Hazel Stevenson – Counselling in Edinburgh
I am an integrative counsellor, with a foundation in person centred therapy. I draw on alternative methods to ensure my approach meets my clients needs.
Hazel Stevenson is an I am an integrative counsellor, with a foundation in person centred therapy. I draw on alternative methods to ensure my approach meets my clients needs. based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. They offer Counselling (5 years of experience). Topics include Childhood Issues, Dealing With Anxiety, Dealing With Depression, Grief, and Physical Abuse/Sexual Abuse. Languages: English.
Counselling
5 years of experience
Integrative Counselling: Building Connections for Personal Growth (EN)
Video transcript
Hi, my name's Hazel. I'm an integrative counsellor. I'm predominantly trained in personal centre, but pooling in and using other techniques such as CBT, solution focus therapy, should you want to work on a short term goal, transactional analysis, just to name a few. I have a private practice and I work for several employed assisted programmes, as well as the Gypsy Traveller community. I've worked with various different issues ranging from sexual to physical abuse, coercive control, bullying, workplace issues, anxiety. You know, please look at my profile. It gives you more information on that. And life's hard. I mean, it's hard for all of us. Coming to counselling is probably one of the hardest things you'll ever do. But it's also a step forward in taking control back of your life. And one thing I would say is that if you don't have a connection with your counsellor, then it's not going to work for you. You need to have that connection. You need to feel safe that you can offload, that you can share your most darkest secrets. If you don't have that, I would encourage you to keep looking until you find a counsellor that actually does suit you. You know, I offer a non-judgmental and hopefully protected space for you to do that, to offload, to build a connection, for me to walk with you through what the class is your journey and to stand with you and hold your hand. And basically your goal is my goal. And I hope to welcome you into my practice soon. You take care. Bye bye.
Speaking with someone who is really listening and can offer a protected space to express yourself and accept you for being you, can help! I can offer a protected space for you to share and explore your thoughts and feelings.
Bio
My name is Hazel. I am a married Mum of one, and Nanna to 2 grandchildren, soon to be 3! I am approachable, some say funny and I love being in the position where I can help others.
Talking is a wonderful way to share what’s on your mind. You may not even know what is bothering you, but by talking, it helps to get in touch with your emotions and make sense of your thoughts. Changes are often small but can be significant. Speaking with someone who is really listening and can offer a non-judgemental space to fully express yourself, improve your self awareness, and accept you for being you, can help!
I would encourage everyone to consider the journey of self-discovery, and because of my own experiences, I can empathise with so many issues.
Experience
Along with my private practice, I work with non profitable charities offering face to face, telephone and online counselling.
I have worked in the third sector and have gained first hand experience working and living within a stressful environment. I understand and can empathise with the struggles looking after family with chronic illness, cognitive sickness and dementia, and the impact this has on you and your family.
I have experience of working with chronic illness, bereavement, bullying, employment concerns, sexual abuse, coercive control, abuse, depression, stress, and general anxiety. Talking therapy helped me. I would like to help you too!
Qualifications
Counselling Career Private practice 2022 to current Working with Young people and Adults, face-to-face, online, telephone, text or e-mail
Counsellor with Mecopp (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) 2022 to current Providing E.A.P. long- and short-term counselling therapy to the Gypsy/Traveller community in Scotland via Face-to-face, online, telephone or text
Counsellor with Y.U (You Understood) March 2025 on Providing short term E.A.P. counselling therapy via Face-to-face, telephone
Counsellor with BUPA – March 2025 on Providing short term E.A.P. counselling therapy via Face-to-face, telephone
Projekt42, Ocean Terminal Edinburgh. (2019 – 2022 – project closed) Long- and short-term face to face counselling and on-line counselling for all ages (2019 – 2020 placement, 2020 – 2022 paid
Carers of East Lothian (2022) Volunteer Providing online face to face counselling support to those acting as carers within the home environment
Changes, Musselburgh (2019-2020) Volunteer Face-to-face and telephone counselling to the community
Qualifications • Person Centred Counselling Diploma (COSCA accredited) (2018 - 2020) Interface Training Ltd • COSCA (Counselling and Psychotherapy) Certificate (2016 – 2017): Edinburgh Napier University • Introduction to Counselling (2016): Edinburgh Napier University • Introduction into Transactional Analysis TA101 (2020) • ACTO Level 2 - 2024 Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling • LGBTQI Aware Training (2019) • Continuous Counselling and Therapeutic CPD • Inner Child Healing Diploma: Centre of Excellence 2024 - ongoing • Lean Management Qualification (2015) • How to do counselling online: a coronavirus primer (2020) Edinburgh Open University • Management SVQ Levels 3 & 4 • Proficient in various software applications • Valid and clean Disclosure of Scotland (PVG) • Member of COSCA • Accredited Member of National Counselling Society