Lorna Ashley
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About me
Individual / Relationship Counsellor and Supervisor
Life happens and sometimes it’s not always kind, things we thought we had a handle on and believed we could cope with, can suddenly seem uncertain, confusing and overwhelming, the many thoughts and feelings that arise can leave us feeling unable to make sense of it all.
Whether it be individual or relationship counselling you are looking for, your inner world can be very different to your external world and how you feel you have to be seen or heard, which can lead to conflicting emotions. Old habits and behaviours are not always healthy but we don't always know any other way of being. Peer pressure, society, your environment, social media and the demands of everyday life can bring up difficulties.
As part of a couple, things can sometimes become stuck, the simple things such as communication and understanding can become a minefield. Harbouring resentments, fear of conflict or the inability to know how to express or make sense of how you're feeling or thinking can create obstacles or crisis within the relationship. Trained as a relationship counsellor I can help support a neutral space where some of the things can be explored.
Whatever your age, background, race or culture, you are not alone. Together we can go walk the journey and explore what could be going on for you. Being heard and talking freely in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space can be incredibly empowering in understanding who you are and how you can be more true to you, whilst navigating your own path for growth and development.
I am a registered member of the BACP and trained as an integrative counsellor, which means I am flexible in working with the best possible approach to achieving the best outcome for you, that promotes a positive transition for change, fulfilment and self-awareness. My experience is varied. Throughout my career or maybe I should say life experience there have been many challenges and I am often humbled at how I am constantly learning by what is shared working through many of life’s issues.
I also work as a Clinical Volunteer for Cruse Bereavement and have a good understanding of Grief and Loss, as well as offering support to a charity that provides a space for those feeling profoundly suicidal.
I qualified in personal training and nutrition in 2008, since then life has taken a few twists and turns and has evolved with my interest in holistic well-being and counselling. I am passionate in what I do and committed to working ethically and safely with my clients to overcoming the challenges that we are presented with.
When you are ready to make an appointment, please call or email me and we can discuss the way forward, your expectations and any other questions you may have.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- FDEd in Counselling
- Level 6 Clinical Supervision inc Online & Telephone working
- Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling
- Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling
- Certificate in Human Resource Practice.
- Certificate in Bereavement Counselling
- Refuge training / Domestic Violence Awareness
- Couple Counselling Dynamics
- Suicide awareness / Suicide Ideation
- General Anxiety Disorder
- Pet Bereavement
- Clinical Volunteer for Cruse Bereavement
- Supervision Volunteer for Cruse Berevement
- Online Informed Counsellor
- Volunteer for ‘The Listening Place’ and Suicide Awareness
- BACP Online Counselling primer
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual Counselling £60 per session for 60mins
Couple Counselling from £70 per session for 1hr
When I work
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Please contact me regarding availability as this can change weekly
Monday - Friday : 8.45am-9pm
Saturdays 10am to 2pm
Further information
I am able to offer telephone, video and in-person support . Remote sessions are held on the Zoom platform and specific online training has been undertaken to ensure I am able to offer you a robust ethical and safe counselling experience. Please contact me now for a free 20 min consult.
Stay safe and well
