Millie Ashton , BACP

Millie Ashton is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years' experience. Millie uses a person-centred approach and practical techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. Millie is non-binary and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for people exploring gender and LGBT concerns.

Millie combines Client-Centred Therapy with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions usually follow what a person brings in that moment, while also offering concrete strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. This blend suits people who want both listening and practical tools.

She has extensive experience supporting people affected by trauma, abuse, grief and addiction. Millie also works with parenting and family-related concerns, adoption and foster care matters, and issues such as anger, self-esteem and career change. Her background includes many years caring for teenagers who had experienced emotional and physical harm.

Millie avoids labels and focuses on each person’s individual needs. She adapts the pace and focus of sessions so therapy stays relevant as priorities shift. If something isn’t working, she encourages people to reflect on the fit and to consider other options.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat or messaging. Millie describes counselling as a series of small steps and aims to help people build practical coping skills alongside emotional understanding.

How Millie's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the person's pace and priorities, helping them feel heard and supported while they make their own choices. This approach is useful for people dealing with identity, grief, relationship strain or general life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses short exercises and practical strategies to test unhelpful thinking and build different habits. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, stress and coping with difficult situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Millie will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods as goals and needs change. The process is collaborative, with the person and counsellor deciding together what to try and how to measure progress.

Online sessions offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let participants talk face to face, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can suit quicker check-ins, and messaging allows shorter notes between appointments. These options help people keep continuity of care while working around work, family and travel commitments.