About Ashley
Ashley O'Leary is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience in the UK. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression and the emotional impact of loss. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to make talking about hard things feel more manageable.
She has worked with people dealing with addictions and grief, and supports those facing parenting challenges.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped to each person's needs, so conversations and practical steps change depending on what matters most to the client. Ashley keeps the process straightforward and grounded. Ashley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build coping skills and clearer thinking.
She listens for patterns that get in the way and helps people try small, practical changes between sessions. Progress is discussed openly so the plan can be adjusted as needed. People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult feelings and plan next steps.
She aims to help clients reduce distress and find better ways to handle day-to-day pressures. The focus is on realistic goals and steady progress. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Evidence‑based approaches for online support
Ashley uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach she draws on helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test them against real life, which can reduce worry and low mood. Another approach emphasises learning small new skills for managing strong feelings and building routines, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping after loss.Choosing the right approach is part of the work she does together with the client. Conversations in early sessions look at what the person wants to achieve, how they prefer to work, and any practical limits. From there she and the client agree a plan and adjust it as progress is made so the therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial cues and work in a way similar to face‑to‑face sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text‑based messaging are useful for shorter check‑ins, written reflection, or when a flexible schedule is needed. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Addictions
- Grief
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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