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Information and support
| It's Good To Talk | What is therapy/counselling/psychotherapy and other questions people ask - answered by BACP, the national accreditation body |
| Edspace | Information & Resource Centre covering a wide range of mental health topics |
| Depression Alliance | Information and support about depression and related issues. Includes a short online course based on CBT which may help while you wait for counselling. |
| Advocard | Advocacy service; help in making your wishes clear in the service you receive |
| Edinburgh Carers Council | Information for carers of those who use mental health services. |
| Victim Support | The lead voluntary organisation in Scotland helping people affected by crime |
| Caledonia Youth | Sexual health & relationships, for young people up to 25 |
| Health in Mind Scotland | A range of services raising awareness and responding to need |
Other voluntary counselling services
| NEECS | Counselling for residents of North East Edinburgh |
| LGBT Health | Peer service for lesbian, bi-sexual & transgender people |
| Couple Counselling Scotland | Marital & Relationship Counselling |
| Cruse | Specialist bereavement care and counselling |
| Health All Round | Adults resident of Gorgie/Dalry area of Edinburgh |
| Hope Park | Open to all, run by the University of Edinburgh |
| Lifeline Counselling | Pregnancy, fertility, miscarriage and termination counselling for women |
| Pilton Community Health | Adults resident in Greater Pilton area of Edinburgh |
| Rape Crisis Scotland | Women's Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre |
| Saheliya | Black and ethnic minority women |
| The Junction | Young people living in Leith & North East Edinburgh |
| VOCAL | Counselling for carers |
Official counselling bodies
Contact these organisations to find an accredited
counsellor in private practice.
| COSCA | Confederation of Scottish Counselling Agencies |
| BACP | British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy |
| UKCP | United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy |
Other Counselling Agencies
and Directories
Most charge fees, some operating a sliding
scales according to circumstances.
| Wellspring | Quality psychotherapy and counselling in Edinburgh |
| Scottish Institute of Human Relations | Psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, and systemic counselling and psychotherapy |
| Edinburgh Gestalt Institute | Gestalt training, personal and professional development |
| Edinburgh Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy | Transactional Analysis (TA) counselling and psychotherapy |
| Counselling Directory | Website connecting you with professional support |
Other Therapies
| Hypnotherapy Directory | Hypnotherapy Directory only lists hypnotherapists who are registered with a recognised professional body or those who have qualifications and insurance cover. |
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Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 |
Service for young men & other individuals experiencing depression |
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National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 |
Run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. |
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Women's Helpline 0808 801 0301 |
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Living Life 0800 328 9655 |
CBT support for low mood and mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Short term telephone support and self-help materials. |
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OKtoAsk 0808 800 2222 |
OKtoAsk is a helpline service to make it easier for parents and families to access the support and information they need. |
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Rape Crisis Scotland 08088 01 03 02 |
Support, information and access to local services for survivors of sexual violence |
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Samaritans 0131 221 9999 |
Available 24 hours |
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Saneline 0845 767 8000 |
For anyone coping with or caring for someone with mental health issues |
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Scottish Women's Aid 0800 027 1234 |
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Trauma Counselling Line 08088 020406 |
Confidential telephone counselling service for male survivors of childhood abuse. Mon-Wed 5-7pm; Thu-Fri 11am-2pm |
| Your Call 0808 801 0362 |
Telephone counselling for disabled people by disabled people |
For Counsellors
| Counsellor's Guide | A general guide for counsellors in the UK |
These are separate, independent services. PF Counselling cannot accept any liability for the content of the websites or the services they offer.