Millie Ashton, BACP

Millie Ashton is a BACP-registered therapist practising in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience. They work in a person-centred, client-led way, meeting people where they are and allowing the focus of each session to evolve as new priorities emerge. Millie is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which indicates adherence to recognised professional standards and ethical practice.

They have supported people with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ issues, as well as responses to physical trauma and emotional abuse. Millie has also spent ten years as a foster carer, working with teenagers who have experienced emotional, physical and sexual abuse, and brings that practical experience into therapeutic work with young people and families.

Millie believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels and tailoring session dialogue and plans to each person’s unique needs. They acknowledge that counselling often takes time and requires honesty, self-reflection and a willingness to be challenged. Millie aims to support clients in taking positive, empowering steps, and encourages people to seek a better fit if a particular therapeutic relationship is not helping them reach their goals.

Client-Centered and CBT Support Available Online

Millie draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in their online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client’s own perspective leads the work; it is helpful for exploring identity, relationships and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-focused approach that explores how thoughts and behaviours influence mood and coping, and it is often used to address anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Millie works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best. They will discuss goals, preferences and the issues being brought to therapy, and tailor methods so the work feels relevant and achievable for the individual.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit counselling into busy lives and to access registered professionals from home or elsewhere. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, allow for different styles of communication, and help people maintain continuity of care even when attending in-person sessions is difficult.