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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Nov 94 min read
Exploring Transactional Analysis: Understanding and Healing Relationships with Self and Others
At The Edinburgh Counselling Service, we understand that relationships—both with others and within ourselves—are central to our...
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Jul 275 min read
From Baby Blues to Balance: Mental Health Tips for New Mothers
Understanding Maternal Mental Health Becoming a mother is one of the most profound experiences in life. It's a journey that can be filled...
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Jul 19, 20233 min read
What is Schema Therapy and How Does it Work?
What is Schema Therapy? Schema therapy is a comprehensive and integrative approach to psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and...
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
May 11, 20234 min read
Nurturing Your Well-being: 50 Forms of Self-Care for a Balanced Life
What is self-care? Self-care is an overarching term that refers to anything we do to take care of ourselves. It has become a bit of a...
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Feb 6, 20223 min read
What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does It Work?
What Is EMDR Therapy? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy is an evidence based treatment which helps people...
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Aug 19, 20212 min read
15 Signs that Your Child Suffers from Anxiety
Children often feel anxious or nervous at times. It's a natural part of dealing with all the changes indicative of childhood and...
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Mar 5, 20216 min read
How to Avoid Activism Burnout
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, & that is an act of political warfare." -
Audre Lorde, Writer & Activist
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Feb 21, 20216 min read
How to Get the Most out of Therapy
Therapy is an investment in yourself, and requires continuous time & effort. Here are my top 10 tips to help you get the most out of therapy
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Jan 10, 20213 min read
How To Find a Culturally Aware Therapist
Your therapeutic space should be all about you - you shouldn't need to make space for your therapist's own guilt or shame around racism.
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Jan 4, 20212 min read
Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Seeking support takes strength and courage, and you deserve to be listened to. Here you'll find a variety of resources.
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Dec 12, 20203 min read
Counselling for Sexual Violence
Everyone reacts differently, and there is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to react.
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Nov 30, 20202 min read
Crisis Resources
From time to time, we may find ourselves in need of immediate or access additional support. This list gives an overview of crisis support
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Oct 30, 20206 min read
How Can Therapy Help?
Therapy can help with many difficult life problems and in many cases, people find it easier to confide in a stranger, as opposed to a...
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Oct 21, 20204 min read
How Does Therapy Work?
Anyone can come to therapy and bring anything that may be troubling them or causing difficulties in their life. No issue is too small.
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
May 25, 20209 min read
Object Relations Theory
An Introduction to Kleinian Theory Melanie Klein (1882-1960) was an Austrian-British psychoanalyst and author. She was most well known...
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
May 24, 20203 min read
Winnicott and Transitional Objects
What is a Transitional Object? A “transitional object” most commonly refers to an object used in early child development, which helps the...
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
May 20, 20206 min read
Carl Rogers and The Nineteen Propositions
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” - Carl Rogers Carl Rogers Carl Rogers (January 8,...
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
May 10, 20205 min read
Maternal Mental Health
This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, which aims to shed light on the commonplace and complex difficulties associated with...
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
May 2, 202010 min read
Different Types of Counselling and Talking Therapies
Whatever modality you choose, rest assured it's more to do with personal preference rather than efficacy.
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The Edinburgh Counselling Service
Apr 30, 20202 min read
Edinburgh and Lothians Mental Health and Counselling Resources
Here you'll find a mixture of contacts and links relating to mental health and wellbeing, as well as counselling agencies which offer a...
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