Bruntsfield Counselling and Psychodynamic Therapy
Leanne Gassert
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Edinburgh and Online
I am a qualified, experienced counsellor and Psychotherapist, offering one-to-one therapy in Edinburgh and online.
I offer a therapeutic space for you to feel heard, be seen and find your voice.
My work is with adults and older adults, many of them professional people.
Therapy can be transformational: easing suffering, supporting you in finding the freedom to be and live as yourself, even restoring your sense of vitality and aliveness.
It's true: we can only meet someone as deeply as we've met ourselves.
Do you find yourself troubled by any of these?
- Anxiety - overwhelm, panicky feelings, impulsiveness or compulsiveness
- Depression - emptiness/blankness, disconnectedness, hopelessness
- Feeling lost, not knowing who you are or what you want
- Tiredness all the time - low mood and chronic physical ailments
- People-pleasing, overthinking and passive-aggressiveness
- Imposter syndrome and the inner critic
- Low self-esteem, feelings of not being good enough
- Self-loathing, self-rejection and feelings of disgust
- Anger, rage, distress and relationship fallouts
- Workplace stress - burnout, over-working, bullying and conflict
- Relationship issues - repetitive arguments, fear of abandonment, co-dependency
If you can relate to any of these, it may be worth an initial phone call to explore whether therapy is for you.
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A talking therapy that works towards integrating all of you
Psychodynamic therapy is a talking therapy. We talk about you and how you live your life: exploring how you see yourself, your relationships with others, and the world. Therapy happens through the conversations in the therapeutic relationship between us.
We look to understand why you do what you do and why you might be doing the same thing over and over again. We work towards finding healthy ways of identifying your needs and getting them met.
By connecting to yourself honestly and with a willingness to learn from your experience, the aim is that you will grow into yourself and discover how to live your life.
Learn moreIt is difficult to find the words to describe the impact of therapy - I was able to gather together pieces of me that helped me feel joined up again.Former client
The first step is a conversation
If you'd like to find out whether working together feels right, please get in touch. I offer an initial assessment meeting of 60-90 minutes at £80, where we can meet properly and see whether the way I work feels right for you. Regular 50-minute sessions are £80.
In-person in Bruntsfield/Morningside, Edinburgh, or online via secure video platform.
At least weekly. Initial assessment 60-90 minutes. Regular sessions 50 minutes.
Initial assessment £80. Regular sessions £80.