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Sea Shore

About Me

I know it can feel a bit strange to share your deepest thoughts and experiences with a complete stranger, so here's a little bit about myself, to help you in your quest to choose a counsellor that feels right for you. 

 

I’m a qualified pluralistic counsellor based in Cardiff, UK. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where we can think together about whatever has brought you to therapy, at a pace that feels manageable for you.​ My work is grounded in collaboration. As a pluralistic therapist, I don’t assume there is one ‘correct’ way to do therapy. Instead, I work with you to shape an approach that fits your needs, preferences, and current capacity, drawing from different therapeutic models, research, and your own life experience.

I have particular experience working with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, bereavement, anger, relationship and family difficulties, disability, and chronic illness. Some clients come wanting practical tools and structure; others want space to reflect, process, and make sense of their experiences. Many want a combination of both.​ While I often work in a focused and purposeful way, I don’t place fixed expectations on how long therapy should last. Some people find a brief period of counselling is enough; others benefit from taking more time. We can review this together as we go, responding to what feels most helpful rather than following a pre-set model.

Alongside my own client work, I also work in close connection with a small network of trusted, self-employed counsellors. When I’m not the right fit or don’t have availability, I aim to support clients in finding appropriate alternatives.

My Qualifications

November 2024

Masters Degree

MSc Psychology
University of South Wales

July 2023

Undergraduate Degree

BA (Hons) Counselling and Therapeutic Practice.
University of South Wales

December 2022

Level 7 Management and Leadership.

One Education

November 2022

Level 5 Certificate

Designated Safeguarding Lead.

One Education

July 2022

Level 5 Award

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
One Education

July 2016

Level 3 Access to Nursing and Healthcare Professions Diploma.

Guildford College

I've achieved a 1st class Masters of Science (MSc) in Psychology, where I gained knowledge and understanding of cognitive, behavioural, social and health psychology. I conducted my research dissertation on a health psychology topic. 

I've achieved a 1st class BA (Hons) degree in Counselling, during which I completed over 450 hours of training and 100 hours of client work on supervised placements with adults, children (age 7+) and young people. 

I also completed a management and leadership course where I developed some useful skills for business side of things, so that I can run my counselling practice more smoothly to benefit my clients. 

I also underwent extensive safeguarding training, where I enhanced my knowledge to help further maximise safety when working with vulnerable adults, children and young people. 

I also have a level 5 certificate in CBT, which has helped me develop various strategies to treat different issues you might be experiencing, such as anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, phobias and working with autism. 

I also achieved a Level 3 Access course which covered the basics of nursing, including biology, chemistry, nutrition, sociology and ethics. 

University of South Wales Graduate
Licensed and insured
Psychology Today
NCPS Accredited Member
DBS checked
Accessible

© 2026 by Ashleigh Hennessy Counselling, BA(Hons), MNCPS (Acc.). 

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