Amanda Roberts BA(Hons); MBACP

About me - My first experience of counselling was 19 years ago when I had post-natal depression following the birth of my daughter. I found this to be very useful in helping me to understand more about my feelings and how they were affecting me.

This, and my own challenges in life really inspired me to want to become a counsellor.  To sit with you as you find your way through the hard times.  I will sit and hold a space for you, listening to what life is like for you right now without judgement or the need to fix it and with total acceptance of who you are and where you are right now.

Mine is a compassionately held space for you,  and what is important to you as you struggle with life's challenges,  whatever those challenges might be.   We will explore together to help you find what you need in amongst the chaos that life can throw at us.

My training - In 2012 I trained in humanistic peer counselling.  Having lots of sessions and attending workshops too.   In 2015 I began formal counselling training and in 2019 I passed the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. The training I did was based on Carl Rogers’ Person Centred counselling where through therapy, the client is helped to be the best version of themselves.  As an integrative counsellor,   I also trained in transpersonal counselling.  This is a spiritual based form of therapy,  going beyond what could be called the mundane stuff to the felt sense and body-work.  I also trained in Transactional Analysis another counselling modality. This helps you to become more  conscious of your thoughts and behaviours through an understanding your ego states.

My experience as a counsellor

I have worked as a counsellor at a local secondary school with children who needed some support.  Some issues I worked with included anxiety,  friendship issues,  academic worries,  being overwhelmed with being at a large secondary school and issues around materialism and being good enough.  I also worked as a counsellor for Rape Crisis where I counselled survivors of sexual violence. This included working with many issues.  For example trauma, PTSD,  disassociation,  anxiety,  depression, low self esteem, guilt, panic attacks and fear.  My experience at Family Action was with very vulnerable families struggling with their baby/children whilst having their own experience of domestic violence, mental health issues and very low self-worth/self esteem.

I will work ethically and safely with you as we explore what is important to you. I work from home in a comfortable, welcoming Covid secure space.  My practice is fully insured and supervised and all documentation is stored securely in line with GDPR Regulations.  I am a member of the BACP and work within their Ethical Framework.  I have an enhanced DBS check.