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Hello. We're Room for Therapy

We help people to make productive meaning from their experiences, live more fully, heal and grow.

We understand that asking for help can be difficult, and it’s not always easy to know what kind of support you need. Our goal is to make the process of starting and engaging in therapy as simple and empowering as possible. We are a team of qualified and experienced psychotherapists based in Edinburgh, dedicated to supporting people in finding deeper understanding and compassion for themselves. While therapy can be challenging, we’ve thoughtfully designed spaces and a specific approach to meet clients’ needs in a way that feels human, accessible, and supportive.

22/08/2025

🌱 Becoming a mum can be as overwhelming as it is beautiful - full of changes, challenges, and emotions that aren’t always spoken about. In this short film, our facilitators share why we’re creating a therapy group especially for young mums: a safe, supportive space to be honest about the realities of parenthood and to connect with others who truly understand. 💙If you’d like to sign up or find out more, we’d love to hear from you - just drop us a message at contact@roomfortherapy.co.uk ✨

19/08/2025

🤱 Motherhood is a journey - and it’s okay if it feels overwhelming sometimes.

In those early months, it can be hard to find space for yourself, let alone space to talk honestly about how you’re really doing. That’s why we’ve created this group.

Starting mid-September, we’re offering a free 10-week group therapy programme for new mums in Edinburgh. It’s a warm, confidential space where you can share your experiences, listen to others, and feel supported - all guided by a professional therapist.

🎥 In this short video, you’ll hear from Neil, one of the founders of Room for Therapy, sharing what inspired this project and what you can expect if you join us.

🗓️ Friday mornings |
📍 LifeCare Centre, Cheyne Street
💬 No fee to attend (small donation suggested)
💌 contact@roomfortherapy.co.uk

We’d love to welcome you.

18/08/2025

Social media makes motherhood look picture-perfect - but the reality can feel very different. Many new mums feel isolated, overwhelmed, and ashamed for struggling.

1 in 5 women experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy or in the first year after birth. Yet shame often keeps us silent, making it hard to admit when things aren’t okay - even to other mums.

Our weekly group therapy sessions in Edinburgh are a safe space to share openly, without judgment. Here, you can be honest about the hard parts and know you’re not alone.

📍 LifeCare Centre, Stockbridge, Edinburgh

💬 What’s one thing you wish more people understood about early motherhood?

02/07/2025

✨Meet Talia✨ - The latest member of our community 🎉

We are absolutely delighted to share that Talia Watrous has recently joined us at Room for Therapy. She will be running her practice alongside us, working with adults. Her specialist areas include Brainspotting and trauma, Emotionally Focussed Therapy, Solution Focused, and Psychosexual Therapy. When asked to describe her practice, Talia shares:

“I offer warm and open minded counselling and psychotherapy. I use trauma-informed, somatic techniques from EFT, Brainspotting (a modality derived from EMDR), attachment science, and Solution Focused therapy. This integrative approach helps clients emotionally regulate, and make long lasting changes in addition to revelations.

My clients often focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, work-stress/burnout, relationships, gender identity, nonmonogamy, neurodivergence, immigration, disability, and intimacy. I love supporting folks questioning/exploring gender and trans identity. I also have a background in psychosexual therapy.

I believe everyone who wants to grow can with the right supports and conditions. I think therapy is the process of learning how to take care of yourself. It is the paradoxical process of accepting and transcending our circumstances and defaults. It is my great honour to witness my clients feel, say, and do things they never have before.”

Please join us in welcoming Talia, and feel free to reach out if you’d like to explore the possibility of working with her.

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19/05/2025

Feeling stuck in life? You’re not alone.

We all hit those moments where we feel like we’re just spinning our wheels - unsure of where to go next or how to break free from old patterns. 💭

Our latest blog explores why this happens and how therapy can help you find clarity, overcome roadblocks, and rediscover your sense of purpose.

💡 What has helped you get unstuck in the past? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Read more here: https://www.roomfortherapy.co.uk/blog/how-to-stop-anxiety-from-taking-over-your-life

09/05/2025

✨Meet Léonie✨ - The latest member of our community 🎉

We are absolutely delighted to share that Léonie Graham has recently joined us at Room for Therapy. She will be running her practice alongside us, working with adults and children. Her specialist areas include complex and childhood trauma, anxiety, self esteem, grief, and parenting, and she has a particular interest in childhood experience, trauma and the effects these have in the present. When asked to describe her practice, Léonie shares:

“I’m a qualified therapist and systemic practitioner with over 20-years experience supporting children, families and individuals with their mental health.

I offer counselling and personal therapy from a couple of wonderful, safe spaces in South Queensferry and Edinburgh, and I offer sessions online for those who need more flexibility, cannot travel or are further afield.

Whilst I specialise in working with individuals who have experienced childhood or complex trauma, people also come to me because they are struggling with anxiety, grief, burnout or they just want to create change in their lives. I will provide you with a confidential and non-judgmental space to explore things that are troubling you, process past experiences and work towards any goals you might have.

I draw from a number of approaches and techniques. However, I do favour the psychodynamic approach and attachment-based theories. This means I believe childhood experiences can have a profound effect on how we function as adults. I also draw from mindfulness techniques, parts-theory, and trauma-informed practices.”

Please join us in welcoming Léonie, and feel free to reach out if you’d like to explore the possibility of working with her.

