We are proud to be working closely with and supporting a number of sporting bodies in Scotland including; the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU), British Curling and Sport Scotland, Institute of Sport. We work with high-performance athletes across a range of sports, including; cricket, rugby, football, swimming, hockey, cycling, curling and watersports.
As well as offering Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry and our Memory Clinic services for athletes we also offer Sport and Performance Psychology to athletes, teams and coaches. Sport and Performance Psychology aims to support individuals and teams to firstly understand any difficulties which may be negatively impacting on their performance and secondly to develop strategies and techniques to enhance sports performance to allow clients to actualise their potential and increase the wellbeing and enjoyment that they experience in their sport. We know what a pivotal role psychological factors play in an athlete’s success. We are here to support you to develop the skills you need to enhance your performance and to improve your wellbeing and quality of life.
Our Expertise
We offer a range of services specifically tailored to each individual or team, including;
- 1-1 sessions focusing on enhancing wellbeing and performance. We specialise in offering support to athletes to help them to develop psychological skills and strategies to cope with general wellbeing concerns, as well as difficulties related to sport including competition anxiety, injury, lack of motivation and retirement.
- Group workshops tailored to individual needs. For example, developing team cohesion, resilience and communication.
- As well as providing 1-1 sessions with athletes, we offer 1-1 sessions with coaches. For example, coach psychoeducation, including how to become more psychologically informed in coaching practice or how to create a team environment which fosters optimal performance.
Our Fees
£100
Sport & Performance Psychology session
🤔 In today’s #FridayFAQ, we answer:
What is CloudRx❓
Scroll through the post to find out more and check out our blogpost:
https://edinburghpractice.com/introducing-cloudrx-online-pharmacy-medication-delivered-direct-to-your-door/#popup-maker
#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness
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Happy Monday! This week, `M` is for Maternal & Newborn Health - the focus for #WorldHealthDay2025! 💛
Today, we are spotlighting the importance of supporting mothers and newborns everywhere, because healthy beginnings shape healthy futures.
Here are some key messages from the WHO:
🌼 We can end preventable maternal & newborn mortality
🌼 Women`s health needs to extend beyond simply surviving childbirth
🌼 Access to sexual & reproductive health services underpin maternal outcomes
🌼 Investing in all aspects of maternal & newborn health brings immense benefits
#MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #WorldHealthDay
🤔 For today’s #FridayFAQ, a client at The Edinburgh Practice answers:
Why bother with getting a late ADHD or Autism Diagnosis❓
Read the full story here:
https://edinburghpractice.com/blog-written-by-a-client-late-diagnosis-why-bother/
#autism #autismawareness
#adhd #adhdawareness
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Happy Monday everyone! This week, our `M` word is for Masking!
👤 Masking can be exhausting - constantly camouflaging traits to fit in and avoid judgement. For many neurodivergent individuals, it`s a survival strategy, but it often comes at the cost of mental and emotional wellbeing. Unmasking is a journey toward self-acceptance and authenticity and neurotypical people can play a huge role in lessening the load. Let`s create a world where everyone feels safe to be themselves! 💛
#Neurodiversity #Unmasking #MentalHealthAwareness
In today’s #Friday FAQ, one of our Art Therapists Amelia Mackenzie answers:
What is Art Therapy❓
Also check out the blog post “Five Benefits of Art Therapy” written by our other Art Therapist, Ella Davies:
https://edinburghpractice.com/five-benefits-of-art-therapy-by-art-therapist-ella-davies/
🎨🖌️
#arttherapy
#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #edinburghtherapy #edinburghtherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
This week, `M` is for Maladaptive Thinking!
🧠 Maladaptive thinking can sometimes prevent us from making adjustments that are in our own best interest. Recognising these thought patterns is the first step towards change. By identifying and challenging these thoughts, we can start to reframe them with more balanced, helpful perspectives.
Small changes can make a big difference! 💫
#MentalHealth #MaladaptiveThinking #CognitiveDistortions
It’s neurodiversity celebration week! 🥳
This week’s #FridayFAQ is:
What is neurodiversity❓
Scroll through the post to find out or visit:
https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/introduction
#neurodiversity #neurodiversitycelebrationweek #neurodiversitycelebrationweek2025
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Also known as “psychological flexibility”, mental flexibility is being fully aware of one’s thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations in the present moment, accepting them as they are without judgment, and then choosing to act in accordance with our values regardless of our current experience. 💬👁️❤️
In other words, being aware, open, and engaged.
