Counselling Edinburgh
Professional Counselling in Edinburgh
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, making it difficult to cope with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges or major life changes on your own. Whatever you’re experiencing, professional counselling provides a safe, confidential environment where you can better understand your emotions, explore your experiences and begin moving towards a healthier future.
At My Solution Wellbeing, we provide professional counselling in Edinburgh for adults, children, young people, couples and families. Our experienced therapists offer personalised support that helps you build confidence, improve emotional wellbeing and develop practical strategies for managing life’s challenges.
We understand that every person’s experiences are unique. Rather than following the same approach for everyone, we carefully match you with the therapist whose experience, specialist knowledge and therapeutic style best suit your individual circumstances. This personalised approach helps create a counselling experience that’s supportive, effective and focused on your personal goals.
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, our practice is easily accessible for clients throughout the city and surrounding areas. We also provide secure online counselling appointments, allowing you to receive professional support wherever you feel most comfortable.
- A: 1st Colme Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6AA
- T: 0131 210 0395
- E: office@mysolutionwellbeing.com
- A: Bonnington Bond, 2 Anderson Place, Edinburgh, EH6 5NP
- T: 0131 210 0395
- E: office@mysolutionwellbeing.com
How Counselling Can Help You
Everyone experiences emotional challenges differently. For some people, these develop gradually over time, while for others they follow a significant life event. Whatever your circumstances, counselling gives you the opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings with an experienced therapist who listens without judgement and supports you throughout your journey.
People seek counselling for many different reasons. You may be living with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, bereavement or relationship difficulties. Others attend therapy to improve self confidence, strengthen emotional resilience or gain greater self awareness that helps them make healthier choices in everyday life.
Counselling isn’t about telling you what to do. Instead, it helps you understand the patterns influencing your thoughts, emotions and behaviours while introducing practical techniques that encourage lasting positive change. Many clients continue benefiting from these skills long after therapy has ended.
At My Solution Wellbeing Edinburgh, every counselling programme is tailored to the individual. Through recognised therapeutic approaches and compassionate support, we help clients improve emotional wellbeing while creating meaningful progress that lasts.
Services
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Clinical Services
Situated at 1 St Colme Street (EH3 6AA), our Edinburgh office is a grade A listed building in the heart of New Town, Princess Street and George Street. It lies within walking distance of Edinburgh Waverley Station and Haymarket Station.
- Only street parking is available.
Train:
- Edinburgh Waverley Station and Haymarket Station are within a 20-minute walk of the office location.
Bus:
- Local bus routes like bus 113, X4 and X7 all stop at nearby streets from Haymarket Station
- Edinburgh Bus Station (for long-distance coaches) is about 200 m from Waverley, near St Andrew Square.
Tram:
- The nearest tram stop is 36 m from the building, on Princes Street / St Andrew Square, providing direct service to Edinburgh Airport and Newhaven.
- Iconic surroundings: Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens, Scott Monument, National Gallery of Scotland, all adjacent or in view.
- St James Place.
- Food & business amenities: cafés, restaurants, bars, retail shops directly on Princes Street and George Street.
- Disabled access
- Lifts/toilets
- Toilets on each floor
- Wheelchair-friendly design
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parking (on-site) | Free parking |
| Park & Ride | Forest Recreation P&R very close, but vehicle must be used on tram line |
| Train station car park | Nottingham Station car park (£5/day after 10 am) |
| Transport – Tram | Stops within 5–7 min walk; trams to city centre and station |
| Transport – Bus | Local bus stops within 140–220 m |
| Facilities | Toilets, kitchen, showers, lift, concierge, 24/7 access, disabled access |
| Office Pricing | Approx. £2,400/month for 16-person office |
| Amenities Nearby | Park, shops, cafés, community venues |
Bonnington Bond sits at 2 Anderson Place (EH6 5NP) in Leith, approximately 1.3 miles north of Edinburgh city centre. It offers a quieter, contemporary setting with quick access to transport links and local amenities.
After 6 pm and on weekends, the main entrance might be closed; please do not worry.
- On-street parking: Free on-street parking is available along Breadalbane Street and Anderson Place (note signage restrictions).
