A Gentle Space to Write, Heal and Be Heard
Healing Through Writing
#WriteToHeal
- Life leaves its mark on all of us.
- The grief you have never fully spoken about.
- The life experiences that changed you.
- The memories that still surface years later.
- The story you have always wanted to tell but never knew where to begin.
Inspiring people to heal through speaking their truth.
Free Guide: Begin Your Writing and Healing Journey
Download a simple guide to help you take the first step towards writing, reflection and personal clarity.
Your Story Matters
Support For The Story You’re Ready To Tell
Whether you’re carrying a story that needs a voice, seeking clarity after a difficult chapter, or dreaming of writing a book, you don’t have to do it alone.
Through transformational writing, compassionate guidance, and one-to-one support, Carl Ashley helps people make sense of their experiences, reconnect with their authentic voice, and create something meaningful from the stories that shaped them.
When one person finds the courage to tell their story, it can inspire another to do the same.
HOW CARL CAN HELP
Ways Carl Can Support You
Healing Through Writing
A supportive writing process for people who want to explore grief, trauma, change or difficult life experiences through words.
Writing Support
One-to-one guidance to help you find your voice, structure your thoughts and begin writing your story with confidence.
Book & Story Support
Help turning your lived experience, personal journey or message into a meaningful book or written piece.
Editing & Guidance
Careful support to refine, shape and strengthen your writing while keeping your voice and story at the centre.
The words you write for yourself may become the words that help someone else heal.
Your Story Matters
This Work May Be For You If...
- You have a story that won't leave you alone
- You've experienced grief, loss, trauma, recovery or major life change
- You feel called to write a memoir, personal story or book
- You have notebooks, journals or unfinished writing gathering dust
- You want to understand your life experiences more deeply
- You feel there is something important inside you that wants to be expressed
- You want support, structure and encouragement from someone who understands the journey
Ways We Can Work Together
How Carl Can Help
Life Story Support
For people who want to write about their life, family, recovery, grief, lessons or personal journey.
One-to-One Writing Mentoring
For people who need structure, accountability and practical support to keep writing.
Healing Through Writing
For people who want to use writing as a reflective tool for clarity, meaning and personal growth.
Writing Is The Vehicle. Transformation Is The Goal.
Many people come looking for help with writing.
What they often discover is something much deeper.
Whether your goal is personal healing, self-discovery,
or publishing a book, writing can become a powerful
catalyst for change.
Healing Through Writing
Writing helps us:
- Organise our thoughts
- Process emotions
- Make sense of difficult experiences
- Reconnect with our authentic voice
- Discover new perspectives
- Find meaning in our journey
Your Story Matters
Meet Carl Ashley
Carl Ashley is a published author, speaker and writing mentor based in Tipperary.
Through his own writing and life experience, Carl understands how powerful it can be to put your story into words.
Today, he supports people who want to write honestly, reflect deeply and create meaningful personal work.
“Sometimes the story we avoid is the story that can set us free.”
- Carl J. Ashley
Your Writing Journey
Support At Every Stage Of Your Story
Explore Your Story
Begin with the memories, experiences and moments that matter most.
Find Structure
Organise your thoughts, themes and ideas into a clearer direction.
Move Through Blocks
Work through fear, doubt, overwhelm or uncertainty with support.
Write With Purpose
Develop your story with guidance, encouragement and accountability.
Create Meaning
Understand what your experiences have taught you and why they matter.
Share Your Story
Turn your story into something that can be kept, shared or developed into a book.
Kind Words from Amazing People
Cart’s guidance helped me finally find the courage to write my story. It’s been life changing. I highly recommend Write Coach Ireland.
Knight
Ireland
The writing process was therapeutic and empowering. Carl creates a safe space for honesty, healing and growth.
Lisa
Uk
Professional, supportive and truly passionate about helping people heal through writing. I can’t thank Carl enough.
Carol
Australia
Healing Through Writing
Carl’s Work In The Community
Carl has shared his work through writing, speaking, recovery-focused events and community settings.
