Hello, I'm April
I'm a therapist and counsellor, and I love my work. In working through the tough things, and celebrating the good, I hope we can bring about the change you're looking for.
Grab a cup of tea and let's talk it all through
Perhaps you are looking to feel more joyful, confident and less stressed. Perhaps there are ways that you feel you're holding yourself back. Or maybe you're feeling low and have no idea why.
I hope I’m the right person to help you with this.
I am a therapist. I believe in kindness, gentle change and talking like real people. I work to create a warm space where you can be where you’re at, and I can help you work to bring about change when you feel ready. I believe there are many paths to feeling good, and I tailor therapy to who you are and where you want to be. Through the bad times and the good, I will hold your story with kindness and support.
About my practice
Experience
I am a counsellor at a drugs and alcohol charity, working with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self esteem, shame, body image, parenthood
I have been a mental health support group facilitator for 7 years, including Anxiety and Depression groups, Women’s groups and CBT groups
I have continued development in trauma, trans issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, ADHD, the interaction of physical and mental health, autism, body image issues, cultural diversity, neuroscience, child and adult protection, motivation, sleep
Your journey
I provide therapy that's tailored to you. Here are some areas we could cover:
Direction
We can learn about what’s going on for you, and your hopes for change. We can then figure out a direction that could be helpful for you.
Processing
You can speak your truth. This could be about the past, present or future. What's happening for you? It goes at your pace, and you guide what we talk about.
Change
We can work on mindset shifts, coping tools, and life choices that could get you on the path to feeling good.
my specialisms and interests
01.
anxiety,
worry
02.
feeling low,
depression
03.
LGBTQIA+
04.
trauma, grief
05.
relationships, boundaries
What I offer
Below are some of the approaches I can offer during our work together. It is all tailored to you, so we will work in the way that suits you best. Don't feel you have to have a plan! We will figure things out as we work through what you need to.
Person-centred
This approach is about sitting with you where you are, getting in touch with feelings and processing pain
Mindset work
This involves trying out new ways of thinking, to see if we can become more confident, balanced or decisive
Psychodynamic
This approach involves spotting patterns from the past, and seeing how they affect you today
Daily techniques
Learning down-to-earth strategies for getting through tough times
CBT
This approach is about analysing thoughts, feelings and behaviours. By experimenting with changing these, we may start to feel better
Self care
Building small habits can make all the difference. We can look at what suits you
Diversity
I do everything I can to make my practice inclusive of people of all genders, racial identities, sexualities, abilities and lifestyles. I will always learn about your experience from you, and I undergo additional training to expand my awareness of communities and cultural challenges. Your values, identity and experience are welcome here, whether you connect strongly to an identity, or whether you feel distant or different to the ones you have. If you have any questions, or if you want me to know more about working with you, please let me know.
Phone / Whatsapp
07835986178
Connect
Address
I work exclusively online
I am based between Edinburgh and London