Katalin Thomann Counsellor & Psychotherapist Edinburgh

Katalin Thomann Counsellor & Psychotherapist Edinburgh: Supporting Parents Through Change

Katalin Thomann Counsellor & Psychotherapist Edinburgh helps parents navigate the emotional complexities of early parenthood. As a mother of two, I understand the challenges that come with this life-changing journey. I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients explore complex thoughts and feelings. Consequently, my psychodynamic approach focuses on how early childhood experiences shape our responses as adults. Often, parenting can trigger memories or emotions from our own upbringing. Through therapy, clients gain understanding rather than blame, which supports personal growth and resilience.

Why Choose Katalin Thomann Counsellor & Psychotherapist Edinburgh

I offer compassionate support informed by both personal and professional experience. Having faced early motherhood challenges myself, I empathise deeply with clients adjusting to parenthood. My sessions encourage reflection, self-awareness, and emotional clarity. Therefore, every client receives care tailored to their unique experiences, helping them manage stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Furthermore, I combine evidence-based approaches to create a supportive therapeutic environment.

Clinical Experience and Expertise

My clinical journey began at PF in Edinburgh, the largest low-cost counselling charity in the city. Over three years, I supported clients with diverse mental health concerns. When I became a mother, my focus shifted to supporting women and parents, leading me to collaborate with Sarah Wheatley at Birth and Beyond. Over the past several years, I have guided dozens of clients in my private practice. Additionally, I run small group counselling sessions at a charity in Leith for mothers and parents.

Conditions I Support

I help clients manage a wide range of challenges, including:

• Postnatal Depression and Anxiety

• Intrusive thoughts about oneself or the baby

• Infertility trauma and baby loss

• Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• Depression and low self-esteem

• PTSD and Complex PTSD

• Complicated grief

Therapies Offered by Katalin Thomann Counsellor & Psychotherapist Edinburgh

My therapeutic approach is flexible and client-focused. I provide:

• Psychodynamic therapy

• Integrative therapy (drawing on multiple theories to meet individual needs)

• Trauma-informed therapy

• Attachment therapy

• Visualisation techniques

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Chrysalis, 2022) and an MSc in Counselling Studies (University of Edinburgh, 2019). Additional qualifications include postgraduate certificates from the University of Edinburgh and Regent’s University London, as well as diplomas in Business Psychology and Economics from Switzerland. I am a registered and accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).