Ashleigh Brown, BACP

Ashleigh Brown is a counsellor who helps people facing midlife questions and other life changes. She works with stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. She aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people juggling busy lives.

Ashleigh trained in counselling and psychology and has six years of professional experience. She uses a blend of approaches to match what each person needs rather than a single method for everyone. Sessions typically focus on real-life goals and small, manageable steps that make a difference between appointments.

In sessions she listens closely and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas to support changes in thinking, feeling and relating. Therapy often includes simple exercises to practise between meetings and ways to cope with stress in daily life.

Ashleigh works with issues like grief, intimacy struggles, parenting stress, workplace pressure, ADHD and eating or sleeping problems. She also supports people dealing with career shifts, compassion fatigue and the impacts of chronic illness. Where relevant she addresses practical communication and relationship skills.

People who choose Ashleigh can expect a calm, direct style and collaborative planning. To begin, she asks a few questions to understand goals and then agrees next steps with each person. This helps make the work clear and manageable from the first session.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Ashleigh uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she draws on; it helps people clarify values and take small steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult feelings remain. Attachment-Based Therapy informs how she looks at relationship patterns and how past bonds affect current connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashleigh discusses different methods with each person and together they decide what to try first based on current needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative planning means the approach can be adjusted as the work progresses.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also let someone keep momentum between appointments with brief tasks or exercises agreed with the therapist.