- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Practical coping steps
About Gillian
Gillian Ashby offers calm, practical support for people under stress. She helps clients who feel capable on the outside but exhausted inside. Common reasons people come to her include burnout, relationship strain, substance use concerns, and big life changes like retirement or separation.
Gillian uses clear, structured sessions that aim to fit into everyday life. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, cope with change, and address addictive behaviours that affect relationships. Her approach is hands-on and goal oriented, with steps you can try between sessions.
She holds a Master of Counselling and a Bachelor of Education, and is registered at the highest clinical level with the Australian Counsellors Association, Level 4 (ACA). She also has extensive training in addictions work and support for people affected by a loved one’s substance use.
Gillian draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in her work. That means she pays attention to how past relationships shape current patterns and aims to create a respectful, client-led space to talk things through. She combines these with practical strategies to build sustainable change.
If you are managing career transitions, communication problems, caregiver stress, separation, or control and commitment worries, she can help you sort practical next steps. To begin, use the site process to match with her and arrange a time that suits your schedule.
How attachment and person-centred approaches work online
Gillian uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and important relationships shape current reactions. This approach helps people notice patterns in close relationships and try different ways of relating when under stress.She also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which means sessions are led by the client's priorities. The therapist listens without judgement and helps you find your own solutions, whether you're dealing with anxiety, addiction concerns, or a major life change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Gillian will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and help decide which methods suit you best. That decision is made collaboratively and can change as therapy progresses.
The practical benefits of online sessions can include easier scheduling and fitting appointments around work or family commitments, shorter check-ins when you only need a quick update, and options if travel is difficult. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they fit your needs. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt these approaches for remote sessions while focusing on steps that work in everyday life.
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does Gillian help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and life transition issues, including retirement, separation and career change.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are integrated and practical, with a person-centred focus and attention to attachment patterns that shape relationships.
How much experience does she have?
Gillian has nine years of professional experience working in counselling and education contexts.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Master of Counselling, a Bachelor of Education and is registered at Level 4 with the Australian Counsellors Association (ACA). She is based in Australia.
Which languages are offered and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and the therapist subscription model used; subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.