Aileen Johnstone
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Online and in Ayrshire
Feeling overwhelmed?
Many clients come to CBT feeling over-whelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. You may be struggling with persistent worry, low mood, low self-esteem, negative thinking patterns, or difficulties coping with stress. You might notice your thoughts quickly spiral, everyday tasks feel heavier than they should, or you are avoiding situations that once felt manageable. You may also experience low self esteem, leading to self doubt, harsh self criticism and difficulty feeling confident in daily life.
How I can help
If you are struggling with worry, low mood, low self-esteem or stress, CBT offers practical tools to help you regain control. In our sessions we work together to understand what’s driving your distress and identifying patterns that may be keeping you stuck. As a CBT therapist, I will support you in developing clearer, more balanced ways of thinking, building healthier habits and strengthening your ability to cope with difficult moments.
The goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident and equipped to handle everyday challenges with greater ease.
I provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) sessions tailored to your unique needs.
My work focuses on helping clients manage a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem or difficulties managing worry or overwhelming thoughts.
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Trauma-focused CBT, I offer a collaborative and compassionate approach, supporting you to better understand your experiences and develop practical strategies to help you to move forward. Whether your difficulties feel recent or long-standing, we can work together at a pace that feels right for you to create meaningful lasting change.
Whether you prefer to speak to a CBT therapist or counsellor in-person or online, my aim is to offer a supportive and confidence-building experience where you feel heard, understood and guided every step of the way.
All clients, including those with Bupa Insurance, can contact me via the contact form to arrange a free 15-minutes telephone session to discuss your needs.
CBT sessions are £70 for a 50 minute session.
Why choose Aileen
Taking the step to start therapy can feel daunting, and I aim to make it a supportive and empowering experience. Choosing the right therapist is an important step and I aim to help you feel understood and genuinely supported to make change.
I offer structured evidence-based CBT therapy tailored to your unique needs, pacing our work so it feels manageable.
My approach is warm, collaborative and practical – focusing not only on understanding what’s going on, but on giving you clear tools you can use in everyday life. Together, we work towards lasting change, greater control over your wellbeing.
I bring professional training and experience to our work, including a BA in Social Sciences, a Postgraduate Certificate in Drug & Alcohol Studies, a COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate and a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT.
I have professional experience delivering CBT in both the Private Healthcare setting and in my private practice.
My practice is grounded in the Core Principles of CBT:
Working together to understand your difficulties.
Developing clear, achievable goals.
Creating lasting, meaningful change through structured strategies and skills.
Are you a BUPA Client?
If you are a Bupa-insured client seeking face to face or online CBT therapy, you can get in touch and explore whether I'm the right fit for your needs.
I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation where we can discuss what you are looking for, answer any questions and see how BUPA CBT could help you to move forward. Please use the contact form to arrange your call at a time that suits you.
See Aileen Johnstone's listing on the BUPA website.
What People Say About Aileen
“My experience has been fantastic. Aileen was thoughtful and kind and helpful. I would not hesitate to recommend Aileen or this service to anyone."
“Aileen is excellent, so happy I got her as my Therapist. It helped to process my accident and my feelings.”
“Aileen has been so kind and has never once judged me, only offering helpful advice and reassurance that has really helped me to validate my feelings.”
“I know that the time I spent with you has been a success and helped me to be much more confident in who I am. Thanks for the amazing work you do.”
Book a 50 minute therapy session
To book an online CBT therapy session on Teams (£70), please choose a time to suit you.
Book an initial 15-minute telephone conversation
If you are not ready to book a session yet but would like to find out more, please book a fifteen minute free telephone call.