Greater psychological flexibility is linked with higher wellbeing and lower stress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Low flexibility is correlated with lower levels of mental health. 👌
Increasing psychological flexibility requires practice. By employing mindfulness techniques and metaphors, we can bring more mental flexibility into our everyday lives. 🧘🏽
Scroll through the post to find out more, and check out:
https://www.actmindfully.com.au/about-act/
https://www.actmindfully.com.au/free-stuff/
#psychologicalflexibility #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy
#mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #edinburghtherapy #edinburghtherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
🤔 In today’s #Friday FAQ, child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Alex Beadel answers:
What do I need to know about medication for children and young people❓
If you would like to find out more about psychiatry, mental health, and other services at The Edinburgh Practice, visit our Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEdinburghPractice1
#psychiatry #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare
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👋 Everyone say hello to our new Child & Young Person Psychiatry Co-Ordinator, Isabelle! Here are five facts about Isabelle:
🗓️ How long have you worked at TEP? - “Since the beginning of February 2025”
🤔 Why did you want to work at TEP? - “I wanted to work at The Edinburgh Practice because I was keen to work as part of a multidisciplinary team that prioritised providing high quality services with a client-centred approach.”
💬 What is your favourite quote? - “My favourite quote is “One man’s style must not be the rule of another’s.” from Emma by Jane Austen”
🍽️ What is your favourite restaurant in Edinburgh? - “My favourite place to eat out in Edinburgh is Makars Mash Bar.”
🧘♀️ What do you do to relax? - “To relax I read books (especially fantasy novels) and spend time with my pets.”
💊 Medication can sometimes help improve mental health. There are four main types:
1) Anti-depressants: for moderate to severe depression.
2) Anti-anxiety drugs (anxiolytics): to feel calmer and improve sleep.
3) Anti-psychotics: to reduce delusions, hallucinations, severe anxiety, and mania.
4) Mood stabilisers: to help with extreme mood swings, such as bipolar mania.
But how do we know when to take medication?
🥼Your doctor will discuss your symptoms, their severity, and the possible benefits and side-effects of medication. Medication often works best in combination with other treatments, like talking therapy. If medication is offered, you do not have to take it. You can always ask for alternative treatment options.
⚠️ However, stopping medication abruptly can be dangerous. Always consult your doctor first.
#psychiatry #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare
#selfcarematters #edinburghtherapy #edinburghtherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
Happy International Women’s Day! 🎉
This year’s IWD theme is:
Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality. 💪
Scroll through the post to hear some of the team’s thoughts on how we can Accelerate Action for gender equality. Check out the team celebrating with some cupcakes (and wearing purple!). 💜 🧁
#AccelerateAction #IWD2025
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Today is Employee Appreciation Day! ❤️
The Edinburgh Practice isn’t just a building, it’s a team! In recognition of our wonderful staff, this #FridayFAQ is:
Who are The Edinburgh Practice team❓
Watch the reel to hear a message from our founder and clinical director Dr Fiona Wilson. To find out more about team TEP check out Our Team webpage: https://edinburghpractice.com/our-team/ 💫
#employeeappreciationday #employeeappreciation #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #edinburghtherapy #edinburghtherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
We are delighted to welcome Dr Rosie Cochrane to The Edinburgh Practice as a Consultant in Gynaecology and Sexual Health. Rosie brings extensive experience in community gynaecology and sexual health, with a particular focus on menopause management.
🌸 Having trained in obstetrics and gynaecology in the West of Scotland, Rosie has worked across Scotland in various roles. She is particularly passionate about improving menopause care, recognising its profound impact on psychological wellbeing. With increasing awareness and resources dedicated to menopause management, here at The Edinburgh Practice, we can provide in-depth and personalised care.
💛 We are thrilled to have Rosie as part of Team TEP and look forward to the expertise and compassionate care she will bring to our clients. Welcome, Rosie!
#TheEdinburghPractice #Gynaecology #MenopauseCare #GynaecologyCare #WomensHealth #MenopauseAwareness
Experiencing meaning in life is having the feeling that our lives have coherence, purpose, and significance. ❤️🎯
Countless studies have linked a greater sense of meaning with:
1) Higher levels of psychological wellbeing.
2) Lower levels of depression and anxiety.
3) Greater resilience after experiencing negative events.
4) Reduced stress.
5) Reduced suicidal ideation and self-harm.
6) Higher self-esteem, self-acceptance, and positive self-image.
We tend to experience meaning through relationships, work, hobbies, helping others, and spirituality. It depends on what we value. Values are the qualities that we want to see in our actions, for example, honesty, kindness, compassion, and creativity.
We can increase meaning in our lives. Start by compiling a list of values (use the internet for inspiration). Circle the ones that matter the most and ask yourself how you could behave in ways that are more in line with your values. The more you do this day-to-day, the more likely you are to create a story that you can make sense of, that has purpose and significance. 🌟
#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare
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