The Edinburgh Counselling Service

Being at university is simultaneously an exciting and challenging time of change and development. You may be faced with emotional or relationship difficulties for the first time, or you may have pre-existing mental ill-health which is exacerbated at this time. Maybe things aren’t going the way you expected when you went to university, or you feel a bit overwhelmed with all the changes.

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While universities may offer counselling services to their students, unfortunately there are often lengthy waiting lists, and limited sessions available. We can offer in person counselling for students in Edinburgh, and online counselling for students in other areas.

 

Areas of Specialism: 

• Anxiety (GAD, Social Anxiety, OCD)

• Depression 

• Experiencing sexual violence, sexual assault and/or rape

• Issues around self-image, exercise and eating 

• Imposter Syndrome (the feeling of not belonging or not feeling 'good enough')

• Perfectionism 

• Relationships and Family Issues

• Self-criticism (also known as our 'Inner Critic')

• Self-esteem

• Stress, Overwhelm and Burnout

• Trauma

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Appointments take place at One St.Colme Street near to excellent transportation links. It is a 25 minute walk away from the University of Edinburgh campus, a  25 minute bus ride from Edinburgh Napier, a 30-40 minute bus ride from Heriot Watt, and a 6 minute train ride away from Queen Margaret University, making it an ideal location for students in Edinburgh seeking counselling.