Premila Ashcroft

I am a BACP accredited, experienced counsellor, having achieved my Advanced Diploma in Counselling with University of Cambridge. My training , theoretical background and Clinical Practice is informed and rooted in Psychodynamic discipline where the focus is mainly on the unconscious relationship patterns that have evolved since childhood. 
I draw on and use other therapeutic methods , including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques mainly with Depression and Anxiety; Brief Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Imago Therapy mainly with Couples and Relationship counselling. I currently work within the NHS , in GP surgeries delivering the IAPT services. I  tailor my approach to provide a professional and confidential service to meet individual needs whilst ensuring empathic listening without judgement.

I work with all EAP providers using reflective Counselling techniques as well as CBT .

I work with most Mental Health distresses and offer safe, caring, confidential and non- judgemental therapy to Individuals as well as Couples.

I support, enable and work with those who are self-harming,  with survivors of sexual abuse ,emotional abuse, physical abuse and verbal abuse, with those experiencing

Domestic abuse, PTSD and other Trauma
those struggling with Eating disorders and Dissociative disorders and with Addictions, including Drug and Alcohol and Internet .

I  support those suffering with OCD and other disorders including Excoriation , Skin Picking or Trichotillomania and Hair Pulling.

As well as running my own private practice, I work with organisations and EAP providers and offer general counselling in a wide range of issues including depression, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, bullying, low self-esteem and low self-confidence, bereavement, relationship issues as well as provide more specialised therapy.
I regularly update my clinical and professional expertise through Continuing Professional Development and Supervision.

I am an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere to its Code of Ethics (MBACP) (Accred).

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, or BACP, define counselling as...
“Counselling and psychotherapy are umbrella terms that cover a range of talking therapies. They are delivered by trained practitioners who work with people over a short or long term to help them bring about effective change or enhance their wellbeing.”

I can speak in Hindi, Urdu or French, to facilitate the work if required although most of the therapy work is in English as the training, theories and concepts are English.  You must be able to speak and understand some  English otherwise the psychological work may be challenging
I work with Relationship Issues, Family issues, cultural issues.
I look at Childhood issues and unconscious processes .I work to enable you with your Self Worth, Self Esteem and Self Confidence, with Attachment issues, Grief and loss.
I work with more Specialised areas and mental issues such as Health Anxiety,  General Anxiety Disorders and all stress related issues and self harming issues

I specialise in Sexual abuse, Domestic abuse, and all types of Trauma.

I work with all addictions

I provide

Couples /Marriage/Relationship  Counselling

Fees per 50minute session:
Individuals : £45-£60

Couples : £70-£90/hour

From £50 for EAP Providers/Organisations

Payments are made on the day after the session when working face to face.

Paying on line is available and can be arranged and is usually made at least two hours before the session for all work.

Monthly payments are also available if preferred , you will be invoiced at the end of each month.

I offer both Short term and Open-ended work.
Short term work is contracted for a minimum of 6 weeks upwards.
Longer term exploration work can be up to 2 years or more.

I am available from

Monday to Friday, 10.00a.m to 8:00p.m.

Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm (When available)

Sunday Unavailable

Please email me at Premilada@aol.com