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Nicholas Ashley , BACP

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

Works with LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Nicholas Ashley is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. He helps people facing grief, trauma, relationship concerns and issues related to LGBT identity. Nicholas aims to make it easier to take that difficult first step towards change and a more satisfying life.

He creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about painful or confusing feelings. Conversations focus on what matters to the person and on building practical ways to cope day to day.

Background and approach

Nicholas uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method. Common themes he supports include anxiety, depression, stress, addiction and low self-esteem. He also works with people dealing with parenting stress, intimacy problems, sleep and eating difficulties, and major life changes.

Additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging issues, chronic illness, and aspects of neurodiversity. Nicholas draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches. He also uses client-centred and dialectical skills to help people notice patterns and try different responses.

Sessions aim to be practical, straightforward and respectful of each person’s pace. Conversations are offered in English and Nicholas is open to working with people from other countries. His practice is geared to helping individuals find clearer thinking, calmer reactions and more workable choices for daily life.

How Nicholas blends therapy approaches online

Nicholas commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and commit to small, manageable actions even when feelings are difficult. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with chronic stress.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when intimacy, abandonment or relationship trust are central concerns. Nicholas pairs these with client-centred listening to keep the conversation focused on what the person wants to work on.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicholas will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose methods that match those goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video gives face-to-face connection, phone can be quicker when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options aim to make it simpler to access consistent support from a registered professional across different locations.
What concerns does Nicholas address?
He supports people with grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, anxiety, depression and stress, plus addictions and self-esteem problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are calm and non-judgemental with practical focus. He blends client-centred listening with evidence-based tools to help people try different ways of coping.
What background does he bring to therapy?
Nicholas has seven years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns, supporting people through life transitions and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts clients from other countries.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
7 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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