Rose Ashton , BACP

Rose Ashton is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and depression. She works with people dealing with life changes and transitions and supports those affected by domestic abuse. Rose writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters to each person.

She brings three years of clinical experience to her practice and adapts her approach to the needs of the person in front of her. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps as well as giving space to express difficult feelings. Rose aims to be warm and direct, offering a calm place to talk things through.

Her background is rooted in humanistic thinking and person-centred practice, which means she starts by meeting people where they are and following their priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and on emotionally-focused ideas when relationship issues are central.

Rose pays attention to practical problems too, such as workplace stress, communication breakdowns, blended family tensions and caregiving strain. She also supports people with body image concerns, eating and food-related difficulties, and chronic illness or pain.

She uses a tailored plan for each person and adjusts techniques as progress is made. Rose believes taking the first step takes courage and treats that choice as an important part of the work.

Approaches that transfer well to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. In sessions the counsellor reflects back what she hears and helps the person clarify their own priorities and values. This approach can help when someone needs space to make sense of feelings or decisions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to test new ways of thinking and coping. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rose will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. The emphasis is collaborative and adjustable as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for fuller conversation and non-verbal cues, while phone calls suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging can work for brief updates, written reflection or flexible check-ins between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, caring duties and other practical commitments.