Understand the patterns that shape you
Compassionate, attachment-based psychotherapy in London
Compassionate, attachment-based psychotherapy in London
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel like a big one. I want you to know, before anything else, that this is a space that welcomes all of you — no matter what's brought you here.
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 in our capacity to grow and flourish, no matter where we come from or what we’ve lived through.
My own journey began with a desire to understand the patterns and relationships in my life, and how they had shaped my sense of self. That work led me to support others in finding the same clarity and freedom.
Whatever brings you here, the space I offer is warm, thoughtfully held, and free of judgement — a place to be honest, to reflect, and to be met with understanding.
Not sure if it's the right fit? Start with a free, no-pressure 15-minute call: no commitment, just a chance to see how it feels to talk.

"I use attachment as a powerful lens to understand how people relate to themselves and others."
My work is grounded in attachment theory – exploring how our earliest relationships shape the ways we connect with ourselves and others now.
I also draw on psychoanalytic insights to bring unconscious patterns into awareness, opening space for new choices.

I bring an informed, multicultural perspective, recognising the cultural, familial, and societal expectations that shape who we are – honouring clients who may not have felt seen in traditional therapeutic settings.
Together we can make sense of the patterns you carry, find steadier ground emotionally, and explore what's beneath the surface — including the long shadow of trauma.

“This is a place for those who feel a bit lost and want a new focus and energy for their lives.”
You might come to therapy because you're:

Alongside my private practice, I work as a perinatal psychotherapist within an NHS parent–infant mental health service, supporting parents and babies through the earliest stage of their relationship. I also offer this work privately. I can help with:
I see clients in person at HQ Therapy (Highbury & Islington) and Terapia Consultancy (Farringdon), and I also work online.
Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually weekly, available Tuesday to Friday.
I am an attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist, trained over four years at the Bowlby Centre (a UKCP-accredited provider) and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
Sessions are available in English and French.
9 Coldbath Square, Farringdon, London EC1R 5HL
1 Highbury Crescent, London N5 1RN, UK
Phone: 077 0613 3765 Email: aidakerdoudi@proton.me
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. I am also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
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).


