About me
Sophia Ashley – Counsellor & Psychotherapist
NCPS Registered
Specialist support for children, young people & women’s wellbeing
Location: M25 1SS
Email: Sophia@sophiaashleycounselling.co.uk
Phone: 07787 108 699
Current availability: Tuesday evening, Wednesday evening, limited weekend appointments.
About me
If life feels overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally draining, you don’t have to work through it on your own.
I offer professional, confidential counselling for people who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, low self‑esteem, trauma, or relationship difficulties. You may feel stuck, exhausted by overthinking, or unsure why things feel so hard — whatever you’re facing, you’ll be met with warmth, understanding, and respect.
My approach is gentle and collaborative. There’s no pressure to talk about anything before you’re ready, and no expectations about what sessions “should” look like. We work at your pace, focusing on what feels most important to you.
Who I work with
I specialise in working with:
Children and young people
Women experiencing emotional overwhelm or life challenges
People come to counselling for many reasons. This might include anxiety, stress or burnout, low confidence, low mood or depression, trauma or past experiences, or difficulties in relationships. You don’t need to have a clear label or explanation — coming just as you are is enough.
What sessions are like
Counselling offers a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly without judgement. Together, we can explore what’s going on for you, recognise patterns, and begin to make sense of your thoughts and feelings.
The aim isn’t to rush change, but to help you feel more grounded, clearer about yourself, and better able to cope with what life brings.
I offer both in‑person and online sessions.
Taking the first step
Reaching out can feel difficult, especially if you’re unsure what to expect. You’re very welcome to get in touch to ask questions or see whether counselling with me feels like the right fit for you.
Contact
Email: Sophia@sophiaashleycounselling.co.uk
Phone: 07787 108 699
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an accredited registrant of the NCPS.
I have a level 5 diploma in Counselling and psychotherapy
Alongside my private practise, I am employed as a school counsellor working across 12 schools in Greater Manchester and have worked with over 200 children across both primary and secondary schools.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
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