Amanda Swan

Name: Amanda Swan
Telephone: +447407240095
Price range: £75.00 per session

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NCPS Psychotherapeutic Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor

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Canterbury CT4 & CT1

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About me

Welcome to my profile, and thank you for taking the time to read more about me and how I work in private practice.

My decision to become a counsellor and psychotherapist comes from a long founded interest in behavioural psychology, the enjoyment of working with people, and being people change and grow through therapeutic change. Working therapeutically is something that I have always I been able to do naturally and therefore somewhat, easily. Life experience has given me a good foundation to emotionally support other people, and with my training, both work well together.

I understand how difficult it can be to look for the right counsellor or psychotherapist - which one is right for me. It is important to have someone you trust, who does not judge, who supports you with the issues you bring to each session. Being heard and understood can make a so much difference, especially if this has not been your experience in the past . Having experienced therapy myself as part of my training, and on going development, I understand what a big step seeking a therapist can be.

Therapy may be something you have never done before and I understand how this can bring about feelings of anxiety on top of the issues you are already bringing. That is why, with each session, I aim to provide a calm, safe, and confidential place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, without any expectation. I will support and guide you to a place that is more comfortable, where you can begin to feel more confident and self assured, and where ultimately change will happen for the better.

I am here to listen with empathy, and I do this by using an integrative and flexible approach of working. Working integratively means I can use a number of different therapeutic skills, theoretical models, and life experience to support you. You are most welcome to ask me questions about these methods.

I have spent the last 25 years working with people of all ages, who have had all kinds of difficulties to work through. These difficulties have included anxiety, depression, PTSD (including complex PTSD/trauma, childhood adversity/trauma). I have worked in schools, in adult and youth offending, Victim Support and in community programs implementing social, educational and psychological interventions, and as a teacher/lecturer continuing to support student through their studies. The areas I specialise in are bereavement, and childhood difficulties/trauma including PTSD and complex PTSD, the use of hypnosis, and treating anxiety and severe panic attacks.

If you would like to contact me, the first thing you can do is email, text or call me to arrange a phone call so we can speak and see how that feels in relation to working together. If I cannot answer my phone you can leave a message with your name and number, and I will get back to you. I am often with clients but feel reassured that I will reply within 24 hours - I know that waiting for a call back can add to your worries.

I am in the rural village of Chartham, on the St Augustine site, near Canterbury. It is a quiet and very peaceful location and I also work from the Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre. Both are equally safe, completely confidential, and a neutral space where therapy can take place. I often work at home in the mornings, and at the Thanington Centre in the afternoons/evenings. Face to face, phone and Zoom sessions are available. Please let me know your preference.

I am here to support you with my knowledge, training and experience. Contact me today to arrange a no obligation introductory call. I would be very happy to hear from you.

Warm wishes, Amanda

Training, qualifications & experience

July 2024 - Research: How hypnosis influences emotional regulation. PhD application in progress.
May to July 2024 - University of Kent & University of Essex Research Collaboration on Artists Books as a Therapeutic Tool: Consultant Counsellor & Psychotherapist.
Student Mentor at the University of Kent
February 2024 CHBP - Certified Hypnotic Birthing Practitioner
2021 Ad. Dip. Psy. C - Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
2019-2021 - Bereavement & Loss Support Worker with Cruse Bereavement Care
2018 - Working Directly with Trauma
2015 - Lecturer in Psychology at Canterbury College
2017 Cert Hyp CS in Hypnotherapy & Counselling Skills
Associate Lecturer in Psychology at Canterbury Christchurch University
2012 - MA in Criminology - University of Kent
2016 - TA with SEN children in an SEN school
2011 - Restorative Justice Conferencing
2009 BSc in Psychology (Accredited by the British Psychological Society) - University of Kent
2007 COSA (Circles of Support and Accountability) - Adult Offending
Youth Offending Panel Support Worker with Kent County Council