Ashley Kreze, Registered Psychotherapist and Founder of Real Life Counselling

Real Life Counselling • Founder

Ashley Kreze

Registered Psychotherapist (Ontario)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (British Columbia)

Ashley Kreze is the founder of Real Life Counselling, a Canada-wide online counselling practice supporting individuals, couples, and professionals navigating stress, pressure, and complex life challenges. With over 17 years of experience, her work centres on helping clients build clarity, emotional regulation, and a stronger sense of direction in both their personal and professional lives.

  • 17+ years of clinical and leadership experience
  • Registered in Ontario and British Columbia
  • Online counselling for clients across Canada

As Featured In

Forbes
EmpowHer
CEO Blog Nation

Who Ashley Works With

Ashley works with clients who are often balancing high expectations, demanding environments, and internal pressure. Many come to her when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns they can’t seem to shift.

  • Individuals navigating stress, anxiety, and overwhelm
  • Couples working through communication and connection
  • Professionals in high-responsibility roles
  • Leaders and executives managing pressure
  • Adults in major life transitions
  • Clients seeking clarity and emotional regulation
  • Those wanting meaningful, lasting change

Ashley’s Approach

Her approach is grounded, practical, and focused on real-life application. The work centres on helping clients understand what’s happening beneath the surface while building tools that create meaningful, lasting change.

  1. Understand what’s underneath. Explore the patterns driving how you feel.
  2. Build practical tools. Strategies you can apply in real life.
  3. Create lasting change. Shifts that hold up under real-world pressure.

Background & Experience

Beyond her clinical practice, Ashley has built Real Life Counselling into a recognized online practice serving clients across Canada. She has created, hosted, and directed two series of the RogersTV show It’s All Millennial, exploring the challenges and realities facing modern adults.

Earlier in her career, Ashley worked within the leadership development space, including with international organization LMI Canada, where she developed a deeper understanding of performance, pressure, and human behaviour in professional environments. She now integrates that perspective into her clinical work, particularly with clients navigating high-responsibility roles.

Ashley is also the founder of AshleyKreze.com, where she provides strategic advisory work focused on leadership, decision-making, and long-term thinking.

17+
Years of clinical & leadership experience
2
Provincial registrations (ON & BC)
Canada-Wide
Secure online counselling reach

Credentials & Recognition

Professional Registrations

  • Registered Psychotherapist — Ontario
  • Registered Clinical Counsellor — British Columbia
  • Founder, Real Life Counselling
  • Founder, AshleyKreze.com

Media & Features

  • Featured in Forbes
  • Featured in EmpowHer
  • Featured in CEO Blog Nation
  • Creator & host of It’s All Millennial (RogersTV)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashley accepting new clients?
Availability varies. The fastest way to find out is to complete a brief intake — we’ll let you know if Ashley has openings or match you with another suitable therapist on the Real Life Counselling team.
Where can Ashley provide counselling?
Ashley is registered in Ontario and British Columbia and provides secure online counselling to clients in those provinces. Real Life Counselling supports clients across Canada through its broader team.
What types of clients does Ashley typically work with?
Ashley works with individuals, couples, and professionals navigating stress, pressure, life transitions, and complex emotional patterns — often clients in demanding roles or environments who want practical tools and lasting change.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
Many extended health benefit plans cover psychotherapy and counselling. We provide receipts for reimbursement.
How quickly can I start?
Most clients begin within one week. Start with a brief intake and we’ll match you with the right therapist for your needs.
How do I get started?
Click “Start Counselling” to complete a brief intake. If you’re unsure what you need, choose “Get Help Now.”

Ready to Begin?

Whether you’re navigating overwhelm, relationship strain, or pressure that’s starting to feel unsustainable — support is available, and you don’t have to manage this alone.