Amanda Wanless
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About me
Need counselling as an individual or couple? Are you looking for someone who is experienced, approachable and who can help you make changes in your life or relationship? Then let me help you either face to face or via Zoom.
People come and see me for many reasons. As an individual there may be something specific; a death, the breakdown of a relationship, work or family problems. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or depression or you feel like you have no focus, and that time is passing you by. Perhaps managing boundaries with other people is difficult or you just feel like life is kicking you in the teeth and you need some positive changes and coping mechanisms.
As a couple is it hard to communicate? Are feelings of betrayal and jealousy dividing you? Perhaps you feel you have drifted apart and need to see if you can re-connect or you are struggling with a specific aspect for example intimacy, loss, children or health.
Whatever the reason, don't struggle alone. If you can’t share with friends or family or that isn't enough; talk to me and together we can work it out. I'm here to listen and help you explore and make sense of things without judgement or bias. My aim is then to help you move forward in a way that is right for you.
In our work I will always be open and genuine with you, which at times may include challenging your thoughts and feelings. Typically, I will work with you in two ways; concentrating on what is happening now and also exploring what has shaped you in your life. In my work, clients often find that how they react now is closely linked to the past.
Choosing a counsellor is daunting. At first it may seem hard, possibly embarrassing, sharing your inner thoughts and feelings to someone who initially is a stranger. However, if you can take that first step, then I will do my very best to help.
I meet with clients in my private, quiet and comfortable counselling room. This is located in High Barnet and is convenient for transport links. Free parking is available. However, if you prefer, your session can be held via Zoom or telephone. Appointments are available Monday to Thursday, including early mornings and late evenings.
The above is just a very basic outline of my work but please contact me if you wish to know more. There is no commitment and then, if you wish, you can have an initial meeting, where we can explore your counselling need further.
Training, qualifications & experience
After spending over 20 years in the corporate world, I decided to get off the hamster wheel, re-train and have subsequently worked in Education and Family Services.
My counselling experience is varied and includes working with adults and young people in both private practice and within a counselling organisation. Whilst I am a general counsellor I have a lot of experience in bereavement, anxiety and depression and young people.
My work is primarily person centred and is firmly rooted with the ethical framework of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). My counselling qualifications include:
· FdA Degree in Counselling - Middlesex University
· British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Accredited Advanced Diploma (Level 5)
· Certificate in Couples Counselling – The Counselling Academy
· Level 3 Diploma in Counselling
In addition and as part of my ongoing commitment to training I have undergone extensive professional development in areas such as ADHD, Autism, Trauma, Bereavement & Loss, Anxiety & Depression, Young People, Relationships, Women’s Health, On-line Counselling, Short-term / Solution Focused Counselling, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy and Polyvagal Therapy.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 - £120.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
My standard charge is £40 for the initial meeting and thereafter £65 per session for individual clients. The meetings last 50 minutes.
I also offer Couples Counselling. My standard charge is £80 per weekly session which will last 60 minutes or £120 for a fortnightly session which will last 90 minutes. In addition I offer intensive relationship deep dive sessions which last 3 hours and cost £240.
Payments can be made by cash, card or by direct money transfer. If you wish to pay by direct transfer the details will be given to you upon booking. Payment by direct money transfer is required before each session.
When I work
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Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 7pm
Occasionally I will offer relationship deep dive sessions outside of these hours.
Further information
Counselling sessions
Initial Assessment Session
In our first meeting we will have a chat about what has brought you to counselling, your background and what you wish to get from our work together. It’s also an opportunity for you to ask any questions that you may have.
From this conversation, I can confirm how I can help you and even more importantly, you can decide if you feel comfortable talking to me.
If we both feel counselling will be beneficial, I will give you copies of my terms and conditions and my privacy statement. We can either go through these in the meeting or you can take them home and read them.
Regular Sessions
If after the initial assessment you wish to start counselling, we will agree on a convenient time to meet each week. In my work with couples sessions can be weekly, fortnightly or I also offer private relationship 3 hour workshops.
In these sessions we will carry on speaking together regarding your thoughts, feelings and any issues or problems you face. Together, we will find the cause of them and look at ways to manage or move forward with them. The sessions will go at your pace and we will focus on what you wish to bring to each session to work on.
