Edinburgh Counselling Practice

  • Evangelia Botsaki, CBT and Trauma Focused Therapist depicted as a water colour painting

    About Me

    I’m originally from Athens, where I first combined my love for psychology and the creative arts to support young people’s wellbeing. Now based in Edinburgh, I’ve been running my private practice since 2019, offering a warm and supportive space for people navigating life’s challenges.

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  • Services

    Therapy should fit around your life, so I offer both face-to-face sessions in Edinburgh and Dalkeith, as well as online sessions via secure platforms. Whether you prefer the calm of an in-person space or the convenience of remote sessions, I’m here to help you find what works best—starting with a reduced-rate initial session at £35.

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  • Illustration of a person sitting on a sofa, surrounded by colorful speech bubbles, reflecting contemplation or communication.

    What is Therapy

    Therapy is a safe and confidential space for you to talk about any issues or concerns you might have. I will listen to your story with compassion and help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and others.

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  • An water colour illustration of the first Therapy session

    First Session

    Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, whether you're new to it or have been before. Our first session, at a reduced rate of £35, is a chance to discuss your needs, explore how we can work together, and ensure you feel comfortable moving forward.

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Mission, Vision & Values

  • Our Mission

    To provide compassionate, trauma-focused therapy that fosters healing, resilience, and self-acceptance in a warm and supportive environment.

  • Our Vision

    To be a trusted and accessible counselling service, empowering individuals and professionals to navigate life's challenges with confidence and emotional well-being.

  • Our Values

    At Edinburgh Counselling Practice, we are guided by four core values:

    Warmth, Compassion, Acceptance and Understanding

  • Warmth

    A welcoming, friendly approach that makes clients feel safe and valued.Description goes here

  • Compassion

    Deep understanding and empathy for every client’s unique experience.

  • Acceptance

    A non-judgmental space where all are welcome.

  • Understanding

    Evidence-based therapy tailored to each individual’s needs.

Book an appointment to start your healing journey

Welcome to a safe space where we can work through anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse. PTSD, loss, life changes and relationship issues. Together, we'll build self-confidence and resilience.

Client Reviews

  • Client Review

    "Really enjoying my sessions with Evangelia. I feel like I've made some real progress In my understanding of myself and some of the difficulties in my life"

  • Client Review

    "Evangelia has been amazingly helpful to me during our therapy sessions. She creates a calm, non-judgemental atmosphere where you feel safe to talk about anything. She listens and makes you challenge your perceptions in a way that is very effective. I am very grateful for her support and for being a friendly face each week during my darkest time. Highly recommend!"

  • Client Review

    "I found our session helpful, and I thought you were very kind, a great listener, and had some really wonderful insights."

  • Client Review

    “Evangelia makes me feel safe and heard and she has helped me with a variety of strategies that I can use outside of our sessions.”