A warm welcome from our Clinical Director
My mission in setting up The Edinburgh Practice was to provide a safe, comfortable and professional place that people could count on to access the mental health services they need, with the assurance of privacy and clinical excellence. I have the privilege of leading a group of exceptional and dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest standard of quality mental healthcare. As a team we embody the practice values of courage, compassion, integrity, safety and personal growth. Now that you have found us, I hope that we can start your therapeutic journey together.
How can we help?
Our Team
Our compassionate team is composed of highly specialised psychologists, psychiatrists and allied health professionals. You will have the assurance that you will be working with leading experts in their specialist field. We have carefully recruited our clinical team to reflect our strong belief in the importance of delivering evidence-based care from highly qualified professionals.
Our Practice
Our purpose-built, 6,500 square foot practice at Waverley Square comprises 26 individually designed consultation rooms, carefully tailored to their therapeutic focus, providing a safe and nurturing environment. Our centrally located space is open 7 days per week, including evenings, to allow you to quickly access the help you need, fitting around your other life commitments.
May, 2023
I want to add my heart-felt thanks.
“…she is doing so much better now – better than I had dared to hope – and it is largely due to the help that you have given her. And it is not only mental health that has improved, but also her relationship with her Dad, and the whole family dynamic is drastically improved.”
March, 2023
My daughter is in such a better place now.
“…and I cannot tell you how much you have helped her….I know that it is the work you did with her which has helped her to that goal. I know there may be slips along the way, but at the moment, you have helped her to be a happier, healthier young woman. We are so very grateful to you.”
January, 2023
I cannot speak highly enough of The Edinburgh Practice.
“My experience with them has been truly exceptional. From the moment I walked through their doors, I felt welcomed and understood – the initial questionnaire provided was particularly useful in allowing me to know that the clinic fully understood the scope of my issues and what help I was looking for.”
January 2023
Psychiatrist was lovely as a person and helpful.
“My son wouldn’t have not been diagnosed without this service in Scotland. Really appreciated so my son can get proper assistance in school.”
October, 2022
I thank my lucky stars that we found you!
“It is easy to imagine how things could have gone very differently if we hadn’t been able to access help, or if we hadn’t found the right person to help our daughter.”
September, 2022
I can’t thank you enough for all the help you have given me
“…I feel much more positive and confident, and I’m definitely in a better place mentally to start uni next week. I will forever be grateful for your support!”
September, 2022
I can’t thank you enough for all the help you have given me.
“I feel much more positive and confident, and I’m definitely in a better place mentally to start uni next week. I will forever be grateful for your support!”
Our Latest
Stories, events and insights from The Edinburgh Practice.
This week is National Grief Awareness Week.
🔦 We are supporting @thegoodgrieftrust campaign, with this year’s theme being ‘Shine a Light’.
🫶 It’s important to normalise grief and make those around us aware that it’s often not something that will ever completely go away. It’s often about finding ways of coping with the grief. This week is about encouraging empathy, compassion, and support for those who are grieving, emphasising that grief if universal and often a challenging part of the human experience.
🎄 Grief can feel especially heavy during the festive season, a time often filled with memories of those we’ve lost. Let’s acknowledge the pain that can come with Christmas and offer compassion to ourselves and others. It’s okay to miss them, to feel it all, and to take the season at your own pace and do it in your own way. You may want to think of meaningful ways to remember the person, or people, you have lost this festive season.
To participate in National Grief Awareness Week, we can:
💛 Support a grieving friend
💛 Practice self-care if you are grieving
💛 Educate others - The Good Grief Trust’s website have a lot of short video clips offering support as well as sharing stories of those that have lost a loved one (https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org). Another resource is The Good Grief Project, which offer a range of different workshops for bereaved parents and siblings (https://thegoodgriefproject.co.uk)
#ShineALight #GriefAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #TheEdinburghPractice
This Monday, ‘M’ is for Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs!
Abraham Maslow was an American Psychologist who suggested that our human needs can be organised into a clear hierarchy. His theory provides valuable insight into human motivation.
The key idea is that lower-level needs such as physiological needs and safety must be satisfied before higher-level needs can become motivators. For example, if someone is not able to buy food, they are unlikely to be able to be focused on doing well at work.
From bottom to top, the levels are:
😴Physiological needs
🔒Safety and Security needs
❤️Love and Belonging
🥰Self-esteem
⭐️Self-actualisation
It is important to remember:
1. The hierarchy isn’t rigid. People can be motivated by higher-level needs even when lower-level needs aren’t fully met.
2. The theory doesn’t account for individual differences. Some people may prioritise needs differently based on their own values and experiences.
3. The hierarchy reflects an individualistic view and may not capture motivation in collectivistic cultures.
Taking care of your mental health means addressing your needs at every level!
#mentalhealth #maslowshierachyofneeds #theedinburghpractice
This Friday we are checking in with our brain health! 🧠✨
Dr Julia is here to share insights from the 2024 update to the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care. The updated study reveals that nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors throughout the lifespan.
