Hazel Stevenson - I am an integrative counsellor, with a foundation in person centred therapy. I draw on alternative methods to ensure my approach meets my clients needs.
Bio
My name is Hazel. I am a married Mum of one, and Nanna to 2 grandchildren, soon to be 3! I am approachable, some say funny and I love being in the position where I can help others.
Talking is a wonderful way to share what’s on your mind. You may not even know what is bothering you, but by talking, it helps to get in touch with your emotions and make sense of your thoughts. Changes are often small but can be significant. Speaking with someone who is really listening and can offer a non-judgemental space to fully express yourself, improve your self awareness, and accept you for being you, can help!
I would encourage everyone to consider the journey of self-discovery, and because of my own experiences, I can empathise with so many issues.
Hazel StevensonCertified Therapist
Speaking with someone who is really listening and can offer a protected space to express yourself and accept you for being you, can help! I can offer a protected space for you to share and explore your thoughts and feelings.
Experience
Along with my private practice, I work with non profitable charities offering face to face, telephone and online counselling.
I have worked in the third sector and have gained first hand experience working and living within a stressful environment. I understand and can empathise with the struggles looking after family with chronic illness, cognitive sickness and dementia, and the impact this has on you and your family.Â
I have experience of working with chronic illness, bereavement, bullying, employment concerns, sexual abuse, coercive control, abuse, depression, stress, and general anxiety. Talking therapy helped me. I would like to help you too!
Qualifications
Counselling Career Private practice 2022 to current Working with Young people and Adults, face-to-face, online, telephone, text or e-mail
Counsellor with Mecopp (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) 2022 to current Providing E.A.P. long- and short-term counselling therapy to the Gypsy/Traveller community in Scotland via Face-to-face, online, telephone or text
Counsellor with Y.U (You Understood) March 2025 on Providing short term E.A.P. counselling therapy via Face-to-face, telephone
Counsellor with BUPA – March 2025 on Providing short term E.A.P. counselling therapy via Face-to-face, telephone
Projekt42, Ocean Terminal Edinburgh. (2019 – 2022 – project closed) Long- and short-term face to face counselling and on-line counselling for all ages (2019 – 2020 placement, 2020 – 2022 paid
Carers of East Lothian (2022) Volunteer Providing online face to face counselling support to those acting as carers within the home environment
Changes, Musselburgh (2019-2020) Volunteer Face-to-face and telephone counselling to the community
Qualifications • Person Centred Counselling Diploma (COSCA accredited) (2018 - 2020) Interface Training Ltd • COSCA (Counselling and Psychotherapy) Certificate (2016 – 2017): Edinburgh Napier University • Introduction to Counselling (2016): Edinburgh Napier University • Introduction into Transactional Analysis TA101 (2020) • ACTO Level 2 - 2024 Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling • LGBTQI Aware Training (2019) • Continuous Counselling and Therapeutic CPD • Inner Child Healing Diploma: Centre of Excellence 2024 - ongoing • Lean Management Qualification (2015) • How to do counselling online: a coronavirus primer (2020) Edinburgh Open University • Management SVQ Levels 3 & 4 • Proficient in various software applications • Valid and clean Disclosure of Scotland (PVG) • Member of COSCA • Accredited Member of National Counselling Society