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Blue Haven Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4

Blue Haven Counselling

Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4 (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
South Fremantle, WA 6162
Let's Connect (08) 6206 8617
Photo of Gillian Ashby - Blue Haven Counselling , Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Life can be a juggling act and it can be easy to let your mental health or relationships slip. To help you reset I am now offering the first session at no charge. Reach out on the contact details above.
As an experienced trauma informed Counsellor and Educator. Working with individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. Level 4 ACA Professional Registration. I hold a Bachelor of Education, Masters of Counselling and have specialist training in Systemic Family Therapy. In addition, I am also an experienced Addictions Counsellor and coach.
Being passionate about accessible mental health support. I offer online sessions and flexible appointments so you don’t have to put yourself or your life on the back burner anymore. Private Rebates. NDIS. Any time zone welcome.
Call or Blue Haven Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (08) 6206 8617

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Blue Haven

South Fremantle, WA 6162

(08) 6206 8617
I offer online. After hours also available most weekday evenings. Online special first sessions free.
I focus on Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Addiction 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (08) 6206 8617
Photo of Gillian Ashby - Blue Haven Counselling , Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Blue Haven

South Fremantle, WA 6162

(08) 6206 8617
I offer online. After hours also available most weekday evenings. Online special first sessions free.
I focus on Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Addiction 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Couple Sessions $160
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer

Insurance

  • ACA Health
  • AHM Health
  • Australian Unity
  • Bupa
  • CBHS Health
  • CUA Health
  • GMHBA
  • Medibank Private
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I provide receipts for those who wish to claim from Private Health Insurers and have a Private Health Care Rebate Number.
Photo of Gillian Ashby - Blue Haven Counselling , Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Blue Haven Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6206 8617
"
I provide receipts for those who wish to claim from Private Health Insurers and have a Private Health Care Rebate Number.
Photo of Gillian Ashby - Blue Haven Counselling , Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Blue Haven Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6206 8617

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Gillian Ashby

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Gillian Ashby
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Masters of Counselling , Masters , Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Murdoch University in Education (Bach.Ed) Bachelor of Education / 1991
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I have many years of experience working with adults, youth and families in a variety of locations of Western Australia. In addition to my Masters of Counselling, I have a Bachelor of Education. I take an Integrated Trauma Informed approach that is client centred.
Photo of Gillian Ashby - Blue Haven Counselling , Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Blue Haven Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6206 8617
"
I have many years of experience working with adults, youth and families in a variety of locations of Western Australia. In addition to my Masters of Counselling, I have a Bachelor of Education. I take an Integrated Trauma Informed approach that is client centred.
Photo of Gillian Ashby - Blue Haven Counselling , Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Blue Haven Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6206 8617

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Addiction

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Career Guidance
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Gillian Ashby - Blue Haven Counselling , Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Blue Haven Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Do these issues align with your needs? or (08) 6206 8617
Photo of Gillian Ashby - Blue Haven Counselling , Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Blue Haven Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Do these issues align with your needs? or (08) 6206 8617

2 Endorsements

Clare Szmekura
Clare Szmekura
CounsellorACA-L1
I highly recommend Gillian. With 30+ years' experience, she offers compassionate, person-centred support to individuals, couples, and families. Gillian is deeply committed to making mental health care accessible, affordable, and inclusive for all.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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I take an Integrated Strengths - based Approach in my practice, selecting the very best treatment method for you. In your first session we will explore what brought you to therapy and collaboratively decide the very best way to Help you make progress that suits you. We may be explore how earlier experiences are impacting you now and identify how to move pass this.
Photo of Gillian Ashby - Blue Haven Counselling , Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Blue Haven Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6206 8617
"
I take an Integrated Strengths - based Approach in my practice, selecting the very best treatment method for you. In your first session we will explore what brought you to therapy and collaboratively decide the very best way to Help you make progress that suits you. We may be explore how earlier experiences are impacting you now and identify how to move pass this.
Photo of Gillian Ashby - Blue Haven Counselling , Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Blue Haven Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6206 8617

Location

Primary Location

Blue Haven

South Fremantle, WA 6162

(08) 6206 8617

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Regions

Postcodes

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I offer online. After hours also available most weekday evenings. Online special first sessions free.
Photo of Gillian Ashby - Blue Haven Counselling , Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Blue Haven Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Call for a free consultation now - (08) 6206 8617
"
I offer online. After hours also available most weekday evenings. Online special first sessions free.
Photo of Gillian Ashby - Blue Haven Counselling , Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Blue Haven Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Call for a free consultation now - (08) 6206 8617