About me
Individual and couples therapy for adults and young people in Ipswich IP1 and online or by phone. I am accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and work in accordance with their Code of Ethics.
I am an experienced counsellor and supervisor (please see my Supervisor profile if you are seeking supervision), and I work with a person centred approach, which means primarily I am here to listen, actively, to try to understand your experience and its meaning to you. The power of a supportive therapeutic relationship is often underestimated, and I will accompany you with empathy, acceptance and a genuine interest in you and the matters you wish to bring to therapy. You are free to explore, at your own pace, what is important for you. We all have an inbuilt drive to develop in ways that serve and enhance ourselves and others, and my aim is to facilitate your unique process of healing and growth.
I am trauma-informed, and work with people experiencing a wide range of challenges, from depression and anxiety (including social anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder), panic attacks, low self-esteem and low self-confidence, phobias and family issues, to abuse (including domestic and childhood abuse), bereavement, addiction, self-harm and feeling suicidal. I am also open to focusing on personal development, if there are areas of life in which you want to generate more of what's already working, or bring about progress and change.
If you would like more information about me or about person-centred therapy, please get in touch with me by phone or via the 'email me' button above, or you can email me direct at amydann.therapy@gmail.com, or contact me by phone on 07816 273 907. I am available to respond Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. Please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Training, qualifications & experience
Form and Freedom Supervisor's Training - 2021
Advanced Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - 2017
Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - 2015
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - 2013 (Chrysalis www.chrysaliscourses.ac.uk)
Certificate in Fundamentals of Counselling & Psychotherapy - 2007 (Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education, London www.ccpe.org.uk)
Training in Transpersonal Psychotherapy - 2008-9 (CCPE, London)
Volunteer Healthy Mind Counsellor at Suffolk Mind - 2015-2017
Volunteer counsellor at The Caravan, drop-in counselling/supportive listening service, London - 2008-9.
Recent CPD:
Into the Wild Woods: Existential Responses to Turbulent Times
SCoPEd Devise and Use a Comprehensive Risk Assessment Strategy
Person-Centred Therapy: A Contemporary Introduction - Mick Cooper
Trauma from a Person-Centred Perspective
Pathologisation of Women - Victim Focus
Privilege and Otherness: Developing a Language for Practitioners
Working with Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma
Love Addiction, Love Avoidance (Attachment theory)
Discovering and Changing Limiting Beliefs (Parks Inner Child Therapy)
Emotional Needs and Resources (Human Givens)
Crisis, Advice & Recovery Enhanced Support
Conflict Resolution and Breakaway
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £75.00
Additional information
I offer a self-selected fee, enabling you to choose from between £50 and £75 per hour for your therapy. I encourage you to choose an amount that reflects affordability for you as well as the value of your therapy to you. The range reflects my understanding of my financial and earning responsibilities. For further information please contact me at amydann.therapy@gmail.com.
When I work
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Daytime and evening appointments available - please contact me for further information.
