Counsellor profile
Millie Ashton, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and trauma
See online counselling options- Client centred
- CBT informed
- LGBT issues
About Millie
Counsellor Millie Ashton is BACP registered and has 15 years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and LGBT matters among many other concerns. Millie draws on client-centred practice and cognitive behavioural ideas to help people talk through what matters to them now.
Millie uses a client-led approach. Sessions focus on what the person brings each week, and priorities can shift as conversations develop. She will listen and respond to the concerns you raise, and work alongside you to identify small, practical steps you can try between sessions.
Her background includes long-term foster caring for teenagers who experienced emotional, physical and sexual abuse. That experience informs her work with trauma, attachment issues and people affected by care and adoption matters. She also has experience supporting people with addiction, grief, parenting strain and career-related stress.
When using cognitive behavioural ideas she helps people spot patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. That can lead to short, practical tasks to test out new ways of coping. Her client-centred practice keeps the focus on the person in front of her, not on labels or diagnosis.
Millie works in plain English and aims for clear, practical sessions. She encourages honesty and reflection, and discusses when a different therapist might be a better fit. People can expect straightforward talk and a focus on making steady progress over time.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person brings each session. It aims to follow the client's priorities and adapt as issues change, which can suit people who need flexible, talk-based support.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going. It involves identifying unhelpful patterns and trying small tasks or experiments between sessions to test new ways of coping, and can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Millie will discuss what feels helpful and adjust methods to the person's goals and preferences. She will work collaboratively to decide whether to use more client-led listening, CBT techniques, or a mix of both.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so check the current options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit around work or family life, or because shorter check-ins suit a busy day. Practical benefits include easier scheduling and fewer travel needs, but confirm which formats Millie offers when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and many relationship and family concerns. Additional areas include addiction, ADHD and issues linked to adoption and foster care.
How would she approach my sessions?
Her style is client-centred and client-led, which means sessions focus on what the person brings each week. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to test practical ways of coping.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years' experience and has worked extensively with people affected by trauma and care histories, including long-term foster caring for teenagers.
Which professional body is she a member of and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.