Dr Irem Aksu

Dr Irem Aksu is a HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea, where she provides psychological therapy to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. She brings several years of experience across NHS, academic, and private settings, offering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each person’s unique needs.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which she adapts flexibly to support clients with their individual goals. Dr Aksu offers both long-term, exploratory therapy and short-term, solution-focused interventions.

At Schoen Clinic Chelsea, Dr Aksu specialises in supporting young adults, particularly around issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, body image concerns, and eating disorders, from early intervention to more deep-rooted and complex presentations.

Her doctoral research focused on Post-Traumatic Growth - the idea that people can find resilience, meaning, and personal development through adversity. This philosophy informs her clinical work, where she helps clients not only cope with life’s challenges but also discover new strengths and insights along the way.

Clients working with Dr Aksu can expect a warm, reflective, and collaborative therapeutic space where they feel supported to explore, heal, and grow.