Anxiety & panic
Racing thoughts, constant worry, that tight-chest dread. We calm the nervous system and loosen anxiety's grip on your days.
Chartered Psychologist · Edinburgh
A calm, steady space to feel like yourself again.
One-to-one therapy for anxiety, trauma, grief and low mood — warm, confidential and free of jargon. We move at your pace, together.
A gentle place to begin
What's been weighing on you lately?
No referral needed. I reply to every message personally, usually within a working day.
Now welcoming new clientsIn person in Stockbridge & online
BPS Chartered & registered
In-person & online
15+ years experience
ConfidentialA private, judgement-free space
50-minuteSessions, weekly or fortnightly
Person-centredLed by you, not a script
FlexibleDaytime & early-evening slots
The approach
Therapy that meets you where you are — gentle, collaborative, and grounded in what the evidence shows actually helps.
I don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Some weeks we'll work with practical tools for the here and now; others we'll gently make sense of the past. There's no pressure to have the right words, and nothing you say will surprise or unsettle me. My job is to help you feel safe enough to be honest — with me, and with yourself.
Warm, never clinical
You're a person, not a diagnosis. We talk like humans — kindly, and at your pace.
Evidence-based tools
Drawing on CBT, EMDR and ACT — practical skills you can carry into daily life.
Yours to lead
You set the goals and the pace. We review together, and there are no long contracts.
What we can work on
Support for the things that feel heavy right now
Most people arrive carrying more than one of these. Wherever you're starting from, you don't have to make sense of it alone.
Trauma & PTSD
When the past keeps intruding on the present. Using EMDR and gentle pacing, we help difficult memories finally settle.
Grief & bereavement
There's no timeline for loss. A steady place to hold your grief, honour who or what is gone, and slowly find your footing.
Depression & low mood
When everything feels flat, heavy or pointless. Small, kind steps to reconnect with energy, meaning and yourself.
Relationships
Recurring conflict, disconnection, or old patterns you keep repeating. Understand them, and choose something different.
Stress & burnout
Running on empty and can't switch off. We rebuild boundaries, rest and a pace of life that's actually sustainable.
15+years in practice
Meet your therapist
Dr. Marianne Ellis
Chartered Clinical Psychologist · CPsychol, AFBPsS
I've spent the last fifteen years sitting with people through some of the hardest chapters of their lives — and watching them come out the other side more steady, more themselves. Before opening Stillpoint, I worked in the NHS across adult mental health and a specialist trauma service.
My style is calm, honest and warm. I'll listen closely, offer real perspective when it helps, and never leave you feeling analysed from a distance. Outside the therapy room you'll usually find me walking the Pentlands or up to my elbows in the garden.
- DClinPsy, University of Edinburgh
- HCPC registered (PYL0—)
- EMDR Europe Accredited
- BPS Chartered Psychologist
Marianne
Arrange a first conversation
How sessions work
Starting is simpler than it feels
Reaching out is often the hardest part. Here's exactly what happens from your first message — no surprises, no pressure.
1
A free 20-min call
We talk briefly by phone or video so you can ask questions and get a feel for whether we're a good fit. No commitment.
2
Your first session
A gentle, unhurried hour to share what's brought you here. Together we shape a sense of where you'd like to get to.
3
Regular sessions
Usually weekly, same day and time, 50 minutes each — in the Stockbridge room or securely online, whichever suits.
4
We review together
Every six to eight weeks we check what's working. You're always free to pause, slow down or wrap up when you're ready.
Fees & insurance
Clear, honest pricing
No joining fees, no long contracts, no hidden extras. You pay per session and can stop whenever you choose.
Most people start here
Individual therapy
One-to-one sessions for adults, in person or online.
£85 / 50 min
- Weekly or fortnightly
- Same price online or in person
- Free 20-minute intro call
Couples
Relationship therapy
A longer session to give both of you room to be heard.
£110 / 60 min
- For couples & partners
- Evening slots available
- In person, Stockbridge
Concession
Sliding scale
A few reduced-rate spaces for students & those on lower incomes.
£55 / 50 min
- Limited availability
- Offered in confidence
- Just ask when you get in touch
Registered with major health insurers — check your cover:
Bupa
AXA Health
Aviva
Vitality
Small shifts, real relief
"I put off calling for two years. Within a few sessions I finally understood my anxiety instead of fearing it. I still use the tools Marianne gave me, every single week."
"After losing my dad I felt completely unmoored. Marianne never rushed me. She just made space, week after week, until I could breathe again."
Quotes are anonymised and shared with each client's written consent.
Get in touch
Let's take the first small step
Send a short note about what's on your mind, or book a free 20-minute call. I reply to every enquiry personally, usually within one working day.
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The practiceThe Garden Room, 12 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1HN
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Phone0131 555 0182
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HoursMon–Thu 9am–6pm · Fri 9am–1pm