Counsellor profile
Ashley O'Leary, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Counsellor for grief, addiction and mood issues
Continue with AshleyAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (403367)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Ashley supplied to BetterHelp.
- Addictions
- Grief
- Parenting
About Ashley
BACP. Three years' professional experience. Ashley O'Leary works with people on addictions, grief and loss, parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, relationships, family matters, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, bipolar and depression.
Ashley O'Leary writes that she treats clients with respect and sensitivity. She adapts conversations and the plan of work to each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage distress and on talking through problems that affect day-to-day life.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She aims to help people find clearer ways to cope with cravings, process bereavement, or address recurring conflict at home. For parenting issues she supports parents to think through strategies and responses they can try between sessions.
When people come with anxiety, stress or anger she works on manageable steps to reduce overwhelm. With mood conditions such as depression or bipolar she helps people notice patterns and consider helpful routines and supports. For trauma and abuse she proceeds at a pace that the person feels able to manage.
Ashley works in English and practises in the United Kingdom. She has three years of professional work experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. To start she asks people to complete an initial matching questionnaire and book a first session so they can discuss goals and next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Evidence-based talking approaches are used to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour and testing small, manageable changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. This can help with stress, depression and workplace or relationship worries. Another approach works through grief and loss by allowing people to process what has happened and to consider ways of remembering while adjusting routines and supports. Choosing the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and agree a plan based on their goals, needs and personal preferences in a collaborative way. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by saving travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt pace and tasks so the work continues to be practical and relevant when it is done remotely.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Ashley works with addictions, grief and loss, parenting, stress and anxiety, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, career worries, bipolar and depression.
What is her counselling style?
She describes a collaborative, practical style that adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the UK.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practise?
She is BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ashley?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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