Annabel Ashley MBACP,MICHM,MNCH Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Coaching, Supervisor

About me

I am a Registered Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor with experience of working with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds, seeking help for a broad range of issues and problems, such as Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, Cancer, Stress, Panic Disorder, Addictions, Loss, Sexuality, Body Image and Gender Dysphoria

I offer confidentiality and space, where you can share and work through your troubles safely with someone you can trust.   I have studied various therapeutic approaches and adapt my work to best suit what you want to explore.   You will be respected and valued as a unique individual and supported on your life’s journey, helping you to find your own inner wisdom.

Many people who enter into counselling find it to be a life changing experience and it is my role to help you to explore as many aspects of your life by talking freely and openly. Everyone is different and our individual history, personal experiences, pressures and ways of coping will impact on our lives and by talking about what really bothers you, will help you to make sense of everything.

Most of us, at some point in our life may feel unhappiness, loss or intense challenges and when we are faced with these difficulties we can often experience loneliness, a lack of purpose or feeling stuck, without direction or guidance.

Couples counselling can offer you both a safe place to help sort and release issues that are impacting on your relationship, bringing clarity and new understanding, so you can refocus. Looking at a different approach to working through your differences and developing a deeper intimacy.
It will take commitment from both of you, as you face and deal with some difficult emotions and I will support you both throughout the whole counselling process.

LIFE/WELLBEING COACHING AND MENTORING
I am a qualified practitioner and assist individuals in their professional and personal life. Throughout my career I have mentored and enabled people to cope with change, providing clients with the tools and mechanisms to positively move their life forward.

Coaching is all about you and what you would like to achieve in your life, by helping you recognise your own strengths and flaws. The focus is on positive change and finding the best path for you to take.

MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness means awareness in its simplest translation. It is a way of paying attention, in the present moment. Mindfulness enables you to have direct knowledge of what you are doing and be aware of what is happening in your mind and body. Cultivating Mindful awareness can help you work directly with day-to-day challenges, turning towards them instead of reacting against them.

Mindfulness can help improve your emotional and psychological wellbeing. Helping you deal better with symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. I offer weekly classes Disley Community Centre.

Teaching Mindfulness techniques to children and young people, reduces their anxiety and stress levels during exam time and other periods in their life, improving their overall psychological and emotional wellbeing.

I have completed a recognised teaching qualification with Breathworks, in Mindfulness for Stress and Mindfulness for Health, covering physical and psychological pain. Presently completing my Advanced Teaching qualification and Accreditation.

My website covers more information: annabelashley.co.uk