About me

My name is Victoria Gillingham and I am a qualified counsellor specialising in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy.

Professionalism and integrity are important to me and as such, I am registered with COSCA, UKATA, EATA, & STAA. I am also an NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse with over 25 years’ experience.

Having worked in the field of mental health, I have a deep understanding of the challenges people are faced with on a daily basis. How we experience these challenges can become overwhelming and we can feel alone, helpless and disconnected. There may be times when it's useful to seek help outside of your current circle of support by talking with a counsellor, I can help you find new ways to explore and manage the difficulties you are experiencing.

I work with individuals and couples to offer short-term counselling to address immediate concerns, and psychotherapy to address complex issues.

I understand how vulnerable it can feel to share your personal experiences and it often takes courage and bravery to open the door to something new and different. I provide a safe space for you to talk about your feelings, emotions, and experiences. I ensure that you will be supported throughout our work together.

I value the relationships I have with my clients and I welcome you to contact me. It is important to me that there is a good "fit" between myself and potential clients as this helps to ensure that your therapy experience is the best possible. I can offer a free initial 30 minute consultation via telephone or video conferencing.

I’m based in Edinburgh and Midlothian and able to manage a wide range of issues such as:

  • Individual counselling

  • Couples counselling

  • Divorce/separation

  • Domestic abuse

  • Attachment issues

  • Sexuality

  • LGBT+

  • Mental health issues

  • Low mood & depression

  • Anxiety

  • Self harm

  • Self-esteem

  • Stress

  • Anger

  • Trauma

  • Addictions

  • Bereavement

  • Grief and loss

  • Childhood issues

  • Dementia

  • Neurodiversity

  • Autism spectrum

  • ADHD

  • Suicide

  • OCD

  • (C)PTSD

I offer online therapy sessions and face-to-face sessions in either Newington or Dalkeith.

Free 30 minute face-to-face, online or telephone consultation with no obligation.

A therapy session will be 50 minutes long and cost:

£55 for individuals

£65 for couples

Payment can be made via bank transfer, PayPal, or cash.

Victoria Gillingham

Phone/Text - 07818 682 498

Email - heriotcounselling@gmail.com

South Side Centre

86 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PY

Mysa Therapy Rooms

6a Newmills Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1DU