Practitioners
Annie Hay
Transactional Analysis Counselling
Annie Hay is an experienced practitioner who has worked in mental health for over 20 years. Having obtained an MA at the University of Edinburgh where her subjects included psychology and child development, and her post-graduate Diploma in counselling and psychotherapy, Annie has accrued wide knowledge and experience to equip her as a therapist.
Annie uses mainly Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (TA) in her work due to its world success in facilitating personal change. TA has a range of tools and concepts which can be understood on many levels. This means that clients can use some of these tools practically and appropriately when they want to do so. The cornerstone of TA is deep respect and empathy.
Annie believes that good therapy is based on good technique, creativity, warmth, compassion, honesty and understanding. Therapy can be different with each client and it can grow into something unique as the relationship develops and as the client's individual requirements unfold. This is a relational model which focuses on the relationship or interconnectedness between two people and is a highly effective mode of working. It operates on the principles of the client and therapist working together on a mutually agreed task, to achieve lasting change.
While TA is Annie's core modality, she practices integrative psychotherapy combining elements of other modalities including psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral psychotherapy (CBT), existential psychotherapy, mindfulness techniques and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). For more information, visit www.counsellinginedinburgh.net
Client Testimonials
"Annie has been instrumental in my recovery process. She provides a service that is supportive, gentle, scrupulously professional and effective. Each weekly session with Annie has brought insights which have strengthened and empowered me. I am in charge of my life again."
"I had several issues weighing heavily on my mind which were causing me to feel depressed and restricted in my way of thinking. With Annie's gentle encouragment we were able to explore these issues"
"Situations had occurred within the last few years which had chipped away at my confidence and wellbeing. The work I did with Annie has empowered me to move on and take control of my life and build up an inner strength within myself".
"Annie has a great understanding which makes you feel relaxed almost instantly. She helps you to see things a lot clearer in life, even when it is a roller-coaster at times. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to other people who might need some help".
Qualifications
Certificate in Transactional Analysis Counselling
Post Graduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling and Psychotherapy
M.A. Hons, Social Sciences
NNEB (Nursery Schools)
Professional Membership
ITA (The Institute of Transactional Analysis)
COSCA Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland
STAA (Scottish Transactional Analysis Association)