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Specialises in
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness based CBT
- Psychotherapy
- Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Hello, I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience. I trained in the USA where I originate from. My training was broad and integrative and I am not tied to any one theoretical perspective. I do find that mindfulness and somatic (body-oriented) methods are particularly effective in helping people improve their lives and achieve their goals in therapy.
Areas of interest
Individual therapy for: Depression, Anxiety, Chronic pain; Chronic Health Conditions; Eating disorders; Bereavement; Depression; Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); Dissociation; Abuse. I am interested & specialise in Mindfulness and Somatic approaches to therapy.
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- Eating disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Gynaecological disorders
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Neurological disorders
- Pain management
- Psychophysiological disorders
- Physical disability
- Rheumatological conditions
About me
External resources
Personal interests
I am interested in movement of all kinds. I have been a professional dancer. I now practice Tai Chi, Chi Gong, and Yoga.
Publications
Journal of Body, Movment and Dance in Psychotherapy
International Journal of Psychotherapy
Courses offered to GPs
Mindfulness
Somatics and the Body-Mind Connection
My outcomes
Outcomes (self-reported)
I regularly receive messages of gratitude from clients who are satisfied with my work.
My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
University of South Carolina 1984
Additional training
- Rubenfeld Synergy Method® of Body oriented psychotherapy
Rubenfeld Synergy® Training 1996
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction & Cognitive Therapy
NHS Borders 2005
Affiliations / memberships
Health & Care Professions Council, registered practitioner Psychologist.
British Psychological Society, Chartered Psychologist
Member of the Division of Clinical Psychology, the holistic Faculty, Psychotherapy Section.
European Association of Body Psychotherapy, Accredited Body Psychotherapist.
International Movement Education & Therapy Association, Registered Somatic Movement Therapist.
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- Leamington Terrace EDINBURGH EH10 4JT
- Tuesday
- 09:00
- 16:00
- 07770 235081
- Leamington Terrace EDINBURGH EH10 4JT
- Thursday
- 10:00
- 16:00
- 07770 235081
- Leamington Terrace EDINBURGH EH10 4JT
- Friday
- 09:00
- 16:00
- 07770 235081
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs
in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies
guidelines.
Other ways of contacting me
I can be contacted directly using Skype. My
Skype ID is: laura-steckler