Psychologist Edinburgh
Therapy for Adults, Couples & Families
I help individuals, couples and families overcome stress, trauma, relationship problems and emotional disorders through personalised, evidence-based therapy.
āØ Sessions available in English, Spanish & Italian
š§ Integrative approach with CBT, mindfulness and trauma therapy
š¬ Online & in-person therapy in Edinburgh
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About Me – Lorena, Psychologist Supporting Adults, Couples & Families
Psychologist in Edinburgh.
I'm a psychologist based in Edinburgh.
My professional journey began in Spain, where I completed my Master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Oviedo.
Driven by a curiosity for different cultures, I spent a few years in Italy by completing an internship at the School of Neuroscience, University of Cagliari.
In 2014, I moved to Edinburgh to pursue an MSc in Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Psychological Practice at the University of Edinburgh. During this time, I gained valuable experience working alongside educational professionals and organisations supporting young people.
Since 2019, I’ve been supporting children, and families dealing with issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
I founded my practice in 2021, offering both online and walking therapy with a clear focus on wellbeing and emotional growth.
To continue expanding my skills, I earned my Mindfulness certification in 2022, and since then, I’ve been offering mindfulness courses and meditation groups.
BPS Graduated Member ID 375674
ACCPH Accredited Member Member #1841
Psychotherapy for personal growth, assertiveness and emotional healing
Counselling and psychotherapy can support you in many ways. It can help you:ā
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Communicate more assertively
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Identify and work through negative thought patterns
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Build self-esteem
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Strengthen family and relationship bonds
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Manage life transitions with confidence
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I follow core principles of psychological care, combining clinical insight with practical tools from CBT and mindfulness. My approach is flexible, thoughtful, and tailored to your needs, wherever you're based. Click here to learn more about appointment options.
The butterfly metaphor
There were once three caterpillars that were transforming into butterflies: they were not hungry anymore, their mobility was decreasing and their cocoons were isolating them from the world that they have known so far.
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The first caterpillar thought that its life was coming to an end and from the bottom of its heart she said goodbye to the good moments.
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The second one cheered itself up by thinking everything would be back to normal at some point.
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The last one felt that what was happening could be the opportunity to make its dream come true: the desire of flying.
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When the cocoons opened there were three different realities:
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The first caterpillar was a beautiful butterfly but it was dead. It died because of fear.
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The second caterpillar was a gorgeous butterfly but instead of flying it crawled as it was sure to still be a caterpillar.
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As soon as the third one saw the light, it looked for its wings and when it saw them its heart beat full of happiness and started to fly sharing its joy in the forest.
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"Life is the story you tell yourself. Psychotherapy helps you to find the right words for your story".
Informative Session
Decide to start psychotherapy is not easy, and it is even more difficult to find the right professional to accompany you in this journey.
For that reason you can book a free informative session online to get to know me and to ask the questions you might have about my services. The informative session is not a psychotherapy session. The duration is 30 minutes.
Online Therapy
Recent studies have shown that Online Therapy is as efficient as the traditional therapy. Some of the benefits are:
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- Time saving
- More affordable prices
- No geographic limits: accessible from everywhere, just need a device and internet connexion
- Flexible hours
-More accessible for people with reduced mobility
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The sessions are held on Google Meets and the duration is 1 hour.
Individual sessions*: £50
Couple sessions: £70
Family sessions: £70
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* You can combine Online Therapy with Walking Therapy if you live in Edinburgh or nearby.
Walking Therapy
What is Walking Therapy?
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As you might imagine, Walking Therapy is taking the therapy session outdoors, preferably in a green space.
Why Walking Therapy?
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There are multiple benefits for walking outdoors:
- Reduces stress.
- Helps you to keep focus in the present moment.
- Exercise has been proved to enhance physical and mental health.
- Being in contact with nature increases pleasant feelings while reduces anger, fear, low mood and frustration.
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Some suggestions for places where to do Walking Therapy in Edinburgh:
- Inverleith Park
- Botanic Gardens
- Calton Hill
- Cramond Beach
We are in Scotland so remember: "There is not such thing as bad weather, only a bad choice in clothing". If the day of the session you do not feel comfortable with the weather, you can swap it for an online session.
The sessions last 1 hour and are suitable only for individuals.
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Privacy: I follow strict ethical guidelines and privacy policies, ensuring full transparency and consent.
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Professional Standards: I work in line with the British psychology society (BPS).
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Client Feedback: I welcome testimonials and reviews—your experiences help others find the right support.
Why My Approach Works
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Come faccio a capire se siamo la scelta giusta lāuno per lāaltro?Offro una sessione informativa gratuita di 30 minuti in cui puoi fare domande e vedere come lavoro prima di decidere se proseguire.
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Ho bisogno di una prescrizione o di un invio per iniziare la terapia?No, non ĆØ necessario. Puoi contattarmi direttamente per fissare un primo incontro o prenotare la sessione informativa gratuita.
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Cosa posso aspettarmi dal primo incontro?Il primo incontro serve a conoscerci. Ti chiederĆ² del tuo percorso, cosa ti ha portato in terapia e su cosa desideri lavorare. Ć uno spazio rilassato e di sostegno, senza pressioni.
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La terapia puĆ² essere utile anche se non so esattamente cosa non va?SƬ, molte persone iniziano la terapia sentendosi confuse o sopraffatte. Non ĆØ necessario avere tutte le risposte: spesso la chiarezza nasce proprio qui.
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CiĆ² che dico in terapia rimane confidenziale?SƬ, la riservatezza ĆØ fondamentale. Seguo rigorose linee guida professionali e condividerĆ² informazioni solo se imposto dalla legge o con il tuo consenso esplicito.
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E se ho giĆ provato la terapia e non mi ĆØ stata dāaiuto?Va bene; ogni relazione terapeutica ĆØ diversa. Ci prenderemo il tempo di trovare un approccio adatto a te, senza giudizi nĆ© pressioni.
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Offri terapia per gruppi specifici come studenti, uomini o genitori?SƬ, lavoro con una varietĆ di persone e adatto ogni seduta al tuo contesto: vita universitaria, genitorialitĆ , stress lavorativo o cambiamenti personali.
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Posso sospendere o modificare la frequenza delle sedute?Assolutamente. La terapia ĆØ flessibile e ci adatteremo sempre a ciĆ² che funziona meglio per te.
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Quanto dura di solito la terapia?La durata dipende dalle tue esigenze e dai tuoi obiettivi. Alcune persone traggono beneficio da poche sedute, altre preferiscono un supporto continuo. Valuteremo insieme i progressi e apporteremo modifiche se necessario.
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Come posso prenotare una seduta?Basta usare la pagina di contatto per metterti in comunicazione o prenotare la sessione informativa gratuita. Da lƬ concorderemo i prossimi passi. o3
Taking that first step can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you're thinking about starting therapy, whether for yourself, your relationship, or your family, I’d be glad to speak with you.
You’re welcome to book a free 30-minute informative session. It’s a chance to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and decide if this is the right next step for you.
Therapy isn’t just about managing challenges, it’s about reconnecting with your own story. If you're ready to explore it, I’m here to help you find the words.