- Codependency support
- Attachment focus
- Practical steps
About Gillian
Gillian Ashby is an ACA counsellor who helps people feeling stretched thin by work, relationships or life changes. She writes plainly and meets people where they are. If you are used to being the strong one but feel worn out, she offers a calm, practical way to work through what’s building beneath the surface.
Gillian supports those facing career shifts, separation, relocation and retirement. She also helps when substance use is affecting you or someone you love, and provides guidance around parenting and caregiving strain. Codependency and attachment concerns are part of her focus alongside anxiety, stress and addiction-related issues.
Her approach is integrated and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to be structured and usable in everyday life, with exercises and steps people can try between meetings. Gillian emphasises understanding attachment patterns and using a client-centred stance to shape work together.
Gillian holds a Master of Counselling and a Bachelor of Education. She has the highest level of Clinical Registration with the Australian Counsellors Association, Level 4, and nine years of practice experience. She also has training in addictions and family-related supports.
Therapy is collaborative and practical, focused on creating sustainable change that fits your life. If the steady outward presentational strength hides exhaustion or worry, Gillian invites you to reach out and begin a conversation about what would help.
Attachment and Client-Centred Approaches in Online Work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape your current responses. It helps when fear of abandonment, trust or closeness issues make relationships hard to manage. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on your experience and choices, giving space to be heard and to set the pace for change.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Gillian will work collaboratively to decide which ideas and methods suit your goals and preferences. Together you can test what helps and adjust the focus as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It can also support a comfortable pace for discussing attachment or codependency issues, while keeping the focus on practical steps you can use between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gillian commonly help with?
Gillian supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain and managing life changes such as career shifts or retirement.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrated, client-centred and attachment-aware. Sessions are structured and practical, with tools to try between meetings.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She has nine years of experience and work that includes addictions counselling, family and loved-one supports, parenting guidance and career-related coaching.
What credentials and location are listed?
Gillian is an ACA counsellor with Clinical Registration Level 4 from the Australian Counsellors Association and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported by Gillian?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Gillian?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.