Your Writing Journey
FAQ
How long does it take to write a book with you?
Well, how long is a piece of string, is the easiest answer. It depends on your appetite, the number of sessions we do, and other variables. In my experience, about 18 months would be the least amount of time I’d expect the whole process to take, covering three drafts, pre-publication readiness, and formatting.
There is also the option to have your book cover designed by us if you desire. In some cases it can take 2-3 years, but again this is determined by appetite, frequency of sessions and budget.
What do I need to work with the Write Coach?
- You will need a commitment to honesty – being honest with yourself as well as others.
- You will need a laptop or a desktop computer with word processing software (eg ms word) to type up your work, if you are writing or typing.
- You will need some kind of device to capture audio if you are speaking into something which will convert your audio into a text document
- You will need access to Zoom or some kind of video conferencing software to work together during our sessions
- You will need to be able to make monthly payments at the beginning of the month on time.
Is there a contract of services?
Yes and No. A service agreement and NDA can be provided if you wish, but the agreement is based on a monthly rolling contract. Clients can cancel the agreement any time they wish, there is no obligation to continue working together if the client wishes not to do so.
What is Healing through Writing?
There is some kind of spiritual law which comes into play once you start to speak your truth. This commitment to honesty and telling it like it is, reveals a hugely powerful shift in our lives. What was previously suppressed or repressed, becomes expressed, and the spiritual mechanism of this expression, is in alignment with healing vibrations.
You do not need to publish a final version which runs the risk of legal cases for slander, libel, and so on, we can be sensitive to names and places. However, first draft, I would always recommend telling the whole truth, nothing but the truth, so help me god …
How many clients have used the Write Coach service?
Over the last seven years (we started in 2019 during the lockdown) over x100 clients have availed of this service. Not all of them have finished the course or completed writing their books. Some take a break and come back to it. Some abandon it completely because it brings up issues they choose not to face.
Some clients have kindly volunteered and obliged us to do video testimonials, to speak about their experience using the service – you can see those here.
Is the service confidential?
Absolutely. Sadly, clients often recount very traumatic events from childhood including sexual abuse, physical abuse, psychological abuse and emotional abuse, and in some cases these can be present in adulthood.
Not only is the service confidential, but clients are recommended to avail of a separate counselling service, such as that offered by a psychotherapist, in conjunction with Write Coach sessions.
The sensitive topics we work on together are treated with the utmost confidence and not shared beyond the client session.
How much will working with the Write Coach cost me?
Costs can vary. Some clients have one session a week, some clients have a session once every two weeks, and some once every four weeks. In rare cases, we can accommodate other requests to meet certain deadlines. To begin with, we would recommend one session every two weeks, and I’d budget for €125 per month for that. All clients are expected to pay the first month up front, so that when sessions are concluded, the last two sessions are already paid for. Therefore expect to make a minimum commitment of €250 first month and €125 thereafter on a monthly rolling contract.
If you have a deadline, a special project, or requirements which don’t fall within the usual scope, feel free to get in touch and we can have a chat about rates.
Ever wanted to write to write your own book, but didn’t know where to start?
This is precisely where most people come to us, and this is exactly where we come in. It can be overwhelming to think in terms of the end goal, but it is literally a process of taking things one step at a time, one day at a time, and in my experience of nurturing and mentoring clients, this approach works optimally.
Naturally, you can start in three places – the beginning, the middle, or the end! But in reality it doesn’t matter where you strat, just that you make a start, and hold that commitment in a space of safety, honesty and self-care.
Are you available to meet for sessions working on my book?
Again yes and no. While the vast majority of clients avail of the benefits of Zoom calls for sessions working on their book, I can make myself available to meet in person if we are within an hour’s travel of one another.
Although I appreciate the personal touch, is it worth noting that working through the online platform enables us to be much more productive, in my experience!
Any further questions not answered here pls do get in touch with us here.
Ready To Start Writing?
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Free Guide: Begin Your Writing and Healing Journey
Download a simple guide to help you take the first step towards writing, reflection and personal clarity.