About me
I may have the tools & techniques, but you are the expert in you. Everyone’s therapy journey is individual and should be treated as such.
My name is Amanda Hudson. I have over 10 years of experience in therapy and mental health, working across varied settings. I specialise in ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity. I am a Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapist (REBT) and am also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
I have a strong passion for neurodiversity due to my lived experience of ADHD and I am dedicated to making mental health care accessible for all through my company, The Cognitive Collective Ltd.
It is always my aim to empower clients to take charge of their therapeutic journey, by working in collaboration with you on the direction of the therapy and by teaching you how your mind works, along with how you got to the point that lead you into my therapy room.
I work in a creative, relaxed style where creating a warm, friendly and judgement free space is always priority. Alongside REBT, I often integrate some of the following therapy techniques into sessions (among others):
- Mindfulness
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Integrative PG Dip. in REBT/CBT & Hypnosis
- Certificate in Hypnotherapy & Counselling
- Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy: Advanced Clinical Skills
- Certificate in Polyvagal theory
- Certificate in Relational Neuroscience: Interpersonal Neurobiology of trauma
- Certificate in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Level 1 Makaton Training
I am a Professional Member of both The National Hypnotherapy Society and The National Counselling Society along with being fully insured.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£100.00 per session
Additional information
One-to-one sessions - £100 (50 min session)
Sessions available online.
Please visit my website and book a slot that suits you, where you will be asked to make payment.
Please note that 48 hours notice must be given for cancellations. Missed appointments will be charged for at the full rate.
When I work
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Autism assessments available on Saturdays.
Further information
The Cognitive Collective is a mental health service with neurodiversity and inclusivity at the heart of everything we do. We are a highly experienced team, who have worked across all private and public sector services, and have worked extensively with diverse clients across all age groups.
Primarily focused on autism assessments, we bring together the perfect blend of skills and experience to offer a service that can meet all of your needs, from toddlers to adults.
Many companies offer neuro-diversity services but don’t actually cater to the cliental. At The Cognitive Collective, we want to create a space where, no matter who you are, you don’t have to mask or fear being yourself.
We have worked hard to create an end-to-end experience that is designed with our clients in mind every step of the way. We aim to lead from the front in transforming our industry to become truly accessiblefor all.
