Yulia Ashby

Background

I am an ACC-registered counsellor with NZAC provisional membership and a fully certified mindfulness coach. My life and work experience brought me into contact with people from a wide range of backgrounds, and I continue to learn from each encounter. A strong interest in mental health led me to train in counselling and psychology. I hold a graduate diploma and a postgraduate qualification in psychology and am currently undergoing post-qualifying training in adult psychotherapy with the Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy. 

Experience

Over the years, I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including mental health crisis counselling and addictions. At the moment, my work is primarily focused on trauma, anxiety, depression, and early attachment. At the heart of my practice is a strong commitment to ongoing training and clinical supervision, which developed a capacity to work with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of presenting issues. 

Counselling approach

I believe that because people’s lives and journeys are different, there is not one particular style or modality that suits everyone. Therefore, in my practice, I integrate psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, and mindfulness approaches and tailor sessions to suit your individual needs and goals. I am particularly interested in exploring the impact of early attachment and childhood experiences. I strongly believe in strength-based counselling and will work collaboratively with you to help you make empowered decisions about your life and achieve optimal well-being.

I support clients struggling with:

• trauma
• depression
• anxiety
• managing emotions
• relationship difficulties
• low self-esteem
• problems related to migration
• parenting challenges
• transitional stages of life such as perimenopause