Pronouns: She/Her
Ashleigh is a warm and empathetic psychologist who strives to foster safe, supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationships. She views the therapeutic relationship as foundational to positive outcomes, and values creating a space where individuals feel understood, accepted and empowered.
Approach
Ashleigh’s approach is trauma-informed and client-centred, working collaboratively with clients to tailor therapy to their individual strengths, preferences and goals. Ashleigh aims to develop a shared understanding of the experiences and factors that may be contributing to current challenges. Her work focuses on validating clients’ experiences, supporting them to develop greater self-understanding and compassion, exploring new perspectives, and working towards meaningful change at a pace that is guided by the individual.
Experience and Interests
Ashleigh has experience working with adolescents and adults in private practice settings. She has worked with clients presenting with a range of difficulties, including anxiety and panic, depression, complex trauma and PTSD, eating disorders and body image concerns, ASD and ADHD. Ashleigh is particularly passionate about working with individuals experiencing self-criticism and low self-esteem, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties.
Ashleigh is currently completing her Clinical Registrar Program to obtain clinical endorsement with the Psychology Board ofAustralia.
Therapies
Ashleigh draws on a range of evidence-based modalities to support her clients, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Interventions, and Schema Therapy. Ashleigh also utilises Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E) to support clients with eating disorders, and has also completed basic training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
How is Ashleigh Described by Her Clients?
Ashleigh has been described as thoughtful, warm, and supportive. Clients have often said that they feel safe and able to talk freely in her presence.
Ashleigh Personally
In her free time, Ashleigh loves to travel, spend time with her loved ones, get absorbed in a good TV series, and enjoy a beautifulsunset.