Steady Mind Occupational Therapy

Steady Mind is an online mental health service offering counselling, CBT, and sensory-informed support to help you understand yourself more deeply and feel more grounded in daily life. The therapist combines evidence-based therapy with a compassionate, holistic approach that acknowledges the powerful connection between your mind, body, and sensory system. At Steady Mind, the goal is to help you build resilience, improve your wellbeing, and move toward a life that feels balanced, confident, and truly your own.

Therapist: Ashleigh Ridge,Bachelor in Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Practitioner
Ashleigh is a registered Occupational Therapist with over 7 years of experience supporting people in both acute mental health settings and with neurodiverse needs. Throughout her career, she has seen first-hand how life’s challenges, big and small, can affect our sense of self, our relationships, and our daily lives. She is deeply passionate about helping people find their own balance, regain confidence, and live life to its fullest. Ashleigh specialises in the connection between our sensory systems and our mental wellbeing. Our senses shape how we experience the world — influencing our emotions, energy, and resilience — and understanding this connection can be a powerful step toward healing and growth. . Whether you’re looking for support with anxiety, low mood, burnout, or simply want to understand yourself better, Ashleigh's aim is to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

• Counselling & Emotional Support – Gentle, person-centred sessions to explore thoughts, feelings, and life challenges.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Evidence-based strategies to help manage anxiety, low mood, stress, and unhelpful thinking patterns.
• Sensory-Informed Mental Health Support – Understanding how your sensory system influences your emotions, energy, and wellbeing, with personalised regulation strategies.
• Support for Mood Disorders – Guidance for managing depression, bipolar disorder, and fluctuations in mood using a holistic, mind–body approach.
• Anxiety & Stress Management – Tools to reduce overwhelm, build coping skills, and feel more in control.
• Neurodiversity-Affirming Support – Tailored approaches for autistic individuals, ADHDers, and those with sensory processing differences.
• Wellbeing & Resilience Building – Strengthening everyday coping, confidence, and self-understanding.
• Functional & Lifestyle Coaching – Practical support to improve routines, organisation, self-care, and day-to-day functioning.