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Counselling is usually for shorter term work: 12-20 sessions. This could be for a short term problem within your life such as: struggling with relationships at work; wanting to gain more confidence; seeking a reframe of perspective when feeling stuck.
Psychotherapy is usually for longer term work which could be for 1-2 years or even longer. This is for more deep rooted issues such as: long-term depression, long-term anxiety, trauma, childhood trauma that may take longer than 12-20 sessions to process safely.
I offer both counselling and psychotherapy and can be flexible in the approach that you feel suits you best. I suggest we meet for 12 sessions to begin with and check in regularly to see how you feel the therapy is going. At the 12 week point you may choose to end the process to integrate what we have worked on or decide if you would like to work longer term. It depends on where you are at in life and what you feel would be best for you.
I recommend 3 months (12 weeks), once a week to begin with to commit to a change you would like to make or simply exploring your current frame of reference to gain more self understanding. We will discuss your intentions for your personal therapy regularly.
Fortnightly sessions are possible but I personally believe once a week is a more effective commitment to you and the change you want to make. However, your therapy has to work around you and your life so this is something we can discuss.
I charge £55 per 50 minute session. Costs can be discussed if your financial circumstances are challenging.
Transactional Analysis is the modality of psychotherapy which I am trained in. This branch of psychotherapy uses models such as ego states, script, the drama triangle and is a useful way to explore your sense of self. If you would like to know more see UKATA’s website or talk to me and I can offer many recommendations for further reading/exploration!
I have completed a diploma in counselling with Transactional Analysis accredited by COSCA. I work under EATA‘s ethical principals and I am a member of UKATA (the UK Association of Transactional Analysis). I am also a registered member of the BACP and can be found on their directory.
I see clients in the North West of Edinburgh either via Google Meets or in person. I also have a passion for walk and talk counselling and psychotherapy which I believe is fantastic for the soul and adds an element of joy and nature to the process which can work for some people. On our introductory call we will explore your options and decide what you would prefer to suit you and your needs.
Try to let me know as soon as possible when you know you can no longer make a session. If you are able to give me notice we can rearrange the session, if you are unable to come to the session and do not contact me you will be charged in full for the session.
I currently have availability on Wednesday evenings, Thursday evenings and Fridays.
Condifentiality is a vital part of the therapeutic process to allow people to share what they need to without the worry that this may be shared with others. Everything you bring to the therapy room will remain between you and me apart from:
I keep client notes to ensure I have a record of our sessions and note down themes to jog my memory of the therapy journey. I also have data relating to scheduling appointments.
The processing of personal data, is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR). This legislation is a data privacy law, giving you rights as an individual and imposing obligations in relation holding your personal data.
One of the rights is a right to be informed, which means I have to give you information about the way in which I use, share and store your personal information.
You can read more about GDPR at the website of the Information Commissioner and see my privacy policy for more detail.
