Our Edinburgh Hub

Discover our training hub, located less than a mile from North Queensferry, just a stone’s throw from the heart of Scotland’s capital.

The home of Connect courses in Scotland, this warm and bright facility offers spacious rooms for experiential practice sessions.

Full of the character and charm natural to Scotland, our Edinburgh Hub provides the perfect environment for learning and growth.

With our Edinburgh classroom courses, you will get:

  • Face-to-face contact with tutors and classmates
  • Opportunities to practice what you’ve learnt with classmates
  • Breakout sessions that allow you to hone your counselling skills
  • All the resources you’ll need to complete your course
  • Plenty of the all-important teas, coffees and biscuits!

“I am currently completing my level 3. I have had amazing support throughout the course. The tutors are extremely supportive and the course is interesting and informative. Glad l have started this amazing journey.
Loved this course.”

Bernadette Fitch

CPCAB Level 3 student, March 2023

Finding us

Located just outside the city and only a 2-minute walk from North Queensferry bus station, our Edinburgh Hub is easy to find, whether you choose to travel by car or public transport. 

If you choose to travel by car, there’s plenty of secure parking nearby.

Alternatively, train route options also make it convenient to travel to and from, with the station only being a 15-minute walk to the venue.

As with many of our centres, our Edinburgh Hub is fully wheelchair accessible, and it also provides on-site toilets and lounge facilities.

Our Edinburgh Hub address

DoubleTree by Hilton
St Margarets Head
North Queensferry
Inverkeithing KY11 1HP

DoubleTree by Hilton

Our Edinburgh courses

At Astranti Connect our aim is to provide the best and most comprehensive CPCAB-accredited counselling courses in the UK, and we are continually developing our courses and training our tutors to achieve that goal.

Take a look at the upcoming courses offered at our Edinburgh Hub.

Note: If you can’t find the course you’re looking for at our Edinburgh Hub, then it might be that we have an online course available instead. Learn more about our upcoming online courses.

Edinburgh Classroom Courses

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Jan 2026
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Jan 2025
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Need help choosing your course?

If you’re thinking about joining one of our level 2 courses, but still have questions you need answers to, why not book a 1-2-1 call with one of our course advisors?

Our course advisors are on hand to help you with any queries that you may have about our courses, and our 1-2-1 calls are completely free.

To book your call, find a time slot that suits you on our 1-2-1 booking calendars below:

Meet our Edinburgh tutor!

Rachel Eastop

Rachel is an accomplished counselling psychotherapist with a rich background in mental health, education, and management. With over 17 years of experience as a psychotherapist, Rachel offers a deep commitment to the emotional and psychological well-being of children, adolescents, and adults. She is an accredited member of BACP and has an MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy from IICP Dublin.

Since 2013, Rachel has not only provided one-to-one counselling but also supervised other counsellors and even helped counselling students find placements. Her role even extends to the High School of Dundee, where she provides counselling services and training for staff, underlining her dedication to educational settings.

Her earlier career included significant positions managing school-based counselling services, lecturing to collagues, and even developing and delivering a range of counselling courses.

Beyond her clinical and educational pursuits, Rachel is passionate about promoting professional development in the field of psychotherapy. She consistently engages in activities that enhance her personal skills and professional knowledge, making her a respected figure in her field. Rachel’s personal interests, such as running, cooking, and spending time with her family, bring a well-rounded approach to her professional life, reflecting her belief in a balanced lifestyle for holistic well-being. We’re very lucky to have Rachel here at Astranti Connect!

Teaches: Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 

Take a look inside of Edinburgh hub!

Curious about what our Edinburgh venue looks like? We would be too! Take a look at our photos to get a glimpse of the inviting environment where you could be learning. Explore the images to see what makes our Edinburgh Hub such an excellent place for counselling students.

What our students say

Please see our testimonials page for our latest student reviews. Here are a couple of examples:

“I’m currently on the Counselling Skills Level 2 course and so far the course has been really interesting. The tutors are welcoming, kind and knowledgeable and we have already learned a lot about active listening skills. They give detailed constructive feedback every week, both written and verbal, on how we are doing. Really looking forward to the rest of the course!

Catherine Razzell

CPCAB Level 2 Student, April 2023

“I have been with Astranti for a course now and have signed up to a second! The tutors and staff are incredible! Would recommend to anyone looking at going into Counselling.

Emma Brown

CPCAB Level 2 Student, April 2022