I understand that taking the first step to reach out for counselling can take courage and might be daunting. I offer a warm and supportive environment for you to comfortably explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, enabling you to navigate life's challenges.
I have experience in working with a range of presenting issues including, and not limited to; relationship issues, anxiety and depression, family conflicts, addiction, trauma and coping with grief and loss.
As a Person Centred Integrative Counsellor, I work in a relational way, providing a safe, non judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a confidential environment. My approach focuses on building a trusted relationship, offering a reflective space to enable you to become self-aware and confident to explore your presenting issues, encouraging your personal growth in feeling able to make decisions that are right for you. I will not be telling you what to do, however I will be travelling through your personal journey with you, so there is a sense of continual togetherness through the process.
We will regularly review how things are going, to check that we are working in the right way for you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #392187
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Amanda is very understanding and patient. She has been excellent in dealing with my issues that I have brought up during our sessions and would definitely recommend.
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Very good...excellent and perceptive listener
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management
Great therapist. Kind and empathetic.
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Amanda is kind, patient and always willing to listen.
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amanda Barnes is a talented, empathetic, and professional practitioner. We made a lot of progress in 2 weeks period. She exceeded my expectation.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties