Aisha Otaru

No issue you bring is too trivial for us to explore together. I will meet you with professionalism and without judgment and to help you decide if we could work well together, I offer a free 30 minute consultation. 

Sometimes, understanding how or what we are feeling, or why we feel a certain way can be confusing. At other times, we may know exactly what feels most pressing. Knowing where to begin in resolving some of these difficulties can prove challenging and overwhelming, impacting on your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. You may experience this as:

Low self esteem 
Anxiety 
Conflict 
Sexual issues
Disconnect 
Inner critic 
Loneliness 
Uncertainty 
Procrastination 
Feeling stuck 
Unwanted patterns of behaviours
Sleep problems
Racing thoughts 
Anger 
Low mood 

Therapy is a personal and intimate process, focused on your emotional and relational needs. Through discussion and careful exploration you will have the opportunity to safely process, reflect and make better sense of what feels most important to you. Therapy can provide you with tools and strategies to better manage life’s challenges and relational difficulties. Therapy is a great opportunity to recognise and understand just how resourceful you are. The work we do together will be supportive and collaborative, enabling us to work towards the outcome you desire.

I offer a relaxed and pragmatic approach within a therapeutic relationship based on:

Equality
Inclusiveness
Openness
Confidentiality 
Compassion 

So that you feel seen, heard, valued and understood.

I have vast experience working with all aspects of difference, such as:

Ethnicity
Cultural
Sexuality
Gender 
Abilities
Class
Life stages 
Religion 
Neurodivergence

I support people from all walks of life on a variety of experienced difficulties, for example:

Trauma 
Sexual abuse 
Work stress
Bereavement
Conflict resolution 
Relational needs/issues 
Low mood 
Anxiety 
Identity 
Sexuality 
Addiction
Childhood adversity 
Transitions
Relationships

I have extensive experience supporting people in the context of relationships, including:

Individual
Couples/multi partnerships 
Parental relationships
Siblings 
Work colleagues

Fully invested in my role as a counsellor, I undertake continuous professional and personal development training, to ensure I offer best practice with therapy that is current, safe and effective. I am a Person Centred therapist offering an integrative approach which may include various methods and tools, such as:

Brainspotting 
Brief therapy 
Psychotherapy
Single session therapy 
Solution focused 
Mediation 
Trauma informed therapy 
Psychoeducation 
Mindfulness
Imago relationship therapy 
Compassion focused therapy 

This flexible approach allows us to work collaboratively in ways that best support your goals, whether you’re looking for deeper exploration or practical tools to manage life’s challenges.

I work part-time as a Student Counsellor at a local university and have previous experience as a Youth Mental Health Instructor, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor, and Support Worker for the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. These roles have shaped my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the many ways people cope, survive and recover.

I have a particular interest in how sexual behaviours can impact wellbeing and relationships. This includes the ways in which sexual choices, desires, experiences, or concerns can influence a person’s emotional world, identity, and connection with themselves and others. I recognise that this is an area many people struggle to speak openly about often due to shame, confusion, or fear of judgement.

I hold a deep understanding, personally and professionally, of those who identify as being from a minority group and appreciate the potential discomfort and impact this can have on the sense of self. I offer a space free of harmful judgments and attitudes and welcome all difference seen or unseen. The opportunity to explore and express your identity freely, in what can sometimes feel like a limiting world. 

If you have any questions about me and the way I practice, please do get in touch, I’d be happy to answer any queries. 

My personal pronouns; She/Her/Hers 

Free 30 minute consultation

£55 Individual

£70 Relationship 

Now offering face to face sessions.

Online counselling available - working effectively via Zoom and Telephone sessions.