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Shore Psychology is dedicated to providing accessible, trauma-informed, evidence based psychological services.

Firmly grounded in values of quality, safety, equity, authenticity and innovation. The mission to make psychology more accessible for all.

17/09/2025

✨ Launch Announcement: Compassion-Focused Therapy Course ✨

We’re so excited to open bookings for our 8-week Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) journey, starting Friday 31st October 2025 at Shore Psychology. Compassionate Connections 🩷

This isn’t your typical therapy group. Yes, it’s evidence-based and rooted in psychology — but it’s also fun, creative, and deeply connecting. Over 8 weeks, we’ll blend teaching, group sharing, embodiment, art, movement, and visualisation to bring compassion to life in a way that lasts.

This course is especially for women who:
💭 Feel weighed down by anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt
💭 Are tired of holding everything together
💭 Want to reconnect with their spark and find more ease in daily life
💭 Are curious about self-compassion but don’t know where to start

You’ll leave with:
🌱 Practical tools for everyday calm and resilience
🌱 A deeper understanding of how your brain and body respond to stress
🌱 More confidence, connection, and compassion for yourself
🌱 A playful, supportive community beside you

📅 Fridays, 10am–12pm | Starting 31st October 2025
📍 In person at Shore Psychology

👉 Spaces are limited. Book your place now and begin your journey from surviving to thriving. Find out more here https://www.shorepsychology.co.uk/compassionate-connections/

Email admin@shorepsychology.co.uk

25/08/2025

For decades, autism was framed through a male lens — meaning many women grew up feeling “different” but without the language or support to explain why.

Now, more women than ever are receiving an autism diagnosis later in life. For some, it’s a shock. For many, it’s a relief. It can bring:
✨ A lifetime of confusion finally making sense
✨ Greater self-compassion (“different, not defective”)
✨ Access to the right support and strategies
✨ The confidence to set boundaries and advocate for needs

At Shore Psychology, we understand that the diagnostic process can feel daunting — especially if you’ve spent years masking or being misdiagnosed. That’s why our assessments are trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and tailored for women and girls, so your experiences are heard and understood.

Whether you’re seeking clarity for yourself or supporting someone you love, remember: it’s never too late to embrace who you are and step into a future that celebrates neurodiversity.

Read the full article: https://www.shorepsychology.co.uk/late-life-autism-diagnosis-in-women/

Find out more about our Neurodiversity Assessments on our website - link in bio

21/08/2025

Big news! 🎉 Shore Psychology has been shortlisted for the Social Enterprise Scotland Awards 2025 in the One to Watch category.

We’re so proud to be recognised for the impact we’re already making and the vision we have for the future of mental health and neurodiversity support.

💙 Thank you to our community, partners, and clients who’ve supported us on this journey — we couldn’t have done it without you.

👉 Winners announced in November – watch this space!

15/08/2025

Relax Kids at Shore Psychology
Helping Children Build Confidence, Calm, and Resilience

We know childhood can be full of big feelings — from school pressures to worries about friendships. That’s why we’re so excited to bring Relax Kids to Shore Psychology: fun, friendly sessions led by experienced coach Carole Haxton that help children feel calmer, more confident, and ready to cope with life’s ups and downs.

💡 How it works
The Relax Kids 7-step programme uses movement, mindfulness, games, breathing exercises, affirmations, and relaxation to help children:
✅ Manage anxiety
✅ Boost self-esteem
✅ Build confidence
✅ Learn lifelong emotional skills

Every session is playful and engaging, so children feel supported while learning practical tools they can use at home, at school, and in everyday life.

📍 Details
Where: Shore Psychology, 2 Sandport Place, EH6 6EU
When: From Friday 22nd August (excludes 5th September)
Ages 5–8: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Ages 8–12: 3:15 – 4:15pm

💷 Cost
£8.50 per session (£51 for 6-week block)

Spaces are limited so early booking is recommended.
https://www.shorepsychology.co.uk/relax-kids-programme/
📩 To book: email admin@shorepsychology.co.uk

04/08/2025

A recent Guardian article highlights the rise in AuDHD diagnoses—when Autism and ADHD co-occur—especially in women and girls. Once thought to be rare, we now know this dual diagnosis is far more common than previously understood.

At Shore Psychology, we’re meeting more families who are seeking answers—and discovering that traditional routes often miss the full picture.

That’s why our Preliminary Assessments are designed to look at both ADHD and Autism from the start. For £240, you’ll receive a face-to-face session with an experienced clinician, screening tools, a detailed history, and personalised feedback to help you move forward with confidence.

Whether you’re at the start of your journey or just haven’t found the right fit yet, we’re here to help.

Find out more about our approach and why it matters: www.shorepsychology.co.uk/audhd-missed-diagnoses-why-preliminary-assessments-matter/

01/08/2025

Your voice is your instrument – take care of it! 📣🔊🎤🗣️

Are you a singer, actor, spoken word artist, stand-up comedian or public speaker? Or do you know someone who is?

