About me
I am a counsellor and registered general nurse specialising in occupational health, and my priorities have been about the physical and psychological care of my patients and clients. I use the biopsychosocial model to support clients' biological, psychological and social experiences and issues. I listen to why the client feels they need therapy, and we discuss the most appropriate way forward which may include, for example, CBT or solution-focussed therapy. I am welcoming and trustworthy and my approach to clients is irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, race or religious beliefs.
I assist clients with low mood, anxiety, depression, low self confidence & self esteem, personal issues, loneliness, sadness, & stress. Palliative care & bereavement. Work-related stress. Loss of identity. Self harm and suicidal thoughts. Infertility and miscarriage. Peri and post-natal depression, menopause, fatigue & PTSD. Couple counselling.
I believe every person is entitled to help and counselling and I work in a client focused way without judgement and with empathy and respect. I provide a safe space for the sessions, and the kettle is always on! If you feel this suits your needs, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered General Nursing
- ENB 998 Clinical Teaching and Assessment 1992
- City and Guilds 9294 1993
- Diploma Higher Education...Community Health Care Studies 1995
- Occupational Health Nurse Diploma 1995
- ENB 870 Introduction and Application Research 1995
- Certificate Counselling 1999
- Diploma Counselling 2000
I have undertaken courses for my continuing personal development and these have supported my work in the following areas
- Low mood, anxiety and depression
- Stress
- Low self confidence and low self esteem
- Personal issues
- Relationship issues
- Work related issues and bullying
- Loneliness and sadness
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Emotional, physical and sexual abuse
- Terminal illness
- Palliative care- people caring for someone with life limiting illnesses or disability
- Bereavement through illness, injury or disability
- Loss of self worth and identity
- Self harm and suicidal thoughts
- Infertility and miscarriage
- Pre and post natal depression
- Female and male menopause
- Chronic fatigue/ post viral stress disorder
- Anger
I worked as a volunteer counsellor at Trafford Macmillan Centre for 10 years. Clients were either carers for people with life limiting conditions, predominantly cancer or people who had problems around loss and bereavement.
I have worked as a counsellor for a charity in Lancashire and I volunteered for Feed for All in Need in Manchester. Both of these voluntary roles gave me the opportunity to assist people who are vulnerable and, often, alone.
I work with clients from the age of 12.
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
Fees
£60.00 - £85.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individuals - £60 per 60 minutes face to face session
Couples - £85 per 60 minute face to face session
Kettle is always on!
Telephone - £50 up to 60 minutes session
Concessions - Please discuss with counsellor
Please contact me to discuss my charges which include any room charges and insurance.
I accept self referrals by telephone, text or email and I will respond as quickly as possible.
Home visits can be arranged where appropriate and it is preferable if the GP is involved. This is to help me understand the medical issues the client is experiencing and supports the safety of both the client and counsellor.
When I work
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Days and evenings until 10pm and weekends by arrangement at the Prestwich and Radcliffe Holistic Centres.
Other venues and home visits by arrangement
Further information
I am based in Prestwich and cover areas within and outside of Greater Manchester by prior arrangement.
Working alongside individuals in the work environment is very productive and the following remarks are from clients:
'Dramatic life changing positive transformation and transition on my recovery process. Emotional and physical well being improved immensely. Amanda has been exceptional in every way. I would not be where I am in my recovery journey if I hadn't had Amanda's counselling. 1st class'
'I cannot emphasise how beneficial I have found my sessions with Amanda and I will take forward the techniques to assist me in the future'
'This has been so helpful to bring me back into a really good position. Amanda has been amazing, so supportive and understanding in all aspects. Thank you so much'
Reading Material
Therapy Today BACP
Articles are varied and can be used in line with the therapy a counsellor is offering to their clients
A Biopsychosocial Approach to Return to Work Watson 2015 Occupational Health Journal
Website What Works Well info@whatworkswellbeing.org
'Overcoming Anxiety: A self Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques' 2009 Dr Helen Kennerley
'You'll Get Over It: The Rage of Bereavement' by Virginia Ironside 1997
'Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness' 1997 Dr Edward Charlesworth and Dr Ronald Nathan
'An Introduction to Coping with Anxiety' & 'An Introduction to Coping with Depression' by Brenda Hogan & Lee Brosan 2007
'Michael Rosen's Sad Book' Michael Rosen 2004
I am focused on creating a safe, confidential environment and service to clients. If there is anything you would like to discuss informally then please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mobile 07342136192
Email amandacouns@outlook.com
