Hello...

Hi I'm Amy, I’m a therapeutic counsellor and I specialise in working with people who are struggling with anxiety.

My personal experience led me to want to specialise in anxiety. In my work as a therapeutic counsellor, I found myself working with various presentations of anxiety with clients often and I found that as a result of my training and personal experience I was able to offer a space for those walking through my door to understand their anxiety, remove the control it was having over their lives and ultimately find a sense of calm again.


I consider the work I do to be an immense privilege and it is incredibly rewarding to witness the journey my clients go on in our work together.

Therapy with me...

My approach is to offer a safe and accepting space where I can support you with how to manage your anxiety in the present. I also provide an opportunity for understanding of WHY you are feeling anxious. Anxiety can be a really helpful emotion, often pointing to something in our lives that we haven't yet processed, together we can explore these things so that you can find some clarity.

Our aim together is to give you the tools, understanding and awareness you need to find freedom from constant fear and worry.

Here are some of the most common anxiety-related challenges I see in my therapy room, and I can help you with too:

Panic attacks – Generalised Anxiety – Avoidance – Disassociation – Social Anxiety – Overthinking - Hyper-vigilance – Health Anxiety –Low self-esteem

Experience

Registered Member of BACP (British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists)
Member of ACTO (Association for Counselling and Therapy Online)
BACP Certificate of Proficiency
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (SEG Awards)
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
Level 2 Diploma in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
OU/BACP - 'How to do Counselling online: A Coronavirus Primer'
Safeguarding Training - Adults
Level 2 - Understanding Autism
Experience

Working full time in Private Practice - based in Milton Keynes

Employee Assistance Programmes - short term work with a range of clients with diverse needs who have been referred to me via their employer

Volunteer Counsellor at Mind - Working with clients who presented with a range of Mental health difficulties and issues including; depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues and low self esteem.

Volunteer Counsellor - MKAct - Refuge for women who have survived Domestic Abuse.

Areas of Expertise

Panic attacks – a physical symptom of anxiety
Generalised Anxiety – Feeling anxious about most things in your life
Avoidance – staying away from things that make you feel more anxious
Disassociation – Disconnecting from yourself and the world around you
Social Anxiety – People pleasing, boundaries, confidence
Overthinking - complicating situations with your thoughts and worry
Hyper-vigilance – always thinking worst case scenario
Health Anxiety – Obsessing over your health or the health of others
Low self-esteem – due to the impact anxiety is having on your life

Qualifications

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Approaches Offered

I am trained in

• Compassion Focused Therapy
• Humanistic
• Integrative
• Person centred
• TA

Professional memberships

I am a member of the following regulatory bodies:

• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Cancellation Policy

Please provide 48 hours notice of any changes to appointments to be eligible for a refund.