Charlotte Yau

Professional Counselor

“Therapy provided here is a chance to reconnect with yourself, develop resilience and regain a sense of balance. I focus on creating a safe, confidential space that honors your identity, values and lived experiences- without ever needing to explain or justify them. Everyone deserves to feel safe, understood and valued”

About Me

I understand how overwhelming life's challenges can feel. In our confidential sessions, I provide a safe space to explore emotions and find clarity. I help you develop lasting skills to navigate stress and anxiety, fostering genuine personal growth. You will feel heard and seen, gaining practical ways to cope. Clients seeking a supportive, non-judgmental environment will find a good match here.

Approach

For those seeking an encouraging, accepting space, therapy here moves at your pace, pairing gentle curiosity with practical focus. Sessions—available in English and Cantonese from Edinburgh or online across the UK—are collaborative and steady, with a clear agenda that balances emotional exploration and skill-building. You’ll practice manageable strategies between meetings, reflect on values and adjust plans so progress feels sustainable. This way of working often helps adults facing anxiety, grief, mood shifts, life transitions or burnout who value practical tools alongside compassionate presence.

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Basic Information

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Services

Services Offered:

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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:

•Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Professional Title:

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Professional Counselor
A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.

Qualifications

The Centre of Therapy

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Registered Member MBACP

Service Area

Courage Beyond Counselling

In-person & Online

Edinburgh, Scotland

United Kingdom