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Meet Ashleigh

Counsellor, Mentor and Neurodivergent Wellbeing Practitioner

Welcome. With over 5 years of running my own practice, I provide a compassionate and neuroaffirming safe space for you to explore your wellbeing and identity. I invite you to find a sense of authentic belonging in a world that wasn't always built with your brain in mind.

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My Story

My journey into the world of neurodivergent wellness didn't follow a conventional path. My career was originally in the arts. In 2015, a young close family member was navigating their way through a diagnosis of autism; whilst learning how to support them, I discovered my own neurodivergence, and my whole life (including my career!) changed.

 

As a neurodivergent person myself, I spent much of my life feeling like I was trying to read a map written in a language I didn't speak. I navigated spaces that weren't built for my brain, often leading to deep overwhelm and a profound sense of burnout. However, it was through this very struggle that I found my true calling. I discovered that my nervous system wasn't 'wrong' — it was simply processing the world with a depth and intensity that required its own unique set of tools and understanding.

Through years of study and personal integration, I developed a practice grounded in neurodiversity-affirming care. I have spent years learning to listen to the body's wisdom, honouring the unique rhythm of my own energy, and finding safety within my own skin. Today, I am passionate about guiding others on this same path. I believe that when we stop trying to 'fix' ourselves and start understanding our own unique neurologies, we open the door to a life of authentic belonging and sustainable wellbeing. My practice is a reflection of this lived experience, combined with clinical expertise, to provide a space where you are not just seen, but truly understood.

Values and approach

Neurodiversity Affirming
Compassion Without Judgement
Nervous System Informed
Collaboration
Creativity, Curiosity and Connection

Blending skills and experience – I am a qualified coach, mentor and counsellor with accreditations in breathwork and meditation practices and art-therapy inspired techniques. I use a combination of strategies alongside insights from my own personal lived experience.

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Trauma-informed – I hold space with care, sensitivity, and awareness of how past experiences can shape the present.

 

Inclusive and affirming – My practice warmly welcomes and supports people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

Compassionate and non-judgemental – You can show up exactly as you are, without fear of criticism or expectation.

This is a neuro-affirming space that allows you to feel supported, seen and safe.

Professional Qualifications

BA Honours 1:1 Degree in Photography

Level 3 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Mindfulness and Meditation Practitioner: Teacher - Ash Brown

Life Coaching Certification: Wild Success Global

Breathwork Facilitator and Instructor Certification: Teacher - Mike Henderson

Non-Medical Helper Skills Training: Mentoring and Study Skills Strategy Support for Autistic and ADHD Students: Optimim Student Support

National Autistic Society Certifications: Autism and Communication / Stress and Anxiety / Understanding Autism / Sensory Experiences / Supporting Families / Women and Girls

Additional Training & CPD

Current and valid DBS Check

Member of the Autism Ambassadors for HIOW

Local Mental Health First Aider, Citizen's Advice plus Children's Mental Health CPD

Safeguarding, MCA-DOLS, GDPR CPD

My Approach

Counselling

Deep clinical knowledge and compassionate therapeutic support tailored to your unique neurodivergent brain and nervous system needs.

Coaching & Mentoring

Practical strategies and guidance designed to help you navigate a neurotypical world while honoring your authenticity and natural strengths.

Breathwork, Meditation & Creative Practice

Regulate your nervous system through somatic practices and creative expression, building a toolkit for calm and deep self-connection.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Whether you're seeking neurodivergent-affirming counselling or practical wellbeing mentorship, I'm here to support you in creating a life that feels authentic and sustainable.

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