Ashley O'Leary, BACP
Ashley O'Leary is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience.
- Addictions
- Grief
- Parenting issues
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About Ashley
Ashley O'Leary is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing depression and related difficulties. She presents as warm and respectful and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable.
Ashley has supported people coping with addictions and with grief and loss. She also helps individuals who are struggling with parenting challenges. Her work is shaped around each person's situation rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Background and approach
Conversations in sessions focus on what matters most to the client. Ashley listens with sensitivity and responds with practical suggestions and ideas to try between meetings. She adapts the pace and tone of sessions to match each person's needs.
She believes small changes add up over time and that therapy is a collaboration. Clients can expect straightforward language and a calm, non-judgemental presence. The aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to manage daily pressures.
Ashley offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to pair someone with a therapist and book sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 403367 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Ashley works with
Everything Ashley lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
Online support
Another approach centres on talking through loss and strong emotions in a paced way. It supports people who are grieving or recovering from trauma by helping them make sense of painful experiences and build routines that feel steadier.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Ashley works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time if something is not helping, so the plan stays relevant to the person's needs.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people have a more face-to-face conversation, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit a short break. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins or when writing things out feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Ashley commonly help with?
Ashley supports people with depression and related issues such as anxiety, grief, addictions, parenting strain, relationship stress, anger and career difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She listens with sensitivity and tailors conversations and plans to each persons needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the UK with people facing grief, addictions and parenting challenges among other concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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