Meet the People Behind Ao
Healing happens through safe, authentic relationships.
Ashley has brought together a person-centred team of wonderful humans, chosen not only for their knowledge, experience and professional skills, but for something equally important: how they are with people.
Our team brings empathy, authenticity, warmth, curiosity, kindness and deep care to the work. Each practitioner has their own strengths, experiences and way of working, while sharing a commitment to neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, person-centred and compassionate care.
There is love in this work, too. Not the kind that blurs roles or boundaries, but the very human kind: caring deeply about people, their lives, their dignity and what matters to them.
And we believe these values should exist within our team, too.
The culture at Ao Therapy reflects the kind of relationships we hope to create with our clients: safe, reflective, curious and human. We make space for supervision, reflection, learning, support and connection, with plenty of room for laughter and a little fun along the way.
FOUNDER
Ashley Ogilvie
Integrative Psychotherapist | Arts Therapist
Clinical Counsellor | Supervisor
Ashley brings an integrative, creative and deeply relational approach to therapy, with space for the whole of you.
A good fit for teens and adults navigating neurodivergence, trauma, grief, burnout, identity and life transitions, and for couples and families wanting to better understand themselves and one another.
Ashley is a PACFA Clinical Registered Counsellor & Supervisor.
ASSOCIATE
To-Chau Truong
Counsellor
To-Chau brings warmth, curiosity and years of experience supporting people with disability and the families alongside them.
A good fit for children, teens and adults navigating neurodivergence, disability, relationships, identity and everyday life. To-Chau particularly enjoys working alongside families, supporting understanding and connection while honouring individual needs.
To-Chau is an ACA Registered Counsellor.
ASSOCIATE
Melissa Martins
Counsellor
Mel brings warmth, creativity and a philosophical curiosity to therapy, with a genuine interest in what makes you, you.
A good fit for teens 16+ and adults exploring neurodivergence, identity, self-understanding and life transitions, including those times when you find yourself wondering, 'Who am I now?'
Melissa is currently completing her Masters of Counselling and will be available for new clients from mid September.
ASSOCIATE
Philippa Breslin
Registered Nurse | Therapeutic Nursing
Philippa brings a gentle, relational, whole-person approach to health and wellbeing, considering your mind, body and the world around you.
A good fit for teens and adults trying to make sense of neurodivergence alongside physical and emotional health concerns, fatigue, autonomic symptoms, safety planning or complex healthcare.
Philippa also supports older adults and families navigating changing health and care needs.
Philippa is an AHPRA Registered Nurse (Division 1)
COMPANION
Bowie
Registered Wellbeing Dog
Bowie is Ashley’s four-legged companion and occasionally joins her in the therapy room, offering a quiet presence, a soft place to land and absolutely no pressure to make eye contact.
A good fit for humans who find animals comforting, regulating or simply easier company sometimes.
Bowie joins selected sessions depending on his availability and wellbeing. If you would specifically like Bowie to attend your session, this can usually be arranged for an additional fee.