Ashley Wilson Counselling and Psychotherapy

04/04/2026

It is Spring 🌱🌼☀️

Longer, lighter nights and wee signs of new beginnings everywhere. Some of my clients and I have been feeling the changes. I'm sure that wee ray of sunshine in the counselling room has added to the therapeutic frame this week!

In these rooms, I work from a psychodynamic perspective. I aim to support you in uncovering your unconscious thoughts, feelings and memories in an attempt to understand why present day challenges feel particularly difficult or painful.

Rooted in more traditional psychoanalytical theory, this type of counselling requires exploration of our past and a suitably trained therapist to work with transference, defence mechanisms and attachment (to name a few!) through talking therapy. But my favourite part?
The client has freedom.
Our sessions are open ended, freely expressed discussions in which the client can settle into the frame of consistent, non-judgement, empathetic listening.

In these rooms I meet a variety of people. Mothers, fathers, teenagers, daughters, sons, professionals, students... for a variety of reasons.

Grief, loneliness, parenting, infidelity, identity... the themes are endless.

If you would like to find out more about this approach, I'd be happy to hear from you. ☺️

awilson.counselling@outlook.com

Best wishes, Ashley.

14/02/2026

Saturdays are for counselling ✨️
But am I the right counsellor for you?

You can check out my profile on Counselling Directory here:

Counsellor Ashley Wilson - Alloa & Stirling - Counselling Directory https://share.google/IFOwXcUvd1aGS3U86

Potential space for new clients in Spring 🌱☀️🌻
Email me for more information at

awilson.counselling@outlook.com

22/01/2026

️What is psychodynamic counselling❓️
And why is our therapeutic relationship so important in this type of counselling❓️

✨️Bringing the unconscious into the conscious
✨️Finding the root causes
✨️Exploring our past
✨️Identifying our defences that have sheltered us from painful experiences and truths

All possible within the right therapeutic relationship 🙏

What is psychodynamic therapy? Learn more psychodynamic therapy, including how it works and who it can benefit.

05/01/2026

New year, new availability! ✨️

This year, I am consciously making more space for the things that I love, and that includes allowing space for my business to grow. 🌱

This involved making changes and some letting go. (Grateful to my lovely workplaces who I had to say goodbye to, for my business to grow ❤️).

My counselling days from now, are:
Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
All face to face in Stirling city centre.

If you, or someone you care about wishes to learn more about counselling, I'd be happy to hear from you. Initial consultations hold no obligation. 50 minutes to talk, be heard, and feel whether the therapeutic space I offer feels right for you or not.

Best wishes, always.
Ashley.

awilson.counselling@outlook.com

15/12/2025

This time of year can be tricky to navigate, for lots of us.

A wee thought for anyone finding this season a little lonely, challenging or confusing.
Or maybe even feeling a bit lost in amongst the pressure, expectations and celebrations of it all.

Plenty of us find this season tricky. 🤍

I will be working with clients throughout the Christmas period, with more upcoming availability in January.

Email me if you are thinking about counselling now, or in the future, and we can see if the space I offer is what you are looking for.

Best wishes, always ✨️
Ashley

28/11/2025

Heading to the Highlands... ❤️

November has been incredible. And I am so grateful 🙏

Over 40 therapeutic hours this month- the busiest I have ever been since I started my counselling work. (Alongside my teaching hours!)

Such an important part of this work is making sure that I look after my own wellbeing, so off to my happy place I go for a wee break.

Looking forward to meeting with my clients next week as we move through the festive season together. 🤲🎄

Best wishes, always ✨️

20/11/2025

Cozy winter evenings in Stirling city centre ❄️

03/11/2025

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02/10/2025

What can we explore in my counselling room?

Every week I sit with my clients as they explore a whole variety of different themes/ issues/ parts of themselves. In psychodynamic counselling we tend to go right back to infancy. To gain an understanding of our internal world, we consider our external experiences/ relationships over time. Therefore, in my counselling room, any 'human' experiences can be explored, in an attempt to understand ourselves as we are today- Whatever issues/ struggles we may be facing.

Counselling is NOT about giving advice.

It is an open space to feel held, safe and contained, alongside someone who can offer non-judgement and empathy within a positive therapeutic relationship. ✨️

All of these themes are welcome.
As are you, just as you are.

11/09/2025

Autumn has arrived 🍂🍁💜

My counselling logo is of a autumnal tree.. this was intentional 💜

I've always felt like counselling for me was a chance to 'coorie in', wrap up and allow myself some time to reset. It gave me comfort and safety when things felt harsh.

Nature is preparing for colder, darker months. And maybe we are too? Maybe a little empathy, care and rest at this time for us too?

Counselling can feel like a place of shelter and warmth. Especially when things feel heavy or too much.

I'd be happy to hear from you at this time of change, in our seasons. 🍂

04/09/2025

Yes, counselling is my business, but it is also my passion. And that passion has brought about a wee bit of growth, and change to my business...🌻

Counsellors are highly trained professionals who offer an invaluable service. That's why it can be expensive! It is our livelihood.

But...
I really feel strongly about removing barriers that are preventing people from accessing mental health and wellbeing support.

Money/ cost of counselling is definitely one of those barriers.💷 🚧

I recently decided that I wanted to introduce a 'sliding scale' fee for people who are on low income, unemployed or in full- time study.

Counselling shouldn't be something only accessible for 'some' people. My counselling space is for all of us, just as we are. And I am in a privileged position in which I can offer reduced rates... so I want to!

Hope this helps someone today. ❤️

You can email me if you would like to find out more, at:
awilson.counselling@outlook.com

Best wishes, always ✨️

29/08/2025

Am I the right counsellor for you?

Becoming a counsellor has been a long, gradual, carefully considered process for me. Here's a little timeline of my journey. 📆

✨️I gained my BA Hons in Religious Studies with Professional Education in 2011, and entered the world of Secondary Education 👩‍🏫.

✨️I then gained my first Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (and hypnotherapy!) In 2015.

✨️Principal teacher of guidance experience in 2016.

✨️I became a mum (for the first time!) in 2017.

✨️By 2023, my postgraduate diploma in humam relations and counselling, and an additional postgraduate certificate in counselling chidren, young people and families was complete!

✨️ In 2024 I started working with a mental health charity as a counsellor in primary schools.

And of course, my own human experiences of loss, pain, identity, and everything in between(!) have been scattered throughout.

And here I am, now. 14 years of working with young people and continued professional development has led me to...

✨️Counsellor, teacher, charity worker, mum.
And possibly, just like you, continuing to gain a deeper understanding of myself every day. 😊

If you feel like I may be the right person to sit with you, by your side, as you allow yourself space and time to figure it out, email me at: awilson.counselling@outlook.com

✴️My service is priced ethically.
✴️I offer as much flexibility as possible.
✴️And I continue to develop professionally.

Best wishes, always.
Ashley