What is here
Thrive Welcome Teams help adults in Edinburgh find mental health support. You can attend your local drop-in or ask your GP for a referral. Your GP surgery determines which team covers you.
The teams see people aged 18 or over. They can help with coping skills and access to counselling or other services.
Health in Mind runs peer support groups for adults with anxiety, low mood or depression. Groups meet online and in person. Both options require an Edinburgh postcode.
What it costs
Health in Mind's peer groups are free. Check the current dates before attending, as places are limited.
Private therapists set their own fees. Ask about the session cost and any reduced fee options before booking.
How ViaCara helps in Edinburgh
Tell us what you need and we will connect you with practitioners who work online, and with practitioners in Edinburgh as they join. The conversation is the same wherever you are.
An online session is a video or phone call at a time you choose. You do not need to travel, and you can change practitioner if the fit is wrong.
The UK Crisis Resources page lists people you can talk to at any hour.
Thanks for your interest. We're not taking on new clients at the moment.
Looking for support in Edinburgh?
Tell us what you need and what matters to you in a professional.
- I want to see someone in Edinburgh
- I would prefer online sessions
- I need help finding free support
- I am not sure where to begin
References
- Health in Mind, iThrive Edinburgh (accessed 22 September 2026). iThrive: Thrive Welcome Teams. ithriveedinburgh.org.uk
- Health in Mind (accessed 22 September 2026). Health in Mind: Edinburgh peer support groups. health-in-mind.org.uk
- Health in Mind, iThrive Edinburgh (accessed 22 September 2026). iThrive: Peer support group costs. ithriveedinburgh.org.uk
