Human Development Scotland

27/10/2026

You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from counselling.

Human Development Scotland offers one to one, counselling sessions at our city centre base. Easy to access around a working week. A confidential space to understand the patterns and feelings that keep showing up - not just how to manage them.

Low cost sessions available now.

Start the conversation and enquire today👇
https://www.hds.scot/Listing/Category/counselling-services

23/10/2026

Why do you keep ending up here?

Often it's not the situation, it's a pattern shaped long before this moment.
Counselling isn't about fixing you. It's about understanding what's underneath.

Low-cost sessions available now. DM to enquire today.

19/10/2026

Nothing is random. Not even the arguments you keep having.

Counselling isn't about fixing you; it's about understanding what's really going on.

DM for more details.

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day takes place on Saturday 10 October 2026. The official theme is set annually by the World Federation for Mental Health:

“Support starts…with being heard.”

There are many and varied reasons people may approach HDS looking for counselling. It might be that a particular life event has precipitated your search, a relational issue or how you find yourself feeling about feel life. Many people have someone they can talk to however engaging in counselling at HDS is different to this. Our skilled psychodynamic counsellors will help build a therapeutic relationship with you which will help you navigate your personal challenges and grow through them.

You will be heard and supported.

Being heard helps us feel understood, less alone, and more able to cope with the challenges we face.

If you would find it helpful to be heard please contact us at
https://www.hds.scot/counselling

It’s good to talk. It’s even better to be heard.

06/10/2026

You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from counselling.

Human Development Scotland offers one to one, counselling sessions at our city centre base. Easy to access around a working week. A confidential space to understand the patterns and feelings that keep showing up - not just how to manage them.

Low cost sessions available now.

If you’re going through a difficult time for any reason, our counsellors are trained to help you explore your feelings and experiences in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.  Click here to complete the online counselling request form Human Development Scotland (HDS) is a...

13/08/2026

Calling our HDS Alumni!

Register now for our next gathering on 24 September where Gita Ingram & Susie Reade will be presenting ‘Just Playing?’ - A workshop based on their book ‘Child-led Therapy for Children with Complex Trauma’

Find out more and book your tickets here: https://www.hds.scot/Event/hds-alumni-gathering-september-2026

This HDS Alumni gathering will take place online (via Zoom) on Thursday 24 September from 19:30 to 21:00.

17/07/2026

Human Development Scotland are urgently looking for a trustee to carry our finance brief. If you have accountancy or senior finance experience and want to put it to work on a small, engaged Board doing something that matters, we'd love to hear from you!

More info & apply here: www.hds.scot/jobs
Closing Friday 24 July

We are urgently seeking a trustee to carry out our finance brief. Apply now to join our team!

19/06/2026

Are you looking to become a Psychodynamic Counsellor?
Final places are still available on our Human Relations and Counselling (HRC) course.

Our HRC Course is ideal for people who currently use elements of counselling in their day-to-day work and would like to take further steps towards enhancing their practice and deepening their professional capacity.

It is also for individuals looking for a change in career. Participants who successfully complete all elements of the course at the Post Graduate Diploma level can register as a Psychodynamic Counsellor.

Find out more and apply here

The Human Relations and Counselling Programme consists of 3 parts to provide different levels of training and qualification. This includes a Dilpoma (PGDip) and Masters (MSc). The course is ideal for people who currently use elements of counselling in their day-to-day work and would like to take fur...

05/05/2026

Closing date upcoming for applications to our Professional Courses:

· Psychoanalytic Observation and Reflective Practice: Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People (TWCYP)

If you’re thinking about developing your skills, take a look at our professional part-time training courses. Hundreds of professionals have been equipped by HDS and have used the experience in their work as teachers, social workers and in other ‘people-facing’ professions.

Find out more:

Human Development Scotland (HDS) offers a range of professional and academic training courses, short courses and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. Who is it for? Our training is for people working in ‘people-facing’ professions.  For e...

21/04/2026

HDS are strengthening our Board, expanding our psychotherapy & training offer and finding our voice as a public advocate for deeper thinking in Scotland's workplaces, public services and communities.

We are looking for trustees who want to be part of that.

You do not need to be an expert in psychodynamic theory. You do need to be genuinely curious about what lies beneath the surface of organisations and people and committed to the belief that this kind of thinking can make a real difference.

As a trustee, you will bring sound judgement, integrity and a willingness to play an active role: attending quarterly Board meetings, an annual trustee development day, contributing to working groups, and engaging meaningfully with our mission.

Find out more information here 👇

We are seeking voluntary roles within HDS. Apply now to join our team!