In Midlife these include:
👂 Hearing loss
🫀High LDL cholesterol
😔 Depression
🧠 Traumatic brain injury
🛋️ Physical inactivity
💊 Diabetes
🚬 Smoking
📈 Hypertension
🩺 Obesity
🍷 Excessive alcohol
In Late life these include:
👤 Social isolation
🚗💨 Air pollution
👁️ Visual loss
Taking steps to address these risks could make a significant difference in brain health and dementia prevention!
Explore the full article here:
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01296-0/abstract
Or have a look at the infographic here:
https://www.thelancet.com/pb/assets/raw/Lancet/infographics/dementia-2017/image-1721911723223.pdf
#BrainHealth #DementiaPrevention #TheEdinburghPractice
Happy Wednesday! Today we are exploring the Autistic S.P.A.C.E Framework, this novel framework outlines how we can meet the needs of autistic people across different settings.
⭐️Each letter reminds us of how we can better support and celebrate neurodiversity:
👂Respect sensory needs
🗓️ Provide predictability
💛 Embrace acceptance
🗣️ Adapt communication
🤝 Lead with empathy
Together, we can create spaces where everyone feels valued, safe and understood.
Swipe through to learn more!
#neurodiversity #autismacceptance #mentalhealth #SPACEframework #TheEdinburghPractice
⭐️Christmas Closing Dates⭐️
As we draw closer to the Christmas holiday season, we thought it would be helpful to remind you of the last date for prescription requests and our opening hours!
💊The last date for prescription requests is Wednesday 11th December - please submit any prescription requests by this date to ensure you have the medication you require whilst we are closed!
⏰ We close on Monday 23rd December at 6pm and re-open on Friday 3rd January at 9am.
💻Visit our client portal on our website to submit a prescription request.
👋 Welcome back to our Monday ‘M’ series! This week, ‘M’ is for Memories. Our memories shape more than just our past - they are a powerful tool for wellbeing in the present. Reflecting on positive memories can:
✨ Boost gratitude
✨ Inspire hope
✨ Strengthen resilience
Revisiting happy moments doesn’t just remind us of what we’re lived through, it helps us reconnect with the people, places, and feelings that make life meaningful.
Take time to relive a memory that connects you with positive emotions, it could be:
🌸 A favourite holiday
🌸 A meaningful conversation with a friend
🌸 A moment of laughter with a loved one
🌸 A compliment someone gave you
🌸 A beautiful place you have visited
💛 What’s a memory that fills your heart? Share it in the comments or hold it close today!
#HappyMemories #MomentsThatMatter #MentalWellbeing #TheEdinburghPractice
Welcome back to another #fridaycheckin! This week we are introducing our YouTube channel (@TheEdinburghPractice1)!
🎥 Head on over to our YouTube channel to watch videos about our mental health practice including videos on how to make a self-referral, our different assessment processes, the neurodiversity support we offer and meet a handful of our lovely clinicians as they speak about important mental health topics!
Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Link in bio 💛
November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring much-needed attention to the unique struggles men face when it comes to mental health. Despite growing conversations about mental health, men can often struggle to seek support, sometimes this may be due to societal expectations or fear of stigma.
🙏 It’s important to remember that mental health challenges don’t discriminate based on gender, and being open about these challenges is a sign of strength, not weakness. This month, let’s break the silence and make it known that it’s okay to talk, ask for help, and support one another.
💛 If you’re struggling, know that you are not alone. Whether it’s speaking to a friend, family member, or a professional, reaching out is a brave and powerful step. And if you’re not sure how to support a loved one, sometimes just listening and being present makes all the difference. Let’s work together to create a world where men feel safe to share, heal, and grow.
Happy Monday! This Monday, ‘M’ stands for Moments and we are sharing how we can savour the little moments in our lives to increase our happiness, sense of gratitude and quality of life.
Learning to savour the moment in life is a free and effective way to increase your happiness, reduce stress and improve quality of life. Enjoying what you have can help you to appreciate what you’ve got rather than ruminating on what you don’t have.
How to savour the moment in your everyday life:
💛 Focus on the positives: Consciously notice what is going right for you and appreciate it! Positive thinking isn’t the same as pretending you are happy when you are not, it is about noticing the things that can lead to greater happiness.
💛 Focus on the details: Notice the little things that can make a day special such as someone’s smile, the kindness of a stranger or a beautiful sunny day.
💛 Express gratitude: Notice all the nice things others do for you and thank them when you can! Keep a journal and write down the things in your day you are grateful for.
💛 Focus on sensations: Engage your senses! Pay attention to everyday sensations like the feeling of cold wind on your face, the smell of fresh coffee or fresh bread.
💛 Do what you enjoy: Life is meant to be enjoyed and savoured! Add activities into your schedule that you love doing.
