Julie Ashton Counselling

14/08/2026

Looking for a fun night out? Why not join us for an exciting Race Night, where you’ll even have the chance to own your very own virtual racehorse for the night! 🐎

Best of all, all money raised will go towards supporting The Fern Centre.

Come along, enjoy the excitement, have a bit of fun, and help us raise funds for a fantastic cause.

📅 Please see the details below.

We hope to see you there – place your bets and let the races begin! 🏇

14/08/2026

These circles of overwhelm can help you to focus on areas where you can effect change, enhancing personal empowerment & reducing stress.
Identifying what lies within your control can lead to more proactive & effective problem-solving. The circles of overwhelm can help because they separate what is yours to act on from what you can influence, and what was never fully yours to carry. ❤️

21/06/2026

Father's day, a celebration for some, a difficult day for others❤️
Thinking of all of you today.

16/06/2026

A therapist doesn't fix problems or make decisions for you. Instead, they provide the tools and space needed to understand your patterns, build coping mechanisms, and empower you to navigate challenges on your own.

28/05/2026

Such a powerful message, past burdens are often heavy to carry. Lighten your load❤️
Counselling can help to unravel this and give perspective.

20/05/2026

May is mental health awareness month, here's a few reminders to look after yourself, and support your mental wellbeing❤️

10/05/2026

So true🩷

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07/05/2026

Dopamine is a "feel-good" neurotransmitter and the happy hormone that drives the brain's reward system, creating feelings of pleasure, motivation, and satisfaction.

19/04/2026

Therapy can feel like working a muscle you can't see…because for most of your life, you've been taught to carry things — not to set them down and look at them.
You've built entire systems for coping: staying busy, staying logical, minimising, deflecting, joking it off. Those systems work, in the way that limping works. You get where you're going. But the muscle that actually processes, feels, names, and integrates experience? It may never have been asked to do much.

19/04/2026

Join us at The Cedars Barnstaple Wednesday 22nd April starting at 10am for a Lifestyle and Wellbeing Fair hosted by The Fern Centre.

This special event will feature over 40 stalls offering valuable information, support, and resource’s, along with informative talks throughout the day. To support patients living with and beyond cancer in a welcoming and informative environment.

Come along and explore what’s on offer and connect with a range of services and support networks. Refreshments will be available.
We look forward to seeing you.