Free and low cost counselling in Midlothian
Last updated August 2026
Explore a range of affordable counselling options available in Midlothian. We have listed services that are in-person, over the phone, and online via video calls and email.
Find out more about the different types of counselling and how they can help you on the NHS Inform website.
To add a free or low-cost counselling service to this page, please email us at midspace@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Bonnyrigg Rose Community Football Club
Bonnyrigg Rose Community Football Club provides one-to-one counselling and mental health support for adults in the Bonnyrigg and Lasswade community.
Improve their wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment with experienced local professionals.
Cost: Free
Email: bincluded@bonnyriggrose.org.uk
Website: bonnyriggrose.org.uk
Hope Park Counselling Centre
Hope Park Counselling Centre offers counselling to residents in the Edinburgh and Lothian area, aged 18 and over.
The centre is part of the University of Edinburgh and is a practice and research centre for counsellors in training.
Counselling is available in their city centre Edinburgh location or online. Please note they do not offer counselling for students or staff at The University of Edinburgh.
Cost: Free but donations are welcome
Telephone: 0131 650 6696
Email: hpcc@ed.ac.uk
Website: www.ed.ac.uk/health/hopepark
Connections Counselling
Connections was created as a place for therapeutic relationships to facilitate growth for clients and counsellors alike. They offer low cost and offer a pay-what-you-can services for people who are unable to afford counselling.
Counselling is available online throughout the UK.
Cost: Pay-what-you-can services available, other services from £40.
Email: hello@connectionscounselling.co.uk
Website: www.connectionscounselling.co.uk
PF Counselling
Provides counselling to adults who live in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Online counselling is available via the Attend Anywhere platform, which can be accessed from the PF Online page.
Cost: We rely on donations. A minimum donation is required (based on your income).
Phone: 0131 447 0876
Email:info@pfcounselling.org.uk
Website: www.pfcounselling.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pfcounselling
Twitter: twitter.com/pfcounselling
The Spark Counselling
This service is for people aged 16 years old and over. Counselling is available over the phone and online via Zoom.
The Relationship Helpline offers 200 hours per week of free counselling which is available to callers who need it. You can access 6 free sessions through this service.
Cost: Donations based
Phone: 0808 802 0050
Website: www.thespark.org.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/SparkScotland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSparkCounselling
Black Minds Matter UK
Black Minds Matter UK provides up to 10 sessions of fully funded one-to-one talking therapy for the Black Community, delivered by registered associate Black therapists.
Counselling is available online.
The service is for UK residents who are 18+ and Black African, Black Caribbean or Mixed Heritage with one parent being Black African or Black Carribean.
Cost: Free
Website: www.blackmindsmatteruk.com
Apply online: www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/accessourtherapyservice
Feniks
This service is for people aged 18 years old and over, and from the Polish and/or Central-Eastern European community.
Counselling is available online or over the phone.
They offer a paid service (Fast Track), the cost of individual sessions starts from £50-65 (depending on the therapist). Fast Track is open to the whole of the United Kingdom.
Cost: Fast Track is £50-60 depending on the therapist
Phone: 0131 629 1881
Website: www.feniks.org.uk
Email: referrals@feniks.org.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/centrum_feniks
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Feniks.Support.Services
VOCAL Midlothian
Counselling is a confidential space to talk with someone who is trained to listen and respond with empathy and understanding. Counselling can be particularly helpful for carers, as you may often find yourself in situations where your own needs and wishes come second to those of the person you care for.
This service is for unpaid carers aged in Midlothian who require emotional support.
Counselling is available in-person or by phone or video call.
To get started, contact the Carer Support Team.
Cost: Free, by donation
Phone: 0808 196 6666
Website: https://www.vocal.org.uk/
Email: midlothian@vocal.org.uk
Climate Psychology Alliance
Climate Psychology Alliance is a UK community exploring the emotional, relational, and psychological dimensions of the climate and ecological crisis.
They provide free, one-to-one support with a therapist if you’re experiencing eco-distress or climate anxiety.
Cost: Free
Website: https://climatepsychologyalliance.org/
Email: support@climatepsychologyalliance.org
Bright Light
This service is for adults living in Edinburgh and the Lothians experiencing difficulties in their relationships, including family therapy.
Counselling sessions are available online via Zoom. If you have any questions you would like to ask Bright Light about its services, you can email the team using the details below.
Find out how to make a referral on the Bright Light website.
Cost: Starting from £40 per session. Concessions are available.
Phone: 0131 556 1527
Website: www.bright-light.org.uk
Email: askus@bright-light.org.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Bright_Light_47
Held in Our Hearts
Held in Our Hearts’ counselling service is available for bereaved parents. There are three permanent counsellors who are able to offer specialist baby bereavement counselling for families.
There are in-person and online counselling sessions available.