Train:
- Edinburgh Waverley Station is approximately 1.3 miles (about 20–25 min walk) or a short journey via bus/taxi.
Bus:
- Served by local Lothian bus routes along Bonnington Road and surrounding streets, connecting to Edinburgh centre and transport hubs.
- Located in Leith, close to the waterfront and local cafés, restaurants, shops, and hotels, a short walk from Bonnington Road.
- Although parking is limited, the area benefits from pleasant retail and food amenities, ideal for meetings or networking.
• Lifts
• Toilets
• Disabled access, facilities
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| On-street parking | Free zones on Breadalbane Street & Anderson Place (check restrictions) |
| Train Station | Edinburgh Waverley 1.3 miles (20–25 min walk or bus/taxi) |
| Bus Services | Several local routes serving Bonnington Road/Anderson Place |
| Tram Access | Not directly in Leith; nearest in central Edinburgh (1.5–2 miles) |
| Facilities | Lifts, Toilets, Disable Access |
| Local Area | Leith waterfront area with cafés, restaurants, shops, hotels within walking distance |
Professional Support Tailored Around You
Beginning counselling is one of the most positive investments you can make in your emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re overcoming a difficult experience or simply looking to better understand yourself, our therapists provide a supportive environment where you can feel comfortable talking openly and honestly.
At My Solution Wellbeing Edinburgh, we believe counselling should always reflect the individual. We take time to understand your personal circumstances before recommending the therapist and therapeutic approach that best support your goals and long term wellbeing.
Our experienced counselling team regularly helps clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, workplace stress, bereavement, relationship difficulties, family concerns and many other emotional challenges. Through compassionate guidance, practical therapeutic techniques and personalised support, we help people strengthen resilience, improve confidence and create meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you attend appointments at our Edinburgh practice or choose secure online counselling, you’ll receive the same professional, confidential support from therapists who are committed to helping you build a healthier and more positive future.
meet the team
Finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of beginning counselling. At My Solution Wellbeing Edinburgh, our experienced counselling team is committed to creating a welcoming, confidential and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable discussing whatever is affecting your emotional wellbeing.
Each member of our team brings their own professional experience, specialist interests and therapeutic expertise. This enables us to carefully match you with the counsellor whose knowledge, personality and counselling approach best suit your individual circumstances, helping you establish a positive therapeutic relationship from your very first appointment.
We support adults, children, young people, couples and families experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Whether you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, bereavement, relationship difficulties or low self confidence, our therapists provide compassionate, personalised care that’s tailored to your unique needs.
Our aim is to help every client feel listened to, respected and supported while developing the confidence and resilience needed to improve emotional wellbeing and create lasting positive change.
- Integrative Counsellor, MBACP
- Psychological Therapist
- Counsellor and EMDR Therapist
- Child, Young Person, and Adult Counsellor, Integrative Counsellor
- Child, Young Person, and Adult Counsellor
- Child, Young Person, and Adult Counsellor, Relationship Therapist
- Psychotherapist
- Psychotherapist
- Counsellor
- Psychotherapist
- Young person, adult & relationship counsellor
- Counsellor & Psychological Therapist
Why Choose My Solution Wellbeing in Edinburgh?
Finding the right counselling service is about choosing a team that understands your experiences and provides support that’s tailored to your individual needs.
At My Solution Wellbeing Edinburgh, we’re committed to delivering professional, compassionate counselling that helps every client feel listened to, respected and supported from their first appointment onwards.
When you choose our Edinburgh practice, you’ll benefit from:
- Experienced and professionally qualified therapists.
- Personalised therapist matching.
- Counselling for adults, children, young people, couples and families.
- Comfortable counselling rooms in Edinburgh city centre.
- Secure online counselling appointments.
- Confidential and supportive therapy.
- Flexible appointment availability.
- A range of recognised counselling approaches.
- Long term support focused on improving emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Our aim is to help you overcome emotional challenges, strengthen your confidence and develop the resilience needed to enjoy a healthier, happier future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about our services, appointments, and support options.
Do I need a GP referral to book counselling in Edinburgh?
No. You can contact My Solution Wellbeing Edinburgh directly to arrange an appointment without a GP referral. Many of our clients self refer, although we also welcome referrals from healthcare professionals, employers and organisations.
