Dr Ailen Sol

Specialist Clinical Psychologist (Qualified 2018) | PGDip, BSc
Specialisms: CBT & EMDR Therapist
Current Research: Doctoral Researcher in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience (Complex PTSD & Social Cognition)

Registration

Quick facts

  • Year qualified: 2018
  • Years in eating disorders: 3 years
  • Consults at: Central London, Remote

Biography

I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2018. As a registered HCPC Clinical Psychologist and CBT and EMDR therapist, I have extensive experience supporting young people and adults with a wide range of mental health presentations in both the NHS and private practice.

approach to treatment

My approach is compassionate, integrative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. I utilise evidence-based therapies with a focus on understanding the core beliefs and early experiences that underlie and sustain disordered eating. Together, we will make sense of these patterns, building a path toward a deeply meaningful and fulfilling life.

areas of interest / specialism

My main areas of interest are eating disorders, body image concerns, attachment difficulties, and trauma. I am passionate about helping individuals who have faced significant life adversities that may have contributed to the development of their difficulties.

specialised Training

  • EMDR parts I, II and III

Senior Roles and Notable Prior Posts

  • NHS eating disorder service (Central London)
  • Doctoral research underway
  • OVIVA (weight management service)
  • Outside of work, I enjoy reading, travelling, playing football, and spending quiet moments at home with my cat.
    Dr Ailén Sol

Q&A with Ailén

That body image struggles are just ‘vanity’ or trauma is something to ‘get over’. They aren’t – they are deeply painful ways the mind and body adapt to survive adversity. Real healing isn’t about fixing your appearance or moving on; it’s about processing the underlying wounds safely.