I am a professional counsellor in the UK . I have a BSc (Hons) degree in counselling. I have experience in: coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, mental health and confidence. I believe that given the space and respect individuals can work on the areas they wish to change, improve or grow from. I pride myself on treating each person as an individual and I enjoy working as part of a collaborative team in the counselling relationship. Well-done for taking the first steps towards doing something for you. I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS22-02645
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She helps me feel validated when I need it, and pushes me to learn how to function without the need for validation from others.
Written on Apr 27, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Amanda has been instrumental in identifying some of the issues that have held me back for many years. She is patient, kind and adaptable in her approach. She is also very knowledgeable in many types of treatments for varying mental health issues. I would highly recommend Amanda to anyone considering therapy.
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amanda makes me feel respected, listened to and cared about. I feel like I’ve made huge progress in my mental health thanks to her and have always felt safe in speaking about what is going on inside my head.
Written on Mar 10, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and adhd
Experienced and very good at guiding you along the healing path.
Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Understanding and a good person
Written on Nov 20, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I enjoy talking to Amanda. I feel better after every session and am learning a lot about myself, even if it’s not the easiest to hear
Written on Oct 29, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, and adhd