Dr Jason Holmes

I am a psychotherapist and executive coach offering short- and long-term therapy online as well as in person in Edinburgh. My approach explores the deeper patterns shaping your experiences while fostering insight, resilience, and meaningful change.

I work with people navigating personal and professional challenges, as well as executives and business owners struggling with burnout, stress, and the pressures of leadership. I also support start-up founders managing uncertainty and high-performance demands, alongside LGBTQ+ individuals exploring identity, relationships, and well-being. With a background in business consultancy and government, I understand the demands of leadership, decision-making, and high-responsibility roles.

Therapy provides a space where you feel truly seen and heard. Our past experiences shape how we relate to ourselves and others, often in ways we don’t fully recognise. Many people are drawn to leadership and entrepreneurship because of early attachment wounds or past trauma. The relentless demands of running a business can feel familiar—offering control, purpose, and drive—yet often lead to exhaustion and unsustainable stress. When work becomes central to identity, stepping back can feel difficult, reinforcing cycles of burnout and emotional strain.

I integrate psychodynamic insight with a practical focus on managing the emotional and psychological demands of work and business. Therapy helps uncover unconscious patterns shaping your professional and personal life while exploring how past experiences influence work habits and relationships. It provides a space to examine the emotional toll of leadership while developing healthier ways to manage stress and maintain balance. Our work is collaborative, allowing for deeper self-awareness, emotional processing, and the opportunity to challenge limiting patterns to cultivate more authentic and sustainable ways of living and working.