Amanda Charles

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CPsychol, Post MSc-PGDip, MSc, PGDip, BSc (Hons)
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location_on Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QA
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About me

I am a fully qualified and vastly experienced International Chartered Counselling Psychologist (BPS), Registered Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC), Hypno-psychotherapist (NCHP), NLP, EMDR & EFT Practitioner, Life Coach, and Mindfulness & Meditation teacher; offering services directly to the public and via local GP referrals.   I am also a No.1 Best Selling Author with the world renowned publisher Hay House Inc.; the largest publisher of self-help books, events and courses. My first book, The Psychic Psychologist®; Heal Your Past, Find Peace In The Present, Transform Your Future is out NOW!

I am the creator of the Hierarchy of Healing® protocol and the Release and Reprogramming method and offer programmes, workshops and retreats for my Connected Self Series where we work with all the levels of the Self (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, relational  (self/others).  I also bring together my work as a healer and psychic medium and adapt from these teachings in my Telempathy Teachings® programmes where we use your inner-tuition and intuition to help you connect with your Self and beyond.

I work both internationally online via Zoom and from my office in Esher (just outside London) so am accessible regardless of your location. I also have the flexibility to offer both short-term and long-term counselling contracts depending upon your therapeutic requirements. I strongly believe in working collaboratively with my clients to tailor an individualised approach according to your current needs, so as to provide you with the potential for the best possible outcome.

My extensive psychotherapeutic training enables me to offer the following therapeutic approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Humanistic Psychotherapy
  • Person-Centred Therapy
  • Hypno-psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy
  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming
  • Life Coaching
  • Couples Counselling
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Consideration will be given to scientific evidence and client preferences which may mean the approaches above may be offered on an individual basis or they may be integrated together.

Training, qualifications & experience

Following my first degree in Psychology I spent 5 years at Reuters Ltd working internationally in the realm of Leadership Development and Change Management, also becoming fully qualified to administer and interpret Level A Psychometric testing (BPS). It was during this time I gained a true insight into the value of personal therapy and coaching, and developed a preference for assisting people independently. I soon decided to transition from Occupational Psychology to Counselling Psychology so as to facilitate change for individuals on a personal level. Since this time I have completed numerous trainings which include a Post-MSc PGDip in the Practice of Counselling Psychology, an MSc in Counselling Psychology, PGDip in Counselling Psychology, PGDip in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, training in EMDR, advanced EFT, a 20 day (160-hr) NLP practitioner training programme accredited by ABNLP and NLP(UK) and have completed the Mindfulness Teacher Training Pathway at The University of Oxford.   Due to such trainings I have obtained Chartered Status as a Counselling Psychologist with The British Psychological Society and Registered Practitioner Psychologist status with the Health Care Professions Council; abiding by their professional codes of conduct.

Main Accredited Qualifications:

  • Post-MSc PGDip in The Practice of Counselling Psychology (BPS Part 2)
  • MSc Counselling Psychology (BPS Part 1)
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology
  • PGDip Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy - (NCHP)
  • Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders & Obesity (inc. Nutrition) - (NCFED)
  • NLP Practitioner (ABNLP), (NLP UK)
  • Advanced EFT Practitioner
  • EMDR Practitioner (Richman Training - approved by EMDRIA, EMDR-E)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy Teacher (MBCT) & FPIFW Teacher (Oxford Mindfulness Centre at University of Oxford)

Since 2001 I have been running a successful private practice, alongside which I have provided counselling services for Charities, GPs, Wandsworth Borough Council and Consultancy for a number of Secondary Schools in both Surrey and Berkshire.

I have vast experience with a wide range of presenting issues, client groups and therapeutic approaches, successfully working with clients as young as 9 years old to assisting people in their late 80s. With a continued commitment to professional development I have taken additional training to specialise in the treatment of eating disorders and obesity (Master Practitioner NCFED), PTSD and complex trauma, depression, suicide and self harm and have extensive experience in working with anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, panic disorder, relationship difficulties, attachment disorders, substance abuse, recovery from childhood traumas and abuse, a number of personality disorders, confusion with gender identity and sexual preference, stress disorder, OCD, bereavement and loss, the management of ME/CFS, and the enhancement of self esteem, assertiveness and self confidence.

Member organisations

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BPS
British Psychological Society (BPS)

British Psychological Society

HCPC
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

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Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£180.00 - £380.00

Thames House, 77 - 77a High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QA

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Online platforms

Skype
Zoom

Supervision

In person

Supervision available.

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Amanda Charles
Amanda Charles