Katy Ashworth
Children’s TV presenter and Play Therapist
*Fees are a guide only. Exact cost will be dependent on requirements and are subject to change.
About Katy Ashworth
Katy Ashworth is an Actress, TV presenter, Singer and qualified Play Therapist.
She has been a household name in the UK and worldwide for appearing on the BAFTA award winning children’s tv channel CBeebies since 2009 as the host of I Can Cook, presenting daily links in the CBeebies House, appearances on Justin’s House, Blue Peter, CBeebies Proms and multiple CBeebies Christmas shows including Aladdin and Strictly Cinderella.
On stage she has toured with multiple CBeebies Live! arena tours as well performing for families worldwide from Glastonbury Festival to South Africa with her one woman comedy shows including Back to the Disco, Katy’s Family Fun Show, Time with Katy, Katy’s Roadshow and I Can Cook Live!
She has played lead roles in West End shows including Stig of the Dump and pantomimes including Peter Pan, Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk.
Katy Works extensively as a voice over artist recording mainly audiobooks and animation for CBeebies, CBBC, CITV and major publishers such as Macmillan and Penguin Random House with whom she will be releasing her first of two picture books in 2025.
Along side her presenting and performing career Katy has speaks at various corporate and charity events. She hold an audience together with her unique warmth and witty personality.
Since leaving CBeebies in 2022 Katy has decided to go back to University and pursue her passion for children’s mental health by completing a postgraduate degree in Play Therapy. She is a passionate speaker on this topic and creating connection with children in small and manageable ways.
Her journey with domestic abuse, the family courts and raising her two children alone in Manchester gives Katy an integrity and level of relatability to a vast audience. She speaks candidly about her experiences, how to develop resilience in challenging circumstances and healthy relationships.
She is currently an ambassador for Right2Equality and speaks regularly advocating for their latest campaign on judicial bias.
To book Keynote Speaker Katy Ashworth, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
Healthy Relationships
This talk is designed to help young people understand the foundations of healthy relationships, what they look like, how to recognise red flags, and how to support peers. Grounded in experience and delivered with warmth and clarity, this session equips students with empowering, practical tools to foster safe and respectful relationships.
Resilience
Through my work as a freelance actor, presenter, and solo parent, I’ve learned the power of resilience in uncertain and high-pressure situations. This talk offers strategies for maintaining routine, mindset, and motivation, particularly in the face of adversity. It’s about real-world perseverance.
Therapeutic Play
This session introduces therapeutic play principles that help children express their emotions safely and openly. Aimed at educators, it provides easy, effective tools to build trust, enhance emotional literacy, and support student mental health in a practical way through therapeutic play methods. This is really fun as we get to do interactive elements of play during the talk.
