Heather Ashford

Counsellor, MBACP (she, her)

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Bristol BS6

Not accepting new clients

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I am currently on Maternity Leave until December 2025/January 2026. You deserve to be heard. I offer a calming, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Through empathising and hearing your experiences with curiosity and compassion, I aim to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself allowing you to make positive changes and move forwards. I work at developing a safe, trusting and genuine therapeutic relationship with all my clients. I work with people on a range of issues, including depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and past abuse.

I integrate mainly person-centred and psychodynamic approaches - essentially this means I work with you to help you make sense of things that are happening in your life currently, and also work with you on a deeper level, exploring your past experiences and how that may be unconsciously influencing you now. I will work at your pace, and to your own goals.

Opening up to someone can feel very daunting and so it is so important you do this with someone who makes you feel comfortable and safe. The quality of the relationship between you and your counsellor is the most important thing for achieving a good therapy outcome - so I offer a free initial phone call for you to get a sense of what I'm like.

Call or Email Heather Ashford now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0117 463 4621

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Bristol BS6

0117 463 4621

Clifton Down Therapy Rooms

45 Alma Vale Road

Bristol BS8

I offer in-person sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Clifton Down Therapy Rooms. I offer remote sessions throughout the week.

I specialize in Depression, Self Esteem and Anxiety

£60 Per Session

Hello, I'm Heather, a qualified counsellor. Do let me know if you have any questions about me and how I work.

Let's Connect 0117 463 4621

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Bristol BS6

0117 463 4621

Clifton Down Therapy Rooms

45 Alma Vale Road

Bristol BS8

I offer in-person sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Clifton Down Therapy Rooms. I offer remote sessions throughout the week.

I specialize in Depression, Self Esteem and Anxiety

£60 Per Session

Hello, I'm Heather, a qualified counsellor. Do let me know if you have any questions about me and how I work.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions £60
Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Bank transfer

Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email

Heather Ashford

Counsellor, MBACP

Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email

Heather Ashford

Counsellor, MBACP

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Heather Ashford
In Practice for 4 Years
Degree/Diploma from University of Sussex in Psychology (BSc) Psychology
BACP-Approved Diploma in Counselling, Diploma, Graduated 2023

I have worked one-to-one with adults in distress for three years, and before this I studied a BSc (hons) in Psychology. I have a BACP-Approved Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 4621

Heather Ashford

Counsellor, MBACP

I have worked one-to-one with adults in distress for three years, and before this I studied a BSc (hons) in Psychology. I have a BACP-Approved Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 4621

Heather Ashford

Counsellor, MBACP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Depression
Self Esteem
Anxiety

Expertise

Coping Skills
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Women's Issues

I work with clients on a range of issues, but in-particular with clients struggling with depression and low self-worth/self-esteem. I gently explore with them where these feelings may have come from, and help them develop self-acceptance, self-compassion and resilience. It isn't a quick fix, but over time I have witnessed the huge positive impact counselling can have on people's lives.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 4621

Heather Ashford

Counsellor, MBACP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 4621

Heather Ashford

Counsellor, MBACP

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Compassion Focused
Humanistic
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centred
Psychodynamic
Relational

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 0117 463 4621

Heather Ashford

Counsellor, MBACP

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 0117 463 4621

Heather Ashford

Counsellor, MBACP

Location

Primary Location

Bristol BS6

0117 463 4621

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Additional Location

Clifton Down Therapy Rooms

45 Alma Vale Road

Bristol BS8

0117 463 4621

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Bristol

Counties

Bristol

Postcodes

Neighbourhoods

I offer in-person sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Clifton Down Therapy Rooms. I offer remote sessions throughout the week.

Call for a free consultation now - 0117 463 4621

Heather Ashford

Counsellor, MBACP

I offer in-person sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Clifton Down Therapy Rooms. I offer remote sessions throughout the week.

Call for a free consultation now - 0117 463 4621

Heather Ashford

Counsellor, MBACP