I offer couple’s counselling in Edinburgh’s West End. Is your relationship not where you want it to be? Is the busyness of life preventing you from sitting down and communicating your needs?
I have a particular interest in the transition to parenthood and support couples in their pursuit of beginning a family-whether this is fertility challenges, IVF journeys, baby loss, NICU experiences or the journey to parenthood and grappling with the inevitable identity shifts which occur when stepping into the role of parents. There is often a communication gap that can exist between partners once stepping into the world of matrescence and patrescence-let me guide you through this time to ensure your transition is smooth.
I can support you both to have you needs and wants heard and work towards a relationship where you feel positive with a clear direction towards rebuilding trust.
Entering couples therapy during a stressful fertility journey can feel daunting, so our first 50 minute session at Drumsheugh Gardens is kept entirely low-pressure. It is a neutral, collaborative space where both partners get an equal voice to share their perspectives. We will map out your current relationship dynamics, look at how the fertility process is impacting you as a team, and establish clear emotional goals for our work ahead.
It is incredibly common for one partner to externalise grief while the other retreats into silence or practical tasks, which often creates a painful disconnect. In our quiet West End room, we look beyond the immediate frustration to translate what these differing coping mechanisms actually mean. We work to rebuild a shared emotional vocabulary, helping you understand each other’s pain without judgement or blame.
Yes, this is a highly effective way to use our time together. Deciding when to pause IVF, whether to pursue donor conception, or how to handle intrusive family questions requires total alignment. We use the safe space at Drumsheugh Gardens to decompress from medical pressure, weigh your options calmly and build unified boundaries to protect your partnership first.
I work from my West End Practice at 22 Drumsheugh Gardens, EH3 7RN.
Not based in Edinburgh? If you live outside the Lothians or prefer to access virtual relationship support from home, I provide specialized remote therapy through my [Online UK Couples Counselling] page.