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Millie Ashton, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 15 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

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Millie Ashton is a BACP counsellor who uses a client-centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural techniques. Millie draws on 15 years of experience to help people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and relationship strain. The writing is straightforward and practical, aimed at people seeking clear support.

Millie keeps sessions focused on what each person brings. Conversations shape the plan, and goals can shift as new priorities emerge. Practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy are offered when they suit the person’s needs, for example to manage anxious thoughts or low mood.

Background and approach

Over many years Millie has worked with a broad range of concerns including gender dysphoria, LGBT issues, addiction, ADHD and the effects of abuse. She also has experience with adoption and foster care, caring roles and stress related to caregiving. That background informs a calm, respectful way of listening.

Sessions aim to build clearer thinking and steadier coping. Millie encourages honest reflection and realistic steps rather than quick fixes. She supports people to try out different strategies and to review what helps over time.

Millie values equality, sensitivity and compassion in the therapeutic relationship. If a person feels the fit is not right, she supports them to find a better match so they can make real progress.

Client-centred and CBT approaches for online therapy

Millie draws mainly on client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following what the person brings to the session, which helps when someone is unsure where to begin. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Millie works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. That shared decision making helps ensure the work feels relevant and usable.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, live chat supports brief check-ins and text messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to choose the format that best matches day-to-day needs.

What concerns does this counsellor address?

Millie works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse. Additional areas include addiction, ADHD, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns and a wide range of other life challenges.

How would you describe Millie's therapeutic style?

She uses a client-centred approach that follows what the person brings to sessions, and she adds cognitive behavioural techniques when useful to manage thoughts and behaviours.

What is Millie's professional background?

Millie has 15 years of experience working in counselling and care roles, including time supporting people who have experienced emotional, physical and sexual abuse and experience in foster care contexts.

Where is Millie based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as a counsellor.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Millie provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions charged and what is the payment model?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Millie?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 15 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Millie Ashton, BACP

Background and approach

Client-centred and CBT approaches for online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety