About me
Hi, I’m Aisha, a person-centred counsellor based in Baldock, Hertfordshire offering sessions face to face, online or over the phone. I believe in the power of being truly heard.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck?
Life can feel heavy- whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief low self esteem or feeling lost without knowing why. You may be lying in bed at night, unable to make sense of thoughts racing around your head, or as if you are running on autopilot. Perhaps you mask how you feel to get through the day or worry that others won't understand.
It can be hard to explain these feelings to others, especially when you don’t fully understand them yourself. Perhaps you tell yourself “I shouldn’t feel this way” or worry what others might think. I offer a gentle neuro-affirming and non judgemental space where you can explore your feelings, unpack experiences and begin to heal-at your pace, in your way
Together we can work to
- Understand and process difficult emotions
- Gain clarity and insight into your thoughts and patterns
- Reduce anxiety, burnout and overwhelm
- Build confidence, self acceptance and emotional regulation
- Feel empowered to make choices that reflect who you are authentically
My Approach
My counselling style is warm, gentle and collaborative. I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is to walk alongside you as we explore your self beliefs, patterns and emotions. I adapt my approach for different communication styles, sensory preferences and processing needs. Together we can uncover the confidence and strength that already exists within you.
To help decide if I am the right fit I offer a free 30-minute introductory session. This is a relaxed opportunity to meet, ask questions and see how it feels to talk together before committing.
Experience & Specialisms
I have worked with people facing a wide range of challenges including:
Autistic and ADHD clients- providing a safe space to unmask, explore identity and understand emotional regulation and burnout
Men’s mental health – supporting men with anxiety, anger, and depression offering an open space to talk about emotions that often are often left unspoken.
Bereavement and grief – working in a hospice setting with people navigating deep impact of loss.
Children and young people with neurological-divergence– helping to build confidence, regulate emotions, and improve self-esteem.
Adults with complex needs – drawing on over 25 years experience in social care supporting individuals with mental health issues, autism, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.
This rich background allows me to meet each client with deep understanding, flexibility, and respect for their unique way of experiencing the world.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
- CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills level 3
- CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies level 2
- Counselling Tutor - Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Counselling Tutor-Certificate in working therapeutically with Autistic Clients
I am a Registered member of the BACP and NCPS working within the Ethical Framework and Code of Ethics.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer discount for counselling students and young people (£35).
When I work
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Further information
My office is on the Baldock industrial estate which has ample parking. The office is just off the high street if you are coming by public transport. We are a 6 minute walk from the bus stop and 17 minute walk from the train station according to google maps
