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As a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience in mental health, I’ve worked across clinical and managerial roles in inpatient, community, and specialist settings. My work is grounded in a comprehensive understanding of mental health, supported by a career that has taken me from psychiatric wards to advanced therapy spaces.
Alongside my nursing and therapy work, I’ve taught yoga for 25 years and continue to train new yoga teachers in my spare time. Yoga, for me, is much more than physical postures—it’s a complete model for wellbeing, integrating practices such as mindfulness that can be invaluable in therapy. I also have a BFA in Dance and have lived and worked in Holland and New York City. These experiences have shaped my appreciation for the diverse ways we can connect to ourselves and to healing. I now live in West End, Nailsea, with my husband. My practice is LGBTQIA+ friendly and inclusive. My approach weaves together my experience in psychiatry, my understanding of the body through yoga and dance, and my training as an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, Clinical Supervisor/Consultant, and a member of the EMDR Association UK. I offer standard EMDR, Attachment Informed EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and a Senior Yoga Teacher and Trainer with Yoga Alliance Professionals. I aim to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for every client, wherever you are on your journey. |
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Why I’m Passionate About EMDR & Related Therapies
I’ve seen firsthand how EMDR and related therapies can bring relief and freedom from the weight of past trauma. They go beyond talking, integrating the mind and body in a way that traditional therapy often can’t reach.
My own experience with EMDR has shown me how powerful and transformative it can be. It’s why I’m committed to offering this approach—alongside Attachment Informed EMDR and ACT—to help others find real healing and move forward.
I’ve seen firsthand how EMDR and related therapies can bring relief and freedom from the weight of past trauma. They go beyond talking, integrating the mind and body in a way that traditional therapy often can’t reach.
My own experience with EMDR has shown me how powerful and transformative it can be. It’s why I’m committed to offering this approach—alongside Attachment Informed EMDR and ACT—to help others find real healing and move forward.
Credentials & Memberships
- EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, Clinical Supervisor/Consultant
- Member, EMDR Association UK
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Senior Yoga Teacher & Trainer, Yoga Alliance Professionals
- Standard EMDR
- Attachment Informed EMDR
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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"To say I'm thankful is an understatement, as my time with Ashley has been one of the most positively impactful events of my life”