Ashleigh Upton works at Redleaf as a Clinical Psychologist. When not at Redleaf, Ashleigh works at the Northside Clinic in the day program and inpatient program with individuals who experience eating disorders.
Ash has previous experience working in diverse settings, including a university outpatient clinic, not-for-profit organisation, and research program. Most recently, Ashleigh worked at Headspace with young people aged 12-25 who were experiencing their first episodes of mental health and their families.
Ash has worked with individuals experiencing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, intellectual and physical disabilities, and gender identity concerns.
Client ages
Adolescents
Adults
Primary areas of expertise
Eating Disorders
Body Image
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Therapy style and influences
Ashleigh provides evidence-based treatment, working primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Based Treatment (FBT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) models. Ashleigh is committed to providing a collaborative and supportive therapy space, where individuals can explore their concerns and goals to work towards meaningful change.
Publications/research
Ash presented her research regarding cognitive resilience and mindfulness training at the 7th Annual Cognitive and Behavioural Psychology Conference in Singapore, where she received an Award for Best Student Paper.
Hobbies
Ashleigh enjoys swimming, skiing, going on walks, baking, and spending time with her friends.
Days at Redleaf
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Professional memberships
- Australian Psychological Society
- Australian & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders
