Courtenay Young

Mr Courtenay Young Young

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“I am a UKCP-registered psychotherapist and counsellor, working in and around Edinburgh, Scotland, both privately and in the NHS.”

About Me

As a UKCP-registered psychotherapist and counsellor, I provide a calm, confidential space to explore your concerns. Based in Edinburgh, I work with individuals both privately and within the NHS. I help you navigate difficult feelings and discover new ways forward. Our sessions offer a place where you can feel truly heard. Clients appreciate my grounded approach, which supports them in building resilience and finding clarity.

Approach

My practice in Edinburgh shapes how I pace therapy—steady, focused and responsive to the rhythms of your life. I see people in English, offering in-person appointments locally and secure online sessions, keeping structure clear so time feels manageable alongside work, family or health demands. Sessions combine reflective listening with practical, tailored strategies and gentle mindfulness practices you can try between meetings, while assessments guide clarity when needed. People facing loss, addiction, chronic illness or persistent stress often find this grounded, collaborative way helpful.
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Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Prevention

    Programmes aimed at preventing mental health problems before they develop, through education, early intervention, and resilience building.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Service Areas

Tara Rokpa Centre

In-person

Priestfield

Edinburgh, Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Priestfield, Edinburgh, United Kingdom