Ingrid Woodhead

I aim to respond to enquiries within 48 hours, excluding weekends. 

I offer personalised support to help individuals embrace life more fully and work towards their goals for growth and change. I have experience in supporting adults and young people with a broad range of issues and who come from all walks of life and backgrounds.

Therapy can be helpful in times of distress and crisis, but it is equally a space to learn more about yourself, to feel seen and less alone, to find meaning and for support in managing relationships and change.

I provide a safe space where I will meet you with curiosity and sensitivity as I help you explore your inner world and life experiences, at times encouraging and at times challenging you in order to support your process. Throughout I will strive to understand your situation from your perspective.

My main approach to counselling is Person-Centred, which places emphasis on every person’s capacity for growth and change, given the right supportive conditions. As such, I see myself as a helpful companion to support you on your journey.

I have also trained in the Psychodynamic Approach and in Mindfulness and have experience with Solution Focused Therapy and Brief Therapy. I believe helpful ideas and insights can come from anywhere, whether that’s a psychological concept or a work of art. As such I engage with and integrate ideas from a variety of disciplines and approaches to support my practice and my understanding of the human experience.

*Important note: If you are currently a matriculated student at the University of Edinburgh, unfortunately I cannot work with you in my private practice, as this would be in breach of my contract with the University of Edinburgh Student Counselling Service, where I am employed as a Counsellor.

I have been working therapeutically with adults and young people (16+) for over 11 years across different settings, as well as in private practice:

• Addiction counselling (DAPL in Fife)

• General counselling (PF Counselling Service, Health in Mind Craigmillar Counselling)

• Trauma-focused counselling (Health in Mind Trauma Counselling Line Scotland)

• Young adults and higher education counselling (PF Young Adult Counselling Service, University of Edinburgh Student Counselling Service)
  

My counselling and psychology qualifications are as follows:

• MSc Psychology of Mental Health (Conversion) (BPS accredited), University of Edinburgh, 2016-2018

• Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (COSCA accredited), University of Edinburgh, 2012-2015

• MSc Counselling Studies, which included a Certificate in Counselling Skills (COSCA Accredited), University of Edinburgh, 2011-2012

The first session is a chance for us to explore what has brought you to counselling and to get a sense of whether or not we can work together. 

My fee for the first session is £50. For subsequent sessions I operate a sliding scale from £50 to £75 depending on your ability to pay. We will discuss and agree the amount during the first session. 

I also hold a limited number of concessionary spaces, which are currently full.