Susan Ashley

About me and my therapy practice

My previous background was in social work and I was both qualified and registered. I gained a Diploma in Integrative Counselling in July 2001, a Postgraduate Certificate in Practice-Based Play Therapy in February 2005. In July 2005 I became Accredited with BACP and I am also Registered.

Practice description

I work in a private room within a block of offices which has car parking facilities. There is a separate waiting area and kitchen facilities for someone accompanying the client.

My first session

With my Employee Assistance Programme work there are several forms which have to be completed at the first session.

With my private work an initial assessment is undertaken to assess whether the client is happy to continue working with me. 

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum / Aspergers syndrome, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Infertility, Loss, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, CBT, Integrative, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Solution focused brief therapy

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, EAP, Older adults, Trainee, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Home visits, Long-term face-to-face work, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone counselling, Time-limited