Psychological Therapist for children and adolescents based in Edinburgh and East Lothian.

Who I am

My name is Yvonne Earl and I am a psychological therapist with over thirty years experience working in the field of child and adolescent mental health. I specialise in talking therapies for children and teenagers with anxiety and depression. I work in Edinburgh and East Lothian.

 
Yvonne Earl Psychological Therapist.

Hello, my name is Yvonne Earl. I am a psychological therapist with over thirty years experience working in the field of child and adolescent mental health. I offer evidence based, high quality assessment and treatment to children and young people.
My sessions are tailored to the needs of the individual child or adolescent, as each and every person and family has their own strengths and difficulties.

 

Specialities

Low Self Esteem, Depression, Self Harm, Exam Stress, School Difficulties
Anxiety, OCD, Phobias, Parenting Problems, Family/Work, Eating Disorders, Bereavement, Lack of Confidence, Parental Consultations.
ADHD coaching (In training with ADHD foundation)

Training

South Lothian College of Nursing:
Registered Mental Nurse RMN, 1985

South of Scotland CBT Course:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner Certificate, 1996

Interpersonal Therapy Practitioner
Mindfulness Practitioner
Meditation for children & adolescents

Professional Indemnity Insured.

Registered with the Information Commissioners Office

Other Appointments

  • Clinical tutor on the Msc for Psychological therapies, Edinburgh University

  • Teaches on the Msc for Psychological Therapies, Edinburgh University (Children & Adolescent)

  • Supervisor on the Msc for Psychological Therapies, Edinburgh University (Children & Adolescent)

  • Supervisor – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Diploma, Queen Margaret University

  • Founder and lead psychological therapist – Yvonne Earl Teen Psychology


Additional Experience

  • 35 years working in the field of Mental Health

  • Worked in Child and Adolescent Mental Health service in the NHS for 32 years

  • Private practice for 17 years

Currently undertaking ADHD coaching with the ADHD Foundation.

 
Teenagers and Adolescents in a group.
 

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