Amie Charnley
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I work with adults, couples, young people and children from my practice situated in Paignton.
Making the decision to see a counsellor can feel really daunting and it's so important to find someone that feels right for you and you feel safe with. It may be that you are certain that you are ready to start therapy or you may feel unsure and just want to get in touch to find out some more about the process. I welcome enquiries from everyone. Having an initial call via telephone or online allows you to ask any questions you may have without any pressure to proceed.
I offer therapy face to face or online. Our work may be shorter term (around 6 sessions) or longer term depending on what you need. (Please note, I do not work online with people under 16 years old).
How does it work in the beginning?
When you first make contact with me, we will make a time together to speak on the phone or online for about 15/20 minutes just to see if I am the right person for you. If you choose to move forward, we would then make an appointment for our first session.
**NB - I always respond to enquiries so if you haven't heard back from me then please check your spam file.**
How can Counselling help?
I really believe in the importance of providing a space for you to arrive just as you are and to move at your own speed. Life can be challenging and sometimes we can get stuck. It may be there is a specific situation that has caused you to feel overwhelmed or you may be struggling generally without a clear path forward. My approach is to support you to find your own answers and your own way through.
My approach
I am an integrative counsellor; I offer a variety of ways of working depending on you. Sometimes when experiencing intense feelings like anxiety or depression for example, it can be hard to find the words to describe your experience. You may be comfortable with traditional talking therapy or you may find it useful to work creatively to express your feelings and find your solutions such as using a sand tray, drawing or painting, or using music.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
I am an integrative counsellor but my work is informed by IFS. (Please see my website for more information). This approach can be transformative and can really help to understand the parts of us that carry trauma or that hold anxiety, anger or low self esteem. By understanding why these parts of us are holding what they do, we can find ways to lift that weight and offer ourselves more choice about how to live.
Relational/Couples Therapy
Relationships can feel hard! Trying to figure out ways to prioritise time for ourselves and our partner(s) can feel impossible when trying to navigate the day to day demands on our time such as parenting, supporting wider family members, running a house, jobs...Then when we are further challenged with an additional pressure like a bereavement, a stressful situation at work, or a health scare, we can feel completely overwhelmed and fearful that we don't have what it takes for the relationship to survive. Maybe the way that you cope is so different to how your partner does that it's hard to find some common ground or a way to connect. Having the support of someone who has some space to step back and look at your difficulty can be really helpful if you feel stuck.
Online Therapy
Working online can be great for flexibility, particularly for those with caring responsibilities or those who may have to travel for their work. Combining face to face and online work can also be useful in these situations. I am happy to answer any queries you may have around this way of working, particularly if it is new to you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
- Certified Cyber Therapist
- Certificate in Couples Counselling
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy - Level 1
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Externship
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
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
£55.00 - £70.00
Additional information
Adults (18+) - £55 p/hr
Under 18's - £60 p/hr
Couples - £70 p/hr
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Further information
I work both face to face and online.
For those choosing to work face to face, I offer a safe and private space in Preston, Paignton. Parking outside is free and bus stops and the train station are only a short walk away.
