Psychology in Edinburgh

Psychology in Edinburgh We provide psychological Services in English, Greek and Spanish for people living in Edinburgh

People usually come to therapy when they feel that they no longer have the ability to deal with the difficulties they are experiencing. When the previous ways of coping and support by friends and relatives are not enough to offer them the solutions and relief they seek. It is a therapeutic relationship of acceptance, respect and confidentiality with a therapist that can provide a safe space for us

to talk about our difficulties, explore their origins and find helpful ways to deal with those. Through this process we might find alternative perspectives and possibilities, enhance our personal functioning and find tools in order to reduce our psychological distress. The first session is an assessment one in which we can talk about the issues that brings you to therapy, what are your expectations and goals from therapy and how we can work together. In the sessions afterwards we can further explore any issues affecting your life and help you find a way move forward. Therapy is based on an integrative approach in which different approaches are being used depending on individual needs, including a person-centred approach, cognitive behavioural therapy, self-compassionate approach and systemic therapy. The issues discussed on the sessions are not predetermined, they emerge depending on your difficulties at the moment and what is important for you. The goal is for you to find effective ways of coping with your difficulties on the here and now, by becoming more aware of repetitive patterns of interpretation and behaviour, which can impact the view that you hold for yourself and others, the quality you experience on your interpersonal relationships (friendly, romantic, professional) and the feeling of satisfaction for your everyday life. Sessions at times might focus on helping you to discover how problems and experiences from the past still affect the here and now and to learn new methods and skills in order to deal with these problems. Together, we can work to find ways to better deal with a variety of issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety and agoraphobia, low mood, depression, trauma, low self-esteem and negative thinking, relationship issues and anger management. Therapy sessions are offered in English and Greek, on a face to face and online basis based on your needs. The frequency (weekly or every second week) and number of therapy sessions is also depending on your preferences and needs.

👉🏼 Tell us, what strategies do you use? Do you often get swept up in negative thoughts or do you know how to question th...
16/07/2024

👉🏼 Tell us, what strategies do you use? Do you often get swept up in negative thoughts or do you know how to question them? How do your thoughts make you feel?

We're reading you ☺️

👉🏼 Sometimes there are situations that affect us more than we would like or what seems "normal". And it is that perhaps ...
08/07/2024

👉🏼 Sometimes there are situations that affect us more than we would like or what seems "normal". And it is that perhaps that situation connects us with what we have not resolved.

What does it mean that we have not resolved it? 🤔

🧠 Our brain has not fully processed and integrated it, as if it were an unfinished puzzle or missing pieces.
Therefore, you do not react to what has just happened, but to all those experiences that have been repeated and accumulated throughout your history.

With patience, openness, compassion, and commitment, we can relearn and generate new experiences that change our way of feeling and relating to our emotions. ❤️

We are here to help you! We read you ☺️

🫣 The reasons why we suppress anger are complex and vary from person to person. Cultural norms, personal experiences, an...
02/07/2024

🫣 The reasons why we suppress anger are complex and vary from person to person. Cultural norms, personal experiences, and learned coping mechanisms can all play a role.

Sometimes, we suppress anger because we want to protect ourselves or others from potential conflict. 👉🏼 We may also prioritise the feelings of others over our own, or we may have learned that suppressing our anger is the best way to maintain relationships.

Understanding how anger works, learning to recognize it in our bodies, finding healthy ways to express it, and seeking professional help if needed are all important steps in taking care of our mental health. 🧠

Do you feel identified? We read you in comments 🤓

You may have noticed an improvement in your mood lately. 🙂👉🏼 This could be due to external factors such as the days bein...
27/06/2024

You may have noticed an improvement in your mood lately. 🙂

👉🏼 This could be due to external factors such as the days being longer, there being more daylight hours, sometimes even the sun shining and we can do outdoor activities!

❗ Therefore, it is important to differentiate these circumstances from a deep and lasting change.

Before deciding to leave therapy, assess with your therapist whether these changes are due to something temporary or an expression of a profound change. 🙌🏼

Pain is an inherent part of life and, on many occasions, an inevitable experience. 😞😶 When we suffer, it's normal to thi...
24/06/2024

Pain is an inherent part of life and, on many occasions, an inevitable experience. 😞

😶 When we suffer, it's normal to think that we won't be able to bear it or that it will never pass. Often, when we rush to judge ourselves with thoughts like "I should have gotten over this by now" or "I shouldn't feel this way," we are only amplifying that pain.

Giving ourselves the time and space we need to feel, alone or accompanied, at our own pace, with kindness and without rushing is essential for the pain to run its course and find peace again. ❤️

☀️ For many of us living in colder climates, the arrival of warmer weather holidays means a chance to shed the layers an...
10/06/2024

☀️ For many of us living in colder climates, the arrival of warmer weather holidays means a chance to shed the layers and enjoy the sun. However, for some, this time of year can also trigger insecurities and concerns about body image.

