Millie Ashton, BACP

Millie Ashton is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of clinical experience working in a person-centred, client-led way. They draw on a background that includes ten years as a foster carer, supporting teenagers who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, and bring that practical experience into therapeutic work with sensitivity and understanding.

Millie works with a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, gender dysphoria, and LGBTQ-related challenges, as well as the effects of physical trauma and emotional abuse. Their approach centres on what each person brings to the session, with flexibility to shift focus as needs evolve. Sessions are tailored to the individual rather than following a fixed script, with dialogue and the session plan shaped to meet specific needs.

They emphasise respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and do not rely on stigmatizing labels. Millie acknowledges that seeking help takes courage and frames therapy as a collaborative process in which the client and therapist work together toward meaningful change. They are clear that counselling often requires time, honest self-reflection, and personal challenge rather than offering quick fixes. If a client feels the fit is not right, Millie encourages considering a different therapist in the interest of the best possible outcome. They welcome the opportunity to listen, support, and work alongside people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.