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.  

Are you feeling overwhelmed and your emotions are holding you back from leading a happy and fulfilling life? Maybe you’ve tried everything to cope but feel like you're running out of steam. Or perhaps family relationships feel strained or distant, leaving you uncertain about what to do next. 

If this resonates, I’m here to help you begin a journey toward clarity, resilience and healing. By walking alongside you and seeing things from your perspective, I can support you in processing these challenges and piecing things back together. Together, we’ll create space for healing, healthy relationships, and a renewed sense of direction.

I’m a fully qualified counsellor specialised in trauma, abuse, challenging life events and family estrangement. I know how isolating it can feel when family relationships are strained or absent, especially if they’re tied to unresolved trauma or negative experiences.

My approach provides a safe, compassionate environment for you to explore difficult emotions and family dynamics without judgment. I help clients work through past hurts, develop coping strategies for triggers and flashbacks, and build the confidence to set healthy boundaries.

Whether you’re dealing with trauma, difficult family interactions, or a combination of both, I’ll work with you to build resilience and a stronger sense of self. This journey of safe exploration and self-care can empower you to reconnect with yourself and those who truly support you, fostering healthier, more fulfilling relationships moving forward.

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.