Therapy for givers who feel drained, anxious, and never good enough.
Compassionate Online Therapy for Anxiety, Codependency, & Low Self-esteem.
Helping you learn to stop over-giving, set boundaries, and reconnect with yourself.
Aïda Retta she/her
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
“Hi, I’m Aïda. I help people who feel stuck in over-giving, anxiety, or low self-worth learn to reconnect with themselves—on your own terms, in your own way.”
Does any of this sound like you?
You try to keep everyone happy.
You ignore your own needs.
You shrink yourself to avoid conflict.
You overthink every interaction and feel guilty for asking for anything.
You give and give but still wonder: Is it ever enough?
These patterns didn’t come out of nowhere. Somewhere along the line, you may have learned that being agreeable and helpful kept you safe. But now, this habit is costing you—your energy, confidence, and sense of self.
If this sounds like you, I’m so glad you’re here.
About Me:
My name is Aïda (she/her) and I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). I specialize in helping people who feel stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, anxiety, low self-esteem, and codependency.
Many of us find ourselves in relationships where we give more than we get, and hope that this will bring us the acceptance we need to feel whole. While this might help short-term, it often leads to resentment, feeling taken advantage of, and loneliness.
Change can feel scary, but you don’t have to keep abandoning yourself to stay connected to others.
When Insight Isn’t Enough
If you call yourself a people-pleaser, you likely understand why you do it. You’ve read the books and connected the dots. You may even know where it comes from—your family dynamics, trauma, or conditioning.
But understanding doesn’t always lead to change:
You might still quiet yourself to avoid conflict, even if you have been encouraged to express yourself.
Maybe you still feel responsible for how others feel, even though you know “logically” it’s not your fault.
You may still say yes when everything in your body is saying no.
That’s because you’ve been surviving by staying small, agreeable, or emotionally contained. And you can't think your way out of something that lives in your nervous system.
What I Offer
Because of this, I don’t offer traditional talk therapy. Instead, I encourage you to slow down and practice showing up differently—starting in sessions.
This might mean:
Tuning in to your body’s response to unmet needs, like tension and anxiety, and learning to meet those needs with care.
Exploring the parts of you that feel responsible for pleasing others, and gently uncovering the fears that fuel this behaviour.
Learning to recognize, make space for, and safely express your true feelings, without the shame.
Over time, this work helps you build a sense of safety, even in vulnerability. It fosters deeper trust in your right to have needs and set boundaries.
So you can get in touch with the you that was always there, and act in line with who you really are.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re feeling the pull to make space for yourself in a new way—to stop shrinking, stop over-giving, and start showing up more fully—I’d be honoured to support you.
Start here:
Step 1: Choose a time to meet.
I use a client portal called Janeapp! You can schedule your free appointment here.
Step 2. Connect for a free, 30-minute consultation.
The consultation is a low-pressure, zero commitment appointment for you to explore whether therapy with me is a good fit for you! Feel free to ask all the questions.
We’ll talk about what you’re looking for out of therapy, what works for you and what doesn’t, and make sure it’s the right fit before we proceed.
Step 3. Start the therapy process.
If it feels right for you, we’ll book your first session and begin working together on your goals—at your pace, in a way that feels supportive you.
Questions? Uncertainties? Feel free to reach out :).