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Millie Ashton, BACP

Millie Ashton is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience.

About Millie

Millie Ashton is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience. Millie uses a client-centred approach to work with each person who comes to sessions. She focuses on listening, understanding, and responding to what someone brings to the room.

Millie often uses client-centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural techniques when useful. That means sessions can be led by whatever feels most relevant - talking things through, reflecting on patterns, and trying small practical steps between meetings.

Background and approach

She commonly supports people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and stress related to work or caring roles. She has particular experience with LGBT matters and gender dysphoria, and with people affected by addiction, domestic violence, or complicated family situations.

Millie’s background also includes long-term foster caring for teenagers who experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse, which informs her understanding of attachment and trauma. Millie emphasises respect, sensitivity and non-judgemental listening. Sessions are adapted to each person’s needs and can change as the work develops.

She encourages honesty, reflection and small practical changes that build over time rather than quick fixes. If sessions are not helping, Millie supports discussing other options or a change of counsellor. The focus is on helping people take steady steps towards more manageable day-to-day life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393500	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Practical approaches for online counselling and therapy

Millie works from a client-centred perspective which focuses on listening and following what the person brings to each session. This approach helps people feel heard and it suits issues like grief, relationship stress, identity questions and coping with life changes. She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT provides structured ways to try small changes and practical experiments between sessions, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, addiction and stress management. Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and may combine client-centred listening with CBT techniques as the work develops. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time so sessions match the person’s needs. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for a face-to-face style conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or travel, and give flexibility about how and when to connect.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Millie commonly help with?

Millie works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family problems, parenting and carer stress, and challenges around gender and LGBT matters.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Sessions are mainly client-centred, meaning the person leads the discussion while Millie listens and reflects. She may also use cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help spot patterns and try practical changes between sessions.

What relevant experience does Millie have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience and many years as a foster carer supporting teenagers who have experienced abuse, which has shaped her approach to attachment and trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

Millie is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with sessions?

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