FAQs : Your Questions Answered

Sara Gordon, counsellor at Cridhe Counselling

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What kind of counsellor am I?

I am an integrative counsellor which means I use a range of techniques and resources from different counselling models and adapt them to suit you. 

Going to counselling can feel like a huge step. I am a skilled counsellor who works with clients to build a relationship where trust and a sense of safety is key. We will work at your pace and ensure that you can get to the core of your concerns, in a way that feels manageable and helps you to move forward in life at the end of our time together.

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  • It is important to find the right counsellor for you and there are many types of counselling. Integrative counselling combines different therapeutic techniques and theories to create a personalized approach, recognising that no single method fits everyone. I focus on viewing the client as a whole and tailoring tools to their unique emotional, cognitive, behavioural, and physiological needs for holistic, effective support.

    I have trained in several different modalities and work with each client to use the right ones for them, always ensuring that the client feels comfortable with the approach. 

    I have training in several modalities. These include: 

    Person Centred Counselling

    Psychodynamic Counselling 

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

    Existential Therapy 

    Mindfulness for Stress Reduction and Mindfulness for Health

  • I have a bachelor’s degree in education (1998) and started my journey to becoming a counsellor in 2017 before completing a postgraduate diploma in Integrative counselling in 2025. I am also trained in teaching Mindfulness to children and adults. I work with people aged 16 upwards. I am registered as counsellor with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. 

    I have worked as a volunteer counsellor in schools since 2017 and with adults since 2024.

    I draw on my experience working in education for 28 years, where I have worked with young people and their families in pastoral roles since 2017. 

    I have also worked as a foster carer for several years.

  • Counselling online and in-person. These sessions take place weekly and are usually reviewed every 5-6 weeks to ensure that we are on track, and your goals are being met through counselling. Each session lasts 50 minutes.

    Single session counselling takes place online and is one session lasting 1.5 hours long.  The goal is to help the client resolve or make significant progress on a specific, immediate problem within a single, focused meeting.

    Clients complete a questionnaire before we meet. This helps to identify and agree on a specific, manageable goal to address.

    We then work together to identify and use your existing strengths to address the problem. The session concludes with a clear, actionable, and practical plan.

    A follow-up phone call then takes place 3-4 weeks later to check on progress. 

  • All initial 30-minute phone/online consultations are free. My fees for counselling sessions online are £60 per session.

    My fees for in-person counselling sessions are £60 per session.

    My fees for students are £50 per session.

    All sessions last 50 minutes.

    My fee for single session counselling is £85.

    A single session of counselling lasts 90 minutes and includes a follow up phone call 3-4 weeks later.

  • Key areas of work: 

    Anxiety

    Family breakdown 

    Divorce and separation 

    Coercive Control 

    Professional burnout 

    Postnatal concerns

    Menopause 

    PMS 

    Childhood experiences of alcoholism

    Childhood experiences of domestic abuse 

    Spiritual abuse 

    Women’s sexual health 

    Childlessness through choice 

    Involuntary Childlessness 

    Emotional Regulation 

    Intrusive thoughts 

    Self-esteem 

    ADHD for women 

    Neurodivergence 

    Life transitions 

    Parenting 

    Sibling relationships 

    Exam anxiety

    Work Life balance

    Adoption 

    Health Changes and challenges 

    Cross cultural challenges

    ADHD diagnosis

    Friendship issues

    Strengthening or changing boundaries

    Career change

    Social Anxiety

    Navigating medical challenges or diagnosis

    Step Parenting

    Workplace challenges and anxiety

  • I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

    I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and follow the principles and requirements of GDPR.

    I have a current PVG membership allowing me to work with children or protected adults.

  • I have a gentle and supportive approach. I work hard to create a space where you can be yourself without judgement and where we can work together to achieve your goals. I offer online and in person sessions.

In-person sessions take place at Meadowside Health in Marchmont. Located centrally in Edinburgh, near the Meadows, the clinic on Marchmont Road has good public transport links as well as on street parking. The counselling room is on street level and is an accessible and tranquil space for therapy sessions.

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Where do the sessions take place?

  • The clinic has excellent public transport links (Lothian Buses 24, 9 and 5) and nearby parking make the clinic convenient and easily accessible.

Meadowside Health where the in-person sessions take place

What do I need to do next?

Please use the contact me tab to get in touch or send an email to sara@cridhecounselling.com

We can then organise to have a no obligation, initial conversation.

During our chat you can tell me a bit about yourself, find out more about how I work and ask any questions you may have. You can then decide if you would like to go ahead with counselling sessions. We will complete a more detailed assessment before beginning our work together.

I endeavour to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.