First Psychology Edinburgh

27/08/2026

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US LIVE! If you've ever wondered if you may be experiencing burnout rather than stress or depression, this webinar is for you!

Our presenter Naeema Nazar will take a closer look at burnout and how the symptoms differ from those of stress and depression. She'll explore how to recognise the warning signs and look at ways to recover and move forwards.

There's still time to join us live today. Book your free place now at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6648741772230912863?source=news-item

18/08/2026

We’ve recently welcomed Vefy Malaj to the team as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist 👋

Vefy brings a warm, thoughtful and supportive approach to her work, helping clients feel heard, understood and able to explore what’s important to them at their own pace. She is passionate about helping people navigate emotionally difficult situations, including separation, bereavement and changes in personal circumstances.

Learn more about Vefy’s practice: https://bit.ly/4gqCrh6

12/08/2026

We’re delighted to welcome counsellor/psychotherapist Sean McGeoch to our team 🎉Sean works with children, young people and adults, creating a non-judgemental space where clients can explore their emotions and experiences at their own pace. He also brings valuable experience in trauma-informed care, offering a compassionate approach tailored to each individual.

To learn more about Sean and the way he works, visit his profile: https://bit.ly/458YNgI

11/08/2026

Our Edinburgh based Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy is the ideal way to gain the skills, knowledge and practical experience you need to work as a counsellor/psychological therapist.

Find out more about the course and apply for a place starting this autumn! **Applications closing date: Friday 14 August!**

07/08/2026

While training to be a therapist, students will face many uncomfortable experiences such as uncertainty, strong emotions, and self doubt. Fighting against these can make it difficult to stay present, respond in a flexible way and remain grounded in the therapeutic relationship.

That’s why our professional counselling diploma course makes use of Acceptance Commitment Therapy alongside Compassion Focused Therapy to enhance counselling work in a clinical setting.

Read more about the role of Acceptance Commitment Therapy in counselling training in our latest blog post at https://www.firstpsychologytraining.co.uk/blog-detail?ID=54

04/08/2026

We're currently accepting applications for our Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy! Apply now if you'd like to join our autumn intake!

Introduction to Person Centred Therapy (IPCT) provides a comprehensive introduction to the development and theory of person centred therapy, including its philosophical position, theory of personality and development, theory of therapy, and some contemporary developments in relation to therapeutic p...

30/07/2026

Working as a counsellor is a demanding but incredibly rewarding job. Counsellors accompany people at often pivotal points in their lives and support them to make meaningful change.

If you're interested in training to be a counsellor/psychological therapist, we're currently accepting applications for our diploma course starting this autumn.

Find out more and **apply by 7 August** at https://www.firstpsychologytraining.co.uk/professional-training

29/07/2026

Training to be a counsellor is demanding. It involves students turning inwards to reflect, evaluate and grow and this process can highlight feelings of fear and self-criticism.

Compassion Focused Therapy is a powerful way to help silence the inner critic. It can help trainee counsellors learn to relate to themselves with warmth, understanding and courage. That's why Compassion Focused Therapy is an integral part of our professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy.

Find out more about the role of Compassion Focused Therapy in our latest training blog post at https://www.firstpsychologytraining.co.uk/blog-detail?ID=53

24/07/2026

07/07/2026

An important part of training to be a counsellor is role play. This may seem strange and artificial but it helps prepare students to meet real clients in the real world.

Some of the key benefits of role play are:

✅ It helps students understand processes and approaches in a practical way.
✅ It supports and helps build a capacity to listen in the specific way that counsellors need to listen.
✅ It helps students learn more about themselves and how they respond to what others say to them.
✅ It is an opportunity to receive feedback from peers and tutors.

Visit https://lnkd.in/ee56Pekb to find out more about role play and how it supports training to be a counsellor.