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05/05/2025

Ever feel like you're just not yourself lately?

Low mood can sneak up quietly — showing up as irritability, tiredness, or losing interest in things you used to enjoy. But when it starts impacting your day-to-day life, it might be time to reach out for support.

In our latest blog, we explore the signs that your mood may need more attention, and how therapy can help you feel grounded, energised, and more like you again.

🧠💬 When did you realise it was time to seek support? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

👉 Read more: https://www.roomfortherapy.co.uk/blog/is-your-low-mood-affecting-daily-life-when-to-seek-help

29/04/2025

Ever feel like you’re going through the motions but not really moving forward?

When life feels stuck - whether in your career, relationships, or inner world - it can be hard to know how to shift. You’re not alone, and support is available.

Our latest blog explores why we sometimes get caught in cycles of overthinking or indecision, and how therapy can help uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface - offering clarity, motivation, and a path forward.

💬 Have you ever felt stuck in life? What helped you move through it? We’d love to hear your experiences in the comments.

Read the full post here: https://www.roomfortherapy.co.uk/blog/feeling-stuck-in-life-how-to-move-forward-with-therapy

28/04/2025

“Do I really need therapy?”

It’s a question many people ask themselves - often quietly, sometimes for years.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the same patterns, or just not quite like yourself, therapy can offer a space to make sense of things and move forward with more clarity and confidence.

In our latest blog, we explore some of the common signs it might be time to speak to a therapist - and why you don’t need to be in crisis to benefit.

💬 Have you ever had a moment when you realised it was time to seek support? What helped you make that decision?

Read more here: https://www.roomfortherapy.co.uk/blog/signsitstimetoseeatherapist

12/03/2025

✨Meet Julia✨ - The latest member of our community! 🎉

We are absolutely delighted to share that Julia Sanders has recently joined us at Room for Therapy. She will be running her practice alongside us and is open to new clients. Julia works with adults and young people, and has a particular interest in childhood experience, trauma and the effects these have in the present. When asked what it’s like to work with her, she shares:

“Deciding to come to therapy can feel like a big step, sometimes fuelled by a discomfort in everyday living, a sense that things aren’t quite right, anxiety that doesn’t dissipate. There may be problems in relationships, issues of self-worth, trauma, feelings of loss and grief. In the midst of everyday life many of these feelings can be difficult to properly grasp, they may arise ‘out of the blue’, feel unacceptable, they shift around; at times feeling more present and pressing than at others.

In our sessions, my intention is to create a safe space, developing a relationship which is open and trustful and where all feelings are legitimate. Together we can gently explore what feels difficult for you at the moment, and both be curious about and receptive to what emerges.

My practice is predominantly informed by the psychodynamic tradition. I will join and support you in noticing the ways in which the past, remembered or not is still very much alive in your experience of present-day relationships. I believe that early, especially infantile relationships bear a particular significance, and will encourage you with compassion to bear witness to these early experiences. Life can feel messy, demanding and difficult and both consciously and unconsciously we develop means of protecting ourselves, to try and avoid the pain created. Within our relationship, we may begin to recognise ways of being, which although have been helpful in the past, are possibly limiting now. Maybe it becomes possible to choose more fulfilling ways of living.”

Julia has experience of working with adults/young people with trauma and its presentations of anxiety, shame, addiction, depression. She also works with abuse, loss and relationship and self-esteem issues. Julia holds significant experience in working with neurodivergent adults/young people and those who have gender identity concerns and maybe moving towards transition.

Please join us in welcoming Julia, and feel free to reach out if you’d like to explore the possibility of working with her.

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19/02/2025

✨Meet Louise✨ - The latest member of our community! 🎉

We are absolutely delighted to share that Louise Burchell has recently joined us at Room for Therapy. She will be running her practice alongside us and is open to new clients. Louise works online and in-person, and when asked what it's like to work with her, she shares:

"Whether you're navigating a difficult period, seeking clarity, or looking to grow, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to offer you a safe, compassionate space to bring (or find) your true self - free from judgement. A space to pause, explore your thoughts and feelings, be truly heard, and start reconnecting with yourself.

I’m a qualified Pluralistic Counsellor with almost 20 years of experience working in mental health across a variety of roles. My passion and expertise lie in supporting women and men through the journey from pre-conception to parenthood, but I’m equally dedicated to working with people from all walks of life,

My style is flexible and responsive to your preferences, and our work together is always a partnership. Together, we’ll explore what’s most important to you and find the approach that works best for your hopes and goals.”

Please join us in welcoming Louise, and feel free to reach out if you'd like to explore the possibility of working with her.

Follow on instagram .for.therapy for more updates and news and for more on Louise’s perinatal counselling and yoga!

18/02/2025

🌿 Client Testimonial: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Acceptance 🌿

Therapy isn’t just about talking - it’s about being heard, truly seen, and supported towards transformation. Sometimes, it’s the first time someone has ever felt understood.

One of our clients bravely shares their experience of working with Phil, from feeling completely stuck and consumed by anxiety to discovering self-acceptance, creativity, and the courage to embrace life again. Their words are a powerful testament to what’s possible when therapy provides a safe, empathetic space to heal.

Swipe to read their journey - because change is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. 💛

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Monday	09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 18:00
Thursday	09:00 - 18:00
Friday	09:00 - 18:00

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