Catrina Arbuckle

Catrina Arbuckle is a seasoned professional in the field of mental health and counselling, currently serving as a High School Counsellor for the City of Edinburgh Council since July 2024, providing support to youth at Tynecastle High School and its associated primary schools. Since November 2019, Catrina has also worked as a Parentline Call Taker for the charity Children 1st, assisting parents and carers with concerns related to children and young people. Prior to these roles, Catrina was the School Project Manager at Place2Be from August 2022 to July 2024, overseeing mental health services, and served as a Counsellor for Wellbeing Scotland, focusing on clients with anxiety and depression. Earlier experience includes a position as a School Counsellor at Place2Be and a long-standing career as a Director at Mercer, where advisory services on investment consulting were provided until June 2020. Educational qualifications include a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a COSCA Certificate in Counselling, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from The University of Edinburgh.