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.
🎄Christmas has arrived at The Edinburgh Practice!🎄
Our Christmas tree is here and standing proud in reception ✨✨
Team TEP had the best time decorating 🤩
👏We are excited to announce a new role at the practice, an Adult Psychiatry Coordinator.
Our lovely Emma has progressed from administrator into this new position. Emma will be directly dealing with all adult psychiatry enquiries and bookings. By having a dedicated coordinator we will provide an even smoother experience for our clients!
Congratulations from all of us Emma!! 🎉
💬 It`s that time for #MeaningfulMonday!
👏 No matter when you choose to seek psychological help for the first time, it is an incredible step that you should be very proud of.
💛 We are incredibly happy to hear when someone has felt ready to seek support and we are so glad to hear that this client was motivated to return.
👀 It’s nearly the weekend and it’s time for #SneakPeakFriday!
📄 Have you spotted our Client Satisfaction forms around the practice? These give our lovely clients an opportunity to provide much valued feedback about our practice. Simply fill out one of our forms and hand over to our helpful admin team!
💡 If you would rather complete this online, the QR code for our online survey is available in practice and on our Instagram!
November is #mensmentalhealthawarenessmonth , where we tackle the stigma of men`s mental health and encourage men to talk and take care of their own mental wellbeing.
🧠Mental illness affects people of every gender, and it`s incorrect to assume that men don`t struggle because they are often portrayed or expected to be strong and silent. It is important for men to feel like they can speak out and seek help when they need it, and for them to know that this is not a sign of weakness.
⭐️TEP has gold-standard Psychological and Psychiatric services for a range of difficulties and we are sending support to any men experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
In addition to TEP, there are other ways to get support which include:
💬Talk to someone you trust such as your parent/carer or friend
💬Speak to your GP
💬@nhs24.scot 111
💬@giveusashoutinsta 85258
💬@calmzone 0800585858
💬@samaritanscharity 116123
💬@mindcharity 03001233393
#itsokaynottobeokay #movember
💬 Happy #MeaningfulMonday everyone! Here is another piece of kind feedback we recently received.
☀️ This individual is a client of Dr Julia, our amazing Clinical Lead, who wanted to share their positive experience at the practice.
💛 It is incredibly heartwarming to hear that clients not only felt that TEP had a positive impact, but also would recommend to others!
👀 Happy #SneakPeakFriday everyone!
🛋️ Here is another of our comfortable seating areas! Our clients are welcome to have a hot drink and relax before their appointment.
👋 Everyone say hello to one of our wonderful Administrators, Rachael! Here are five facts about Rachael:
🗓️ How long have you worked at TEP?
I have worked at TEP for four months.
🤔 Why did you want to work at TEP?
I was looking for a change of scene after working in hospitality for 14 years and have always had an interest in mental health.
💬 What is your favourite quote?
“It’s always darkest before the dawn”
🍽️ What is your favourite restaurant in Edinburgh?
Lucky Yu in Edinburgh! @luckyyuedinburgh
🧘♀️ What do you do to relax?
Watching a horror show on Netflix or going for a walk.
☀️ Happy Monday to all of our lovely followers! Welcome back to #MeaningfulMonday.
💛 This review was incredibly touching and warmed our hearts, here at team TEP.
😊 We will always be so grateful to hear that our lovely clients feel that they have made the right decision by seeking help here.
👀 Happy #SneakPeakFriday everyone!
🛋️ Here is another look into one of our lovely therapy rooms. This room is specifically used by our Systemic and Family Therapist, Magi!
💛 One of our goals for the TEP forever home, was that all of our rooms are welcoming, comforting and with lots of natural light and colour!
💛 Welcome back to #MeaningfulMondays! We hope everyone had a lovely weekend.
💬 This week, we are sharing a short and sweet review about our amazing Founder and Clinical Director, Dr Fiona.
⭐️ It is always so touching to hear that TEP has had a significant impact on a client`s life.
👀 Happy #SneakPeakFriday everyone!
📚 We try to ensure that our children and young people’s waiting area is as engaging as possible.
🌈 This includes lots of colourful pictures and books!
🧒 As it is #NationalChildrensMonth, we wanted to highlight all of the available services TEP have to offer for children and young people.
⭐️ Whether your young person requires an assessment, medication or talking therapies, we are here to provide gold-standard care for whatever they need. Also, with the welcoming of our new Specialty Doctor, Dr Wylie, we are so pleased to announce that we no longer have a waiting list for ADHD assessments for children and young people!
💛 Our top priority for our young clients is to promote their wellbeing and allow them to feel heard.
👀 Happy #SneakPeakFriday to all of our lovely followers!
🤔 Have you spotted our leaflets in our entrance?
🧠 We have some from our Charity Partner, @alzscot, detailing support groups for those with dementia, as well as health practices we can engage in to promote brain health!
📄 Our TEP leaflets provide details about our Memory Clinic, as well as general information about our services!
💡If you would like more information about our Memory Clinic, dementia or our services, please pick one up!
🗓️ It is #ADHDAwarenessMonth!
👦👧 ADHD is diagnosed four times more in boys. Some research suggests that girls with ADHD may be under-diagnosed.
💡 A number of reasons for this have been suggested:
- Girls tend to show more inattentive symptoms
- Girls have been shown to develop more compensatory behaviours and coping strategies to mask their symptoms
- As boys can present with more hyperactive symptoms, their ADHD symptoms can be more easily observed in classroom
🧍♀️ Girls and women with ADHD are more likely to suffer from comorbid psychological difficulties, such as anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Thus, it is imperative that awareness of the female presentation of ADHD is increased, in order to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
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