Aisling Ryan

About Aisling Ryan

Aisling is a trainee psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), currently completing her MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (CBT modality). Her approach is grounded in evidence-based psychological frameworks and tailored to support both adults and young people through compassionate, goal-focused conversations.

With a warm, non-judgmental style, Aisling provides non-clinical therapeutic coaching to individuals experiencing emotional distress or life challenges, helping them develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and effective coping strategies.

Special Focus

• CBT-informed emotional coaching for anxiety, low mood, self-esteem & stress
• Structured support for panic, social anxiety, procrastination, & thought patterns
• Child & adolescent support, including neurodiversity-informed approaches
• Practical parenting support (especially for neurodiverse children)
• Psychoeducation and emotional regulation coaching for young people
• Strength-based, values-aligned personal development work

Approach & Philosophy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, collaborative, and practical method that explores how our thoughts, behaviours, and emotions are interconnected. Aisling helps clients identify unhelpful patterns and replace them with healthier responses, fostering long-term emotional resilience.

Her coaching style is:

• Collaborative – working with you to understand your unique challenges
• Compassionate – meeting you where you are, without judgement
• Practical – providing tools and strategies for real-world improvement
• Goal-Oriented – helping you move forward with clarity and confidence

Work With Young People & Families

Aisling has completed specialist training in therapeutic child support through Private Therapy Clinic Ireland Limited, where she gained experience working with children facing emotional, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental challenges such as:

• Autism and ADHD
• Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
• Low self-esteem, social withdrawal, or school-related stress

She is also trained as a Neurodiversity Practitioner, contributing to autism assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team. Her role involves providing structured emotional coaching tailored to each child’s developmental stage and sensory needs, helping them better understand their emotions, manage behaviour, and build resilience.

As a parent herself, Aisling brings firsthand empathy to the complexities of parenting and supporting children with additional needs. She works under the supervision of experienced clinicians, ensuring her practice remains ethical, effective, and grounded in the latest research.

Education & Background

• MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (CBT) – in progress
• MA in Psychology
• BA in Psychology with Digital Communications & Culture Studies
• Former Research Assistant – University of Limerick Centre for Social Issues Research
• Member of the VIP-R Social Psychology Labs – research on child and family well-being
• Graduate Member – Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI: M15370)
• Student Member – Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCPI: MBR11669)

In addition, Aisling teaches at Youth Reach where she delivers a Wellbeing Programme for young people navigating academic and emotional pressures.

How Aisling Can Help

Whether you’re a parent seeking support for your child, a young person navigating anxiety or self-esteem issues, or an adult aiming to build emotional clarity and resilience, Aisling offers a safe, empathetic space for growth and exploration. Together, you will work on identifying the patterns that hold you back—and create a personalised plan for meaningful, values-based change.

Disclaimer: Aisling is not licensed as a Clinical Psychologist or Psychotherapist in the UAE. All services provided are non-clinical and focus on psychological wellness coaching, emotional insight, and support. She does not offer diagnosis, medical treatment, or clinical interventions in Dubai.