Aliia Isaeva

Aliia Isaeva is a trainee integrative counsellor and a registered student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and works within The Awareness Centre’s NHS counselling service. Alongside her integrative training, Aliia brings a strong Gestalt background, which informs her focus on emotional awareness, the present moment, and the therapeutic relationship. Her training enables her to draw from different therapeutic approaches and adapt her work to meet the individual needs and experiences of each client.

Aliia offers a warm, safe, and accepting space where clients can feel comfortable opening up and being themselves. Her style is warm but honest, and she values building a genuine and trusting relationship with each person she works with. She works in a way that is closely connected to emotions and lived experience, supporting clients to slow down and notice what is happening for them in the present moment. Drawing on Gestalt principles, Aliia pays attention to the here-and-now, body awareness, and the dialogue between therapist and client. She believes that meaningful change often begins with awareness and gently supports clients in making sense of their feelings, patterns, and inner conflicts. Her approach is collaborative and respectful, helping clients explore their experiences at their own pace while developing greater self-understanding and emotional awareness.

Aliia has a particular interest in supporting clients experiencing relationship difficulties, guilt, shame, anxiety, and self-criticism. She is especially interested in working with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves, as well as those navigating the challenges of parenting and everyday pressures. Aliia understands how easy it can be to lose sight of personal needs while managing responsibilities and expectations, and she aims to provide a space where clients can reconnect with themselves and explore what matters to them. She offers therapy in both English and Russian, bringing a culturally sensitive and inclusive approach to her work. Through care, openness, and respect, Aliia supports clients in processing their experiences and moving forward in a way that feels more balanced, authentic, and connected.