Amanda Hibbert
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About me
Life can be unpredictable; are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed at times? Struggling with self-esteem or confidence issues, that are affecting your ability to enjoy life? Whatever may be troubling you, I’m here to help. I provide a safe, empathetic, and confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Together, we’ll work towards achieving your dreams and goals.
I believe in the uniqueness of every individual and understand that our experiences shape us. However, I also believe in our potential for personal growth and healing. As a qualified, BACP-registered Humanistic Counsellor specialising in Transactional Analysis, I aim to build a collaborative and trusting relationship with you. This will allow you to speak freely and focus on what matters most to you.
To help you find a counsellor you’re comfortable with, I offer a no-obligation, free initial session of up to 45 minutes, either by phone or online. This session gives you the chance to discuss your needs, ask questions, and decide if my approach suits you. It also allows me to determine if I can assist you.
I offer counselling in person, online, or over the phone. My welcoming and confidential counselling room in Basingstoke is a place where you can feel at ease to discuss whatever is troubling you.
I work with adults over 18 and provide both short-term and open-ended counselling. I’m happy to tailor our sessions to meet your specific needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an experienced, qualified Humanistic Counsellor based on Transactional Analysis and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (HACP).
Although I integrate a number of counselling modalities to ensure the right fit for you, my background training is in Transactional Analysis.
Transactional Analysis (TA) is a psychoanalytic theory and method of therapy developed by Eric Berne in the 1950’s, who was a student of Sigmund Freud. The basis of TA is that childhood experiences greatly impact our lives as adults and are the basis for the development of our personalities and psychological or emotional issues that we suffer. This can then unconsciously cause us to replay the same attitudes and behaviours that our parents had towards us or to respond to communication and interactions with past childhood anxieties and emotions.
Developing greater self-awareness of our thoughts, feelings and behaviours provides a platform for change, self-development and the opportunity to reflect on our past and influence our future.
Counselling Qualifications:
- Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling, based on Transactional Analysis (BACP Accredited) – Distinction (Middlesex University)
- TA101 Course (European Association for Transactional Analysis)
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling
Further training:
In addition to my qualifications, I am also committed to continued professional development and attend many training courses and workshops. I am a Registered Member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) which means I abide by their Professional Conduct and Ethical Framework. I have met the training requirements by completing accredited training and have been deemed a competent and ethical counsellor.
I have also undertaken Rainbow Map training; a tool which integrates the entire human system, both narrative and physical into therapy, to highlight trigger cycles and promote self-awareness.
I regularly engage in continual professional development which has recently included -
- Single Session Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Prescribed Drug Dependence
- Advanced Master Programme on the Treatment of Trauma
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Suicide Prevention
- Anger Energy v Aggression
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Creative Workshop
- Assessment Training
My Experience:
Having spent decades in the corporate world in a senior managerial post, I felt it was time for a change. I am fascinated with 'what makes us tick' and how the experiences we have can shape us and influence the life choices we make. This is one of the reasons I embarked upon a career in counselling.
As Francis Bacon (1597) once so eloquently wrote 'knowledge is power'. I have personally found that developing greater self-awareness of our thoughts, feelings and behaviours provides a platform for change, self-development and the opportunity to reflect on our past and influence our future.
In addition to my private practice, I currently volunteer as an Assessor for a counselling charity in Winchester who provide affordable counselling, supporting adults through short-term and long-term therapy.
I have also previously gained experience with a youth counselling charity in Basingstoke, providing mental health and emotional support to young people and a 6th form college, supporting students.
Professional Memberships held:
- Registered Member, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Member, Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Life Fellow Member, Institute of Directors
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Individuals £60 (9am - 5pm) and £65 (5pm- 8pm)
I offer a free, no obligation, initial telephone or online session of up to 45 minutes, where you will get a chance to see if my style of working is right for you and for me to assess whether I can meet your needs.
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Further information
I operate from two counselling rooms. One is based near Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, with free parking, and the other is at the top of Basingstoke town centre. Both offer a warm, inviting environment for us to work together.
