Ashley Crocker
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About me
Life wasn't meant to feel this much like hard work.
You don't mind hard work. You never have. You get up, crack on, and do your best for the people who rely on you. Then you do a bit more.
But somewhere along the way it started to feel heavier. Not the doing. The feeling. You might not call it stress or anxiety. You'd probably just say you're busy. But you know something's not right.
Maybe it's the low mood that won't shift. Maybe it's a confidence that used to come easily. Or a quiet voice telling you you're not good enough. That can be depression, low self-esteem or low self-confidence. It doesn't need a label to be worth talking about.
If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
I'm Ashley, an NCPS-accredited counsellor, born and bred in Dorset. I work mainly with men in their 20s to 40s who've been holding it together for a long time and are starting to feel the weight of it. I have over 1,000 hours of client experience, including supporting veterans and frontline workers.
Being dyslexic, I know what it's like when your brain works differently to the world around you. I also have experience supporting people with ADHD and autism, so if you're living with either, or wondering if you might be, I'll meet you where you are.
You don't need a crisis to come to counselling. When I started my own therapy, I wasn't there for one big problem or a trauma to unpack. Something just felt off. I needed space to work it out with someone who got it.
That's what I offer you. A confidential space with someone who has no agenda and needs nothing from you. No judgement. No pressure to have it all figured out, or even to know where to start.
Every session is a full 60 minutes, not the usual 50. Time to settle in, get to what matters, and leave without feeling rushed out the door.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certified Transformative Coach, Transformative Coaching Ltd.
- Diploma in Humanistic Counselling, CPCAB Level 4
- Certificate in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Holbeck College
- Certificate in Working with Young People, Redlands College
- Certificate of Higher Education in Social Studies, Bournemouth University
- Certificate in Forest School Leadership, OCN
- Restorative Justice Facilitator, Dorset Police & RJC accredited
- Certificate in Multi-Agency Safeguarding, Pan-Dorset
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Walk & Talk Counselling/ Outdoor Counselling
- Men's Mental Health
- Feeling Stuck / Lack of Direction
- Overthinking
- Life Transition
Therapies offered
Fees
£98.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
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Further information
Counselling comes with a lot of jargon. Here’s what it actually means.
What is humanistic counselling?
Humanistic counselling is built on a simple belief. Deep down, we all have what we need to grow. Sometimes life gets in the way. Pressure, stress, or difficult experiences can leave us stuck or disconnected from ourselves.
In our sessions, you lead, and I follow. I give you a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. No judgement. No pressure. Just room to understand yourself better.
What is solution-focused brief therapy?
Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) looks forward as well as back. Rather than only focusing on the problem, we look at what’s already working for you and what you want to be different.
It’s practical and often brief. It suits men who want to understand what’s going on, but also want to feel progress.
What is transformational coaching?
Coaching is about moving forward. Once you understand what’s been holding you back, coaching helps you get clear on what you want and take steps towards it.
Counselling or coaching?
Most people start with counselling. Coaching can come in later, if and when it feels right. We’ll always agree together which we’re doing, so you know where you stand. If you’re not sure what you need, that’s fine. We can work it out on your free connection call.
