Aideen qualified as a psychologist with The Open University in 2006 and then pursued a post-graduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which included a certificate in CBT from the University of Cumbria and a Diploma in CBT from the International Institute of Cognitive Therapy Belfast. Other post-graduate qualifications include a Diploma in psychological Research Methods from The Open University and a Diploma in Preventive Cardiology from NUI Galway.

During training Aideen worked in the Psychiatric Services in Galway and has worked in Student Counselling in NUI, Galway.
Aideen opened her private practice in December 2010. She sees clients Online and at The Triskel Centre, 22 Lenaboy Gdns. Salthill Galway H91EHT3.