Frequently Asked Questions - UK Innerstead Online Therapy

Yes. I provide online therapy to adults living in the United Kingdom and internationally. Sessions are delivered securely via video and follow the BACP Ethical Framework. Online therapy offers the same confidentiality and professional standards as in-person counselling, with added flexibility and convenience

My counselling and psychotherapy services are available to clients in the UK, Europe and internationally except the Americas, Canada, Australia and the Middle East. This ensure therapy is delivered within UK jurisdiction and professional regulations.

Online therapy can support a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties including:

• Anxiety & persistent worry

• Stress & burnout

• Low mood or emotional exhaustion

• childhood trauma & adverse experiences

• Relationship & attachment difficulties

• High-functioning anxiety & perfectionism

• Cultural identity & belonging challenges.

If you are unsure whether therapy is right for your situation, we can explore this during an initial consultation.

I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MBACP Accred) with over five years professional experience. I work using an integrative, trauma-informed approach, drawing from person-centred, psychodynamic ad CBT-informed models.

Trauma informed therapy recognises how past experiences - including childhood trauma, neglect or ongoing stress - can affect emotional wellbeing, relationships and self-belief.

My approach prioritises:

• Emotional safety

• Working at a pace that feels manageable

• Building grounding and regulation skills

• Understanding patterns rather than re-living experiences

Research shows that online therapy/counselling can be as effective as in-person therapy for many difficulties, including anxiety, stress and trauma-related concerns. Many clients find online therapy more accessible and easier to fit into their daily lives.

Yes. I have extensive experience providing therapy for high-functioning women including professionals managing stress, emotional overwhelm, burnout and relational difficulties. I also work with adults of all genders.

Yes. I offer culturally sensitive therapy and have specialised experience working with Black and minority adults. Culturally identity, faith, migration and intergenerational experiences can be explored safely and respectfully with therapy.

Before starting therapy, you will be invited to a 30-minutes initial consultation. This gives us the opportunity to

• Talk about what brings you to therapy

• Explore what you would like support with

• Discuss how I work

• Ask any questions you may have

• Decide together whether we would like to work together.

There is no obligation to continue after this consultation.

Therapy can be short-term or long-term, depending on your needs and goals. Some clients attend therapy for a few months, while others prefer longer-term support. This is something we review collaboratively throughout our work together.

Most clients attend weekly or fortnightly sessions, each lasting 50 minutes. The frequency is agreed together and an be adjusted as needed.

Individual therapy sessions are £60.00 per 50-minutes session. Reduced rates are available when sessions are booked in blocks. A full breakdown of fees is available on the Fees & Availability page.

I do not provide crisis or emergency services. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are at risk of harm, please contact:

• Your GP/Doctor

• NHS 111

• Samaritans - 116 123

• Emergency services - 999

If you outside of the UK, please follow your local medical services and support lines for help.

Yes. Therapy is confidential and follos BACP ethical guidelines. Confidentiality will be explained fully before therapy begins, including the rare circumstances where information may be shared for safeguarding reasons.

You can book an initial consultation directly through the booking page. Once booked, you will received confirmation details and a secure video link

If you’re unsure whether therapy is right for you, you’re welcome to get in touch via the contact page.

Booking is simple. You can book your initial consultation directly through the secure online booking link on the website. Choose a time that suits you, complete a short intake form (so I understand what you’re looking for), and you’ll receive an email confirmation with your session details and next steps. If you have any questions before booking, you can also use the Contact page to send a message.

InnerStead Therapy offers integrative online therapy for women experiencing anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, and the pressure of “holding it all together.” Support may include:

• Anxiety management and calming the nervous system

• Stress and overwhelm support (including workplace and caregiver stress)

• Burnout prevention and recovery

• Emotional regulation and coping strategies

• Self-esteem, confidence, and inner critic work

• Relationship and attachment-focused support

• Boundary-setting, assertiveness, and people-pleasing patterns

• Trauma-informed therapy for the impact of difficult past experiences

  Your therapy is tailored—so we focus on what is most relevant to your needs, pace, and goals.

Fees are displayed clearly on the Fees & Availability page. Typically, pricing is based on:

• Session type (initial consultation vs ongoing therapy)

• Session length (e.g., standard 50 minutes)

• Frequency (weekly, fortnightly, or flexible options)

If you’re unsure what you need, the initial consultation is the best place to discuss the most suitable plan for you.

Yes. InnerStead Therapy provides online sessions for UK-based clients and  also offer therapy internationally depending on your location and what is permitted by local regulations. If you are outside the UK, you can get in touch before booking to confirm whether therapy can be offered in your country and what framework will apply.

InnerStead Therapy is led by Aisha Abdulsalam Winningah, a UK-trained integrative counsellor/psychotherapist. She is BACP accredited and holds:

• MSc in Psychology

• BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Coaching

Aisha has over five years of experience supporting young people and adults with emotional wellbeing, anxiety, low mood, trauma-related difficulties, and relationship challenges—offering therapy that is both compassionate and practical.

Trauma-informed online therapy is especially helpful if you grew up feeling unseen, unheard, or emotionally unsupported and now find yourself over functioning, people-pleasing, or struggling with self-worth. Benefits often include:

• Understanding how emotional neglect can shape anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem

• Learning to regulate stress responses (e.g., chronic “fight/flight/freeze” or shutdown)

• Reducing shame and self-blame by making sense of patterns with compassion

• Building boundaries and healthier relational dynamics

• Strengthening self-trust, emotional awareness, and confidence

• Creating safety internally—so you can feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded

Online delivery also offers privacy, consistency, and access from wherever you are.

You can access tailored online therapy directly through InnerStead Therapy via the website’s Services and Booking pages. Therapy is designed for women who appear “fine” on the outside but feel emotionally overloaded, anxious, stretched thin, or disconnected on the inside. If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit, start with an initial consultation to explore your needs.

When choosing a therapist for high-achieving burnout, look for:

• Experience working with perfectionism, anxiety, over-responsibility, and emotional overwhelm

• A warm but structured approach—supportive, yet practical and goal-aware

• A trauma-informed lens (burnout can be intensified by older patterns like hyper-independence or people-pleasing)

• Clear boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical practice

• A style that feels emotionally safe—where you can be honest without fear of judgment

Most importantly: after an initial session, ask yourself whether you felt understood, respected, and able to exhale.

Yes—InnerStead Therapy supports women who struggle with people-pleasing, guilt, over-giving, and difficulty saying no. Therapy can help you:

• Understand where people-pleasing patterns come from (family roles, attachment, cultural expectations, past experiences)

• Reduce guilt and fear of disappointing others

• Build assertiveness and clearer communication

• Strengthen boundaries without becoming “hard” or disconnected

• Develop self-respect, confidence, and healthier relationships

If this resonates, boundary work can be a focused part of your therapy plan.