Paige Ashley Therapy
Helping people improve their self esteem using “cognitive and behavioural” therapy, evidence-based techniques
“You can achieve anything you set your mind to”
BABCP-accredited CBT therapist in Leeds, offering online and in-person therapy for low self esteem, depression, anxiety conditions, OCD and trauma, with a focus on core belief work. Therapy that is holistic, values-based and adapted to the individual, person-centred and strengths based.
***Wait list slots available***
About me
I’m a qualified specialised Cognitive Behavioural BABCP Accredited Psychotherapist, interested in helping people improve their self esteem
I believe in flexible labels - I think having a diagnosis such as “generalised anxiety/ OCD” etc. can be helpful for determining a treatment plan, however, I don’t think they have to define you and can change over time
I have 9 years experience working and volunteering in mental health in the UK including 6 years working as a therapist for Talking Therapies (including charities Community Links, the Big Life Group and the NHS) and 3 years volunteering for charities Making Space and PeerTalk
I offer inclusive/ adapted therapy (neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, cultural differences/ spirituality)
My values - Authenticity, Openness, Empathy, Adaptability
Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Psychology (International) - University of Leeds and Arizona State University
Post-graduate certificate in low-intensity psychological interventions - University of Sheffield
Post-graduate diploma in high intensity cognitive and behavioural therapies - University of Chester
I enjoy travelling (especially learning about new cultures), yoga, meditation, going for hikes/ walks, but always open to try new things and pushing myself out of my comfort zone
I have lived experience of post-traumatic distress/trauma, OCD and anxiety
I don’t believe in the term “disorder” , but rather human experiences/ conditions
I don’t believe in “toxic positivity”, I believe everyone should be able to express their emotions fully, in order to heal
Low self esteem approach, core belief work, rules for living work
My services
Free 15 minute consultation (to discuss therapy goals and explore our therapeutic alliance)
1:1 online (video) therapy sessions (UK client’s only) - for 60 minutes or 90 minutes
1:1 face to face (in person) therapy sessions in Leeds - for 60 minutes or 90 minutes
(Includes free CBT resources, between session individualised person-centred treatment planning)
Trained to work with:
Depression (including low self esteem)
Stress/burnout
Insomnia/ sleep difficulties
Generalised anxiety (GAD)
Obsessions and/or compulsions (OCD)
Social anxiety
Health anxiety
Panic/ panic attacks
Trauma/ Post-traumatic distress (PTSD)
Body Dysmorphia (BDD)
Specific phobias
Healing is for everyone
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Healing is for everyone ·
Challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts, beliefs and behaviours
Holistic -values based approach
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Psychological
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Physical
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Relationships
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Work/Education
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Spirituality
Values
Authenticity
Empathy
Openness
Adaptability
Frequently asked questions
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£70 per session - for online video sessions (60 minutes)
£105 per session - for online video sessions (90 minutes) (if 90 minutes requested or required)
£85 per session (including £15 room hire) - for face to face (in person) sessions in Leeds (60 minutes)
£120 per session (including £15 room hire) - for face to face (in-person) sessions in Leeds (90 minutes)
(Includes free CBT resources, between session individualised person centred treatment planning)
(Student concessions can be discussed)
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Holistic values-based approach. I believe that one size does not fit all and therapy should be adapted, as much as possible, to the individual client’s needs. I use techniques from evidence-based cognitive and behavioural therapies, as well as other modalities/techniques I’ve undergone CPD’s on, training and my own reading. I have a warm, kind and empathetic nature and encourage my client’s to express themselves fully and to be their authentic self.
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Yes absolutely. I believe people who are neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, acquired neurodiversity etc.) are much more likely to struggle with their self esteem, due to societal pressures and I believe therapy should be adapted to suit individual needs as much as possible
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I’m an inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming practitioner and believe people from the LGBTQIA+ community are more likely to struggle with their self esteem due to societal adversity
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Yes, I offer student concessions with a valid student ID and offer face to face sessions from we are Wellness in Headingley / Hyde Park - a highly populated area for students of University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett and Leeds Trinity
Still have questions? Reach out!
What to expect:
I usually spend the first 1-2 sessions exploring your difficulties with you and collaboratively devising a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific individual difficulties with self esteem and goals for therapy
I’ll provide CBT resources (either printed out or sent via email), such as diaries, thought records, behavioural experiment forms etc. for between session work and will recommend that you write down any learning/ reflections from each session in a notebook
We’ll do a midpoint review of your goals for therapy
At the end of our sessions, we’ll collaboratively create a maintaining progress plan to help you cope with relapses/ setbacks going forward
If you feel I’m not the right therapist for you or your difficulties may be better suited to another specialist practitioner, I will recommend places to go to find a practitioner with that speciality/ training
Ready to start? Schedule your session now
“I wanted to thank you for everything. The sessions have had such a massive positive impact for me. To call it life changing would not be an understatement. I am so incredibly grateful for your help and support. I continue to use the tools and methods we discuss and will continue to develop and work on them. Thank you again sincerely Paige. I’d really lost hope of things improving when I came to you. Your hard work kindness, encouragement and support have changed my life massively.”
— Former CLIENT