Ashley O'Leary

• Addictions support
• Grief and loss
• Parenting issues

About Ashley

Ashley O'Leary helps people address addictions, grief, parenting concerns and mood difficulties using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She works with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, anger, trauma and abuse, career questions, bipolar and depression. Ashley is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy member with three years' professional experience.

Ashley adapts sessions to the person's situation and preferences. She uses straightforward conversation and structured interventions to identify patterns that maintain distress. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding difficult feelings.

Her way of working blends listening with problem-solving. She helps people develop coping skills for cravings, manage grief reactions, and handle the pressures of parenting. For mood and anxiety concerns she supports building routines and strategies to reduce symptoms.

Ashley pays close attention to relationship and family dynamics that affect wellbeing. She can help people who are LGBT navigate identity-related stress and relationships. When trauma or abuse is part of the picture, she works at a pace set by the person in the room.

People who prefer clear goals and regular review of progress tend to find her approach useful. Sessions include a mix of talking, practical techniques and planning for real-life changes. The first meeting is used to agree aims and decide next steps.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used for addictions and mood problems include behavioural strategies and grief-focused work. Behavioural approaches involve setting clear goals, identifying unhelpful routines, and practising different actions to reduce cravings or depressive behaviours; they suit people who want structured, practical steps. Grief-focused work uses careful conversations about loss, memory and adjustment, combined with coping strategies to manage difficult emotions and daily life tasks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will review goals, try different methods if needed, and agree which techniques fit best with the person's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process aimed at clear aims and measurable progress.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help people keep therapy going during life changes by offering flexible scheduling without committing to a particular location.

Topics Ashley lists

• Addictions
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression

Questions about Ashley

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes, she works with anxiety and stress using practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine conversational work with practical coping skills and structured interventions.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I see her if I do not live in the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

Which session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.