“I think the service you offer is exceptional and very reasonably priced. You kept us well informed at all times and were friendly, knowledgeable, empathetic and easy to talk to.”

“We were referred to the Walden Clinic for an ASD assessment and from the initial communication Aileen was helpful and very efficient. We were seen very quickly and Aileen explained the process and was open and approachable throughout the assessment. My daughter was supported throughout the assessment and we were very grateful to Aileen and the team for the time, expertise and empathy that they brought. We cannot thank Aileen enough for help and support throughout the assessment.”

“Aileen and the Walden clinic were recommended by a family friend. It was important to me to have an in person assessment rather than an online one. From the first point of contact Aileen was friendly, helpful and professional. She explained the process well and was patient and understanding. Aileen sensed my anxiety so chatted with me in general to help me calm down until I was ready to commence. The diagnosis report was extremely detailed which made me feel understood and validated. I could tell that a lot of work and thought had gone into it. There were also a lot of helpful recommendations and links to relevant information. I would not hesitate to recommend Aileen.”

“I would highly recommend Dr Ward, she has helped my son with strategy and coping mechanisms enabling him to regain control of his life and hold down a full time job. Dr Ward has also made herself available via email in case any issues arise between sessions which was very much appreciated. The sessions are set in a comfortable office which becomes familiar and enables you to relax during the sessions. My son would not be where he is today without her expertise in Autism and OCD”

“When I started using Dr Ward’s service I had crippling OCD and didn’t know how to help myself fight this illness. Dr Ward was someone who listened and understood my problems and gave me direction to cope with my condition. Would highly recommend”

“Attending the Clinic at first wasn’t an easy decision but Aileen was professional and warm for the whole experience and became a welcomed part of my week. She helped me get a better understanding of myself and from that I’ve made a lot of changes to my life for the better. Her knowledge in field is impressive, and explaining to me the psychology behind many of my own reactions or behaviours allowed me to dispel some of my own assumptions about myself. Worth it for sure, thanks Aileen”

“I would recommend the Walden Clinic to anyone in need of some help at a certain point of their life, or even just curious to better understand how mental processes, habits and behaviours work. I found a safe environment, where therapy was adapted to my needs. An enjoyable and useful experience.”

“In my sessions with Aileen I laughed, cried, got angry, and often felt deeply uncomfortable — and that’s why I can’t recommend working with her highly enough. Using a Compassion Focused Therapy approach she encouraged me to become more aware of my feelings, and enabled me to become more compassionate towards others but, more importantly, to myself. She is attentive, organised, and yet flexible in the sessions and I always felt safe to speak honestly and openly. Aileen has a real understanding of how the brain, and indeed the body, works and can explain reactions and responses so clearly. I’ve worked with a few counsellors and clinical psychologists in the past but Aileen really helped me to understand myself better – and to like myself a little more. While I still need to keep working on issues, I’m more at peace with myself and my place in this world than I ever have been. I cannot thank her enough for that.”

“I recently received treatment from Aileen at the Walden Clinic for anxiety, stress and depression. This was not my first experience with counselling. My first experience was with different practitioner, I got nothing from that experience. The treatment I received from Aileen was far superior. Aileen used Compassion Focused Therapy to help me understand how my life experiences have shaped my current behaviours. More importantly I am now equipped with the knowledge I need to frame my experiences in a more positive and constructive way. I would highly recommend Aileen and The Walden Clinic.”

“I have worked with Aileen for the past 6 months while going through a difficult period in my life and dealing with low mood and anxiety. While I had accessed therapy in the past, I had not been to a professional psychologist like Aileen, and I’m so pleased I made this decision to see her. She is incredibly friendly and down to earth, and instantly made me feel at ease from the beginning of our sessions. She is incredibly patient and understanding, and I felt very comfortable sharing my struggles with her. She took great effort in understanding my background and worked with me throughout the sessions in helping me to understand this, and the impact it has on my behaviours. I feel very confident that I now have the tools and knowledge to help manage challenges which I may face moving forward. I can’t recommend Aileen enough, and wouldn’t hesitate to seek her support again if needed.”

“As a person who’s never felt confident sharing emotions or even acknowledging them myself, the journey of therapy seemed like an extremely daunting thought. However, Aileen put me at ease within minutes of our first interaction. As the weeks continued I started to realize therapy isn’t just about addressing issues or life events – it’s about personal growth, self-discovery and the opportunity to become the best version of yourself. Throughout my journey, Aileen has been a motivator, reality checker, inspirer and applauder – The support provided was invaluable.”