About me
About me
CBT for anxiety, OCD, overthinking and low self-esteem — in Gosforth, Newcastle, and online across the UK
Are you spending too much time worrying, replaying conversations or feeling that you’re not good enough? Perhaps anxiety, panic or unwanted thoughts are affecting your day-to-day life, or you’re feeling low, overwhelmed and unsure where to start.
Hello, I’m Amanda. I’m a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist, with almost 20 years’ experience in mental health.
I offer practical, personalised therapy for adults. You don’t need a particular diagnosis, a high-powered job or a clear explanation of what’s wrong to get in touch. We can work together to make sense of what you’re experiencing.
What I can help with
I support adults experiencing:
Anxiety, persistent worry and overthinking
OCD, including intrusive thoughts, checking and contamination fears
Panic attacks, social anxiety and health anxiety
Low self-esteem, self-doubt and harsh self-criticism
Depression and low mood
Stress, burnout and work-related difficulties
Perfectionism, people-pleasing and fear of criticism
Phobias and difficulties following traumatic experiences
You may be avoiding things that matter to you, seeking reassurance, or working harder and harder to feel in control. Therapy can help us understand these patterns and explore different ways of responding.
What working with me is like
My approach is warm, down to earth and collaborative. There’s room to talk openly, ask questions and work at a manageable pace.
CBT helps us understand the connections between your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions. Together, we’ll identify what is keeping your difficulties going and agree practical steps towards the changes that matter to you.
This might involve trying different responses to worry, gradually approaching situations you have been avoiding, or learning to respond to yourself with less criticism. For OCD, I use exposure and response prevention (ERP), helping you gradually face triggers while reducing compulsions.
We’ll review your progress together and build a plan for using what you’ve learnt beyond therapy.
Support for professionals and work pressure
I have particular experience supporting professionals, managers and people who place high expectations on themselves.
Before establishing Clear Minds CBT, I worked across NHS, corporate and private practice settings, including senior clinical leadership and management roles. This helps me understand both mental health difficulties and the pressures of responsibility, workplace expectations and trying to keep everything going.
Whether your difficulties centre on work or another part of life, you are welcome.
Appointments and getting started
I offer face-to-face appointments at Dobson House in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, with free parking, and online therapy across the UK.
Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £90. Evening appointments are available, with my last appointment starting at 6pm.
If you’re unsure whether therapy with me would be right for you, I offer a free 15-minute telephone or video consultation. We can briefly discuss what you need, answer your questions and explore whether my approach is a suitable fit.
You’re welcome to use the “Email me” or “Book intro call” button on this profile. You don’t need to find the perfect words — a short message is enough to start.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have almost 20 years’ experience across NHS, corporate, private medical insurance and private practice settings, including senior clinical leadership, service management and clinical supervision.
My qualifications and professional registrations include:
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
BABCP accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
EMDR training
Certificate in Clinical Supervision
I also provide CBT clinical supervision and mentorship.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
Fees
£90.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individual therapy: £90 per 50-minute session.
Appointments are available face-to-face in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, and online across the UK.
Evening appointments are available
I offer a free 15-minute telephone or video consultation to discuss your needs and whether working together would be suitable.
If you would like to use private medical insurance, please contact me to check whether I can accept your policy and what authorisation is needed before booking.
Clinical supervision: £90 per 60 minutes, charged pro rata for other agreed session lengths.
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