Flourish Counselling

Flourish Counselling Growing happy, healthy minds. I am a fully qualified, person-centred counsellor working with adults, young people and children.

I use a pluralistic approach to therapy, meaning I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and humanistic techniques, to tailor support to each individual's needs and goals. I offer in-person counselling in a lovely, cosy room in Summerhall, Edinburgh - handy for bus routes and close to The Meadows. Whether working with adults or younger clients, I prioritise building trust and rapport from the very start. I provide a warm, non-judgemental space where clients feel heard and supported, and my aim is to always empower you to explore your experiences and come to your own decisions about your future. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society and have over 23 years of experience in education, currently working as a support for learning teacher. In the past, I have volunteered as a counsellor with the children's mental health charity, Place2Be and with adult counselling services at St P's and G's in Edinburgh. My dual background in education and counselling give me a deep understanding of the emotional and developmental needs of both adult and young clients. Outside of my professional life, I am a mum to two teenage boys, and I enjoy reading, paddle-boarding, canoeing, jogging, and walking my two Labradors.

I got up this morning and out for a walk at my local National Trust property before Storm Dave arrives. My go-to stress ...
04/04/2026

I got up this morning and out for a walk at my local National Trust property before Storm Dave arrives. My go-to stress buster and mood booster is to get out for a walk with these two sweet souls. The bilateral movement of walking, the woods, the bird song and the fresh air are so therapeutic and make my nervous system calm and at peace. I am trained in Walk and Therapy and I fully and whole-heartedly believe in its power. And I don’t just talk the talk, I walk the walk!!! 🚶 🌳 🌳 🌳

🌳 🌳🌳I’m excited to be doing training in online and telephone counselling with Counselling Tutor Ltd. It will take a whil...
28/03/2026

🌳 🌳🌳I’m excited to be doing training in online and telephone counselling with Counselling Tutor Ltd. It will take a while to complete, but watch this space, as I’ll be able to offer this service once my training is complete.
I take my CPD really seriously and love continuously learning and growing my expertise to help me work with confidence. I’ve also done Walk and Talk therapy training recently, as well as Matryoshka Doll training and Sandtray therapy training, to name a few. Always learning, always growing, always flourishing.🌳 🌳 🌳

28/03/2026

Psychotherapist Mia Heseltine explores why anxiety feels overwhelming, how the anxiety cycle works, and how CBT can help you break the pattern and feel more in control. 💬 http://ow.ly/6X73106w4gr

20/03/2026
There are lots of reasons for a child or young person to come to counselling. I’ve noticed that anger comes up a fair bi...
20/03/2026

There are lots of reasons for a child or young person to come to counselling. I’ve noticed that anger comes up a fair bit and I love this visual to help children understand that anger is a secondary emotion - and being mad isn’t bad. The Anger Iceberg (see earlier in feed) and the Fire Drill (stop,drop, roll) are always helpful in supporting a child in understanding where their anger stems from and how to manage it effectively. If we can help children when they are young to manage their anger, it will mean a world of more emotionally resilient adults who can live happy lives, with happy relationships, in the future.

06/03/2026

Comment ⬇️ ‘Perfectionism’ for this PDF

Perfectionism in children looks like:
• Fear of making mistakes
• Avoiding tasks they might "fail"
• Extreme upset over small errors
• "All or nothing" thinking
• Harsh self-talk
• Meltdowns over schoolwork
• Needing constant reassurance
• Comparing themselves to others
• Refusing to try new things
• Overworking and exhaustion
• Procrastination

Perfectionism is often driven by:
• Anxiety
• Fear of rejection
• Fear of not being "good enough"
• Need for control
• Past criticism or pressure
• Trauma or emotional insecurity
• High sensitivity
• Feeling unsafe making mistakes

Many parents come into play therapy expecting something very different from what it actually is.Child-Centered Play Ther...
19/02/2026

Many parents come into play therapy expecting something very different from what it actually is.
Child-Centered Play Therapy is not about directing the child, fixing behavior, or teaching lessons.
It is about creating a relationship where the child feels completely safe to be themselves. From that place of safety, children begin to express, process, and heal in ways that often cannot happen through words alone.
Play is not a distraction from the work.
Play is the work.
If you’ve been wondering whether play therapy could help your child, this is what the process really looks like.

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