About Me

My name is Jim, and I have lived in Edinburgh for over 25 years.

I have worked in the mental health field for many years in a variety of roles, including as a mental health nurse.

My passion has always been to work with the person, not the diagnosis or label. I believe everyone deserves to be met with curiosity, compassion and acceptance, whatever has brought them to counselling.

Throughout my career, I have seen how difficult experiences can leave people feeling as though they are simply getting through each day. I believe that having the right support and space to explore those experiences can help people move towards a fuller and more meaningful way of living.

I am a trained person-centred counsellor offering counselling in Edinburgh, as well as online counselling via Zoom across Scotland and the UK.

I provide daytime and evening appointments throughout the week.

Over the years, I have supported people through a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties. Many have come to counselling while navigating significant life changes, anxiety, depression, loss, identity issues, low self esteem and relationship challenges.

I have a particular interest and experience in working with trauma, people living with early-onset dementia, and those facing complex emotional distress.

My approach is compassionate, non-judgemental, and tailored to each person’s unique experiences and needs.

Alongside my counselling work, I am also a performing artist.

This gives me a deeper understanding of the pressures, uncertainty, isolation and emotional demands that can come with creative and performance-based careers.

I understand how difficult it can sometimes feel to balance personal wellbeing with the demands of this type of work.