What happens during my first counselling appointment?
Your first appointment gives you the opportunity to discuss your concerns, explain what you hope to achieve through counselling and ask any questions you may have. Your therapist will listen carefully and begin developing a personalised counselling plan based on your individual needs and goals.
Can I choose online or in person counselling?
Yes. We provide counselling at our Edinburgh practice as well as secure online counselling appointments, allowing you to choose the option that best suits your lifestyle and personal preferences.
What issues can counselling help with?
Our experienced therapists regularly support people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, bereavement, relationship difficulties, workplace pressures, family concerns, low self confidence and many other emotional and psychological challenges.
Which areas around Edinburgh do you cover?
We regularly support clients from New Town, Stockbridge, Morningside, Leith, Corstorphine, Portobello, Murrayfield, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Livingston, South Queensferry, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Linlithgow, Kirkliston and surrounding areas. We also provide secure online counselling throughout the UK.
How many counselling sessions will I need?
The number of counselling sessions varies depending on your individual circumstances and goals. Some people benefit from short term therapy, while others choose ongoing support. Your therapist will regularly review your progress and recommend the approach that best supports your wellbeing.
How do you match me with the right therapist?
We take time to understand your circumstances, preferences and counselling goals before recommending the therapist whose experience, therapeutic approach and specialist knowledge best suit your individual needs.
Are counselling sessions confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is a fundamental part of the counselling process. Everything discussed during your sessions remains confidential, except in the rare situations where legal or safeguarding responsibilities require information to be shared. Your therapist will explain this fully before therapy begins.
Our Counselling Approaches
Every person’s experiences are different, which is why our Edinburgh therapists use a range of recognised counselling approaches rather than relying on one method for every client. Your therapy is tailored to your individual circumstances, personality and goals, ensuring every counselling journey is as unique as the person receiving it.
As your confidence develops and your needs evolve, your therapist can adapt sessions to ensure your counselling continues providing the most appropriate support throughout your journey.
Integrative Therapy
Integrative therapy combines techniques from several recognised counselling approaches to create a personalised therapeutic experience that reflects your individual circumstances.
Rather than following one structured model, therapy evolves alongside your progress, ensuring each session remains relevant, flexible and focused on helping you achieve meaningful personal growth.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy explores the relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviours. By identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, you can begin replacing them with healthier responses that improve emotional wellbeing while reducing anxiety, stress and depression.
Many clients continue applying CBT techniques long after counselling has finished because of their practical value in everyday life.
Person Centred Counselling
Person centred counselling provides a safe, accepting environment where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of criticism or judgement.
Your therapist listens with empathy while allowing you to guide the pace of therapy, helping you build greater self awareness, confidence and emotional resilience.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Sometimes emotional difficulties are influenced by earlier life experiences that continue affecting present day relationships, behaviours and confidence without us fully recognising their impact.
Psychodynamic therapy explores these deeper emotional patterns, helping you gain valuable insight into yourself while encouraging healthier relationships and lasting emotional wellbeing.
Supporting You Every Step of the Way
Counselling is about much more than discussing problems. It’s an opportunity to better understand yourself while developing practical strategies that improve emotional wellbeing and help you respond more confidently to life’s challenges.
Our Edinburgh therapists work alongside you throughout your counselling journey, providing compassionate guidance, professional expertise and personalised support that’s centred around your individual goals.
A Confidential Space to Talk Openly
Many people find it difficult to discuss personal experiences with friends or family. Counselling provides a safe, confidential environment where you can express yourself honestly without fear of judgement or criticism.
Feeling genuinely listened to often becomes the first step towards improving emotional wellbeing and building greater confidence.
Understanding Your Thoughts and Emotions
Emotional wellbeing is influenced by many different factors, including past experiences, current circumstances and established patterns of thinking. Through thoughtful discussion and careful reflection, your therapist will help you understand these connections while developing greater emotional awareness.
This increased understanding often leads to healthier decisions, stronger resilience and improved emotional wellbeing.
Practical Techniques for Everyday Life
Effective counselling should provide practical benefits that continue beyond the therapy room. Throughout your sessions, your therapist will introduce strategies that help you reduce anxiety, manage stress, strengthen communication and respond more positively to future challenges.
