Safe Haven Therapy & Supervision

Counselling & Psychotherapy in Earley, Reading, Berkshire & online

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Welcome to Safe Haven Therapy & Supervision

A safe space to find hope, healing and transformation through counselling and psychotherapy.

Hi, I'm Nicky Ashby

I am a qualified and BACP Accredited and ACC Accredited integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, experienced in working with adults, young people and children. If you are struggling in any area of your life and / or relationships, I can provide you with a warm, compassionate and nonjudgmental approach, to be alongside you, as you explore, process and find a way through your emotional and relational difficulties.


I am also a qualified supervisor and if you are a trainee or qualified counsellor, or psychotherapist and are looking for professional clinical supervision, I provide this in person, or online integrating a number of supervisory approaches.


As an accredited therapist and qualified supervisor, I adhere to the BACP ethical guidance, GDPR rules regarding protecting your data and have public liability insurance.

Qualifications:

  • BSc Psychology Hons (2i)
  • Postgraduate Diploma Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (Merit)
  • Masters Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (Distinction)
  • Certificate in Online Counselling
  • CPCAB L5 Children and Young People
  • Clinical Supervision certificate
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How Can Counselling Help?

Many find professional therapy offers them a space to speak about their relationships, difficulties, fears and traumas, some of which they may never have felt able to share with another before. These therapeutic conversations can be transformational for them and their relationships.

If this sounds like something you would value, then do contact me for an initial free 15 minutes telephone conversation about your counselling needs.

I have experience of helping people with a wide range of issues, including:

Feelings of stress, anxiety or depression

Panic attacks

Grief, loss or bereavement

Relationship problems - including abuse

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

Low self-esteem

Identity issues - including sexuality/gender identity

Problems with family or school life

Difficulties with work

Living with the challenge of disability/chronic health issues

Spirituality

Women's issues - menopause, infertility, baby loss

Individual Therapy

As a relational integrative therapist, I offer one-to-one in-person, online or walk and talk counselling sessions and tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique emotional and mental health needs and will work collaboratively with you to explore your difficulties and find ways forward together, at a pace that best suits you. I incorporate humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT, mindfulness, and solution focused approaches, within a calm, safe and confidential space.

Children & Young People Counselling

I am qualified and experienced in counselling young people aged 11-18 years. Counselling sessions are online. I may ask you what’s troubling you and we may set some goals, so that you can make the most of your sessions. I will use different approaches e.g. talking, interactive, creative (art, sandtray, poetry), cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma informed and grounding techniques and depending on what you need, I may help you to develop some coping techniques. Young people often say that they find my approach caring and helpful.

Clinical Supervision

I offer individual supervision either in person, or online in a supportive, non-judgmental and reflective environment where practitioners can discuss their clinical cases, any concerns, ethical dilemmas and receive feedback. This could be to supervise your clinical work with adults, or young people. I integrate a number of models into my supervisory approach, including the Seven-eyed model (Hawkins and Shohet) and fulfil the normative, formative and restorative tasks of supervision (Inskip and Proctor and Carroll). I may also integrate some creative approaches.

Contact Me

I offer an initial free 15 minute telephone conversation. This is an opportunity for us to discuss your counselling needs and for you to ask any questions you may have about counselling. If you then wish to book a first session, that is 50 minutes and charged at either my standard or concessionary rate (depending on your financial situation).

All enquiries are responded to quickly and usually within 48 hours, unless it is a weekend, or I am on leave. All contact is strictly confidential.

mY LOCATION

If you decide to have in person sessions, my practice is based in Earley in Reading. There is plenty of parking locally. I am also on local bus routes and only 20 minutes walk from Earley station. If you choose to meet in person, full location details will be shared once your appointment is confirmed.


If you would prefer online sessions, I can offer greater flexibility with session times and you can fit your sessions around your other commitments. I use Google meet or WhatsApp video calls, depending on your preference.

FEES & AVAILABILITY

Individual adult or young people counselling and psychotherapy 50 minute sessions £60.

Supervision sessions for trainee or qualified counsellors online or in person £50 per hour and £75 per 1.5 hours.

I may be able to offer a concessionary rate, please enquire if you are on a low income, are in receipt of benefits, are a trainee counsellor, or are a full-time student.

Testimonials

“Thank you for the fabulous support you have been to me over the last 18 months. During one of my most painful experiences you gave me a safe space to share and be vulnerable. You validated my experiences and helped me to see the truth. It was good to have a mixture of just talking, and me 'letting it all out' and being ‘heard’, and then also finding ways, and learning skills and techniques, to overcome and heal from my experiences.... I feel much stronger after our sessions together, thank you.”

- A (46)

“I always felt that you really listened to me...You tailored our sessions to what I needed at any particular time, and I never felt like I was being subjected to ‘techniques’. You always seemed to genuinely care. If you asked me a question, you gave me time to think about my answer. I never felt rushed, and I always felt I could be honest about what I was feeling or thinking. You helped me to see positive things in myself and grow in confidence, and I believe that I am becoming a much more complete person, which has rather surprised me!”

- T (67)

“I feel incredibly grateful I had you as a therapist, you created a safe environment where I felt comfortable to be vulnerable and talk about what was on my mind. I felt confident that whatever I said would be met without judgement and you helped me to process things I hadn't told anyone else. I feel like in our time together I grew so much as a person and learnt a lot about myself. I feel like I understand myself and my behaviour better, which has improved my relationships with the people around.”

- A (25)

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