Hello!
I'm Ashley, and I'm so pleased you found your way here.
About me
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The past few years have been a journey of deep healing - one that began with severe chronic fatigue syndrome and many other chronic symptoms but unfolded into something far deeper. While I knew I needed to heal physically, I didn’t anticipate the transformation that would take place in my emotional, mental, and spiritual helath on this journey. Healing, I’ve come to realise, isn’t only bout restoring health - it’s an invitation to come home to ourselves, to listen, and to live in alignment with who we truly are.
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I went from being bed-bound to moving through the world with freedom, from feeling disconnected to feeling deeply embodied and full of love for this life. But the most powerful lesson wasn’t only about recovery - it was about rewriting the story of how I live. I no longer strive to return to an old version of myself, to the life I once thought I ‘should’ be living. Instead, I am trying with every day to embrace the path that feels true to my heart and soul, and I believe we all have the power to do the same.
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Embodied living isn’t about striving for perfection, nor is it about being positive all the time. It’s about showing up for ourselves, with love and trust, through the full spectrum of life - the beauty and the messiness, the joy and the challenges. It’s about honouring our needs, listening to our body, and allowing ourselves to show ourselves compassion, no matter what arises.
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Through chronic illness, I was called to slow down, to listen, and to reconnect - not only with my body but with my intuition, my nervous system, and my deepest needs. This wasn’t an overnight shift, but it led me to a sense of balance and ease that I hadn't known for a long time. Life will always ebb and flow, but now I move through it with greater trust, compassion, and acceptance, and despite it all, I'm full of gratitude for this healing journey and the abundance it has brought into my life.
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So now, it is my mission to share what I’ve learned with others - not just about healing from chronic conditions like CFS - but about our ability to create a life that feels soul-aligned, embodied, and true to who we really are.
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I love nothing more than spending time immersed in nature- walking, paddle boarding or just sitting in the garden and watching the birds.
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Deep connections with others, my spiritual practice and being creative are the things that light up my life.
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I'm passionate about wildlife (especially birds!), protecting nature and living as sustainably as possible.
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I'm also passionate about returning to a more natural way of living, closer to how our ancestors lived, and I'm forever grateful to this journey for helping me return to the wisdom of those that came before us.
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I love exploring and going on adventures in my home in the Scottish Borders or further afield!
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I believe that reconnecting with our true selves is a lifelong journey and I love to continue learning and exploring new healing methods.
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Training and Qualifications
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Health and Wellbeing Coaching Certificate (accredited by the Assoication for Coaching)
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Psychology and Counselling BSc (First Class Honours, accredited by BPS)
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Reiki Level 1 & Level 2
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Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate (60 hours)
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Somatic Parts Work Certificate (25 hours)
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EFT & TFT Certificate (present)
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Some more things I believe to be true...
We are capable of so much more than we are led to believe.
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It isn't selfish to fill your own cup first.
Letting go of the word 'should' is deeply healing.
Your heart already has the answers.
You deserve full health and happiness.
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You are more than enough, just as you are.​
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Thank you for being here. If this sparks something in your soul then I look forward to connecting with you.
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Ashley x