Continuity of care in therapy with Winnie Akadjo

Continuity of care in therapy and what really happens between sessions was a highlight in this podcast episode. I was joined by award-winning entrepreneur Winnie Akadjo, the founder of Aeli Health, a ground breaking platform designed to help therapists give clients better support in the days and weeks after a session.

Winnie and I talk about how many people struggle to process emotions once they leave the therapy room (understandably). She explains that there can be hundreds of hours between one session and the next, and that’s when old coping mechanisms often take over. Her work focuses on improving continuity of care in therapy by giving clients tailored strategies and digital tools to manage emotions safely during that time.

During our conversation, Winnie opens up about her own story of trauma, recovery and transformation. She shares how she was diagnosed with Complex PTSD, how she found healing through Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and how her faith helped her rebuild her sense of peace. What shines through most is her determination to turn her experience into something positive for others.

Here are some key takeaways from the episode:

• Therapy often brings up strong emotions, and that’s a sign of progress.
• When clients are given tools and reassurance, they can thrive between sessions.
• Trauma can feel like it defines you, but it doesn’t have to.
• Finding small moments of good among the difficult ones helps build resilience.

Winnie’s story is an inspiring reminder that healing is not just about what happens in a therapy room, it’s also about creating the support you need outside it. That’s the true meaning of continuity of care in therapy, and it’s something both practitioners and clients can nurture together.

Watch the full video above or listen on my podcast, Don’t Get a Therapist Yet. For more ways to look after your mental wellbeing, explore my blogs, resources, and other podcast episodes