Laura

Dr Laura Steckler

Clinical Psychologist

“I have over 30 years of experience & specialise in Somatic & Mindfulness based approaches. I provide a safe & compassionate space.”

About Me

With over 30 years' experience, I offer a compassionate space for your inner exploration. I specialise in Somatic and Mindfulness-based approaches. I guide you to connect with how your body holds feelings. We might gently explore sensations through present moment awareness. This can be transformative if you feel disconnected or overwhelmed by thoughts. My approach supports a deeper integration of mind and body for lasting well-being.

Approach

Gentle attention to bodily sensation shapes how I work, inviting small, curious experiments that track shifts in breath, posture and feeling. Sessions in my Edinburgh clinic or via secure online meetings move slowly, mixing guided awareness with gentle movement and reflective talk in plain English. We notice patterns that link pain, anxiety or intrusive thoughts to posture and breath, then practice small, manageable skills between sessions to alter those patterns. People coping with trauma, chronic illness distress or persistent worry often find this paced, body‑led way helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

    Learn more about Individual Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

    Learn more about Body Image
  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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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.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma
  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Psychologist

Registration: PYL20161

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European Assn of Body Psychotherapy

Body Oriented Psychotherapist

International Somatic Movement therapy & Education Assn

Somatic Movement Therapist

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical/Community Psychology

University of South Carolina

Year: 1986

Certified Rubenfeld Synergist

Rubenfeld Synergy Center

Year: 1996

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Bruntsfield

Edinburgh, Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, United Kingdom