Connections Counselling CIC

10/09/2025

Discover why active self-care matters. Connections Counselling in Edinburgh & online UK offers support to recharge, prevent burnout & grow. Active self-care means pausing, recharging, and reconnecting,
not just relaxing. It’s the foundation of lasting wellbeing. Read the full blog now on our website.

24/07/2025

Help us to be seen by those who need our help and support. Please share your thoughts and feelings about our services and values. All reviews will help bump us up the search engine results, enabling us to be found by those seeking growth and change. Thank you.

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22/07/2025

A new approach to mental health is tackling NHS backlog

Read more: https://scottishbusinessnews.net/a-new-approach-to-mental-health-is-tackling-nhs-backlog

22/07/2025

https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/07/a-new-approach-to-mental-health-is-tackling-the-nhs-backlog/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLsP9dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBDdDlxMXhFMTRPSk9oamVGAR6Oq-tL8n_LOESsl4AN84CCfACYNswUUF6bn3V-k22ECbSasn9-h5fX9AKRXA_aem_eNC-RsG22agLncYP7kQaeQ #:~:text=While%20CBT%20cognitive%20behavioural%20therapy,trauma%20or%20understanding%20neurodivergent%20needs

18/07/2025

Our next "Core Value" blog out now

Access the full blog on our website, copy and paste this link:
https://connectionscounselling.co.uk/2025/07/17/blog-5-why-counselling-in-the-nhs-mustevolve/

21/04/2025

If you're a counsellor or therapist in the Edinburgh area working with taking therapies and looking for a place to work from, Connections has space for you. Come along to see our set up and get a sense of our space.

Situated in the vibrant Out of the Blue Drill Hall (with an award winning cafe), we are located at the back of the main hall, complete with a cosy waiting area with free tea and coffee for all.

15/04/2025

Connections Counselling is now a CIC!
We’re thrilled to share that Connections Counselling is now a Community Interest Company — a step that reflects our deep commitment to accessible, ethical, and community-rooted
therapy.
We’re now welcoming counsellors and therapists in Edinburgh and online across the UK to explore working with us.
Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your private practice, we offer three ways to join:
1. Connections Counsellor
2. Affiliated Counsellor
3. Private Hire

Two cosy rooms, seven days a week
Calming space. Tea on tap. In the heart of Leith at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
Grounded in 7 core values — from nurtured connection to compassion & cultural awareness.
If you’re looking for a space to root your work and grow with intention — come visit.
Let’s see if it feels like a good fit

08/04/2025

Blog 3: Nurtured Connections now out - https://tinyurl.com/y629wu79 - One of our core values. What does a Nurtured Connection mean to you?

21/02/2025

Connections Counselling is now fully open for counsellors and clients alike. We have two counsellor rooms in the Out of the Blue Drill Hall with a cosy waiting room. Situated at the back
of the main exhibition hall on the ground floor, Connections has been set up with counsellors and clients in mind, creating a space where both can come together to explore a healing and growth based relationship.

Our rooms are available to hire to work from, both in person and online. We are open from 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week. If you are interested in being a part of Connections, either as an independent counsellor or as a Connections one, please come along on our open night to see the space and find out if this would be a good fit for you as a place to be a part of.

The main door will be open from 6pm-7pm, afterwards access will be by the intercom at number 36, by buzzing the cafe. We are situated at the back of the main exhibition hall on the ground floor. Refreshments provided, while they last!

17/12/2024

Welcome to Connections 😀 Over the next months I will be blogging about our core values. Here is the first, that counselling should be accessible to everyone. Please feel free to share your thoughts and feelings on our social media posts.

Access the full blog on our website...

18/11/2024

Connections tiered fee structure

Free Sessions - Tier 1
For individuals on less that £10,000 per year, such as those receiving Universal Credit or Jobseeker's Allowance. These sessions are funded through donations and grants and therefore might be subject to a waiting system. We offer up to 15 sessions in Tier 1 with a check in every 5. As Tier 1 is a funded program, we would look to end at (or around) sessions 15. However, under considered circumstances there might be scope to continue beyond the designated 15 sessions.

Pay What You Can - Tier 2
For individuals on £10,000 - £20,000 per year. Clients can pay any variable amount between £5 and £30. We recommend (but are not restricted to) 10-15 sessions and will have a check-in every 5.

£40 per session - Tier 3
Individuals earning between the Scottish Living Wage (£11.44 per hour) and the average Scottish wage up to £30,000 per year. We recommend (but are not restricted to) 10-15 sessions and will have a check-in every 5.

£50 per session - Tier 4
All individuals earning over £30,000 per year. We recommend (but are not restricted to) 10-15 sessions and will have a check-in every 5.

*Tier 4 and 5 are introductory rates and are subject to change by +£5 in February 2025