Who am I?
The biggest compliment I have ever received was when I was told that I make people feel safe and accepted. That compliment reflects what I embody and what I aspire to be to others, a safe place. I am naturally warm and empathetic yet inquisitive and driven. I am truly motivated by the need to help clients find healthy perceptions of themselves.
My goal as a counsellor is to give my clients the therapeutic space they need to allow their relationships to strengthen so as they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe.
‘I believe that no single approach is the one for every individual and so my training includes the person centred and psychodynamic modalities. This comprehensive theoretical base allows me to draw on a variety of skills and knowledge to meet clients exactly where they are and assist them in getting to where they would like to be.’
Aileen has been educated to MSc level in Counselling and Psychotherapy at both the University of Edinburgh and Robert Gordon University. Aileen is currently a final stage Doctoral candidate which is the highest available level of academic award. She is qualified to work with both individuals and couples. Aileen is a member of COSCA and BACP.
Aileen has 25 years of experience in working with trauma and loss. In her spare time, she is a volunteer Counsellor and Psychotherapist in a local Hospice where she works with people receiving both Palliative and end of life care and loved one’s post bereavement. She regularly gives training and inputs on trauma informed practice, trauma incident management and ambiguous loss.
