Our Team

Dr Ashley Brown is a counselling psychologist who works with individual adults across a wide variety of issues and concerns including: anxiety; depression/low mood; stress; abuse/neglect; assertiveness; bereavement/grief; eating and body image issues; gender and sexual identity; life transitions; loneliness; low self-esteem; panic; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); relaxation; self-harm; trauma; and many more issues.

Ashley has a particular interest in working with concerns related to stigma, identity and help-seeking behaviours within minority communities. 
 

Ashley's way of working

Ashley is a compassionate and ethically grounded practitioner who aims to provide a safe and affirming space where clients feel heard and empowered. She works from a person-centred, integrative perspective and tailors her approach to each client's individual therapeutic needs, goals, and cultural background. In particular, Ashley draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based approaches, integrating these where she feels they may be helpful.
 

Ashley's background and experience

Ashley has experience across a range of support roles, including working as a mental health support worker in the NHS, where she assisted people with complex mental health needs. As a community mentor for a third-sector organisation, she has supported individuals navigating life transitions and helped them to build confidence. She has also gained clinical experience as a trainee counselling psychologist.

Ashley holds a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from Glasgow Caledonian University. She also holds an MSc in Health Psychology from the University of Stirling in addition to a BA in Psychology from the University of Houston.

Ashley is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).


 

Ashley's fee

Ashley charges £100 per session for self-funded clients. She also works with clients referred via their employer/organisation – for further details, please visit First Psychology Assistance.