Millie Ashton, BACP

Millie Ashton is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience. Millie works in a person-centred way, meeting people where they are and following what they bring to each session. She aims to offer respectful, sensitive support without labelling people. In sessions Millie listens closely and adapts the conversation to the client’s needs. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with anxiety, depression, stress and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing grief, trauma and issues related to gender and LGBT matters. Her background includes many years caring for young people in foster care, and that experience informs how she approaches attachment and trauma-related concerns. Millie has also worked with people affected by addiction, domestic violence and long-term caregiving stress. Millie respects each person’s pace and believes change often takes time. She encourages honest reflection and practical steps that fit into everyday life. If a client feels the match is not right, she supports them to consider other options so they can get the best possible help. She is approachable and direct about the work involved in counselling. Sessions focus on what clients want to address, and Millie helps set realistic goals and actions. For people feeling overwhelmed by jealousy, relationship strain or control issues, she offers steady, practical support.

How Millie’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and following what each person brings. In practice this means sessions focus on the client’s concerns and pace, and the counsellor reflects and supports rather than directs. This approach suits people wanting a space to talk things through and feel heard.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical tools to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress and relationship patterns, including work on jealousy or control issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Millie will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s needs. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts the focus as sessions progress to make sure the approach remains useful.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for short check-ins or more in-depth work depending on what suits the client. Registered or accredited professionals including therapists often use remote sessions to help with continuity of care and to accommodate different schedules.