Amanda Gemmel
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About me
Hello and a warm welcome to my profile…
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or low? Perhaps you’re struggling with a relationship, a life transition, or facing feelings of stress, burnout, or grief. You don’t have to face this alone, if you’re looking for a safe and supportive space to talk things through, I may be the right counsellor for you.
Life can feel incredibly tough at times, and it’s normal to need extra support. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or feelings of being stuck, I’m here to help. Perhaps you’re experiencing difficulties in a relationship—be it romantic, family, or friendships—or you’re coming to terms with a significant loss or change. Whatever you’re facing, I offer a caring, non-judgemental space where we can explore what’s troubling you.
Areas I Work With:
I have experience with a wide range of issues, including:
• Anxiety (please see my article: 10 ways to help manage anxiety https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/10-ways-to-help-manage-anxiety)
• Depression and low mood
• Relationship challenges (romantic relationships, family dynamics, and parent/child issues)
• Grief and loss (I am hospice-trained in bereavement support)
• ADHD support (I provide neuroinclusive support for adults who are diagnosed, awaiting diagnosis, or exploring this possibility)
My Approach:
I offer a friendly, compassionate, and relaxed environment where you can feel truly heard. My aim is to help you:
• Gain greater self-awareness
• Process difficult emotions
• Find solutions to help you move forward with confidence and clarity
As a person-centred therapist, I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to work alongside you with empathy and kindness, helping you reconnect with your strengths and navigate the challenges you’re facing. Together, we can work towards building self-compassion, addressing self-care, and finding ways to lighten emotional burdens that may not be serving you.
Why Work With Me?
• Registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy)
• Fully insured with enhanced DBS clearance
• Anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ affirmative
• Committed to ongoing professional development to stay up to date with the latest therapeutic approaches
Next Steps:
If you’d like to explore whether I’m the right fit for you, I offer a free introductory call. Feel free to get in touch via email, text, WhatsApp, or through my website—I’d be happy to answer any questions and help you take the first step.
🌐 Website: amandagemmelcounselling.co.uk
📧 Email: ags.therapy@gmail.com
📱 Text/WhatsApp: 07473 040596
📸 Instagram: amanda.gemmel.counselling
Working together we can help you rediscover a healthier, happier, and more confident you…
Training, qualifications & experience
CPCAB L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, East London & Essex Counselling Training
CPCAB L3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, ACL Essex County Council
CPCAB L2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, ACL Essex County Council
ACL L1 Introduction to Counselling, Essex County Council
Additional Counselling Training includes:
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- Solution Focussed Brief Intervention Therapy, Relate
- Farleigh Hospice Circle Adult Bereavement Counselling Training
- Providing Time-Limited Counselling, counsellorcpd.com
- Foundations of Motivational Interviewing (for Adults), MIinLondon.org
- Domestic Abuse Basic Awareness, SETDAB
- Substance Misuse, KSCP
- Suicide Prevention, Risks and Awareness, KSCP
- Trauma Informed Practice, AVA Project
- BACP Safeguarding & Managing Risk through Digital Media for Practitioners
- Understanding ADHD, Kings College London
- CPCAB Walk & Talk Therapy
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Reduced fees available for block bookings, please enquire.
When I work
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My normal working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm. For appointments outside of these times please let me know and I will try to be as flexible as I can in order to accommodate you.
Further information
I am available for both online and face to face therapeutic support and can offer a flexible, blended approach whereby some sessions are held in person from my therapy room near Ongar and some sessions are held online from the comfort of your own home, in order to suit you and fit in with your timetable and schedule.
