Amanda Burbidge
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About me
Hello - my name is Amanda, and I'm an experienced Counsellor with many years of working in both public and private clinics. I also offer Counselling Supervision for others who are seeking professional support, whether that's for training, volunteer roles or their own professional Counselling work.
I have a beautiful, safe, comfortable space for in-person sessions, but can also work virtually, offering phone, Video and WhatsApp sessions, if you aren't able or comfortable with face-to-face, and I offer a free, no obligation 10 minute introductory call so we can get to know each other a little and discuss what you're looking for, and if we are a good fit.
Counselling can be a very intense and challenging process - and can bring up a range of difficulties, past traumas, anxiety and memories in need of processing. I often see that the initial reason someone is seeking support leads to a totally different conversation, once the Counselling process has begun - so I tailor my approach to suit the individual before me, adapting to meet those changing needs, and using a combination of therapeutic techniques.
Your well-being, and you finding peace, confidence and strength, is my top priority; I provide a judgement free, confidential opportunity for you to explore what difficulties brought you to seek support, safely and comfortably. Together, we work through your past experiences, the way your thoughts and feelings shape your current and instinctive behaviours, and how you navigate to a happier, healthier future.
My role is as your guide, your champion and your safety net. Counselling doesn't mean being told what to do, it's a tool to help you unravel your own thoughts; to make sense of disruptions in your life and mental health, and to explore the strength and capability you have within you. We work together towards your healing, your self-compassion, and to build the resilience and positive outcomes that will protect you from repeating negative patterns, or from past pain impacting your today.
I also offer Counselling Supervision, a vital process for anyone working as or training to be a Counsellor - including those in other service roles, voluntary roles or any situation in which they provide counselling, listening or support. Protecting your own well-being is hugely important, as any Counselling work comes with emotional responses, dealing often with traumatic or troubling experiences in the support we offer. Supervision not only gives you space to process these issues, it can also give helpful guidance, advice and support that you can use to support your clients. Perhaps there are techniques you haven't considered, or therapeutic approaches that can benefit you and your clients. Counselling requires a constant journey of learning and evolving - and professional supervision gives you the tools for this, as well as your own safe space to process the work you do.
My work - both as a Counsellor and as a Supervisor - is rooted in Integrative Counselling, meaning that I bring together a range of different techniques, models, learning and guidance, to ensure that every person is given the right support, and tailoring the time we spend together to meet your specific needs.
This integrative approach includes:
Inskipp and Proctors supervision model
Person Centred Therapy (PCT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) Offender Rehabilitation both pre and post sentence. Client approved collaboration with Probation Services, Social Services, Forensic Psychologists, Legal team's
Mindfulness and Grounding
Relaxation and Breathing Techniques
I can help you with depression, panic disorders, low self esteem, anxiety, stress and any concerns around addictive behaviours and toxic relationships. I support you through bereavement, loss and trauma. I also work with those accused of, charged with or being investigated for inappropriate sexual behaviours.
As a Supervisor, Inskip & Proctors 'normative, formative, and restorative' approach means I am there to assist the supervisee to view issues from this lense. I offer guidance and education, guiding your towards self management within your own practice, growing in knowledge, experience and confidence, helping you to provide therapeutic work to the very best ethical and professional standard.
I hope that gives you enough information about whether I'm the right choice for you - but please do send me a message or call me if you would like to discuss anything, if you have any additional questions, or if you simply need someone to talk to.
Training, qualifications & experience
Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy MBACP
Counselling and Psychotherapy Awarding Body CPCAB.
CPCAB Level 2 Counselling Skills.
CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Studies.
Gloucester University Degree Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, Distinction. Accredited Advanced Diploma in Counselling Supervision Level 7 NCIP CCETSW - Central Council for Education and Training in Social work.
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
Behavioural Couples Therapy (BCT)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Knowledge and Understanding Framework - Working with Personality Disorder.
Institute for Infant Loss - Accredited provider.
StopSo - Professional Certificate in Therapeutic Practice with Sex Offenders.
Melbourne University - Tuning into Teens.
EHCAP - Mindful Emotion Coaching.
Cruse Awareness in Bereavement Care.
Cruse Awareness in Children and Young People's Bereavement Care.
CPCAB Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children & Adolescents
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Those accused of sexual offending
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 - £90.00
Additional information
I offer a free initial brief telephone conversation - usually around 10 minutes - which gives you the opportunity to talk about why you are seeking counselling, learn how the process works, and explore how well we 'fit' before you make any decisions. It's important that you feel comfortable with your counsellor, for any therapeutic work to succeed, so this 'getting to know you' call is a very helpful first step.
Counselling:
Individual Counselling £55.00 per session
Investigation/Accused Offender Counselling £90.00 per session
EAP (Employee Support Services) are also available, please call to discuss contract and prices.
Those who seek counselling in regards to being under investigation or accused of Sexual Offending in what ever way, please call to discuss further. Rates start from £90 per session. I also provide court reports to assist your Solicitor in the defense of your case at Crown Court. The cost begins at £1000.00, and is commensurate with the amount of session time required to complete .
I have consulting rooms in Long Load near Martock for in-person appointments, and also offer WhatsApp video sessions (end to end encrypted), for those who are unable to attend in person, or who aren't confident doing so.
If you have any other requirements, questions or concerns please feel at ease to contact me to discuss them, we will work together to ensure the best way forward.
When I work
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Face to face in clinic appointments are available on Tuesday & Thursday 07.00am - 3.00pm in Stoford.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday is reserved for phone and video appointments.
Further information
As a member of the BACP I am bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
As a member of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) I am bound by the data controllers code for good practice for the management of individuals personal data.
As a member of ATSAC I adhere to their code of conduct and ethical framework.
As a member of STOPSO I adhere to their code of conduct and ethical framework
