I work in a person-centred way. This means I don’t sit opposite you as the expert on your life. I sit alongside you.

My role is to offer a space where you feel genuinely heard and understood, without pressure or expectation. You don’t have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or have everything worked out before you arrive.

We work with whatever feels important to you. It might be something happening in your life today, or something from many years ago that still feels unfinished. If it matters to you, it matters in the room.

At its heart, person-centred counselling is a real human relationship that allows growth to unfold naturally, not because someone pushed it, but because you were finally given space to be fully yourself.

The first session is an initial conversation.

We’ll talk about what has brought you to counselling and what feels important right now. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance or know exactly what to say. We simply begin where you are.

It’s also an opportunity for you to ask any questions about how I work and to get a sense of whether you feel comfortable with me. The relationship is important, so it needs to feel right for you.

During this session we will also go through some practical aspects of working together, known as contracting. This includes things like confidentiality, session length, cancellations, and how we work together safely and ethically. It helps create clarity and a shared understanding from the beginning.

There is no pressure to commit beyond the first session. It’s simply a space to explore whether counselling feels helpful and whether I feel like the right fit for you.

People come to counselling for many different reasons. Some of the areas we may explore include:

Anxiety and overwhelm
Relationship difficulties
Life transitions
Grief and loss
Stress and burnout
Addiction (personal or family impact)
Feeling stuck or disconnected

Sessions last 60 minutes.

Weekly sessions are usually recommended, particularly at the beginning, as this helps create continuity and trust within the therapeutic process.

Counselling can be short-term, focused on a particular issue, or open-ended depending on your needs.

Sessions are £65 per session.

A limited number of concession spaces are available.

Yes. What you share in counselling is confidential.

There are a small number of exceptions around risk of harm or safeguarding, which would always be discussed openly with you.

I am a member of the BACP and work within their ethical framework.

Yes, I offer online counselling sessions via Zoom.

Online sessions are held in a secure and confidential way, allowing us to work together even if you are not able to attend in person.

Walk-and-talk therapy can suit some people very well, but it isn’t for everyone.

Before beginning, we would have a conversation to explore whether it feels appropriate for you. We would consider comfort, privacy and practicalities, and agree on a quiet and neutral setting where confidentiality can be thoughtfully maintained.

Your sense of ease and safety would always come first.

You don’t have to be in crisis to come to counselling.

Sometimes people simply reach a point where something in life feels heavy, confusing or stuck. That is enough reason to seek support.

If you are wondering whether counselling might help, you are very welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation.

No, you don’t need to prepare anything.

We simply begin with whatever feels present for you in that moment.

Yes. I currently offer in-person counselling sessions in North Edinburgh.

I also offer online counselling, which allows us to work together remotely if attending in person isn’t practical for you.

If you would like to enquire about counselling, you are welcome to get in touch through the contact form on the website.

You can briefly share what has brought you to counselling and ask any questions you may have. From there, we can arrange a first session and begin the process at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

Not at all. Many people come to counselling when they are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or going through a period of change.

You do not need to be in crisis for counselling to be helpful. It can simply be a space to reflect, talk things through, and understand yourself more clearly.