Psychology 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.