Millie Ashton , BACP

Millie Ashton is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of practice supporting people through life’s most difficult moments. Registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, they work from a client-centered approach that prioritizes each person’s experience and pace. Millie has extensive experience addressing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns, and the emotional impacts of physical trauma or abuse.

Alongside clinical practice, Millie has ten years of experience as a foster carer, supporting teenagers who have experienced emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. That lived experience informs their work with families, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, and caregiver stress. Millie’s areas of focus also include trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting and fatherhood issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Their therapeutic style is person-centered and client-led - sessions follow what the client brings and often shift as new priorities emerge. Millie aims to treat everyone with equal respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels and tailoring dialogue and session plans to individual needs. They acknowledge that seeking help is a courageous first step and that meaningful change often requires time, honesty, reflection, and self-challenge. Millie supports clients to make steady, empowering progress and encourages anyone who feels the fit is not right to consider other therapists so they can find the best outcome for their needs.

Approaches for online therapy and practical access

Millie Ashton works primarily using client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where the client’s priorities guide each session - this approach can be especially helpful for people facing identity, relationship, or attachment issues as it emphasizes empathy and personal agency. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through structured tools and practical strategies - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Millie collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective. This collaborative style supports gradual progress and ensures therapy aligns with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy with Millie is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from home or work, and choose the communication style that suits each person best while working with a licensed professional therapist.