Stuart Morgan-Ayrs BA BSc BA MSc(Psy) DHyp Dip-C-PTSD
About the Therapist
My name is Stuart and I am straight male. I am neuro divergent with a long term invisible disability. I am in a long term relationship but used to be poly & kink. I am a half Jewish Taoist with a fascination for different faiths and cultures, and have studied ethnicity and culture at University with key courses written by authors including Stuart Hall and Judith Butler. Before a serious injury I used to teach mixed martial arts, and I still enjoy swimming and walking. I am nuts about animals and currently have 4 fur-babies of the feline variety.
- Heterosexual
My full range of trainings is available HERE Main Psychotherapy registration NACHP HEREÂ I am listed as a hypnotherapist on the CNHC PSA AR HERE I have a level 5 Diploma (1993-5) In Psychoanalysis, Counselling and Hypnosis with associated NVQ T&D award assessment including a CBT final project. I gained NACHP accreditation in Counselling, CBT, Psychoanalysis and Hypnotherapy in 1999 I have a Level 7 Post Grad equivalent diploma in C-PTSD I have a MSc Psychology specialising in Identity, comparative models of psychology and Neurology I have 3 Bachelor degrees including a BA(Hons) in Psychology and Philosophy of the mind specialising in cultural identity and different philosophies of psychology. I Have 5 different specialist Clinical Certifications in Trauma Treatment CCTP I CCTP II CCTS I CCFM Hypnosis and Neurology informed treatment I have additional specialist Certifications in: Advanced Grief Therapy Anxiety Depression & Mood Disorders ADD and Neuro-Diversity Autism Spectrum Anger management DBT and RO-DBT for Personality Disorders ACT Clinical Mindfulness
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Hi, I'm Stuart. I am a trauma specialist based in Edinburgh. I specialist in C-PTSD, ACE, PTSD and the comorbid conditions like anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders and depression that often coexist with trauma. I use the 3-stage trauma method as recommended by most leading experts, and which adheres to NICE treatment guidelines. I have completed multiple post graduate, post qualification Specialist Certifications in Trauma (6). Also in Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Mood disorders, and ADD. I am also an autism spectrum specialist and am neuro divergent myself. I have 29 years experience, most of it working actively with the LGBQ and Kink communities and have completed multiple trainings to be knowledgeable as well as an ally.
Please note I work with sexuality, and not with gender affirmation. Obviously I do not exclude anyone with gender related issues, but I am not a specialist in that area and may not be your best choice.
We do not provide any form of conversion therapy. We are an inclusive provider, and we will work with you over the therapy process to ensure we are the clinically appropriate service for your needs and that working with your needs will be within our competency, and match our service specialisms
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment theory (Psychodynamic)
- Body psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Couple therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Narrative therapy
- Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy
- Neurodivergent
- Psychodynamic
- Relationship therapy
- Supervision
- BDSM | Kink
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Lesbian
- Survivors of attempted conversion therapy
- One to one
- Partially wheelchair-adapted
- Adults
- Seniors (60+)
- Young adults (16-24)
- Online
- In Person
I have 3 levels of fee Higher rate of income tax Below Higher rate of income tax -Â working Out of work / carer / self funded student The up to date fees will be provided in writing before any appointments are booked
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