Dr. Lesley Aitcheson
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Mayfair, London
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
In-Person in Mayfair and Online
Dr Lesley Aitcheson is a BACP-registered Psychotherapist with more than 20 years' experience
About Me
I'm Dr Lesley Aitcheson, a BACP-registered psychotherapist with more than twenty years' experience, practising in Mayfair and online. I hold a Doctorate in Psychotherapy (DPsych) from Metanoia Institute and an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling from Birkbeck, University of London.
Who I Work With
I work with a wide range of difficulties, including bereavement and grief, trauma, anxiety and depression, eating disorders, adoption issues, self-esteem, family difficulties, and the lasting effects of abuse and adverse childhood experiences.
Confidentiality
I maintain strict confidentiality. Your privacy is protected, your data is held securely, and nothing is shared without your consent. Discretion is required by my BACP membership, and it is also essential to the work itself.
How Therapy Works
Many people come to me having already tried other approaches - perhaps CBT, counselling, or coaching. These can be helpful, but they don't always reach the deeper roots of long-standing difficulties. Psychodynamic therapy works differently: rather than focusing on managing symptoms, we work to understand them.
My location
53 Davies Street
Mayfair
London W1K 5JH
The practice is easily accessible by tube (Bond Street, Oxford Circus, Green Park) and bus.
I also offer sessions via secure video call for patients who prefer online therapy or are unable to attend in person.
Sessions & fees
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £150. I accept payment by bank transfer and work with major health insurance providers including Aviva and AXA PPP.
48 hours' notice is required for cancellations; otherwise the full session fee applies.
Getting Started
The first step is to contact me by phone or email. I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation where we can discuss what brings you to therapy and whether working together feels right for both of us.
If we decide to proceed, we'll arrange an initial session. The first few sessions allow us to explore your difficulties in more depth and begin to establish a therapeutic relationship. This is also an opportunity for you to see whether my approach feels helpful.
Many people feel anxious before their first session — this is entirely normal. You don't need to prepare anything specific; we'll simply start by talking about what's brought you to therapy and take it from there.
All therapy is conducted in complete confidentiality, within the ethical framework of the BACP.
Get in touch
I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation. Please call or email to arrange a time to speak.