Louise Day, Speech and Language Therapist, is offering 1:1 support for performers and public speakers. She can help with:
• Managing performance anxiety through vocal confidence
• Breath support & projection in larger venues
• Greater vocal stamina for longer shows
• Recovery strategies between shows
• Protection from vocal strain & fatigue

Call 0131 378 9700 or email hello@shorepsychology.co.uk to book an appointment.

29/07/2025

Still wondering if your child might have ADHD or Autism?

At Shore Psychology, our Preliminary Assessments give you the answers you need — without rushing into a full diagnosis.

✔️ 1.5-hour face-to-face session with a specialist
✔️ Screening for both ADHD & Autism
✔️ Written summary + professional, ethical advice
✔️ Just £240

Book now and start school with clarity and confidence.

Call 0131 378 9700 to book an appointment

22/07/2025

🌈 Relax Kids with Carole Haxton
at Shore Psychology

👧🧠 Helping Children Build Confidence, Calm, and Resilience

Hello, I’m Carole Haxton – a Relax Kids coach with a background in mental health nursing and psychological therapy. I’m excited to be running Relax Kids groups at Shore Psychology, offering children and young people a safe, fun space to relax, explore their emotions, and build essential life skills.

🦋 What I Offer:

The Relax Kids 7-step programme is designed to support children with:

✅ Managing anxiety
✅ Boosting low self-esteem
✅ Building confidence
✅ Learning lifelong emotional skills

Each session combines movement, mindfulness, games, breathing exercises, affirmations, and relaxation – all in a way that’s engaging and enjoyable for young people.

💬 A Bit About Me:

I’m a kind, empathic, and creative practitioner with a real passion for helping children navigate the challenges of modern life. I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and adults across mental health settings, and became a Relax Kids coach in 2017.

I strongly believe that when children learn to understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a healthy way, it sets the foundation for positive mental wellbeing. I’m really looking forward to seeing children grow, flourish, and gain confidence through these sessions.

📍 Where: Shore Psychology, 2 Sandport Place, EH6 6EU

📅 When: Starts Friday 22nd August
(Excludes Friday 5th September)

🧒 For ages 5–8: 2:00 – 3:00pm
👧 For ages 8–12: 3:15 – 4:15pm

£8.50 per session (£51 for 6-week block)

Book Your Spot: admin@shorepsychology.co.uk

10/07/2025

Not Sure if You or Your Child Needs an ADHD or Autism Assessment?

You’re not alone — and you don’t need to jump straight into a full diagnostic assessment.

At Shore Psychology, we offer Preliminary Assessments:

🔍 A 1.5 hour face-to-face session with an experienced clinician
📋 Review of questionnaires and personal history
🧩 Early screening for both ADHD and Autism, because they often overlap
🧠 Psychodynamic, evidence-based approach
💬 A written summary and expert advice on what to do next

The result?
➡️ Clarity, confidence, and cost-effective next steps — all for just £240

If we think a full assessment isn’t the right move, we’ll say so — and we’ll help you plan a better one.

📍 Based in Leith
🔗 check out our website or call 0131 378 9700 to enquire and book an appointment

02/07/2025

This week marks the end of PTSD month. 1 in 3 people will experience something difficult or traumatic in their lives. Our experiences shape how our brain develops and functions – shaping everything. This can present as PTSD, complex trauma or C-PTSD. But, it can also present as….

* anxiety that won’t go away
* feeling low and stuck
* OCD-type behaviours
* Difficulties with regulating your emotions
* struggling in relationships
* Or having a low sense of self worth

That’s why it’s so important to work with someone who helps you see the full picture and helps find the treatment right for you. At Shore, we understand the importance of helping you understand your challenges in the context of “what has happened to you?” Rather than “what is wrong with you”

We offer EMDR therapy – a powerful, evidence-based treatment for trauma recommended by NICE guidelines. We have five trained and experienced EMDR clinicians who can support you to process both the physical and emotional responses to difficult things that have happened to you….helping you feel safer in your mind and body.

We can start work with you immediately. Don’t wait any longer if you feel you need help. Get in touch.

30/06/2025

We know that trauma doesn’t just live in the mind — it lives in the body too.

That’s why we were so grateful to have the brilliant Janet McInnes, trauma-informed yoga practitioner and member of the Shore team, lead a gentle yoga session for our clinicians.

Through breath, movement, and stillness, we explored ways to come back to ourselves — to soften, to ground, and to reconnect.

At Shore, we prioritise the wellbeing of our team, because the work we do with others starts with how we care for ourselves.

This is trauma-informed practice in action.

20/05/2025

Shore’s amazing Speech and Language Therapist, Louise Day, is running a free vocal reset workshop with simple tips to boost your voice and energy. Sign up link in the comments🎤🗣️

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