Person Centred Counsellor and Professional Coach in Ashford, Kent

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Welcome, and thank you for visiting my website. My name is Heidi Barton and I am a Person-Centred Counsellor and Professional Coach in Ashford, Kent.

About Me

I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and professional coach, registered with both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Alongside my therapeutic work, I bring over 30 years of professional experience across education, safeguarding and mental health services.


In my private practice, I work with adult clients, offering a safe and supportive space to explore a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and the impact of past experiences.

I also work in a leadership role at Place2Be, a leading mental health charity providing in-school support to improve the emotional wellbeing of students, families and staff. This role involves overseeing the operational delivery of school-based mental health services across Sussex.

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Working With Me

I am a qualified, BACP and BPS registered counsellor offering a warm, empathic and non-judgemental space where you can explore the difficulties you face. My approach is person-centred. I believe you are the expert in your own life and already have the inner resources needed to create change, even if these currently feel out of reach.

At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship. I aim to offer genuine understanding, empathy and unconditional acceptance, helping you feel safe, heard and valued. Many clients I work with struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationship difficulties, challenges at work, trauma and the lasting impact of earlier life experiences.

Counselling is not about advice but about creating the conditions in which you can reconnect with yourself, develop self-compassion and move forward in a way that feels right for you.

Alongside counselling, I also practise as a professional coach. My coaching work is grounded in a collaborative, client-led approach, providing a structured and reflective space to help you clarify your goals and take the steps needed to achieve your aspirations.

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In-person Counselling and Coaching in Ashford

My practice is located at The Paul Bower Centre 123 Church Road Willesborough Ashford, Kent TN24 0JQ. This is easily accessible from Wye, Charing, Tenterden, Folkestone, and all surrounding areas.

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Sessions & Fees

My private practice runs on Saturday mornings and is based in Ashford.

Sessions last 50 minutes and are held on a weekly basis.


Fees are £55 per 50 minute session, payment can be made by cash or bank transfer.

I offer concessions for trainee counsellors.

I also offer an free initial consultation which lasts approximately 15 minutes.

If you would like to book an initial session or ask me anything, please reach out via phone or email.

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Counselling Feedback

“Thank you so very much for the times I spent with you. It helped me a great deal.”

“The sessions have given me hope and belief. They allowed me to be vulnerable and given me different ways I can rethink thoughts and to decompartmentalise things beyond my control.”

“Thank you so much for the support and freedom to talk in a safe space.”

“Heidi – you have been so kind, empathetic and I’ll always be grateful to you for helping me.”

“It’s a long journey ahead but knowing I’ve already made positive changes leaves me with hope that they’ll continue. Many, many thanks.”

“Heidi has helped me so much since I started speaking to her. I have come a long way with my social anxiety and have much better tools to deal with family conflict when it arises.”

“Thank you so much Heidi. I would not be where I am now without your help.”

Coaching Feedback

“Heidi was very attuned and professional. It was of great help to view things more clearly and she offered me realistic and attainable ways to reach my goals.”

“Heidi held a warm and containing space and helped me achieve my goals. She offered helpful resources throughout and facilitated my problem solving.”

“I found the coaching sessions insightful and empowering. I have a clear vision of how I want to move forward and the steps I will undertake.”

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.

You can also call me on 07510 809223 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.

All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.

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