Lauren Ashton

My core hours are: Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays).  Please contact me for present availability.

I offer remote sessions via Zoom or on the telephone.  Local F2F sessions can be arranged in Huntingdon subject to an additional arrangement fee.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to manage difficult or distressing emotions which act as a block in leading a healthy and personally fulfilled life? Do you have unhealthy coping mechanisms? Do you feel like you are stuck in a continuous loop, of negative emotions with no way out? Are you feeling worthless or unappreciated? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help you gain clarity and understanding in meanings behind negative emotions and explore a new journey to personal freedom, growth and resilience.

I am a fully qualified counsellor with a specialism in working with clients who have experienced trauma, abuse or negative life-events. I help clients understand and process difficult emotions and help with coping strategies with triggers and flashbacks. This safe exploration leads to a stronger sense of self and a new found confidence.

I offer short or long-term therapeutic counselling to clients of all ages generally split into three core age ranges:

Therapy for Adults – This ranges from people in early adulthood to later on in life. Therapy is a private and confidential space to talk about problems and difficulties that may be troubling you. You may feel stuck in your situation or in a loop where past experiences or emotions play over and over again. Therapy helps you become ‘un-stuck’ and I can listen empathically and without judgement, with the invitation to explore deeper with therapy techniques which will encourage growth and emotional release.

Therapy for Young People – This is focused on older children and teenagers. A range of therapy tools can be used to help clients communicate and overcome difficulties in any area of their life. I provide a space for young people to explore difficult situations or experiences, which is led by the client in a safe and non-judgemental manner. This might be simply by talking, or by using more creative methods for example art, drama or creative writing. 

Therapy for Children – Suitable for children from 5 years, play therapy is a therapeutic technique used to help children to communicate thoughts and emotions. These sessions are led by the child in a supportive and safe environment, with more directive methods used when appropriate.  *For primary school aged children, therapy can take place at your child's school.

I understand that coming to therapy may be a big step, or you are unsure of what to expect. I offer an initial 15-minute consultation over the phone, during which you can give me brief details of what brings you to therapy and ask any questions you may have. If you are interested, please get in touch via email, text message, WhatsApp or telephone.