Eleanor Barnes | Accredited Counsellor | Edinburgh | NCS

We are officially changing our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society!

Information for members

From the 15th of May 2023, we will officially be changing our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Our new and improved website is coming soon!

Eleanor Barnes

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS18-06920

Location: Edinburgh

I am a qualified counsellor and gained a Diploma in Counselling in 2008. I gained experience as a counsellor working with Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland for ten years, and Gay Men’s Health and Crossreach Counselling Lothian for over five years. I have worked with clients covering a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, loss and bereavement, suicide, relationship difficulties, sexuality, low confidence or self-esteem.

  • Qualifications & Experience
    Diploma in Counselling
    Certificate in Counselling Supervision
    Post Diploma Certificate in Person Centred Couple Counselling
    Certificate in Bereavement Counselling (Person Centred)
    HNC Counselling (Integrative)
  • What I can help with
    • Ageing and related issues
    • AIDS / HIV
    • Anxiety
    • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
    • Bereavement / Loss
    • Bullying
    • Cancer
    • Depression
    • Divorce & Separation
    • Emotional issues
    • Family
    • Financial difficulties
    • Gender identity
    • Generally unhappy with your life
    • Illness and dying
    • Panic attacks
    • Relationships
    • Self-esteem
    • Self-harm
    • Sexuality Identity
    • Shyness / Social Phobia
    • Stress
    • Suicidal feelings
    • Trauma
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