Alastair MacKinnon MBACP (Reg'd Counsellor) FRSA
Welcome to Populi Therapy. My name is Alastair MacKinnon and I provide professional counselling and psychotherapy services. I am based in Edinburgh, and since the pandemic, as well in-person sessions, I also offer counselling via online video. This can be for anyone in the UK.
Everyone is different. You have your unique reasons for looking for help. Maybe you feel stuck in a difficult place in your life - in your relationship, at work or at home, you may be struggling to believe that it can be different.
Is now the right time for you to explore and understand more clearly what’s going on? You can talk to me in a way and about things that you may never talk to anyone else about, without judgement or shame.
I am a qualified Counsellor and Supervisor in Edinburgh, a Registered Member of the BACP, and a counselling member of COSCA. My career has included senior posts in the public and charity sectors. My experience along with my skills as a counsellor help me to understand the particular difficulties that many people face in high stress situations and jobs.
Make the next step and contact me on 07788 106671 or email me here.
What can I offer?
I offer counselling and psychotherapy to adults, couples and students /young people (18 yrs+) from all backgrounds who are experiencing difficulties or looking to address a wide range of issues.
I also have a lot of experience of providing counselling for individuals and couples who are having issues with their relationships, whatever the sexual orientation involved.
I am also experienced in working with people who are looking for counselling that takes account of their faith or spirituality.
I have an Institute of Leadership and Management Award in Leadership and use my former workplace experience as a CEO as well as a counsellor with clients who may require support and therapy that is work related.
Are there other things happening to you at the moment that counselling and psychotherapy may help you with?
I am trained to listen to you, and to do so with an open mind. I will try to understand as fully as possible what you come with and how it is affecting your life. It's not my role to judge or to provide quick fixes. As a counsellor I will work with you to help you use your own inner resources, so that you can better cope and respond to the issues you are facing.
Making initial contact
After a conversation over the phone or by email (if email - I would also often speak to you on the phone ), we can agree a time for an initial consultation.
In our first meeting we will have an opportunity to further discuss why you are seeking counselling, and then to agree a way forward. We would also agree how and at what times sessions will take place, and how many sessions we initially agree to meet for.
You can contact me on 07788 106671 or email me here.
