allows us to meet in person, at one of my working locations in central Edinburgh or online, to discuss your reasons for seeking counselling and to go over any questions or concerns that you may have. It is also a good time to explore what you are looking to get out of counselling and any goals that you may have.

As the working relationship between the counsellor and the client is a key element to counselling, the initial session also gives us the chance to see if we are a good fit to work together.

At the end of the session, if it feels right for both parties, we will look at booking either a regular day and time or a flexi-schedule. We can discuss further what a flexi-schedule could look like for you however I have found this option to work well for those who have constantly moving schedules due to work or other life commitments.

 

Frequency of Sessions and Endings.

A session lasts for 50 minutes and tend to be either weekly, fortnightly or on a flexible basis. Monthly sessions are also available to clients coming to the end of their counselling work. The work can be either short-term or long-term depending on the needs of the individual so the ending can be either set by the client from the initial session or remain open-ended until the time is right for them to bring the process to a close.

Cost

£60 for a 50 minute Face to Face or Online Session.
Please note that I work with adults.

Additional Information

Contact

SOLSTICE CENTRE

49A Broughton Street
Edinburgh
EH1 3RJ