I offer relational, depth-oriented psychotherapy for adults in Edinburgh and online across the UK.
Welcome
Dr. Solenn Cabrera
Registered Psychotherapist (MBACP)
My approach is relational and psychodynamic, grounded in person-centred values. That means I'll pay attention to what is happening in the moment for you and in the room between us while gently exploring the deeper patterns and experiences that continue to influence your life today.
I work with adults and young people aged 16+, offering therapy in English and French.
I hold a Doctorate in Psychotherapy (DPsych) from the University of Edinburgh and a COSCA-accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy.
The process
1
Initial Meeting
Taking the first steps towards therapy can feel hopeful but also uncertain.
Our first meeting is a 60-minute booked appointment, arranged by email or telephone. Before we meet, you're warmly invited to get in touch with any questions you may have. Feeling informed and comfortable is an important part of beginning this process.
We can slow down and make space for your story. We'll explore what has led you to seek therapy, what you're hoping for, and whether working together feels right for you. Just as importantly, it's a chance for you to get a sense of me and the way I work.
Sometimes the most helpful path lies elsewhere. If I believe another therapist or service would better meet your needs, I'll speak with you openly and compassionately, and help you find the support that feels most appropriate. My hope is that, wherever your journey leads, you leave our first meeting feeling heard, respected, and clearer about your next step.
2
Weekly Sessions
I find that meaningful change rarely happens all at once. It often grows through returning to the same space, at the same time, so the relationship can naturally build trust and experience for you to touch into difficult issues safely.
For this reason, I usually recommend open-ended therapy with weekly 50-minute sessions (unless agreed upon otherwise).
Sessions happen in person from my practice in Leith, Edinburgh, or online via Google Meet.
3
Reviewing & Ideal Endings
Your wellbeing and the relationship we build together are at the heart of therapy.
Over the first six weeks, we'll begin to find our rhythm. We'll explore how you're experiencing therapy, whether it feels like the right space for you, and what feels most important to bring into our work.
As therapy unfolds after, we'll continue to pause from time to time more informally, usually to notice what has shifted, what still feels unresolved, and where your curiosity or attention is gently being drawn. These moments of reflection help ensure that our work remains responsive to you and to the person you are becoming.
When the time comes for therapy to end, we'll approach this with care. Rather than a sudden goodbye (if we can allow it), we'll create space to bring our work to a close in a way that feels thoughtful and meaningful to you.