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Aileen Boyle, BACP

Aileen Boyle is a counsellor who combines practical talking therapy with warm, respectful support.

About Aileen

Aileen Boyle is a counsellor who combines practical talking therapy with warm, respectful support. She works in the UK and brings five years of professional experience to sessions. Aileen focuses on real-life problems like stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem and relationship strain.

She aims to help people take small steps toward feeling more capable and settled. Aileen uses approaches that keep the person at the centre of the work. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns in their feelings and behaviour.

Background and approach

That can mean looking at how past relationships shape present responses, or testing new ways of thinking and doing to ease anxiety or low mood. She explains options clearly and keeps the plan practical. In sessions she offers calm, non-judgemental time to talk about painful experiences such as trauma, loss, or difficulties with attachment and abandonment.

She also supports people dealing with addiction, codependency, or problems linked to fertility and family life. Conversations can focus on understanding what has happened and finding workable steps forward. Aileen can help with relationship concerns where communication has broken down or trust has been damaged.

She also supports people facing career stress, money worries or major life changes. Therapy is collaborative so goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online or by phone to fit different needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	413897	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Aileen names

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Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Aileen commonly uses attachment-based approaches to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. This can help when trust, abandonment or attachment issues make relationships and day-to-day life difficult. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying practical steps to reduce anxiety, low mood or addictive behaviours.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Aileen will discuss different methods and help decide what fits your goals and preferences. The plan can change as you learn more about what helps, so decisions are collaborative and paced to your needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video suits longer therapeutic conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging can work well for brief reflections, writing things down, or for people who prefer not to be on camera. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, while keeping the focus on clear, practical steps.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Aileen commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, and also addresses relationship and parenting difficulties. Other areas include trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career strain and coping with life changes.

What style of therapy does she use?

The approach is person-centred and collaborative, drawing on attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques. She adapts methods to what suits each person’s needs and goals.

How much experience does she have?

Aileen has five years of professional experience working with people on issues such as addiction, trauma, anxiety and relationship problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients and can work with people outside the UK.

Which session formats are offered?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.