Louise Burchell - Counsellor & Yoga Teacher

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I’m Louise, a qualified Pluralistic Counsellor and Yoga Teacher with 20 years experience of supporting people through life’s challenges.

Alongside my counselling practice, I teach Pregnancy Yoga in Corstorphine, Edinburgh, combining yoga, breathing, relaxation and birth preparation to support women throughout pregnancy and prepare for birth. Once baby is born, you are warmly invited to come back for Parent & Baby Yoga, designed to rebuild your strength and grow your community of local parents.

I love to integrate my knowledge of mental and physical wellness to promote emotional and physical well-being and soothe the soul. I find particular purpose in supporting people navigating fertility, pregnancy, birth and parenthood, and, as a mum of two, I come with my own lived experience.

Counselling Training & Qualifications
I have a MA (hons) in Psychology (1st class) and a Diploma in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy, plus additional training in Counselling for Infertility from the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA) and Birth Trauma Training. I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).

Yoga Training & Qualifications
I have two 200hr Yoga Teacher Training qualifications and specialist pregnancy yoga and postnatal yoga training. I only found yoga when I was in my late twenties and it was the first form of physical exercise I found I actually enjoyed. Since then, it has become an integral part of my life and I love making it accessible for others - you can read about what yoga means to me on my blog.

How I Work

I use a pluralistic approach to counselling, meaning I tailor our work to fit your unique needs, drawing from a variety of therapeutic methods. Together, we will focus on what feels most helpful for you, whether that’s exploring your emotions, understanding past experiences, or developing practical tools to manage life’s difficulties.

In addition to counselling, I also offer yoga classes that can support your mental and physical well-being. My yoga classes specialise in supporting you through pregnancy, preparing for birth and enjoying parenthood.

Yoga can be a powerful tool for reducing stress, increasing mindfulness, and fostering self-awareness. I teach a holistic approach that combines breathwork, movement, and relaxation techniques to help you feel grounded and more connected to your body and mind.

The yoga I teach is not about being able to touch your toes. Whether you are brand new to yoga or have years of experience, you are most welcome.

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Qualifications & Training

Mental Health Training

Diploma in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy (Grounded Learning)

MA (1st Class Honours) Psychology (University of Glasgow)

The Birth Trauma Training Programme (Make Birth Better)

LGBT+ Competency (Queer Birth Club)

Foundation Course for Fertility Counselling (British Infertility Counselling Association)

Pregnancy & Eating Disorders (BEAT)

Yoga Training

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training (My Vinyasa Practice)

200 hour Perinatal Yoga Teacher Training (YogaBellies)

Biomechanics of Birth (Optimal Birth)

Advanced Pregnancy Wellness Practitioner (Burrell Education)

Birthing Biomechanics for Birth Workers (Shellie Poulter)

Other

Baby Massage (Scottish School of Child and Baby Massage)

Baby-Carrying Supporter Course (Slingababy)

BACP registered member logo with professional standards authority accreditation.

“Thank you for your teachings and for creating a safe environment for me to release all my fears and become stronger (physically and mentally) during my pregnancy. Your class changed my mindset towards pregnancy, birth and life after birth.”

Yoga, Birth & Wellbeing Services

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    Pregnancy Yoga

    Yoga for pregnancy, birth preparation, breathing techniques for birth and deep relaxation.

    Pregnancy Yoga
  • A smiling baby lying on a blanket with a woman, possibly a mother, stretching her arms toward the baby during a playful moment.

    Parent & Baby Yoga

    Baby yoga classes that are as much for you as they are for baby.

    Parent & Baby Yoga
  • A woman practicing yoga on a blue mat with celestial and constellation designs, positioned in a child's pose with her arms extended forward and her forehead touching the mat.

    Yoga for Women

    Yoga for body and mind - leave feeling relaxed and yet energised; calm and strong.

    Yoga for Women
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    Counselling

    A compassionate space to be heard and understood.

    Counselling
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    Fertility Counselling

    Support for anyone going through fertility investigations or treatment.

    Fertility Counselling
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    Pre & Post-Natal Counselling

    Support during pregnancy, for birth trauma and beyond into motherhood.

    Pre & Post-Natal Counselling