Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Counselling & Psychotherapy Partner in Edinburgh
Established in 1996, the E I C P has provided professional therapeutic support for over 25 years. Our team of experienced, qualified counsellors and psychotherapists offers tailored one-to-one sessions for adults and couples, addressing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and personal development. We combine extensive clinical expertise with compassionate care, maintaining rigorous professional standards through ongoing training and supervision. Our therapists hold advanced qualifications in Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic Counselling, and related disciplines, with diverse backgrounds in healthcare, education, and leadership. We offer flexible appointment options across Edinburgh, including in-person sessions in city centre and Southside locations, alongside secure online therapy via Zoom, FaceTime, and WhatsApp Video.Committed to accessibility, we provide a free 15-minute initial consultation to help clients find the right therapeutic match. All practitioners adhere to strict ethical codes through membership in recognised professional bodies such as BACP, COSCA, and ITAA. Our approach prioritises creating safe, confidential spaces for clients to explore present difficulties and historical patterns, facilitating meaningful personal transformation. With collective experience spanning decades, our team has supported countless individuals in overcoming life's challenges through evidence-based therapeutic practices. We maintain strong community connections through partnerships with mental health charities and therapeutic projects, reflecting our dedication to improving mental wellbeing across Scotland.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Online Sessions
In-person Appointments
Career Guidance
Psychodynamic Therapy
Transactional Analysis
Mental Health Support
Relationship Counselling
Personal Development
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined therapeutic experience across diverse specialisms
- Our therapists hold advanced qualifications from institutions like CPTI and Physis Scotland
- We provide flexible session formats including in-person and online appointments
- All practitioners maintain rigorous professional standards through regular supervision
- We offer free initial 15-minute consultations to help find the right therapeutic match
Associations and certifications
- BACP
- COSCA
- ITAA
- UKATA
Services
Individual Counselling
Personalised therapy sessions addressing anxiety, depression, and personal development needs. Our experienced therapists create safe spaces for exploring emotional challenges and breaking unhelpful patterns. Sessions combine compassion with evidence-based approaches like Transactional Analysis to facilitate meaningful change through confidential, client-centred support.
Couples Therapy
Specialised support for relationship challenges and partnership dynamics. Therapists help couples explore communication patterns, resolve conflicts, and strengthen connections. Drawing on psychodynamic principles and practical tools, sessions aim to improve understanding between partners while maintaining therapeutic neutrality and confidentiality throughout the process.
Online Therapy
Secure remote therapy accessible from any location using Zoom, FaceTime, or WhatsApp Video. This flexible option maintains the same therapeutic standards as in-person sessions, with therapists adapting their approach to suit digital communication while ensuring client comfort and confidentiality in virtual environments.
In-person Appointments
Therapy sessions conducted at Edinburgh-based locations offering dedicated therapeutic spaces. Clients benefit from physical environments designed to promote relaxation and openness, with multiple Edinburgh locations available across city centre and Southside areas for convenient access.
Career Guidance
Specialised counselling addressing work-related challenges and career development. Therapists with backgrounds in careers coaching help clients navigate professional transitions, workplace stress, and vocational identity issues using integrative approaches that combine practical advice with deeper psychological exploration.
People
Helen Ralston
Psychotherapist
20+ years' experience in private practice with advanced Transactional Analysis training. Specialises in helping clients overcome personal challenges through compassionate, insight-focused therapy grounded in extensive clinical expertise and professional leadership experience.
Mary Parkhouse
Counsellor
30+ years' therapeutic experience integrating Transactional Analysis with cognitive behavioural approaches. Focuses on helping clients understand and resolve difficulties through tailored therapy that combines clinical expertise with nursing and leadership backgrounds.
Sofia Nunes
Therapist
Experienced in individual and couples therapy with specialist training in human relations and counselling. Combines Portuguese and English language capabilities with cross-cultural understanding from international education and public sector roles to support diverse client needs.
Fleur MacIntosh
Counselling Therapist
Qualified Transactional Analysis practitioner with creative business experience. Offers compassionate therapy focused on rewriting personal narratives and empowering clients through awareness of behavioural patterns and relational dynamics in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Questions
What therapy options are available?
We offer both in-person sessions at Edinburgh locations and online therapy via Zoom, FaceTime, or WhatsApp Video.
How do I book an appointment?
Contact us via email or phone to arrange a free 15-minute initial consultation to discuss your needs.
Are your therapists qualified?
All practitioners hold advanced qualifications in counselling/psychotherapy and maintain professional memberships with BACP, COSCA, or ITAA.
What issues do you help with?
We support clients with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, career issues, and personal development goals.
Do you offer couples therapy?
Yes, several therapists specialise in relationship counselling and couples therapy sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
Therapy fees vary by practitioner - please contact us directly for specific pricing information.
