Space to slow down, understand your patterns, and feel more connected
Online psychologist: psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults
I’m Aileen, a South African-trained psychologist providing online therapy for adults.
What first drew me to psychology was a longstanding interest in the ways people cope, adapt, and are shaped by their relationships and experiences over time. Over time, through my work, I have come to recognise the difference it can make to have space to feel understood, think more openly, and begin making sense of experiences and patterns that may have felt difficult to understand or change alone.
Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and it takes real courage to take that step. My hope is to offer a space that feels thoughtful, supportive, and non-judgmental. I offer online sessions, which allows therapy to remain flexible and accessible. For many people, this makes it easier to fit therapy around the demands of daily life, while also allowing you to work with a psychologist who may not be based nearby.
About
Understanding yourself with greater clarity
I’m Aileen, a South African-trained psychologist working online with adults in the UK. Since 2010, I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, parenting pressures, and questions around identity and belonging.
What I Offer
Therapy with me offers a space to slow down and think differently about the difficulties you may be experiencing. Often, people come to therapy recognising that certain patterns in their relationships, emotional life, or ways of coping seem to repeat over and over, despite their efforts to change them or do things differently.
Areas of Practice
Instead of just managing your symptoms, our work together focuses on understanding the deeper emotional experiences and relationship patterns that contribute to your distress in the first place.
Relational Difficulties
Some people find themselves feeling emotionally disconnected, unseen, or alone within their relationships, despite deeply wanting closeness and connection.
Anxiety
Anxiety can sometimes feel like being constantly “on” struggling to switch off, overthinking interactions, or carrying a persistent sense of pressure internally while continuing to cope outwardly.
Identity and Belonging
Some people find themselves questioning where they belong, or feeling disconnected from parts of themselves that once felt more certain or familiar.
Emotionally Disconnected
Some people find themselves gradually losing touch with themselves amidst the demands of work, relationships, family life, and daily responsibilities, even while appearing to manage everything on the surface.