Edinburgh CBT & Counselling Services

15/01/2026

Kya aap zehni sehat ke liye aisi madad dhoondh rahe hain jo aap ki zaban aur aap ki zindagi ko samajh sake?
Hum Edinburgh aur Glasgow mein mukhtalif zabanon mein therapy dete hain, saamne baith kar bhi aur online bhi, taake aap asaani se aur khul kar baat kar sakhein.
Hamari dostana team therapy ko asaan, aam aur faida mand banati hai.
Mazeed maloomat ke liye aur session book karne ke liye yahan visit karein:

11/01/2026

Another thing that I would love to see in our community! How helpful!

In a quiet Dutch town known for its thoughtful public design, a charming and functional idea has taken root along the bridges—herb rails. These are slender, raised planters integrated directly into bridge railings, filled with hardy, fragrant herbs like mint, thyme, and rosemary. Walkers passing by are encouraged to pinch a few leaves as they stroll, adding freshness to their pocket or scent to their hands. The herbs grow outward from the rail, offering easy reach without obstructing the view or path.

The concept began as a pilot in one neighborhood, combining green space with pedestrian interaction. Instead of purely decorative plants, the town chose culinary and pollinator-friendly varieties. Mint became especially popular—resilient, refreshing, and often the first to regrow after trimming. Bees and butterflies drift quietly among the leaves, drawn to the blossoms in warmer months, while the herbs help soften the hard lines of the urban structure.

Each planter box is designed with subtle drainage and a weather-resistant lining that keeps the bridge rails dry and safe to grip. The herbs are self-watering through a slow-release system, and local schools or garden clubs help with occasional pruning.

Over time, the herb rails have become a local symbol of quiet generosity. There are no signs or rules—just an unspoken invitation to touch, smell, and take a little greenery with you. In this Dutch town, bridges don’t just connect streets—they connect people to nature, one leaf at a time.

11/01/2026

The Cost of Therapy
Therapy is all about the relationship.
Expensive doesn’t always mean better. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health support, which is why we offer a limited number of lower-cost sessions each week.
If that sounds like something you’re interested in, we’d love to hear from you.

10/01/2026

herriot watt university Edinburgh is this initiative something you could take forward?

In cities across Portugal, university students are turning two wheels into a moving act of care. Known as Street Soup Cycles, this grassroots project sends out modified bicycles each evening—equipped with insulated soup containers and ladles—to serve warm meals to those in need near train stations and public squares. The bikes are painted in bright colors and fitted with rear platforms that hold steel canisters, each filled with freshly prepared soup made from donated ingredients.

The idea began in Lisbon with a small group of students who noticed how many unhoused individuals gathered around transport hubs at night. Instead of fundraising for a van or kitchen, they built their model around mobility and simplicity. Volunteers prepare large pots of vegetable or bean soup at home or in campus kitchens, then load them onto the bikes before sunset. Each cyclist also carries stacks of compostable bowls and spoons, and often includes bread rolls or fruit alongside the soup.

By 8 p.m., the Street Soup Cycles quietly appear at familiar corners. There are no long lines or formal signups—just warmth handed out with care. People approach slowly, some recognizing the volunteers from previous nights. A short exchange, a smile, a hot bowl—then the bike moves on.

The initiative has since spread to Porto and Coimbra, with students from multiple faculties taking part. It’s more than a food project—it’s a nightly ritual of presence and dignity, powered by pedals, soup, and the belief that compassion moves best when it moves quietly.

09/01/2026

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Image by J. McNaughton

01/01/2026

Sound familiar?? Why do we do this? It’s so unhelpful and we don’t fool anyone!

In 2026 this is the new me:

I need Ken to get in the game and off his Xbox!

I feel as burnt as this turkey!

I want someone else to cook me dinner!

Moany? Absolutely. Honest? 100 percent.

What do you feel, need and want right now?

31/12/2025

On the stroke of midnight you could make a New Resolution to be in some way different or better.
Or you could take a moment to celebrate all that you are. We are enough already. I like this

On the stroke of midnight tonight, you can resolve to be better, if you like…
to be fitter,
to eat cleaner,
to work harder.

