Zoë Aston

Zoë is a London-based psychotherapist, mental health consultant, author, and speaker with over 14 years of experience across therapeutic, clinical, and corporate settings. She has an integrative and person-centred approach, with specialisms in trauma, addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, and relationship dynamics.

She is a sought-after speaker, known for translating complex psychological theory into accessible, actionable insights. She has been invited to speak at events across sectors, offering expert-led sessions on topics including mental health, resilience, wellbeing in the workplace, team dynamics, and emotional intelligence.

Working with some of the world’s most recognised fitness, wellness, and corporate brands, including Lululemon, Barry’s, Reebok, Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, and Headspace, she helps to embed mental and emotional wellbeing into their culture and offerings.

She has also provided engaging talks, dynamic group sessions, and wellbeing workshops for private equity firms such as Permira and was the face of the ‘Let it Out’ Inspired by Iceland campaign during Covid.

Zoë’s sessions deliver a range of benefits, from improved personal well-being for attendees to enhanced employee satisfaction and talent retention. Tailored to the specific brand or topic, her interactive and dynamic presentations offer clear, accessible insights into mental health. Zoë challenges everyone to consider the importance of looking after our minds, and promoting equality and balance for individuals and the community

Her discreet, compassionate, and results-oriented approach makes her a trusted therapeutic partner for those navigating both personal and professional pressures.

She is the author of two books: Your Mental Health Workout – A 5 Week Programme to a Healthier, Happier Mind (Yellow Kite, 2021) and Building Bonds – Why We Choose the People We Choose (And How to Change It, If We Want To), released by Bonnier Books in 2025. Her work continues to champion a proactive and empowering approach to emotional and psychological wellbeing.

Testimonials
Zoe’s contribution to the Permira Insights Week is invaluable. She provides a great combination of theory and practical skills, and the feedback from our students is always very strong.
Permira
Zoe was onboarded as a short-term UK mental health expert due to our shared mission of improving the health and happiness of the world. She was a pleasure to work with, often going above and beyond and we look forward to partnering with her again in the future.
Headspace
Zoë gave a brilliant talk that was focused on helping us navigate life after lockdown. It was thought-provoking, engaging & included tons of practical tips & insights that we can start using immediately in our everyday lives.
Lauren Ashworth
Trainline
She makes therapy easy to understand, access and benefit from. Her focus on specific and measurable workouts means anyone who wants to, can get the results they are after.
Aimie Atkinson
Your Mental Health Workout is an invaluable, easily digestible and accessible guide to maintaining mental health.
Founder and Director
GroOops Dyslexia Aware Counselling
Your Mental Health Workout has had a massive positive impact on our clients.
Tatum Getty
Marketing Director of Barry’s Bootcamp
This talk is incredibly interesting and insightful—what wonderful work! I am going to put several of the strategies and tips shared into practice today.
Pavelka