Lynn Esslemont Psychotherapy

Lynn Esslemont Psychotherapy Psychotherapist in advanced clinical training, offering Transactional Analysis counselling and psychotherapy in the Aberdeen area.

21/01/2026

The Mental Health Improvement & Wellbeing Service (MHIWS) in Aberdeenshire has launched a weekly Virtual Drop-In Session - a safe and welcoming space where you can:

✅ Chat with our team and learn more about our service
✅ Get advice, support, and guidance tailored to your needs
✅ Complete a self-referral form with our help
✅ (If time allows) Have an initial assessment on the spot

Our sessions run every Wednesday from 10am – 3pm online via Attend Anywhere/Near Me. Simply click the link below, enter a few details, and wait in our virtual waiting room - one of our dedicated team members will be with you as soon as possible.

🔗 Join here: https://nhsattend.vc/ahscp/clw

Please note that there may be a short wait, depending on demand, but rest assured, we’ll be with you as soon as possible. If you can’t make a session, you can still learn more about our service and complete a self-referral form anytime.

🌐 www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/mhiws

21/12/2025

Christmas can be joyful time for many but for some, not so much.

Please reach out if you struggling and know that you are not alone.

Tomorrow we will meet as normal at 7pm at the Balmoral Hub. We will be having some unforced festive fun! Hope to see you there 💜

21/12/2025

Christmas can be a great time of the year, but it’s also important to remember that it can be hard for some and can affect mental health in different ways. Many people feel pressure to have the ‘perfect’ Christmas lead to stress, others struggle to get through the holidays because everyone else feels happy when they’re not.

There are many reasons that Christmas can be a difficult time for someone whether this is financial stress, loneliness, celebrating when loved ones are missing, having to spend time with people you have difficult relationships with, or the support services you rely on being disrupted over the festive period.

It’s important to have healthy coping methods to help you through this period, especially if you feel like it is starting to negatively affect your mental health. Try to avoid comparing your Christmas to others and prioritise what is best for your wellbeing, don’t feel like you have to bottle things up to please other people. It can help to open up to someone you trust about how you’re feeling or get in touch with 24/7 helplines such as Samaritans (call 116 123) or Shout (text SHOUT to 85258.)

We always say that it’s ok to not be ok – this doesn’t change just because it’s Christmas. If you find this time of year difficult and want to talk about it, try coming along to our group. Reminder that our Kingswells group meets tonight at 6:30pm.

Your daily dose of cape‑powered wellness is right here!⚡️ How to unleash your inner hero:1️⃣ Pick the hero that matches ...
30/10/2025

Your daily dose of cape‑powered wellness is right here!

⚡️ How to unleash your inner hero:
1️⃣ Pick the hero that matches your vibe today.
2️⃣ Tag a friend who needs that super‑power boost.
3️⃣ Share a quick win in the comments: “I channeled Captain Creativity by going to my sewing class!”
Let’s celebrate the everyday champions that keep us strong, balanced, and unstoppable. 🌈🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ 📸unknown

Recognizing when we’re emotionally dysregulated is a game‑changer. 🌱 It lets us hit pause, breathe, and choose a healthi...
28/10/2025

Recognizing when we’re emotionally dysregulated is a game‑changer. 🌱 It lets us hit pause, breathe, and choose a healthier response instead of reacting on autopilot. Pair that awareness with therapy, and you gain a safe space to unpack triggers, learn coping tools, and build lasting resilience. Together they sharpen mental clarity, deepen relationships, and empower you to navigate life’s ups and downs with confidence. 📸

Our inner voice often repeats the stories we heard in childhood—stories that can feel like criticism, even when they’re ...
24/10/2025

Our inner voice often repeats the stories we heard in childhood—stories that can feel like criticism, even when they’re just echoes of past experiences. 🌱

🔹 Safety First: In therapy we create a space where you can truly feel safe, free from those old, unhelpful narratives.
🔹 Notice the Echo: When a thought like “they’re angry with me” pops up, pause and ask: Is this really what’s happening now, or a lingering echo from my past?
🔹 Choose Release: Recognising the difference gives you permission to let go, breathe, and respond from the present moment instead of reacting to a phantom feeling.

💬 If you notice these echoes showing up, know you’re not alone. Together we can untangle them, rebuild a compassionate inner dialogue, and move toward genuine peace.

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Great to see ACIS Youth finding their feet again after the important work they do was interrupted a few months ago with ...
23/10/2025

Great to see ACIS Youth finding their feet again after the important work they do was interrupted a few months ago with the closure of MHA. Great work folks 👏

It's not always easy to take care of ourselves when life is busy. There is no right way to look after ourself. We must...
02/09/2025

It's not always easy to take care of ourselves when life is busy. There is no right way to look after ourself. We must figure out what we need in this moment. Start small... But start! 🥰

Today I took time to enjoy a cup of green tea after working at my laptop 🍵 What will you do? Please share the small gentle things you enjoy doing to take care of yourself 💝

To all my trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming siblings. You are loved, and will continue to be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️Thank...
19/04/2025

To all my trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming siblings. You are loved, and will continue to be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️

Thanks PinkNews for the image.

Im back with a wee bit more information about Transactional Analysis:​Transactional Analysis (TA) is a psychological fra...
07/04/2025

Im back with a wee bit more information about Transactional Analysis:

​Transactional Analysis (TA) is a psychological framework developed by Canadian-born psychiatrist Eric Berne in the 1950s. It provides a method for understanding human behaviour and improving communication by analysing social interactions, termed "transactions." ​

At the core of TA is the concept of "ego states," which are distinct modes of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Berne identified three primary ego states:​

Parent: Represents the internalised voices and behaviours learned from authority figures during childhood.​
Adult: Embodies rational thinking and decision-making based on current reality.​
Child: Reflects the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors from one's early years.​

Individuals switch between these ego states during interactions, and understanding these transitions can lead to more effective communication and healthier relationships. Berne also introduced the idea of "games," which are repetitive patterns of behavior that often have hidden motives and can lead to negative outcomes.

The ultimate goal of Transactional Analysis is to help individuals achieve autonomy by fostering self-awareness and promoting more constructive ways of interacting.

All things are possible. You don't need to feel one way or the other. Life is rarely black and white. Therapy can be ...
03/04/2025

All things are possible. You don't need to feel one way or the other. Life is rarely black and white. Therapy can be really helpful in processing the grey areas of our life, thoughts and feelings.

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