Hi , I’m Aileen, a qualified Gestalt/Humanistic Therapist. I very much believe in the relationship with client and therapist I feel it’s integral to the work we do together. I work with clients who have various fears and worries including body imaging issues, addictions, bereavement, relationship issues, medical concerns, to name a few. I also work with clients who are pre- and post-bowel surgery which have caused them to have a stoma. I know it’s really hard to realise that you need support to deal with your fears and worries and my goal is to listen, metaphorically hold you and get you to a place whereby you can manage life going forward from a positive perspective. There are many types of therapeutic approaches and the way I work is in a very humanistic vain. As well as empathy, compassion and understanding, I’m here to make you feel safe and give you the space to bring whatever you need to help you manage your emotions. Looking and talking about your past is the key to help you manage and move forward in the future but sitting with the present is just as important. How you feel in the moment and working through those feelings will enable you to cope day-to-day to be able to realise a way forward. You don’t have to go through this alone, and it’s ok not to be ok.