Asha opens up to newcomer Maggie in Corrie

But will her words strike a chord with Asha?

25-31 OCTOBER

As Asha helps out with party preparations for the quads' birthdays, it’s clear she’s struggling.

Finding Asha outside, Gemma tells her about her own depression and how she eventually learnt to control her dark thoughts. As Gemma leaves, Asha thanks her. But once alone, Asha hears Naomi’s voice in her head and relives her recent trauma.

Coming across Asha, Maggie sees she’s upset and encourages her to share her troubles and gently questions Asha, who opens up about life as a paramedic and her attempted suicide.

When Maggie suggests she must have helped people in similar situations in her line of work, and it’s time she showed herself the same kindness, her words strike a chord.

Coronation Street continues Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 with first look episodes available from 7am on ITVX