Dr. Claire Ashely, known as ‘The Burnout Doctor’, is a leading figure on mental wellbeing. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Claire has a passion for helping people across the globe prevent and overcome burnout throughout their professional and personal lives. Her background covering neuroscience, working in the NHS and business, she provides real-world solutions and practical insights to every audience.
After studying neuroscience at the University of Bristol and graduating with first-class honours in 2005, followed by earning an MBChB in 2008, she joined a competitive training program in anaesthetics. However, after she began to suffer from burnout, she decided to alter her journey to become a General Practitioner. However, within the first year, she developed anxiety and burnout, which sparked her mission to support others who went through similar experiences.
Claire’s passion has resulted in her becoming a recognised voice in mental health. Throughout her career, she has served as a Health Inequalities Fellow at BNSSG Training Hub, an Effective Consulting Tutor at the University of Bristol, a UK Workplace Mental Health Expert at Headspace and a Clinical Strategy Consultant and Medical Affairs Advisor. In 2023, Claire became the co-founder and COO of Bobby Chat to support those navigating workplace stress. Currently, Claire serves as an NHS Clinical Entrepreneur alongside continuing her work as a GP.
To continue sharing her knowledge and scientific understanding, Claire published “The Burnout Doctor”, which won Gold at the Bloomsbury Publishing UK Health and Wellbeing Awards. Additionally, she hosts the “Beat Burnout” podcast and has appeared on BBC Breakfast discussing burnout as a GP in the NHS. With her professional experience combined with her personal understanding of mental health and burnout, Claire is an inspirational speaker who shares insight into how individuals and organisations can thrive to overcome burnout.
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
“Your story was relatable and inspiring – we believe it will have a profound impact on attendees who will take forward your practical advice into their careers to prevent burnout and challenge the current stigma surrounding such topics” - The University of St Andrew’s
“The topic was great and very relevant. She was a great presenter, very clear and concise and connected to the audience on a compassionate, personal level” - Webinar attendee
"I had a very informative and useful session with Claire. She gave me lots of insights and actionable steps to improve my profile and the way we communicate. She was very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend her." - Sheena, Founder & CEO, Stress Point Health
- 2025 – Published The Burnout Doctor: Your 6-Step Recovery Plan
- 2024 – Appointed UK Workplace Mental Health Expert at Headspace
- 2023 – Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Bobby Chat
- 2023 – Named NHS Clinical Entrepreneur
- 2023 – Featured on BBC Breakfast discussing burnout as a GP
- 2022 – Launched the Beat Burnout podcast
- 2022 – Clinical Strategy Consultant and Medical Affairs Advisor
- 2021 – Effective Consulting Tutor, University of Bristol
- 2020 – Awarded Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health with Distinction, University of the West of England
- 2019 – Health Inequalities Fellow, BNSSG Training Hub
- 2018 – Achieved MRCGP Qualification
- 2018 – Became Ambassador for Doctors in Distress
- 2008 – Practising GP within the NHS
- 2008 – Qualified as a Doctor (MBChB with Honours), University of Bristol
- 2005 – Graduated with First-Class Honours in Neuroscience, University of Bristol
How to hire Dr. Claire Ashley
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