My Journey So Far...
Hi, my name is Aislinn, and I’m a counsellor in Bury. I'm guessing you’re reading this because you, or someone you know, is finding life a bit tricky right now, and you’d like some support in making things a bit calmer or clearer, but you want to know more about me before you decide whether my services are right for you. And that’s important; it’s important to feel comfortable with someone before you decide to work with them.
I have always been drawn to working with people, and feel privileged to have been a part of so many people’s journeys. I am in the fortunate position of having a job that I love, that fills me with passion and inspires me every day.
I’m a qualified, registered counsellor, working in a person-centred, neuro-affirming and creative way. I’m always seeking to learn and grow, and love the Maya Angelou quote, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.” I think it can be applied to so many areas of life.
Because I'm human, and life likes to spice up our journey with twists and turns, I've experienced sadness and joy in my life. I've had moments of uncertainty and doubt, but also moments of clarity and confidence. I attach great importance to relationships; to family and friends and the mutual support to be found therein. I also strongly believe that we need to feel comfortable in our own skin in order to grow and reach our potential. But sometimes we need help to do that, and sometimes that help needs to come from outside our inner circle.
My counselling practice is something I highly value and I believe that counselling can help us all to lead richer lives by understanding our emotions better, working through issues and difficult times, and giving ourselves the space we sometimes need. Ultimately, it’s about caring for our emotional wellbeing as we might for our body.
I enjoy working with adults and young people. Having worked in a variety of settings (an adolescent psychiatric unit, counselling agencies, NHS services and schools), I am passionate about early intervention and prevention, in terms of our mental health. I believe it is never too early to teach our children how to nurture themselves, to believe in themselves and to respect and support others.
I have over 20 years’ experience of working with people of all ages in emotional well-being, mental health, parenting and education. Whilst I do not currently run classes, I am a trained Relax Kids, Just Relax and Baby Mindful coach, and incorporate these techniques into my practice.
The Calm Within was created to bring all the aspects of my work together.
My family is a neurodivergent one, and I am learning more every day about my own neurodivergence. I practice in a neuro-affirming way, valuing people’s strengths and unique ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world. I believe that neurodiversity is something to be celebrated, rather than neurodivergence being something to be “cured” or “fixed”. I am passionate about supporting young people who face barriers to education and about supporting them, their families, educators and other professionals to understand these barriers and ways to work together to overcome them.
I love to be creative, and use metaphor a lot in my work. I am incredibly proud to be published author, and love to dabble with poetry and doodling.
I hope this helps you to know me a little better, and I look forward to talking with you, to help you to create your own Calm Within.
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To find out more, please email: aislinn@thecalmwithin.co.uk, call 07970 856719 or submit the form below.
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The Flat, Woodhill Street, Bury, BL8 1AT.
Free on-street parking is available, though please do be courteous to our residential neighbours.
The 474/427 bus routes pass nearby.
