- Client-centred therapy
- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
About Ashleigh
Ashleigh Coleman is a counsellor registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and has three years of practical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges and life changes, including work and career worries and ADHD-related concerns.
Ashleigh works in a client-centred way. That means she prioritises the person in front of her and listens to what matters most. Sessions can include time to process difficult events, looking at past experiences to understand present patterns, and trying out new strategies for managing mood, sleep and day-to-day stress.
She describes her practice as integrative, adapting methods to suit each person’s needs rather than following a single fixed model. The focus is practical: setting goals together and checking progress so sessions stay relevant to the issues you bring. This can help when someone feels stuck after university, is adjusting to a new job, or is dealing with grief or changing family roles.
Ashleigh emphasises respect for each person’s autonomy and choices. She aims to be honest and straightforward in sessions, and to support people as they work through practical steps for coping and decision-making. Her approach is grounded in everyday language and clear aims rather than clinical jargon.
She works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. International clients are accepted, and session arrangements follow the service booking steps provided when you choose to proceed.
How client-centred work translates to online sessions
Ashleigh uses client-centred therapy, which starts with listening and following what matters most to the person. That approach focuses on understanding each person's experience and building the conversation around their concerns, such as anxiety, grief or relationship stress.She also practices in an integrative way, blending techniques as needed. That might mean spending time processing a recent loss, exploring past patterns that affect current relationships, or trying practical strategies for sleep, anger or day-to-day coping. These methods are chosen together based on what the person wants to work on.
Finding the best way to work is collaborative. Ashleigh will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, then adjust the approach as therapy progresses. The aim is to make sessions relevant and practical rather than fixed from the start.
If you want to use online sessions, check the booking information to confirm the formats offered before you schedule. Many people find online counselling helpful because it can fit around study, work and travel, reduce commuting time, and allow for quicker check-ins between in-person commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their style to remote arrangements so the work stays focused on the issues you bring.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, plus career and ADHD-related worries.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after university?
She uses a client-centred, integrative approach and will set goals with the person to focus sessions on work, identity and next steps.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of counselling experience and works in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
Can people who live outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people outside the UK.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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