Annabel Ashley

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I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Integrative Counsellor with The British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

My approach is Integrative, which means I have studied various therapeutic approaches and using my knowledge and skills I adapt my work to best suit your needs.

Within my own private practice, I offer confidentiality in a quiet, safe environment, where you can share and talk through your problems with someone you can trust.

I have experience of working with adults, couples, families, children and young people.

There may be a range of issues you are struggling with, due to events, triggers or experiences and these are some of the areas I can help you with:

• Anxiety   Depression   Relationship or family issues   Stress
• Feeling stuck or perhaps struggling with life in general   Low self esteem
• Childhood trauma
• Addiction   Anger
• Bereavement   Cancer diagnosis   Different kinds of loss
• Sexual issues   Body Image          

By talking and exploring what may feel painful, confusing or distressing can help you process and manage life a lot easier. There are many reasons why you may want counselling, my website covers all areas I can assist you with.

I am a qualified Health and Wellbeing Coach, assisting individuals and groups in their professional and personal life, providing Resilience Training to schools and organisations. Having a busy life and trying to balance your career, family and friends can impact our emotional, physical and mental health. Coaching techniques can assist you in reviewing your life and help you to feel more in control.

In my career I have mentored and enabled people to cope with managing challenges, providing them with the tools and mechanisms to positively move forward in their life.

I have worked for the NHS, providing therapy for individuals, couples, families and carers, affected by cancer and other life threatening illnesses.

I have also worked for a mental health organisation, providing therapy for people who have been diagnosed with severe mental health illnesses.

When working with children and young people I use a multidisciplinary approach within the context of their life and work in an age-appropriate way, planning how best to help the child or young person, as well as their family.

I am experienced in working with Transgender people. A child or adult who senses or feels they are confused about their gender often feel different from their peers and uncertain about their identity. Some embrace their transgender feelings, whilst others may struggle with their gender identity, leading to confusion and creating anxiety.

My personal and work life experiences have provided the perfect foundation for my work, drawing on years of knowledge to support people with life changing challenges.

MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness means awareness in its simplest translation. It is a way of paying attention, in the present moment. 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.

Teaching Mindfulness techniques to 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 hold an Advanced Teaching qualification with Breathworks, in Mindfulness for Stress and Mindfulness for Health.

I also hold a recognised qualification in Hypnotherapy and I am a registered member with the National Council of Hypnotherapists.

My website covers more information: annabelashley.co.uk