Rose Ashton

My usual schedule is Wednesday - Saturday, between the hours of 12pm to 7pm.

My current availability is mainly on a Thursday and Saturday.

I work from a humanistic perspective focusing on person-centred therapy, this means as the client your needs/goals lead our sessions. You can expect a calm space, compassion and humour when necessary.

I have a degree in Psychology which supports my work as a therapist, I gained my Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling a few years later. I have spent the majority of my professional career working in a women's centre specialising in domestic abuse as well as common mental health problems. I also specialise in working with depression, anxiety, life changes and common mental health problems, I enjoy being a therapist, and supporting clients find a better quality of life.

My main experience, I feel is lived experience, particularly with chronic illnesses which allows me to connect with my clients on a deeper level of understanding.

I am currently completing a course in grief and bereavement which is an area I am passionate about.

If you are struggling to find availability in my calendar that works for you, please get in touch and I will see if I can accommodate.

I look forward to working with you.

While the therapy room is a professional space and the therapist-client relationship is professional, I aim to create a safe space for you to be yourself (swearing is allowed as well as humour!).

Our practice is called Reservoir Therapy, we are a trio of qualified counsellors specialising in different areas supporting others and supporting each other. If you would like to work with me or any of our team, please get in touch and we can book you in for an initial phone call or first session.

You can expect a relaxed atmosphere, I aim to be a calm individual, gentle but willing to challenge you when necessary. The aim of my work is to guide you and support you to be the best version of yourself, whatever that may look like for you.

I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation where we can discuss your reason(s) for attending therapy and see if I am the right counsellor for you. I may ask you to complete a wellbeing scale to understand where you're struggling currently, this allows me to understand how to best support you if you decide to work with me.

If you decide to go ahead and book your first session you can expect me to check you have understood the contract I will have emailed to you which will cover safeguarding, cancellation policies and expectations from the both of us in the client-counsellor relationship. 

If you don't have a 15 minute consultation I will complete your wellbeing scale in your first session as well as focusing on why you're attending therapy at this time. 

The first session can feel more like a "getting to know you" session, and I encourage this. If you've not had therapy before, I will go into more detail about what you can expect and how I work. 

If you have anything you're unsure of or further questions, please ask because I am happy to help if I can.