Meet Blair - experienced psychotherapist
Hi, welcome - I’m Blair
Are you experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships or other challenges in your life? If so, you are not alone.
I am a full clinical member of the UKCP and a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in the helping profession. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, I offer in-person and online therapy to individuals and couples. I specialize in supporting clients with anxiety, bereavement, and trauma, while also working with a wide range of other issues.
Why work with me? What makes my approach different?
Traditional talk therapy, while valuable, often falls short when it comes to healing trauma, deep-seated emotional patterns, and creating lasting change. This is because our bodies hold onto experiences in ways that words alone cannot fully access.
I offer a transformative approach that integrates talk therapy with somatic processing, allowing you to heal trauma and emotional pain at their root. By working with the body, we can unlock profound insights, release emotions, and create lasting transformation.
Whether you are embarking on therapy for the first time or returning to it once more, welcome. Take a moment to get to know me. If you feel we may be a good fit, please get in touch.
I also welcome you to take advantage of a FREE initial consultation to get a chat and gain more insight on how we could work together.
I help people struggling with a range of issues
I help people struggling with a range of issues.
In life, we all face our own set of challenges, and sometimes we need a little extra help to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, low-self esteem, relationship difficulties, and more. It's completely natural and okay to seek support when we're going through difficult times.
People seek help for all sorts of reasons.
Whatever yours - big or small – it’s valid. In fact, there’s nothing more valuable than doing deep internal work to transform your life for the better.
Some common reasons people seek help:
Relationship difficulties ~ Trauma ~ Difficulties with emotional regulation ~ Anxiety ~ Depression ~ Low self-worth and confidence ~ Feeling lost and confused ~ Grief (bereavement) ~ Illnesses such as chronic fatigue and pain ~ PTSD ~ Looking to find more joy in your life ~ Wanting to live a more meaningful life ~ Abuse ~ Loneliness ~ Anger ~ Social anxiety ~ Sexual Abuse
My approach to therapy
I create a therapeutic space that’s empathic, understanding and solution focussed.
I’m a big believer that holding compassionate space for self-inquiry is vital to the healing process. That’s why I encourage my clients to develop new behaviours and ways of being that cultivate resiliency and are transformative.
A safe space
As humans, we’re wired for safety. When we’re feeling safe, we’re best able to grow, flourish and change. Our therapeutic relationship is based on respect, confidentiality, acceptance and compassion.
Professional
Drawing from years of clinical experience and training, the approach is evidence-based and confidential Therapy is a big investment, so the therapeutic work will be purposeful and orientated towards your goals.
Tailored to you
We all have unique personalities that are shaped by biology, relationships, experiences and our environments. And so, our work together is guided by your hopes, goals and the changes you want to experience. I get that therapy is a big investment, so it’s important that we work together to tailor it to your needs
Self-Inquiry
I believe in holding compassionate space for self-inquiry and encouraging transformative behaviors. Uncover underlying patterns, develop new skills, and cultivate healing from within, integrating mind, body, and feelings for personal growth.
New ways
I cultivate opportunities for you to learn, choose, and practice new skills. This way, alongside talking about your issues, you also experience something new within yourself. The result? Healthier ways of being become possible.
Mind, body, feelings + more
We'll explore how your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations are connected, helping you gain deeper self-understanding. This awareness is the key to creating new possibilities for yourself.
Reach out
I look forward to getting to know you, and helping you to live a more meaningful, rewarding and joyful life.