Gillian Ashby BA, MA, MACA
Bachelor of Education (BA), Master of Counselling (MA)
Australian Counselling Registration: #23766
I’m Gillian Ashby, a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, holding a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Counselling. With many years of professional experience, I support people of all ages and walks of life in navigating stress, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself, you don’t have to carry it alone. I offer a calm, confidential online space where you can speak openly, feel genuinely understood, and begin to find a way forward.
My approach is warm, practical, and focused on real, lasting change—helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and feel more like yourself again.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. If you’re ready to take the first step, I’m here to support you.
I offer a free initial 15 minute consultation with no obligation to commit. Book Online or phone (+61) 0477 998 812
… Online Counselling Services …
Stress, Overwhelm
& Anxiety
In today’s fast paced world, the pressure to carry it all can become overwhelming. Whether you are navigating professional burnout, the rising cost of living pressures, or the unique mental load of living and working away from loved ones, Blue Haven Counselling provides a dedicated space to pause, reset and find your footing again.
I offer grounded, practical support to help you move past the relentless noise of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm—quieting the cycles of worry and over thinking, so you can find your footing again and breathe.
“Many of my clients are ‘the strong ones’ others rely on, while living with that creeping feeling of exhaustion. If you look after your wellbeing the rest of it will come together. Exploring beneath the surface at a pace that suits you will turn your quiet struggles into a steady, meaningful sense of calm and control.”
Discreet, confidential support is also available for people wanting help with more sensitive or private concerns, including alcohol or other substance use. Support is also available for family and loved ones to make sense of what is happening, recognise patterns and explore positive ways to move forward that work for them
… Confidential • Safe • Flexible …
How I can support you
I understand that life doesn’t always happen within office hours or in the same postcode. Whether you’re working on a remote site, managing a busy household, or simply feel more comfortable in your own space, Blue Haven Counselling brings the therapy room to you. Through secure, private video sessions, I provide the same grounded, face-to-face support you’d receive in person, allowing you to prioritise your wellbeing without the stress of a commute.
Relationships and Communication
Understanding how you connect with others and building more secure, fulfilling relationships through healthy communication.
Life Transitions and Decision-Making
Supporting you through periods of change and uncertainty. Whether you are navigating a career shift, family dynamic or relationship change or adjusting to a new phase of life.
Confidence and
Self-Worth
Moving beyond the inner critic to build self trust, confidence and a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Work Stress, FIFO, Maritime & Expat challenges
Support for managing pressure, burnout, family reintegration and the challenges of being or loving someone who works away from home. Support navigating the unique mental load of FIFO rotations, life at sea, or the complexities of adjusting to a new country I focus helping you stay connected to yourself and your loved ones across the distance.
Alcohol or other Substance Use
A discrete, non-judgmental space to explore patterns around alcohol or other drug use. With support that feels private and comfortable, you choose what you share, including whether you provide identifying details. Whether you are looking to cut back, develop control, or make bigger changes, the pace and direction that feels right for you. Support is also available for family and loved ones to make sense of what is happening, recognise patterns and explore positive ways to move forward that work for them.
Online Counselling
Life doesn’t always happen in one place. Whether you are managing a busy schedule, living life in different locations or simply more comfortable ditching the car and being in your own space, Blue Haven Counselling brings the therapy room to you. Through secure, private telehealth sessions, I offer face-to-face support. Allowing you to prioritise your wellbeing without the added stress of getting there.
(In-person sessions available by request – subject to availability and location.)
Counselling Packages
Consistency is the heartbeat of meaningful change. To help make your therapy journey more sustainable and accessible, Blue Haven Counselling offers a range of treatment packages.
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First Step (1 Session): A one-off session to explore what is going on and gain a clearer insight into what support might look like for you.
- Focused Reset (3 Sessions): A great way to gain clarity on a specific challenge or transition while enjoying a reduced per-session rate.
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Deep Dive (6 Sessions): Our most popular option for those navigating burnout, addiction, or relationship patterns, offering our best value for long-term growth.
“No Doctors’ Referrals Needed and Private Health Care Rebate Available.”
Accessible, Low-Cost Support—No GP Referral Needed
Believing quality care should be within reach for everyone, we keep our services stress-free and affordable from day one:
No Mental Health Care Plan Needed:
Skip the long GP waitlists. You can book an appointment directly with us today.
No Insurance? No Problem:
Our friendly base fees are structured to cost you less out-of-pocket than the leftover gap fee at a typical clinical service.
With Private Health:
We provide detailed receipts for direct claiming, aiming for a low or no gap payment.
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