Aishwarya Kulkarni

I’m currently accepting new clients. My practice hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm GMT (for India, that’s roughly 2:30pm–10:30pm IST). I’m primarily working online at the moment, offering secure video sessions for individuals and couples. I don’t offer weekend appointments, and early-morning/evening slots are limited; I don’t maintain a waitlist—if those hours are essential, I’ll be transparent about current availability and can share referrals who may suit your timetable. I’ll announce planned time off at least two weeks in advance; there’s no scheduled leave at present. If you’re unsure about the time difference, tell me your location and I’ll suggest options that fit your time zone.

I’ll admit—writing about myself like this feels a bit awkward. I’d much rather meet you in real conversation. Still, it helps to know who you’ll be sitting with.

I’m Aishwarya Kulkarni (MBACP), a UK-trained psychotherapist. I work integratively—person-centred at the core—drawing from psychodynamic and attachment-informed therapy, EFT, IFS/parts work, Narrative, Systems/Bowen, and Transactional Analysis, all held within a trauma-aware, body-aware frame. In practice, we slow the pace, notice what’s happening across thoughts, feelings, body cues and relationships, and try what actually helps—sometimes an IFS lens for parts, sometimes focused emotion work, sometimes relational/attachment work, or a clear, doable experiment between sessions.

You’re the expert on your life; I bring a steady frame, clinical clarity, and a map. The tone is warm, honest, and well-boundaried—depth with gentleness and a clear, reliable frame. I’m LGBTQIA+-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming; tell me what supports you and we’ll tailor the space. People often see me for anxiety, perfectionism/inner critic, low mood and shame, grief, burnout, addictions, trauma after-effects, life transitions, and attachment/relationship difficulties (including intercultural couples). If that sounds like the kind of room you could exhale in, we can start exactly where you are.

I work online, Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 GMT. Sessions are 50 minutes and usually weekly (fortnightly by agreement). We review focus and pace regularly. Between sessions you’re welcome to message for scheduling or brief check-ins; I reply during working hours.

Confidentiality-What you share stays with me. I would only break confidentiality if there’s a serious risk of harm to you or someone else, safeguarding concerns involving a child or vulnerable adult, a legal requirement, or I’m genuinely worried about your immediate safety and can’t reach you. If I ever needed to act, I’d aim to speak with you first—no surprises. I meet a clinical supervisor monthly; any supervision discussion is de-identified. I keep brief, secure notes.

Accessibility & inclusion-If you’re neurodivergent, have learning differences, sensory needs, take medication, or have cultural/language preferences, please tell me and we’ll adjust—structure, breaks, camera on/off, captions, or a slower rhythm.

Safety & boundaries- I’m not an emergency service. If you’re in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services or a crisis line first, then let me know when you can. I hold each appointment just for you; rescheduling usually needs 12 hours’ notice. All practicals—fees, consent, data, cancellation—arrive in writing before we begin so everything is clear.

Our first meeting is a gentle, unhurried 50 minutes—a soft landing, not an audition. I’ll keep the practicals simple, make sure you know how your information is held safely, check consent and preferences, and then we stay with what matters right now: what hurts, where it feels stuck, what you hope might shift, and what already helps—even a little.

You set the pace. There’s nothing to perform. It’s okay to pause, to say “I don’t know” or “not yet.” We can slow down, take a breath, sip water, sit with the quiet. Tears are welcome. Laughter is welcome. Silence is welcome. I’ll listen gently for patterns across thoughts, feelings, body cues and relationships—and for the strengths that have carried you this far.

We’ll close by choosing next steps that feel kind: how often we meet, first focus areas, and how we’ll notice change. And if I’m not the right fit, I’ll gladly help you find someone who is.

At heart, think of this as a warm, steady place to set your shoulders down and breathe—honest, gently held—so you leave feeling a little lighter and a lot less alone.