We encourage to savour these little moments in you week so you can live fully in the present!
#moments #theedinburghpractice #mentalhealth #positivity
This Friday we are checking in with our Speech and Language Therapist Michelle!
Michelle is one of the lead clinicians for our child autism assessments, she is passionate about improving outcomes for individuals who have neurodevelopmental differences. Michelle’s clinical work holds individuals and their families at the centre to help them understand their neurodevelopmental profile and provide supports to reduce the impact of any challenges.
At TEP, we provide ‘gold-standard’ autism assessments, ensuring that individuals and families can access expert clinical assessments in a timely manner.
Check out our new practice videos on our YouTube Channel to find out more! (link in bio)
#fridaycheckin #theedinburghpractice
This week, TEP are supporting #antibullyingweek!
The theme this year is ‘Choose Respect’ which has come about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) who are the official organisers of this important week. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes.
We know that the term ‘respect’ can mean different things to different people. When we talk about respect, we talk about showing that you value someone, including valuing their feelings, views, and opinions, even if they differ from yours. We also talk about accepting and understanding others, giving others the same consideration you would expect for yourself.
We also want to highlight that bullying does not end in the playground, but can continue for adults within the workplace and at home.
How to actively ‘Choose Respect’:
⭐️Actively listening: making effort to listen to other’s perspective without interrupting
⭐️Use “I” statements: Frame your thoughts and feelings using “I” statements to avoid accusing others
⭐️Stay calm and take breaks if you feel overwhelmed
⭐️Focus on behaviour not character
⭐️Seek common ground
⭐️Reflect and learn
We encourage you to always ‘Choose Respect’ even if you don’t always agree with others or even like them.
#antibullyingweek #ChooseRespect #mentalhealth #theedinburghpractice
Happy Monday everyone! We’re back with another ‘M’ word - Meeting others!
🙌 The power of connection cannot be overstated. It’s through connection that we build support networks that uplift us in tough times and remind us that we are not alone. Positive interactions nurture self-esteem, create a sense of belonging, and offer comfort during stressful periods. Meaningful connections with others can be essential for reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Whether we’re talking with friends, joining support groups, or simply sharing a smile, each interaction contributes to emotional stability and resilience.
🤝 Beyond support, meeting others opens doors for personal growth, learning, and collaboration. It broadens our perspective, fuels creativity, and encourages empathy and compassion as we understand experiences different from our own.
💛 So maybe your next conversation could be a reminder that you are seen, heard, and valued!
#MentalHealth #ConnectWithOthers #MeetingOthers #TheEdinburghPractice
Happy Friday everyone! This #fridaycheckin we are checking in with our emotions!
Emotions are always sending us messages, just like the characters in Inside Out 🧠💬. Sometime we can feel all kinds of emotions at once - joy, sadness, anger, fear, and anxiety. At times, these feelings can be overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that they are part of being human.
💛 This #fridaycheckin, let’s take a moment to check in with ourselves and embrace our emotions.
😊 Our weekend watch recommendation is Inside out or Inside out 2! For children and adults!
#InsideOut #EmotionsMatter #MentalHealth #TheEdinburghPractice
It’s International Stress Awareness Week! Let’s focus on simple steps that can make a real difference in managing stress and improving wellbeing - small actions to make big changes!
👫 Connect with someone: Check in with your support network. A quick check-in or chat with a friend can lift spirits and remind us we’re not alone!
😴 Prioritise sleep: Take small steps to improve your bedtime routine. Wind down by minimising screen time and/or create a clean and restful sleep environment. Rest is essential as good sleep helps us recharge and face challenges with a clearer mind!
🏃♀️ Move in your own way: Get moving the way you want to! This could be walking, stretching, yoga, or doing some gardening. Moving your body releases tension and stress.
🌱 Spend time in nature: Take some time out of your day to step outside and get some fresh air. Even a few minutes outside can bring a sense of calm and a fresh perspective!
🫁 Breathe deep: Short, shallow breaths can heighten anxiety, so taking time to breathe deeply can help us shift into a relaxation mode.
🧘♂️ Practice mindfulness: This allows you to focus on the here and now. Try to find time each day to observe and just be.
Remember, even the smallest steps can lead to big changes. Take it one moment at a time! 💛
#StressAwarenessWeek #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek #TheEdinburghPractice
This Monday, ‘M’ stands for Mental Health Myths!
💛Mental health matters and so does the truth! Stigma around mental health isn’t just a barrier, it’s a wall that keeps people from seeking help, sharing their stories and finding comfort within their community. The impact of stigma can also worsen mental health difficulties!
💛At TEP, we believe in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health by challenging myths and creating an encouraging culture where everyone feels safe to seek the support they need. We encourage you to talk openly about mental health myths, listen compassionately to others experiences and support one another!
💛Let’s be part of the solution, not part of the problem!
#mentalhealthmyths #theedinburghpractice
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