Aisling Evershed

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Mindfulness practice

About Aisling

Aisling Evershed works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, and issues around identity and motivation. She uses a collaborative, relational way of working and brings five years of professional experience. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Aisling places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of sessions. She meets people without judgement and works alongside them to talk through present concerns. Sessions focus on understanding beliefs, values and motivations so practical next steps can be identified.

Her approach draws on client-centred therapy, where conversations are led by the person seeking help, and existential therapy, which looks at meaning and choices in life. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help with stress and concentration, and Internal Family Systems ideas to look at different parts of a person’s thoughts and feelings.

Aisling has worked with a wide range of concerns including addictions, intimacy-related issues, grief, relationship and family matters, chronic illness and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment, body image, ADHD and dissociation, among other issues.

People can expect straightforward conversations about what is troubling them and practical ways to manage symptoms day to day. Aisling aims to help clients notice patterns, experiment with small changes and build on what already works for them.

How her therapeutic approaches work in online counselling

A client-centred approach means conversations are led by the person seeking help, with the counsellor reflecting and responding to what matters most. This method suits issues such as self-esteem, relationship concerns and daily stressors because it focuses on the client's priorities.

Existential therapy looks at meaning, choices and values. It helps when people are facing life changes, uncertainty or questions about direction and purpose. Mindfulness practice is used to develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful for anxiety, sleep problems and managing chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and adjust the style over time so it fits what the client wants to focus on. That process is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The emphasis is on making sessions practical and manageable alongside day-to-day commitments.

Topics Aisling lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Aisling

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of focus and she uses mindfulness and conversational approaches to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She combines client-centred and existential approaches with mindfulness and Internal Family Systems ideas to guide sessions.

What experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with issues such as depression, trauma, and self-esteem.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

No. She does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with her counselling?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.