Grainne Ashton

Grainne Ashton


Registered Member MBACP

Contact information

Phone number
07759615873

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Therapist - Banstead

Banstead SM7
07759615873
Sessions from £70.00

Features

Availability

I offer weekly sessions in person from private therapy rooms and online. 

Current availability is during the day and early evening. 

Free 15 minute telephone consultation, to discuss your requirements.


About me and my therapy practice

Hello, I’m Grainne (‘Gronya’).  

I'm an experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist and offer warm, professional support for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement or loss, relational conflict and challenges such as navigating change or coping with trauma. 

If you're struggling, you may be feeling isolated or overwhelmed.  It can be challenging asking for help, but it can also be an important step towards change. I hope to help you look honestly at your thoughts, feelings and actions with compassion, so you can process your experiences, consider new perspectives and understand yourself and your resources better.

My aim is to build a trusting relationship where you feel respected, heard, and comfortable exploring what is happening in your life. We can consider the impact of your past, present difficulties and hopes for the future, to help you find clarity and feel able to make changes that feel right for you. 

I often work with women dealing with the effects of relational trauma and anxiety and am passionate about empowering women. We will focus on you feeling emotionally safe in sessions and working at your pace. Experiencing trust and compassion in therapy can be transformative in helping you to develop self-compassion and increased self-worth.

My earlier career was in publishing and marketing, I have lived experience of navigating professional relationships and an understanding of how workplace stress and challenges impact wellbeing. 

If you'd like to find out more about how I might help you, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Relevant Qualifications

MA Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (Distinction) – University of Roehampton

BA (Hons) English Literature – Swansea University 

Practice description

I work in private practice, and see clients face to face at therapy rooms in Banstead or online.  I am experienced in supporting a range of issues and have counselled for an NHS service and Kingston Women’s Centre. 

As an integrative therapist, I can incorporate different ways of working according to your needs.  These include person-centred, humanistic-existential, and psychodynamic. I include mindfulness and grounding exercises in a holistic approach and can share resources tailored to you.  

Clients have described me as kind and supportive and appreciate the gentle challenge I offer, which can help to develop shifts in perspective. 

I'm committed to working professionally and ethically for your wellbeing.  I'm fully insured, hold an enhanced DBS certificate and invest in ongoing training as part of my continuous professional development (CPD).   

 

My first session

I offer a no obligation free 15 minute telephone call to discuss your key reasons for seeking therapy, ask questions and get a sense of how it might be to work together.

If you choose to book a first session, this will be a more in depth assessment of your current situation and potential goals, which we can review regularly. The first session and further sessions last 50 minutes. 


What I can help with

Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Personal development, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited