Nicholas Ashley , BACP

Nicholas Ashley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with grief, trauma, relationship matters and LGBT-related concerns. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and supportive rather than overwhelming.

He creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak about difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions are designed to be collaborative, with the client’s priorities guiding the work. Nicholas encourages practical steps alongside reflection so people can notice small changes day to day.

His experience includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, stress and addictions, along with intimacy-related issues and self-esteem concerns. He also works with those facing career pressures, parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties, and coping with life changes such as bereavement or chronic illness.

Nicholas draws on a range of approaches to meet different needs, including cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused listening and client-centred conversation. He adapts the pace and tools to fit each person rather than following one fixed method.

People often come to him for help with complex or overlapping problems, such as ADHD alongside mood concerns, or codependency alongside relationship pain. He also supports those navigating less common topics like kink and alternative sexual cultures with respect and curiosity.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values; it is often helpful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to change reactions and behaviour, which can help with mood, sleep and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, trust and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and then try methods that fit your needs. Sessions can be adjusted over time if something isn’t helping, so the plan stays collaborative and responsive.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer conversation; phone sessions suit lower bandwidth or when being off-camera helps. Live chat and messaging can be used for brief check-ins, written reflection or when scheduling makes short contact easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional support.