My name is Jess and I am a Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist working face-to- face in Edinburgh as well as on the phone and online. I am a warm, supportive and empathetic person and I will not shy away from gently challenging your thoughts and beliefs about yourself in order to help you to move forward and grow as a person.People feel able to open up to me and share with me their inner most thoughts. I am experienced at working with the following issues:• Anxiety and depression• Self esteem• Loss, grief and bereavement• Loneliness and isolation• Exploring LGBTQ+ identity• Relationship difficulties• Life transitions• Stress and burn out• Domestic abuse• Navigating neurodiversity• Childhood traumaMy Qualifications:• Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP Accredited) • COSCA Certificate in Counselling SkillsI have completed CPD courses on topics such as Suicide and Self Harm, Neurodiversity, Chronic Pain, Shame and Childhood Sexual Abuse.I have a background in academia as a Researcher and Project Manager in Stakeholder Engagement and I am also a trained Facilitator.I offer a free 15 minute online or phone chat for us to introduce ourselves and see if we would like to work together. Please do get in touch with me if you have any questions.