Youth, thinness, beauty, sizes, diets, "perfect" bodies, no fat, no hair... The demands placed on our bodies to fit into beauty standards can be a source of suffering.

😔 Receiving unpleasant comments or advice on how to "take care" of our weight, even if well-intentioned, can sometimes be very hurtful.

We propose you to use the change of season as an opportunity to explore your relationship with your body and challenge societal pressures. Reflect on how you can "strip down" from expectations and criticisms that prevent you from connecting with your body in a more kind and authentic way. 🩵

What comes to mind when you hear the word "holiday"? 👀👉🏼 For some, going back to see family and friends or returning to ...
04/06/2024

What comes to mind when you hear the word "holiday"? 👀

👉🏼 For some, going back to see family and friends or returning to familiar surroundings can be a stressful experience. It's perfectly understandable if you prefer something different and don't want to use your vacation days to go back 'home'.

☀️ Enjoying a few days of sun, sea, and relaxation... or simply doing whatever you enjoy most can be the best way to recharge your batteries and come back to your routine feeling refreshed and energised.

Remember that everyone's needs are different. Even if others don't understand or accept your choices, the most important thing is that you make decisions that are in line with your values. ❤️

Discover the path to well-being! 🌱 We offer individual therapy, providing you with a space for acceptance and personal g...
27/05/2024

Discover the path to well-being! 🌱

We offer individual therapy, providing you with a space for acceptance and personal growth. Additionally, we specialize in couples therapy, helping you improve communication and strengthen your bonds.

Whether in-person or online, we're here to support you in your journey of self-discovery and change. 🌟

🪟 The tolerance window is different for each person.It not only changes depending on our emotional vulnerability and our...
17/05/2024

🪟 The tolerance window is different for each person.

It not only changes depending on our emotional vulnerability and our life stage, but it is also affected by the traumatic experiences we have lived through.

👉🏼 Thus, when we suffer painful and traumatic experiences, many or for a long time, our ability to cope with stress is diminished.

Both hyperactivation and hypoactivation are coping strategies. Understanding how we become emotionally dysregulated can help us and give us clues to feeling safe and calm again. 💆🏻‍♀️

🧡 By implementing regulation strategies and working on our resilience, we can make our tolerance window more flexible.

🧡 A sense of belonging is crucial for our physical and emotional well-being.We all crave belonging: at work, in our fami...
07/05/2024

🧡 A sense of belonging is crucial for our physical and emotional well-being.

We all crave belonging: at work, in our families, among friends, and within our communities. Feeling connected to others and our environment is vital for our survival.

Experiencing a lack of belonging, feeling like an outsider or the odd one out, is something we all can go through, especially during adolescence when the need to belong is heightened.

👉🏼 However, if this feeling is persistent, it could also be a lingering effect of unprocessed and unintegrated experiences of rejection.

If these situations resonate with you, it's time to assess your environment: do you feel supported? Is this where you truly want to be? Does it offer the opportunities you seek?

Though your thoughts may suggest otherwise, there's nothing wrong with you.

You deserve to be accepted just the way you are 💜

🧠 Our brain doesn't seek happiness, but safety.As paradoxical as this may seem, sometimes we stay in situations that cau...
03/05/2024

🧠 Our brain doesn't seek happiness, but safety.

As paradoxical as this may seem, sometimes we stay in situations that cause us discomfort or even hurt us because they are predictable. 🤷🏼‍♂️

This is a complex process in which other factors also come into play, such as fear of change or the hope that the situation will improve on its own and change in the future.

👉🏼 It's also possible that we've tried to make changes several times without success, which can make us feel like it's impossible or that we're not capable of achieving it, as if we're "helpless" to do so.

With the right help, people can overcome this state and learn to take control of their lives. 😊

Sometimes it's enough to walk the path towards what's important to each of us. To recognise what's affecting you and con...
26/04/2024

Sometimes it's enough to walk the path towards what's important to each of us. To recognise what's affecting you and continue on the journey, with compassion and kindness. ❤️‍🩹

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Our team consists of registered psychologists in the United Kingdom and our goals are to promote the psychological and emotional well-being of individuals, enhance individual’s personal functioning, and provide tools in order to reduce psychological distress.

We provide a professional and confidential setting for the psychological, emotional, and developmental support of individuals living in Edinburgh (face to face therapy) and also for individuals who cannot attend our office (video call sessions). We offer affordable therapy sessions so clients from any background or socio-economic status can have access to therapy services.

Therapy sessions are in English, Spanish, and Greek.

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