Dr Kerry Ashton
Founder of The Mental Fitness Dr.
“…I create clarity, confidence and certainty for business owners, professionals and leaders through my unique approach to mental fitness...”
My Story
For nearly 15 years I was proud to be part of the UK NHS, and fought hard to get my patients the peace and progress they deserved. But as my career advanced, I was faced with a harsh reality , I was increasingly tangled in outdated guidelines & stifling bureaucracy.
Despite working long days, evenings, and weekends, I found myself seeing fewer patients, stuck in a system that wasn’t serving its purpose.
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That wasn’t what I signed up for. I was meant to make a difference, not drown in meetings & paperwork!
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So, I made a change, I started my own practice, a space where I could truly innovate, apply the latest science, and optimise mental fitness & performance for my clients. This led to the development of my unique five step programme.​
Real progress happens when we step outside the system, disrupt the status quo, and create solutions to delight the clients we serve.
I founded The Mental Fitness Dr. in the belief that everyone deserves to, and absolutely can, optimise their mental fitness.
Through a dedicated program, I guide clients on a transformative journey to unlock their full mental resilience, vitality, and wellbeing, empowering them to thrive in every aspect of life.
Bio
Dr Kerry Ashton is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience in the UK NHS and private practice. She has worked with hundreds of clients from all over the world achieving a reputation for straight forward, practical solutions & lasting results.
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Dr Kerry Ashton has lectured on the UK Doctoral Degree for Clinical Psychology Programmes at the Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds University and is a Chartered & Associate member of the British Psychology Society. Qualified and highly experienced in several key psychological therapies Kerry has been featured in print and online media including C4's popular documentary series 'Britain's Biggers Hoarders'.
Kerry is also a FA registered football coach, gaining her coaching qualification in 2019. She has coached children's football at all ages and her current mixed U12’s team are busy with training and matches.
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Over the past decade, Dr Kerry Ashton has pioneered a ground breaking approach in the mental health and wellbeing field, moving past conventional symptom treatment to focusing on achieving optimal mental fitness. Dr Kerry Ashton's unique approach is a science backed, holistic system with five clear steps to optimise mental fitness. The programme incorporates the core pillars of mental fitness with practical, actionable and effective interventions.
​Today, Dr Kerry Ashton pours her passion into The Mental Fitness Dr. and we are working to make her insights and five step programme available on a large scale, delivering results for those who are ready for genuine lifelong transformation.
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Achieve optimal mental fitness for unstoppable performance.