About Me
Hi, My name is Gwen and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Edinburgh.
I work with people who are finding themselves frustrated or confused. Who struggle with anxiety, low self-confidence or notice patterns of behaviour that leave them feeling stuck and disconnected from people in their lives and the world around them.
I take a trauma-informed approach to my practice, encouraging safety as well as curiosity. I believe that lasting change comes through meeting ourselves with compassion and creating new space for growth.
Professional Experience
I trained and gained my professional qualification in the University of Edinburgh.
Both during and after my training, I have worked with a diverse client group bringing a broad range of personal challenges. Some of these challenges include relationship issues, attachment styles, identity, sexuality and anxiety. Working with clients of all genders aged sixteen and above.
I learned the importance of a trauma-informed approach through my experience at a local crisis centre. Working with survivors of sexual assault, abuse and gender-based violence. This experience has deepened my understanding of how trauma can shape a person’s relationship with their body, their sense of safety, trust and connection with themselves and with others.
I work with people whose bodies may have learned to feel unsafe, helping them to gently reconnect and develop a greater sense of security in self again.
Where I Work From
In-person sessions available in Edinburgh’s West End and Portobello
Online sessions also available
Qualifications and Registrations
My professional qualifications include;
PGDiploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Edinburgh
PG Certificate in Counselling Studies from the University of Edinburgh
BA joint honours in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Galway
I am trained as both a person-centred and psychodynamic psychotherapist. This means that we can tailor our session to your needs, rather than expecting you to fit any particular approach.
I am a registered member with COSCA.
I am bound by their Ethical Framework, and I am committed
to continuous professional development.
Fees & Booking
Initial consultations cost £45, and sessions after this range between £55 and £65 depending on the location.
I have a limited number of concessionary appointments. These are reserved for people who currently face financial hardship and cannot otherwise afford support. If you think that you might be eligible for one of these spaces please include this in your initial enquiry.
£60
Enquiries
To get in contact, complete and submit the form below.
Please include your email address and general availability for sessions. I will respond as quickly as possible to organise a first meeting.