Gillian Ashby, ACA

Gillian Ashby is an ACA counsellor who helps people feeling capable on the outside but exhausted inside. She meets clients dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions and big life changes. Gillian listens for what is hard to say and helps people find practical steps that fit everyday life.

She supports people through career shifts, separation and relocation as well as parenting strain and issues linked to substance use. She also helps with relationship concerns, retirement adjustment and the ripple effects of illness and caregiving stress. Jealousy is one of the relationship issues she addresses as part of this work.

Gillian trained in counselling after completing a Master of Counselling and a Bachelor of Education. She holds Level 4 clinical registration with the Australian Counsellors Association and has nine years of experience. That background informs calm, structured sessions that focus on clear goals.

Her sessions are integrated and practical. Gillian uses person-centred listening alongside attachment-based ideas to understand patterns in relationships and behaviour. The aim is to build small, sustainable changes that make everyday life easier.

People who come to her often want honest, straightforward support and tools they can use between sessions. Gillian encourages questions and works collaboratively to set the pace and priorities for the work ahead.

How attachment and person-centred approaches work online

Gillian uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and reactions. This approach helps when jealousy, trust or abandonment fears affect relationships. She also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy and helping the client find their own answers rather than imposing solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Gillian will talk through your goals and preferences and adapt the style of therapy accordingly. The process is collaborative, so clients help decide what methods feel most helpful for their situation.

Because the original profile does not list specific session formats, please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to continue work during relocations or while managing caregiving and work commitments. Appropriately qualified therapists can use these formats to keep progress moving while matching the approach to each client’s needs.