Hello, and welcome

Photograph of Sylvia, a woman in her 40s with silver hair. She is wearing glasses and smiling. Behind her are some trees.

I'm Sylvia, a psychodynamic counsellor and social worker. Originally from Caithness, beside the shores of the Pentland Firth, I am now based in Midlothian, at the foot of the Pentland Hills.

I have many years' experience of supporting people through life's challenges, including those from diverse backgrounds. I am passionate about building meaningful therapuetic relationships to support personal growth.

I am a late-diagnosed neurodivergent adult and mother of neurodivergent children. I have a particular interest in the intersection of trauma and neurodiversity, and recognise that being neurodivergent increases a person's likelihood of experiencing trauma.

I work in private practice as a counsellor and am currently a volunteer with PF Counselling Service in Edinburgh. I am qualified to work with adults and yuong people aged 17+.

I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), and as such my counselling work is undertaken in line with their code of ethics.

My qualifications include:

PG Diploma in Human Relations and Counselling, Robert Gordon University / Human Development Scotland;
Foundations of Human Relations and Counselling, Human Development Scotland / COSCA;
PG Cert Applied Professional Studies (Child Welfare and Protection), Stirling University;
Master of Social Work, University of Edinburgh