Millie Ashton, BACP

Millie Ashton is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of clinical experience focused on person-centred practice. The BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and therapists in the UK. Millie works with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, gender dysphoria and LGBTQ issues, and recovery from physical trauma or emotional abuse. In addition to clinical practice, Millie has ten years of experience as a foster carer supporting teenagers who have experienced emotional, physical and sexual abuse.

Millie uses a client-led, person-centred approach where the agenda is shaped by what each person brings to the session. The focus often shifts during work together as issues emerge, and Millie adapts dialogue and session planning to reflect each person’s priorities. Respect, sensitivity and compassion are core to their practice and they avoid stigmatizing labels while tailoring the pace and tasks of therapy to individual needs.

Recognising the courage required to seek help, Millie presents therapy as a process that typically takes time, self-reflection and willingness to be challenged. They aim to listen, support and collaborate so clients can take practical, empowering steps. If a client feels the fit is not right, Millie encourages exploring other therapists to ensure the best possible outcome.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Millie integrates client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) into online work to meet a range of needs. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client’s lead so that sessions reflect what matters most to the individual - this approach is helpful for concerns about identity, relationship issues and the emotional impact of life changes. CBT provides structured techniques to identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be effective for anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Millie works collaboratively to determine what fits best. They will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with each client and adapt methods over time so the work remains relevant and personalised.

Online therapy with Millie is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make therapy more accessible for people managing busy lives, caregiving responsibilities or mobility constraints, while still allowing registered professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, goal-focused support.