Where insight meets compassion...

Where insight meets compassion...Where insight meets compassion...Where insight meets compassion...

"This is a space that welcomes all of you, no matter your background or what has brought you to therapy."

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Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.

 I understand how big it feels, taking that first step toward therapy – and I want to reassure you that this is a space that welcomes all of you, no matter your background or what has brought you to therapy. 


 We all carry stories, patterns, and histories that shape us, and when we begin to understand them, new paths open...


I became a therapist because I believe wholeheartedly in the human capacity to grow and flourish, no matter where we come from or what we’ve lived through. We all carry stories, patterns, and histories that shape us, and when we begin to understand them, new paths open. 


My own journey began with a desire to understand the patterns, experiences and relationships in my life, and to make sense of how this had impacted my sense of self.  That personal work led me to support others in discovering clarity, purpose, and freedom from old burdens.


Whatever brings you here, know that the space I offer is warm, comforting, and thoughtfully held — a place that invites honesty, reflection, and authenticity. Expect to be held in an environment where you feel understood, safe to share the thoughts and feelings you may hesitate to voice elsewhere. 

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My approach

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 “I use attachment as a powerful lens to address how people engage with themselves and others.”


My approach is grounded in attachment theory – a type of therapy that recognises and explores the lasting impact of our earliest relationships and how they inform the ways we connect with ourselves and others. 


I also integrate psychoanalytic insights to bring unconscious patterns into awareness, opening space for new choices and new possibilities.

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I also bring an informed, multicultural perspective to my work, recognising the cultural, familial, and societal expectations that shape who we are, or complicate our sense of belonging - honouring those clients who may not have felt seen or understood in traditional therapeutic settings. 


Through this multifaceted and compassionate lens, I help clients rebuild a cohesive sense of self, develop emotional regulation, and explore both conscious and unconscious processes — including the emotional residues of trauma.

My space

  

“The space I hold is warm, comforting, safe, and invites deeper reflection. You will feel understood here, whatever your background.”


My approach is grounded in deep listening and an ability to understand the world through your eyes - a space that invites honesty, reflection, and authenticity. 


I will meet you where you are — gently supporting you as you uncover patterns, strengthen your sense of self, and create a future that feels more aligned with who you truly are.


Clients describe it as a space where they can slow down, feel understood, and explore their internal world without pressure.

My clients

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“This is a place for those who are feeling a bit lost, wanting a new focus and energy for their lives.”   


Whether you come from a multicultural background or you simply haven’t felt seen in traditional therapy settings, you are welcome here.


I’ve witnessed how powerful therapy can be when someone feels genuinely seen and heard. I’ve sat with people through life-changing decisions, deep emotional healing, and moments of profound insight. 


Even in the most challenging circumstances, I’ve seen people tap into courage, resilience, and new energy.


  

I work especially well with individuals who:

  • Come from multicultural or multilingual backgrounds
  • Are navigating trauma — mild, complex, or anywhere in between
  • Feel lost, stuck, or ready to redefine their direction
  • Want to explore or improve personal or workplace relationships
  • Are going through major life or career transitions
  • Are wrestling with questions around identity, belonging, or purpose

PERINATAL CARE

Parent–infant mental health

  

In addition to my private practice, I work within an NHS parent–infant mental health service as a perinatal psychotherapist, supporting parents and infants during the earliest stages of their relationship. I have a particular interest in attachment trauma and extensive experience providing psychological support in perinatal settings.

Practical details

  

Based at HQ Therapy Rooms in Highbury, Islington, and also work online.


An attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist – with four years of UKCP-accredited training at the Bowlby Centre, specialising in attachment-focused psychotherapy.


Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).


Therapy sessions available in English and French.

Locations

Highbury & Islington

1 Highbury Crescent, London N5 1RN, UK

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Aida Kerdoudi Psychotherapy

Phone: 077 0613 3765 Email: aidakerdoudi@proton.me

Frequently Asked Questions

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to contact me at aidakerdoudi@proton.me

Aida Kerdoudi Therapy is an attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapy practice providing individual therapy services for adults.

I graduated from the Bowlby Centre - a UKCP-accredited training provider - as an attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist in training. I am also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

I offer in-person and online psychotherapy sessions from Tuesday to Friday

As an attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist, I aim to create a safe and confidential space where you can explore whatever you choose to bring to therapy. My role is to offer as much reflection, support, attention, and expertise as possible. I provide long-term, open-ended, one-to-one, in-person therapy sessions. My therapeutic approach is attachment-based, relational, and psychoanalytic.

A session lasts for 50 minutes.

All sessions are expected to be attended to ensure consistency in the therapy process, 

We will take breaks over Easter, Christmas, and summer.

I work directly with clients and do not accept third-party referrals or insurance payments.

I adhere to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions (https://www.bacp.co.uk)

Therapy is a fully confidential activity and an aspect I rigorously adhere to. As part of my ethical code of practice, I have regular clinical supervision during which I discuss my work. I also write session notes that are anonymised and held securely for five years after you leave therapy. Any other personal information, such as your address, telephone number, and information disclosed on the pre-therapy questionnaire, is confidential and stored securely. However, if I need to consult anyone else about your case, such as your GP, I will only do so after discussing it with you.


In exceptional circumstances, where there are severe acts of harm to oneself and others, in criminal cases or if I am summoned to appear before a court of law, maintaining confidentiality may not be possible. It should be stressed, however, that this is unusual, and you will be consulted and kept informed in all cases.

You can terminate your therapy whenever you wish. Yet, as reviewing our work together is an integral part of the therapeutic process, I suggest committing to at least six sessions once therapy is embarked upon before you decide not to continue. 


In the case of longer-term treatment, I also recommend spending several sessions working towards an ending. Our relationship will potentially be significant, and an essential aspect of our work together is to address the relationship’s ending.

If a life-threatening or urgent emergency arises, contact the emergency services on 999, go to your nearest hospital A&E department, or phone a crisis helpline such as the Samaritans (free call: 116 123).

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