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About Ashley Costello

For over 30 years, I have had the privilege of supporting children, young people, adults, and families through some of life's most difficult moments. Throughout my career, I have worked as a psychotherapist, counsellor, hypnotherapist, trainer, and speaker, always with one goal in mind: helping people discover that they are stronger and more capable than they realise. As founder of The Resilient Kid, I now work with families, schools, organisations, and communities to build resilience, confidence, emotional wellbeing, and mental fitness. Whether I am working one-to-one with a child, delivering training to teachers, speaking on stage, or supporting parents, my approach is practical, compassionate, and grounded in real-life experience. I believe resilience is one of the most important skills we can develop, and I am passionate about helping people of all ages create positive, lasting change.

MY STORY

Why I joined The Resilient Hub

My journey into psychology and therapy began as a teenager when my father experienced significant mental health challenges. Like many families facing difficulties, we were left with questions, confusion, and a desire to understand what had happened. Those experiences sparked a lifelong fascination with human behaviour, emotions, and mental wellbeing. I went on to study psychology before qualifying in counselling and psychotherapy, becoming one of the youngest counsellors in the UK at the time. Over the last three decades, I have worked in schools, private practice, charities, and international settings, supporting thousands of people through anxiety, loss, confidence issues, relationship difficulties, and life's many transitions. In 2019, I delivered a TEDx talk called Is Education Broken? which challenged how we prepare children for the future. That talk became the catalyst for creating The Resilient Kid. Today, my mission is bigger than therapy alone. I want to help children, families, schools, and communities develop the resilience skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. If I can help one child feel more confident, one parent feel less alone, or one family reconnect, then I know the work is worthwhile.

SKILLS & STRENGTHS

How I can help

Psychotherapy & Counselling
Child & Family Mental Health
Public Speaking & Training
Empathy & Compassion
Resilience Building & Coaching

A MESSAGE FROM ME

A message from Ashley Costello

Hello and welcome. Taking the first step towards support can often feel like the hardest part, so I am delighted that you are here. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, my aim is to create a space where you feel safe, listened to, and understood. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, but I firmly believe that with the right support, tools, and guidance, positive change is possible. Over the past 30 years, I have worked with thousands of people facing challenges such as anxiety, low confidence, emotional overwhelm, family difficulties, and life transitions. One thing I have learned is that nobody needs to face these struggles alone. My approach is practical, compassionate, and focused on helping you build on the strengths you already have. Together, we can explore challenges, develop strategies, and create a path forward that feels achievable and empowering. I look forward to supporting you on your journey. Warm regards, Ashley Costello Founder, The Resilient Kid Psychotherapist | TEDx Speaker | Author

APPOINTMENTS

Appointment types

Choose an appointment type to start booking with Ashley Costello.

Parent Check-In

Day: Tuesday

Time: 13:00 - 17:00

Supervision

Day: Monday, Tuesday

Time: 16:00 - 18:00

SERVICES

What Ashley Costello offers

Parent Engagement Workshops

Anxiety Workshop

Help children understand anxiety, manage worries, and build confidence with practical, evidence-informed strategies

Nursery Resilience Workshop

Help young children develop the confidence, emotional resilience, and social skills they need to thrive in nursery

Original Parent Workshop: Behaviour is Communication

Discover what your child's behaviour is really communicating and learn practical strategies to respond with confidence.

Ready For School Workshop

Practical strategies to help children feel ready, confident, and excited for their school journey.

Secret Source on Parenting

Discover the simple mindset shifts and practical strategies that make parenting feel calmer, more connected, and more confident.

Services

12 Session Coaching Pack

4 Session Coaching Pack

CPD Training - 2 Modules

CPD Training - 3 Modules

CPD Training - 5 Modules

Resilient Schools Accreditation

Single Group Session at School

Summer Resilience Support

Build your child's confidence and resilience this summer with expert support tailored to your family

Workshop

Year 6 - 4 Transition Sessions

4 Transition Sessions

Year 6 - 6 Transition Sessions

4 Transition sessions and 2 SATS sessions

Staff CPD

In It Together Workshop

Bring parents, educators, and children together to build stronger relationships, resilience, and lasting positive change.

School Resilience Training

Empower school staff with practical, evidence-informed strategies to build resilience, wellbeing, and emotional safety across the whole school.

SEN v Behaviour

Learn how to recognise the difference between SEN and behaviour, and respond with strategies that truly support every child.

Senior Leadership Day for Schools

Empower your leadership team with a clear, evidence-informed strategy to improve wellbeing, behaviour, and whole-school resilience.

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