Amy Fokkens
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About me
Welcome – I'm so glad you're here.
If you're a woman who feels constantly overwhelmed, anxious, or like you're never quite enough, please know you're not alone – and it doesn’t have to stay this way.
I'm Amy, I'm a therapeutic counsellor who specialises in supporting women who struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, and the pressure to put everyone else first. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s been holding you back, and help you reconnect with your own needs – without guilt or shame.
Counselling with me is a calm, compassionate space where you can finally breathe, speak freely, and start making yourself a priority.
How I can help you:
Feel more in control of anxiety
- Understand WHY you are feeling anxious, so we can work on the root cause together.
- Develop a 'toolbox' of techniques to calm your nervous system
- Learn to manage and accept the anxiety so it doesn't feel so overwhelming and scary, and as a result, break the vicious cycle of being anxious about feeling anxious!
Build self-esteem from the inside out
- Uncover and challenge negative self-beliefs
- Recognise your strengths and rebuild your confidence
- Learn to speak to yourself with kindness and compassion
Start putting yourself first – without guilt
- Set healthy boundaries without fear of letting others down
- Tune in to what you need and want
- Reclaim your time, energy, and sense of self
Whether you’ve had counselling before or this is your first step, I’m here to walk alongside you. It’s okay if you’re not sure where to start – we can figure that out together.
I work integratively, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to suit you – rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
Our work might include exploring past experiences that shaped your self-belief, using mindfulness techniques to manage anxiety, or gently challenging unhelpful thought patterns. Most importantly, everything we do is guided by your needs, your pace, and what feels safe and supportive for you.
Above all, I offer a warm, accepting space where you can simply be yourself – no masks, no pressure, just real connection.
Here's a quote from a client who recently finished working with me;
"At first, she helped me understand why I was feeling the way I was. Amy helped me uncover the root of my anxiety. Once I understood that connection, everything began to make more sense. From there, we worked together on understanding, acceptance, and developing healthy coping mechanisms. It took time, but gradually my entire perspective began to shift. With every session, I felt a part of myself returning."
Next Steps
I offer in-person (From my cosy garden therapy room in Eagle Farm South - Milton Keynes) and online counselling sessions in for adults via zoom (One to one, 18+).
My fee is £70 and is due in advance of each session.
If you are interested in counselling you can book in for a free short intro call (5-10mins) with me where we can have a chat and I can find out a little more about you.
Following the call if you would like to explore working with me we can get you booked in for a consultation session (fee is £70). This session provides the opportunity for me to get to know you in a bit more detail and for you to ask any questions so we can decide if we will be a good fit. If so, we can then get you booked in for regular counselling sessions.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or check out my website crowncounselling.co.uk - I look forward to connecting with you!
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualifications
- Registered Member of BACP (British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists)
- Member of ACTO (Association for Counselling and Therapy Online)
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (SEG Awards)
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
- Level 2 Diploma in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
- OU/BACP - 'How to do Counselling online: A Coronavirus Primer'
- Safeguarding Training - Adults
- Level 2 - Understanding Autism
Experience
Working full time in Private Practice - based in Milton Keynes
Employee Assistance Programme - short term work with a range of clients with diverse needs who have been referred to me via their employer
Volunteer Counsellor at Mind - Working with clients who presented with a range of Mental health difficulties and issues including; depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues and low self esteem.
Volunteer Counsellor - MKAct - Refuge for women who have survived Domestic Abuse. - Working with the women to help process the loss and trauma they had experienced and offering support as they began to re-build their lives.
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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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Payment is weekly, due in advance of sessions.
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