Ashleigh West, Dip.Couns

I fully appreciate that choosing a counsellor can feel like picking a needle out of a haystack, so I would like to begin by saying a big hello and a warm welcome. There is a good chance you may be feeling nervous or anxious; wondering if counselling is the right way to go. You may even wonder whether what you are going through is enough to warrant counselling. If only I could tell you how common this is and how often I have heard it before. The truth is that everyone has a story to share and everyone deserves to feel truly heard, understood, and valued. Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life where they can be confident in who they are, increase their self-worth, and stop hiding beneath other's standards and expectations. No issue or problem you are facing is unworthy, or too big, or too small, and I know that I would feel privileged for the opportunity to support you with it. I mostly work with those who regard themselves as perfectionists, overthinkers, or people pleasers, and those who struggle to implement boundaries. I have a wide range of experience working with difficulties such as anxiety, relationships, stress, burnout, self-doubt, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, low self-worth, low mood, imposter syndrome, chronic worry, and loneliness. My core practitioner training is person-centred, which means that as a therapist I work with you in a way that helps you to find a path of freedom and self-discovery. I believe that you know yourself best and so I work from within your perspective, where you are able to find your own answers and choose resolutions that fit and feel right for you. I believe that this can help you to expand upon your self-belief and develop more trust within your capabilities and decision-making; ultimately relieving your anxiety, improving your self-confidence, and boosting your self-esteem. I believe that my approach encourages you to reach a greater understanding of yourself and the issues that you are facing. I can support you to find who you truly are and to reconnect with your own wants, needs, and values. If you are interested in working with me, please feel free to get in touch and we can decide together whether we feel I will be the right therapist for you.