Meet Aeilia
Integrative Counsellor for Adults
Taking the step to start therapy can feel daunting, overwhelming or even frightening. You may not know where to begin or how to put into words what you’re carrying. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you come – noticing that something doesn’t feel quite right is enough.
I’m Aelia, an integrative counsellor offering a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where therapy moves at your pace and is shaped around what feels right for you. My role is to offer a safe, supportive place where you can begin gently making sense of things, without pressure.
If you’re looking for thoughtful, inclusive therapy to support anxiety, grief, low confidence or major life changes, you’re very welcome here.
MBACP
Enhanced Certificate from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Years in practice: 2
Qualifications and registrations listed have been verified by Grey Matters Centre.
- Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Counselling
- Training 1
- Training 2
Adults
£55 per 50 minute session
Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
Every experience is unique
Areas I Specialise In
Therapy is never about forcing change – it’s about understanding what’s underneath and finding safer ways to cope.
Anxiety
Bereavement, grief and loss
Depression or low mood
Life changes and transitions
Loneliness and isolation
Relationship and family difficulties
Self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth
Anger and emotional overwhelm
Single parenting
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My Approach
Life changes – even positive ones – can feel overwhelming. They can stir feelings of loss, loneliness, hopelessness, self-doubt or anxiety. When something feels unfamiliar, the mind can interpret this as a threat, leading to emotional overwhelm.
In therapy, we can gently explore patterns of thinking and responding that may be contributing to distress, and begin developing new ways of navigating challenges and transitions. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where you are heard, accepted and supported as we work towards greater understanding, clarity and renewed hope.
I offer a fully inclusive, affirming space and work with people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
How I Support You
I work with adults of all ages, particularly those navigating life transitions such as grief and loss, relationship changes, family shifts, retirement, or a sense of feeling lost or disconnected from themselves.
My approach is gentle yet grounded. I will walk alongside you as we explore what you’re feeling, why it makes sense in the context of your life, and how you can begin to cope differently. Many people come to therapy carrying long-held emotional weight that feel too heavy to carry alone. Therapy can offer a space to slowly unpack this, one piece at a time, with care and understanding.
I’ve worked with many clients facing very real, everyday struggles, and I’ve seen how powerful it can be to be truly heard.
Working Together
Your initial assessment offers space to explore what you’re experiencing and what you would like support with, and to see whether this approach feels right for you.
When you’re ready, you can view my availability and book an appointment online.
Understanding What You’re Going Through
I also support individuals who are affected by the emotional impact of difficult or overwhelming experiences, past or present. Through building a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can gently explore thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels safe.
My belief in the power of therapy comes from not only my professional training, but also from personal experience. Following a sudden bereavement and other challenging life events, I engaged in my own therapy, which had a profound impact on my life. This experience shaped both my personal healing and my commitment to supporting others.
Before I trained as a counsellor, I spent many years supporting adults with learning disabilities, much of it in a voluntary capacity. This work deepened my passion for helping people understand their emotions and improve their wellbeing.
I work with integrity, compassion and care, and I see every therapeutic relationship as unique. I would be honoured to support you.