These practical skills continue supporting emotional wellbeing long after your counselling journey has ended.
Building a More Positive Future
Whether you’re overcoming a difficult period, strengthening relationships or investing in your long term emotional wellbeing, our Edinburgh counselling team is committed to helping you create meaningful and lasting positive change.
Together, we’ll help you build confidence, emotional resilience and healthier ways of managing whatever life brings in the future.
When Could Counselling Help You in Edinburgh?
There are many reasons why people decide to begin counselling. For some, it follows a significant life event, while for others anxiety, stress or low mood gradually begins affecting everyday life. Whatever your circumstances, counselling provides a confidential environment where you can explore your thoughts, better understand your emotions and begin creating positive, lasting change.
Seeking professional support isn’t a sign of weakness. Many people choose counselling to improve emotional wellbeing, strengthen relationships, build confidence or gain a better understanding of themselves. Whatever your reasons for reaching out, our Edinburgh therapists are here to provide compassionate guidance and practical support.
Anxiety and Persistent Worry
Anxiety can make everyday life feel exhausting. Constant worrying, panic attacks, racing thoughts and physical symptoms can affect your confidence, work and relationships.
Our counsellors help you understand the causes of anxiety while introducing practical coping strategies that reduce worry, strengthen resilience and help you regain a greater sense of control.
Depression and Low Mood
Depression often affects more than your emotions. It can reduce motivation, disturb sleep, impact relationships and make even simple daily tasks feel overwhelming.
Counselling provides a supportive environment where you can explore these experiences while developing healthier coping strategies that encourage long term emotional recovery.
Stress and Workplace Pressures
Modern life often brings significant demands through work, family responsibilities and personal commitments. When stress begins affecting your emotional wellbeing, counselling helps you understand the underlying causes while developing healthier ways of managing pressure.
Learning practical stress management techniques often improves both mental wellbeing and overall quality of life.
Trauma and Emotional Recovery
Traumatic experiences can continue affecting emotions, confidence and relationships long after they have happened. Whether you’re coping with childhood experiences, bereavement, abuse or another significant event, counselling offers a safe environment where healing can begin.
Our therapists work at a pace that feels comfortable for you while supporting long term emotional recovery and wellbeing.
Relationship and Family Challenges
Healthy relationships require trust, communication and understanding. When difficulties arise, counselling helps individuals and couples better understand relationship dynamics while developing healthier ways of resolving conflict.
Improving communication often strengthens relationships while supporting greater emotional wellbeing.
Bereavement and Major Life Changes
Losing someone important or experiencing another major life transition can leave you feeling uncertain and emotionally overwhelmed.
Counselling offers compassionate support while helping you process grief, adapt to change and gradually rebuild confidence for the future.
Building Confidence and Personal Growth
Counselling isn’t only for overcoming emotional difficulties. Many people attend therapy because they want to improve confidence, increase self awareness or develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges.
Investing in your emotional wellbeing can positively influence your relationships, career and overall quality of life.
Areas We Cover Around Edinburgh
Our Edinburgh counselling practice welcomes clients from across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas of the Lothians. Whether you attend appointments at our city centre practice or choose secure online counselling, you’ll receive professional, confidential support tailored to your individual needs.
We regularly support clients from:
- New Town
- Stockbridge
- Morningside
- Leith
- Corstorphine
- Portobello
- Murrayfield
- Musselburgh
- Dalkeith
- Livingston
- South Queensferry
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Linlithgow
- Kirkliston
Our central Edinburgh location and secure online counselling service make professional therapy accessible wherever you’re based.
Popular Counselling Services in Edinburgh
Our experienced therapists provide personalised counselling for a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual circumstances, helping you achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in your wellbeing.
Anxiety Counselling
Helping clients reduce excessive worry, panic attacks and anxious thinking while developing practical coping strategies that improve confidence and emotional resilience.
Depression Counselling
Providing compassionate support for people experiencing persistent low mood, emotional exhaustion and reduced motivation while encouraging long term recovery.
Trauma Counselling
Supporting individuals recovering from traumatic experiences through personalised therapy that promotes healing, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Relationship Counselling
Helping couples and individuals improve communication, rebuild trust and strengthen relationships through supportive therapeutic guidance.
