Ashleigh Johnson
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About the Therapist
Ashleigh Johnson is an accredited Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor who supports adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. She offers both short-term, targeted therapy and longer-term counselling, adapting the length and structure of therapy to each client’s needs, circumstances, and therapeutic goals.
Ashleigh is trained in person-centred, psychodynamic, behavioural, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches. Her blended way of working allows space for clients to explore emotions and past experiences while also developing practical strategies for managing current difficulties.
She has specialist training in complex trauma and experience supporting people affected by grief, bereavement, loss, vulnerability, major life changes, and wider emotional distress. Ashleigh also delivers short-term solution-focused counselling through Employee Assistance Programmes and is currently undertaking additional training in couples counselling.
At a Glance
- Session format: Please enquire for current availability
- Client groups: Adults, Employees, Bereaved Clients
- Languages: English
- Areas of focus: Complex Trauma, Grief, Bereavement, Loss, Emotional Distress, Workplace Wellbeing and Life Changes
- Registration: MNCPS (Acc.)
- Approach: Integrative, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT-Informed and Solution-Focused
Qualifications
- Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice – Level 5
- Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
- Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Introduction to Counselling
- Complex Trauma Certification Training – Levels 1 and 2
- BA (Hons) Media, Cultural and Community Studies – 2:1
- Couples Counselling Certificate – currently in progress
Therapy Approach
- Integrative psychotherapeutic counselling
- Person-centred therapy
- Psychodynamic exploration
- Behavioural and CBT-informed techniques
- Short-Term Solution-Focused Therapy
- Hypnotherapy-informed understanding where appropriate
- Short-term and longer-term counselling
Client Types
- Adults
- Bereaved clients
- Family members affected by grief and loss
- Employees accessing workplace counselling
- Clients seeking short-term targeted therapy
- Clients seeking longer-term therapeutic support
- Couples support subject to completion and verification of current training
Mental Health Issues and Areas of Support
- Complex trauma and trauma-related emotional distress
- Grief, bereavement, and loss
- Emotional difficulties following significant life events
- Stress and emotional overwhelm
- Workplace pressures and employee wellbeing
- Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
- Difficult emotional or behavioural patterns
- Low confidence and reduced emotional wellbeing
- Adjustment to major life changes
- Family-related emotional difficulties
- General emotional concerns suitable for integrative counselling
Professional Registration
- Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society – MNCPS (Acc.)
- Enhanced DBS Certificate
- Qualified Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
- Committed to ethical, confidential, and professionally boundaried practice
Professional Experience
- Psychotherapeutic Counsellor in private practice
- Grief Counsellor with St Peter & St James Hospice
- Affiliate Counsellor delivering Employee Assistance Programme therapy
- Experience providing short-term solution-focused courses of 6–12 sessions
- Previous Trusted Assessor supporting vulnerable adults following hospital discharge
- Experience with assessment, risk management, care planning, and multidisciplinary working
What to Expect
Ashleigh offers a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore difficult emotions, past experiences, relationships, and current life circumstances. Her integrative approach means therapy can be adapted to the individual rather than being limited to one method.
Sessions may include person-centred exploration, psychodynamic reflection, practical CBT-informed strategies, behavioural techniques, or solution-focused work. Short-term therapy may focus on a particular concern or goal, while longer-term counselling can provide space to explore deeper or recurring emotional patterns.
Ashleigh can support adults affected by complex trauma, grief, bereavement, stress, workplace pressures, relationship difficulties, life changes, and wider emotional distress. Therapy is shaped collaboratively and reviewed throughout to ensure that it remains appropriate and meaningful.