Counsellor profile
Ashley O'Leary, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anger and grief support
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 403367
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Addictions
- Parenting
- Anxiety
About Ashley
Ashley O'Leary is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with addictions, grief and loss, parenting pressures, anger, anxiety, depression and related concerns. Sessions are presented as straightforward conversations about what is causing strain and what practical steps might help.
Ashley focuses on clear, respectful dialogue and practical support. She adapts what happens in a session to the person's situation and priorities. That can mean talking through recent events, identifying patterns that lead to outbursts, or developing small changes to daily routines that reduce stress.
For parenting issues she helps people manage stress and find ways to communicate that reduce conflict at home. For grief she offers space to name what has been lost and to work through the practical and emotional fallout. For addictions and mood concerns she looks at triggers and coping strategies that can be used day to day.
Ashley describes her practice as sensitive and person-centred, with a focus on respect and clear planning. She supports people who want to reduce snapping at loved ones, handle workplace frustration better, or lower recurring resentment.
Practicalities such as cost and how sessions are arranged are provided through the platform. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment to begin organising a plan.
How sessions work
Approaches and what online sessions look like
Ashley works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer day-to-day coping. One common approach looks at identifying triggers and patterns that lead to anger or relapse, then testing small behavioural changes to reduce those responses. This helps with repeated arguments, workplace tension and impulsive reactions.Another approach concentrates on grief and loss by naming what has been affected and finding manageable steps to restore daily routines and emotional steadiness. This can include planning regular check-ins and strategies to cope with reminders or anniversaries.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley will discuss options with each person and agree a way forward based on their goals, needs and preferences. That means trying an idea, reviewing how it worked and adjusting the plan together as required.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and avoiding travel time, which can make it easier to keep regular appointments. The platform provides details on how to book and pay; confirm the precise session formats available before booking so you know what to expect.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, grief and loss, parenting issues, stress, anxiety, depression, anger and related matters.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses practical conversation to identify triggers and small changes that reduce outbursts, and helps people build coping strategies they can use day to day.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of professional counselling experience in the UK working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.