Therapy and Coaching with Zsófia Káplár, MNCPS (Acc), PGDip, MSc - 
In Edinburgh (Scotland, UK) and Online Internationally

Specialised in Anxiety, Trauma, Self-Esteem, Life Changes, the Menopause and Chronic Illness

Hi, I'm Zsófia

Online therapist helping you with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, life changes, relationships, perfectionism, the menopause, and long-term health conditions. 

Registered professional with 16 years of rich experience, thanks to hundreds of satisfied clients.

Benefit from my tailor-made trauma-informed, compassionate, pragmatic and flexible approach.

Unlock Your Wisdom

You have an innate ability to learn, grow and thrive. I'll help you change what you can, and we can work around the rest.

Clients report receiving a gentle, insightful, and transformative space, being equipped with effective tools. 

Rewrite your life story and rewire your mind-body connection.

I will sit in your corner, ready to listen, and find the path with you.

Book to Transform

You may be ready to start right now, or you may be unsure. It is ok not be ok. It is also ok not to be sure how to start. You are here, and that's great. Get in touch to make it happen.

Do you need Counselling or Psychotherapy to work on deeper issues?

Ready for goal-focused action with Coaching support? Feel stuck on just one thing, and need a Single Session?

Anxiety

If you are struggling with panic attacks, chronic worry, or avoidance, traditional coping skills may not be enough. 

Anxiety is more than just overwhelming thoughts - it is often rooted in past experiences and held in the body as tension and reactivity.

Stop just battling, decide what is worth fighting, learning to observe or simply walking away from. Get in touch for a sense of peace.

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Trauma

The impact of trauma is profound, often leaving you struggling with deep-seated feelings of worthlessness, chronic self-doubt, and difficulties in relationships.

Symptoms include patterns of emotional shutdown, hypervigilance, emotional overwhelm, and low self-worth and feeling cut off and unsafe in the world.

Start your journey toward self-discovery, emotional regulation, and authentic connection. 

Low Self-Esteem

Do you often feel not good enough, second-guess your worth, or find yourself trapped in a cycle of comparison and self-blame? 

Deeply internalized negative messages create persistent feelings of inadequacy, people-pleasing, and difficulty setting boundaries.

Stop shrinking and start truly showing up for yourself. Reach out today and begin building an enduring sense of self-worth.

Therapeutic Transformation

Integrating different therapeutic approaches allows me to support you as a whole person—addressing your past, your thoughts, your heart, and your physical wellbeing. 

 

Psychodynamic Therapy: 

Explore the deep-seated roots of your current patterns by looking at how past experiences and unconscious beliefs shape your present life.

Bring these hidden dynamics to light, gain the insight needed to break old cycles and create more intentional ways of relating to yourself and others.

 

Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT):

Practical, action-oriented tools to help you identify and shift the "automatic" negative thought patterns that influence your mood.

Change the way you interpret situations, actively reduce distress and build more helpful, balanced habits for navigating daily life. Quit the vicious cycle!

 

Self-Compassion:

Transform your "inner critic" into a kind, supportive voice that helps you navigate difficulties with warmth rather than judgment.

Treat yourself with the same care you would offer a dear friend, building the emotional resilience needed to face life’s challenges. It's not fluffy- it's meant to be.

 

Somatic Experiencing:

The body often holds onto stress and trauma that the mind cannot express. Tune into physical sensations to release stored tension.

Regulate your nervous system, allowing you to move from a state of "fight, flight, or freeze" back into a sense of calm and safety.

 

Why This Combination is So Powerful:

By blending these methods, we address healing from every angle: the mind through CBT and Psychodynamic insights, and the body through Somatic and Compassionate practices. This holistic "top-down and bottom-up" approach ensures that you aren't just understanding your problems intellectually, but truly feeling a shift in your physical and emotional wellbeing.

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Unlock Your Wisdom

I will help you recognise, feel and change your patterns using my extensive experience in general and specialised third sector organisations for almost two decades. They included NHS mental health referrals for anxiety, depression, and longer-term work with post-natal depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, Narcissistic emotional abuse, self-esteem, perfectionism and procrastination.

 

My main qualifications include an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health, and a post-graduate Certicate and Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, all from the University of Edinburgh.

 

Some of the issues I frequently work with:

 

  • Anxiety
  • Anger
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Low Mood and Depression
  • Low Self-Esteem or Self-Confidence
  • Perfectionism and People-Pleasing
  • Life Changes and Transitions
  • Long-Term Chronic Illness
  • The Expatriate or Immigrant Experience
  • Third Culture Children
  • The Menopause and Life Stages
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Overcoming Narcissictic Abuse
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Stress and Burn-Out
  • Relationship Issues

 

Click to read more to find out about my Services, About Me or Chronic Urticaria. 

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