Why we exist

Human Development Scotland (HDS) is a registered Scottish charity (SC043664).

Our vision

A mentally healthy and emotionally well Scotland.

Our mission

To relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling and psychotherapy for all who need them.

Our objectives

To improve health and social care professionals’ understanding of, and ability to apply, psychodynamic ways of thinking.
To reduce mental distress by delivering psychodynamic counselling and psychoanalytic psychotherapy to the public.

How we achieve our aims & objectives

We will deliver:

A training escalator for professionals working with adults, children and young people.
A post-qualification CPD programme.
Consultancy and supervision services for practitioners and organisations.
Psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy for the public.

Our values

Quality
Integrity
Energy and determination
Diversity

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Setting up and running a successful private practice can be highly rewarding but it can be challenging. Whether you are considering starting private practice, or want to develop your existing private practice, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for running a successful private practice.

Award winners

HDS received the Volunteer Friendly Award in recognition of the volunteering opportunities we provide.
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We respect the privacy rights of individuals and are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable law. This notice sets out the personal data that we collect and process about you, the purposes of the processing and the rights that you have in connection with it.
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Your donation will help relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling and psychotherapy for all who need them.
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Friends of HDS is our way of recognising groups of supporters who make a regular commitment to the work of HDS. Find out more about becoming a Friend of HDS.
Psychodynamic theory

We exist to improve mental health and emotional wellbeing through professional training, CPD and the provision of counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland. At the heart of our work at Human Development Scotland (HDS) is psychodynamic theory.
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Human Development Scotland (HDS) offers a range of professional and academic training courses, short courses and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.

Friends of HDS

Friends of HDS is our way of recognising groups of supporters who make a regular commitment to the work of HDS. Find out more about becoming a Friend of HDS. Read more