Bereavement Counselling
Providing understanding and compassionate support for people coping with grief, loss and significant life changes.
Stress Management Counselling
Helping individuals manage workplace pressure, burnout and everyday stress through practical therapeutic techniques that improve emotional balance.
We take pride in the trust our clients place in us. Here’s what they have to say about their experience and our commitment to quality.
What stands out most is the way Dima treats her with genuine respect and absolutely no judgment. She listens carefully, validates her feelings, and guides her in a way that feels supportive rather than pressured. My daughter has really responded to Dima’s style of therapy, and it’s helped her grow in confidence, manage her emotions better, and develop healthier ways of coping with challenges.
As a parent, it’s reassuring to know my daughter is working with someone so compassionate and skilled. I’m truly grateful for the positive impact Dima has had on her wellbeing, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent therapist for their child or teenager.
Sophia is patient, professional, and genuinely cares, and it’s been clear throughout that she is fully committed to helping them grow and move forward.
I’m so grateful for the guidance and support Sophia has provided—it’s made such a difference. I would highly recommend My Solution Wellbeing Counselling to anyone looking for the right support.
Elena was firm, but understanding, with a great listening manner and ability to provide insight and advice specific to our situation. She was priced very reasonably considering the other counselling services I had looked at and had good availability which so sessions were arranged to work best for all of us.
The office is clean, warm and nicely furnished and the location easy to get to. I can’t fault the professionalism that Elena provided and would recommend her highly to anyone looking to seek help with all manner of relationship issues. I hope to return to Elena for one on one sessions in the new year.
Stacey was understanding, knowledgeable and very patient as we unpacked the reasons why I may be feeling this way.
Obviously there is no magic switch, but I feel so much better.
Thank you so much Stacey.
Nichole is incredibly calm, kind, and understanding – but we also always have a laugh, which makes the sessions feel comfortable and natural. Her services are 10/10, and her prices are very affordable compared to other places.
If you’re looking for someone who will genuinely listen, support, and help guide you to a better place, Nichole is amazing!
I really can’t recommend the wonderful Sherry enough!
Guidance from Becky was highly valued & worked wonders in our marriage going forward.
After only 4 sessions we was advised we didn’t need anymore help.
If you feel like saving your marriage when it’s struggling, Becky can make you realise & change things you are un-aware of.
It saved our marriage & I’m forever grateful.
All the best Becky, much love.
For so long, I was convinced I wasn’t strong enough or good enough — but Sophia has opened my eyes. Her insight, empathy, and wisdom have given me the confidence to believe in my own potential again.
Working with her has been nothing short of transformative. My sessions with Sophia are one of the greatest things I’ve ever done for myself, and I will always be grateful.
I feel like I have known her for years and have found my sessions incredibly helpful.
She has helped me get control over my life, I couldn't recommend her or my solutions wellbeing enough. They're incredible!
Sharon's gentle approach to assessment and caring nature quickly put me at ease, and I began to look forward to our sessions. The entire experience was enlightening, and I would gladly return to Sharon for more sessions if I ever needed to explore new issues.
I can't recommend her highly enough; she truly understood me and helped me reflect on aspects of myself that I had previously overlooked. She provided me with thought-provoking strategies to tackle the dilemmas I was facing, and I'm pleased to say that, with the support that Sharon gave me, I'm progressing very well with the decisions that I made. Although my time with Sharon was brief, I'm very thankful for it.
Thanks to her support, I’ve gained so much clarity and feel lighter, more grounded, and more in control of my emotions. She helped me understand myself better and gave me the tools to move forward with more confidence.
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, Jag is an incredible therapist—warm, intuitive, and truly supportive. I’m so grateful I found her
I had the honour of working with her for a year on a patient/therapist basis and I could not have asked for better support.
I work well with visuals to explain situations I'm experiencing and she had no trouble at working with and expanding visuals as I worked through things with her.
I'm actually really sad to move on (even though that is obviously a good thing!)
She's absolutely brilliant and deserves every bit of praise that can be given to her!
Book your counselling appointment online, or give our team a call — we’re here to help you begin your journey towards understanding and managing your needs with confidence.
