Amanda Wiles

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BA (Hons). MBACP

About me

Perhaps you're struggling with something you've kept to yourself. Maybe you've talked to friends or family, but their opinions, advice or expectations have made it difficult to work out what you really think or feel. Or perhaps you've never told anyone what is really going on.

Counselling can give you something different. 

A space where you can talk openly, be listened to and explore what's happening for you — without someone telling you what they think you should do. You can talk about what's really going on. You can say things you've never said before. We'll work together to help you find your own way forward.

You don't need to arrive with a diagnosis or even know exactly what's wrong.
You might simply know that you're struggling, that something has changed, or that you don't feel like yourself. I can support you with a range of difficulties and life experiences, including: Anxiety & Depression, Relationships, Identity & LGBTQIA+, Corporate Stress & Burnout

Training, qualifications & experience

My practice is person-centred, meaning you lead the way. I won’t diagnose or direct you – instead, I’ll offer a calm, grounded presence and a therapeutic relationship built on trust and acceptance. Together, we can explore the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that may be holding you back.

As a therapist who is LGBTQ+ trained and affirming, I offer an inclusive, non-pathologizing space where your identity will be respected and understood. I am experienced in supporting clients exploring gender, sexuality, and the complexities of living authentically in a world that doesn't always make that easy.

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

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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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 per session

Additional information

I feel it is important within therapy to connect with your counsellor, when you feel comfortable with your counsellor talking therapy comes naturally. I offer a free 20 minute consultation to make sure we are a good fit and that you feel comfortable talking to me.

When I work

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White Friars Counselling & Psychotherapy, 14A St. Werburgh Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DY

Type of session

In person
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Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)