Welcome to

Mel Lawrie Therapy and Coaching

psychotherapy and leadership coaching in Edinburgh and Online

Hello, my name is Mel.

I am really interested in the relationships between people.

Do you find yourself constantly taking on too much and feeling guilty for not getting everything done? Do you wonder why you always seem to be arguing with people? Do you have a pattern of getting so far in a relationship and then walking away?


As a therapist I can help you to understand your patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour and how these might be leading to relationship difficulties such as:


  • looking after others first and neglecting yourself
  • frequently being in conflict
  • pushing people away when they get too close for comfort


I work with both individuals and couples. I will help you to understand yourself and who you are in relationships, and I will support you to make the changes you want to make. Read more about how I work with individuals and couples.


Relationships also have a major impact on us at work. As an executive coach I can help you to understand how you relate to others at work and how this could be impacting your ability to lead teams and collaborate. Read more about how I work as an executive coach.

Therapy

Coaching

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Maximising Interpersonal Effectiveness

Psychotherapist in Edinburgh

Working With Me

If you choose to work with me, you can expect me to be professional, reliable, and trustworthy.

I believe everyone has the right to feel included and to have their voice heard whatever their background, cultural heritage, religious belief, neurodivergence or sexual orientation. I aspire for my clients to feel heard and seen by me.

Clients tell me they feel safe, heard, and accepted — and they leave therapy feeling more in control, more grounded, and more hopeful about their future.

Where I Work

4B Randolph Place Edinburgh EH3 7TQ

I work face to face in the west end of Edinburgh, in the beautiful rooms of EH1 Therapies.


I also work online using Zoom for clients who prefer working online or who are based further afield.

I offer a free 20-minute Zoom or phone call to all individuals seeking psychotherapy or coaching. This is a chance for you to share briefly what you would like to work on and to see whether you would like to work with me. A trusting relationship between therapist and client is the foundation for effective work together!


Organisations who wish to engage me for team or leadership coaching or are interested in the Functional Fluency model of behaviour, please complete my contact form with brief details. I will be happy to explore your requirements with you.

"Mel was really good at

helping me work through some difficult issues. She did this with insight and

empathy. I now have the tools and insight to move forward. So (sadly in some

ways) I am unlikely to need her professional help again, but that is perhaps the

best recommendation one could give!"

"I sought coaching to help me through a challenging period at work and prepare for the next step on my leadership journey. With Mel's support I was able to reflect on what leadership means to me, my purpose as a leader, and how to engage with others as a leader. Mel helped me identify and recognise my strengths, develop techniques to complement my personal style and preferences, and equip me with tools that I now use day-to-day. Mel creates a safe space in which sharing comes easily and brings good humour to conversations. I would strongly recommend Mel as a coach!"

"I would highly recommend Mel as a coach. Her warm personality makes it easy to connect with her. Mel was very supportive and worked with me to help me understand why my confidence had dipped. She asked really insightful questions and provided honest feedback and reflections which encouraged me to consider actions that would help me meet my goal and provide long-term benefits."

"Thank you for helping me to feel like myself again!"

Get in touch

Please get in touch if you have any questions about any of my services or to arrange a free introductory 20-minute appointment.


I aim to answer all enquiries within 1 working day.

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