Amanda McDermott

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BA (hons), PGDip, MBACP, NCPS Accredited

About me

I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space where you can explore both your present challenges and past experiences. As an Integrative Therapist, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor our work together, ensuring that counselling is shaped around you, your circumstances and your goals. I provide a friendly and supportive environment where you can feel heard, respected and understood.

I work with a range of issues, including childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, trauma and complex trauma, as well as stress and anger management. I also have experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including those with Dyslexia, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Choosing to begin therapy is an important and sometimes difficult step. To help you decide whether I am the right therapist for you, I offer a confidential, non-judgemental 15-minute introductory telephone call. If you decide to move forward, we will work together to explore your experiences and create meaningful and lasting change in your life.

Training, qualifications & experience

My qualifications include BSc (Hons) Psychology, PGDip Integrative Counselling and Coaching.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Childhood sexual abuse, rape.

Fees

£65.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

I charge £65 per 50 minute session, however, if you are unemployed or on a low income, I may be able to offer you a discounted rate. 

When I work

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63 Pennington Drive, London, N21

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Zoom