Our Rooms

Our centre is purpose-built for counselling and psychotherapy appointments. Each room is peaceful and filled with ample natural light. We have shelves of books, wall photos with natural landscapes, woollen wall hangings and lots of plants that add a sense of calmness and serenity. We have also chosen our furniture in calm and earthy tones, making also sure that our armchairs and sofas are comfortable and cosy. All the rooms have soundproofed doors and sound-absorbing panels  to ensure the privacy and continentality of the appointments. Additionally, we have room purifiers to create a more hygienic environment. We also provide complimentary organic teas and coffees. Regrettably our rooms are not wheelchair accessible. 

Our Location

The Life Academy Psychotherapy and Counselling Centre is situated in a transport hub in the heart of Bruntsfield and just a few minutes from Morningside at 3B Greenhill Park, Edinburgh, EH10 4DW. We are in a quiet street, just off the Holly Corner, easily accessible by car and public transport, and we offer a quiet and discreet entrance helping retain privacy. The Centre is accessed through a gate on the right-hand side of the car park. As you walk in through the gated main entrance, please turn to your right, where you will see the sign for the Centre on the red brick wall and another small gate that leads you to the Centre’s entrance. Go around the back to the Centre’s green door, where you will see four different doorbells. Your therapist will have provided you with a room number; please only ring the doorbell matching this room (i.e. rooms 1, 2, 3 or 4 ), as other clients may be in the middle of a session when you arrive. If you arrive earlier and your therapist is not available to let you in, there are several coffee shops just across the road (including several that are open very early in the morning and remain open until late), as well as a large selection of supermarkets, restaurants and other food options.

Getting Here

BUS

The Centre can be accessed from the following bus services: 5, 11, 15, 16, 23, 36, 45, 101 (A & S), 102 (S).

The Centre is just a minute walk from the Holy Corner and Church Hill bus stops (see below):

• Towards City Centre/Princes Street: Holy Corner bus stop 1, stop ID: 36237248 (click here for bus tracker).

• From City Centre/Princes Street: Holy Corner bus stop 2, stop ID: 36232568 (click here for bus tracker).

• For Bus 5, towards City Centre, get off at the Churchill bus stop ID: 36237247 (click here for bus tracker).

• For Bus 5, from the City Centre, get off at the Churchill bus stop ID: 36232569 (click here for bus tracker).

CAR

The centre is a short drive from Princess Street (10 minutes) and from Edinburgh bypass (10 minutes, exit at the Lothianburn exit near Fairmilehead).

PARKING

There is free onsite private parking available in front of the Centre but please make sure that you request a parking position when you book an appointment. Pay and Display parking is also available directly outside the Centre.

Train

The Centre is a 20 minute walk from Haymarket Train Station (it is faster to walk than take the bus from this station). It is a 20 minute bus ride from Waverly Train Station to the Centre, almost all buses listed above make this journey.