Cost: Free
Phone: 0131 622 6263
Email: info@heldinourhearts.org.uk
Website: www.heldinourhearts.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/babylosscounsellingandsupport
Twitter: www.twitter.com/heldinourheart
Pregnancy Counselling & Care
This service is for people whose mental health has been negatively impacted by pregnancy or early parenting-related difficulty.
The long term counselling service offers 10 online sessions of counselling delivered online via Zoom.
The fast track counselling service is available online only offers 3 sessions. To refer yourself to our fast-track service email info@counsellingandcare.co.uk.
Cost: Donation-based
Phone: 0131 557 2060
Website: www.counsellingandcare.co.uk
Email: info@counsellingandcare.co.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/pccscot
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pccscotland
Bright Light
This service is for adults living in Edinburgh and the Lothians experiencing difficulties in their relationships. Couples and individual counselling is available.
Counselling sessions are available online via Zoom. If you have any questions you would like to ask Bright Light about its services, you can email the team using the details below.
Find out how to make a referral on the Bright Light website.
Cost: Starting from £40 per session. Concessions are available.
Phone: 0131 556 1527
Website: www.bright-light.org.uk
Email: askus@bright-light.org.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Bright_Light_47
Lothian Deaf Counselling Service (Health in Mind)
Health in Mind offers counselling in British Sign Language (without interpreter) and also in English. A personal loop system and communication in written English are available for people who are deafened or hard of hearing.
This counselling service offers counselling face-to-face, online or via telephone.
If you need any further information please contact our counselling team who will be happy to answer any of your questions.
Cost: Free
Phone: 0131 225 8508
Text: 0778 620 2875
Website: www.health-in-mind.org.uk/services/lothian_deaf_counselling_service
Email: deafcounselling@health-in-mind.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/healthinmindscotland
Student counselling service Newbattle Abbey College
*This service is for Newbattle Abbey College students
Newbattle Abbey College offers short-term counselling, normally six sessions, to help you with any personal problems which might be affecting your academic work or your general health and wellbeing.
Appointments are available for any students studying on a full-time course.
Cost: Free
Phone: 0131 663 1921 (ask for Student Wellbeing when prompted)
Email: office@nac.ac.uk
Website: https://www.nac.ac.uk/study-with-us/student-wellbeing
Student counselling service Queen Margaret University
*This service is for matriculated Queen Margaret University students in Midlothian
Queen Margaret University offers short-term counselling, normally up to six sessions, to help you with any personal problems which might be affecting your academic work or your general health and wellbeing.
Appointments are available 9:15am – 7:00pm throughout the year and last up to 50 minutes. Sessions are delivered via telephone, Microsoft Teams and on-campus.
Cost: Free
Phone: 0131 474 0000 (ask for Student Services when prompted)
Email: counselling@qmu.ac.uk
Website: www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/student-services/counselling-service
Counselling for Male Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Health in Mind)
Health in Mind offers counselling for up to six months for men aged 18 years and over who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse living in the Midlothian area.
This counselling service offers telephone and video counselling.
Cost: Free
Phone: 0131 225 8508
Website: www.health-in-mind.org.uk
Email: hello@health-in-mind.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/healthinmindscotland
Community-based counselling from MYPAS
Open access counselling for young people aged 12-18 years. Delivered by trained, qualified and experienced counsellors.
Provided by MYPAS (Midlothian Young People’s Advice Service).
Cost: Free
Phone: 0131 4540757
Email: enquiries@mypas.co.uk
Website: www.mypas.co.uk/services/counselling
The Mix Counselling Service
Free counselling for any young person aged 13 to 25. In a confidential, safe space, our trained counsellors are here to listen, understand what you’re going through and help you find ways to cope.
Counselling can help with a range of issues, including dealing with a bereavement or relationship breakdown, managing stress or anxiety, exploring your sexual or gender identity, overcoming barriers to achieving your ambitions, tackling feelings of depression or sadness, and building confidence and self-understanding.
Sessions are on the phone or online.
Cost: Free
Website: www.themix.org.uk/counselling/
TalkTime Scotland
TalkTime Scotland provides counselling and emotional support to young people aged 12-25 with a physical disability living in Scotland. This can be in-person, online, or over the phone.
TalkTime Scotland offers free professional counselling if disability and/or long-term condition is impacting your life on a day-to-day basis.
Cost: Free
Phone: 0777 421 0104
Email: talktimescotland@gmail.com
Website: www.talktimescotland.co.uk/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/talktimescotland/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/talktimescot
If you would like further information about counselling services available in Midlothian, please look at the directory sites below:
- www.bacp.co.uk
- www.counselling-directory.org.uk
- www.firstpsychology.co.uk
- directory.pinktherapy.com – a directory for LGBTQ+ affirming therapy across the UK