On the stroke of midnight tonight,
you can resolve to become a whole new you,
if you so choose.

Or, you can take a moment to acknowledge what you already are.
Because it’s a lot.
You are a lot.

And you deserve to be truly seen.

On the stroke of midnight tonight, perhaps you could congratulate yourself, for coping.
For breaking, again,
for rebuilding, again.

For catching the stones life has thrown at you,
and using them to build your castle that little bit more beautifully.

And if you have used those stones to block yourself in for the ‘heal’, perhaps you can realign them this year. Make a grander gate, not a higher wall.

You have endured, my friend.
Through times you thought unendurable. You did.

And I don’t see the need to resolve to become a whole new you,
when you are already so very much indeed.

Happy new year.

You made it.

Now let us face another 365 day-turn, arms wide…
accepting, embracing and ‘seeing’ one other,
for all we truly are…

breaks and all.

Donna Ashworth

30/12/2025

If your New Year's Resolution lasted about as long as the leftover Quality Street, don't panic. 🍬
Big resolutions rarely work. Small habits do. Read about the CBT approach to lasting change in our latest blog post. Link in comments.

29/12/2025

کیا آپ ذہنی صحت کے لیے ایسی مدد ڈھونڈ
رہے ہیں جو آپ کی زبان اور آپ کی زندگی کو سمجھ سکے؟
ہم ایڈنبرا اور گلاسگو میں مختلف زبانوں میں تھراپی فراہم کرتے ہیں, سامنے بیٹھ کر بھی اور آن لائن بھی , تاکہ آپ آسانی سے اور کھل کر بات کر سکیں۔
ہماری دوستانہ ٹیم تھراپی کو آسان، معمول کا حصہ اور فائدہ مند بناتی ہے۔
مزید معلومات کے لیے اور سیشن بُک کرنے کے لیے یہاں وزٹ کریں:

in Edinburgh

29/12/2025

کیا آپ ذہنی صحت کے لیے ایسی مدد ڈھونڈ
رہے ہیں جو آپ کی زبان اور آپ کی زندگی کو سمجھ سکے؟
ہم ایڈنبرا اور گلاسگو میں مختلف زبانوں میں تھراپی فراہم کرتے ہیں, سامنے بیٹھ کر بھی اور آن لائن بھی , تاکہ آپ آسانی سے اور کھل کر بات کر سکیں۔
ہماری دوستانہ ٹیم تھراپی کو آسان، معمول کا حصہ اور فائدہ مند بناتی ہے۔
مزید معلومات کے لیے اور سیشن بُک کرنے کے لیے یہاں وزٹ کریں:

29/12/2025

So I’ve been listing my glimmers as advised by Donna Ashworth in this extract.
So far I have:
First coffee
An unexpected visit from a friend
Finding my glasses. Again.
Trying and failing to understand SEOS and then finding an amazing person to help…
What are yours?

Day 28…

If you must review the year gone by for highlights and achievements, switch the perspective to really see all that you are. And celebrate it. All of it.

Donna x

29/12/2025

In the UK, some public libraries quietly leave their heating pipes exposed near exterior walls — not by oversight, but by quiet design. These warm surfaces become subtle lifelines during colder months, especially for unhoused individuals seeking warmth without drawing attention.

Installed at ankle or knee height along building perimeters, the pipes radiate steady heat from indoor systems. Unlike benches or shelters that may be patrolled or removed, these thermal zones offer discreet comfort — a place to lean, thaw fingers, or rest without fear of being asked to move. Most library staff know about it, and say nothing.

It’s a silent gesture rooted in dignity. There are no signs or rules — just warm metal, clean concrete, and the understanding that public spaces should serve everyone, even those without a key or address. Some people sit with their backs against the wall, reading. Others pass by nightly, warming their palms for a few minutes before heading on.

In several towns, library staff have placed nearby outlets for phone charging, or made sure nighttime security doesn't disrupt the quiet routine. Though small, these open heating pipes reflect a deeper principle — that architecture can offer silent kindness, not just shelter.

These invisible acts of urban empathy may never show up in official plans, but they warm both skin and soul — one quiet evening at a time.