About me
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Specialist Anxiety Counselling for women
Anxiety can quietly begin to take over so much of your life. That unsettled feeling in your stomach, the constant overthinking and the sense of always being on edge can make even ordinary days feel harder than they need to be. You might find it difficult to fully relax with your family, focus at work or enjoy moments that used to feel easy.
Many of the women I work with appear to be coping on the outside whilst internally feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted and stuck in cycles of worry and self doubt.
It can feel exhausting carrying that weight, especially when you have been trying to appear “fine” whilst struggling internally.
I understand how consuming anxiety can feel. Having experienced it myself, I know how powerful it can be, but I also know that change is possible. My passion is supporting women to gently step out of exhausting cycles of anxiety and overwhelm, understand what may be driving it underneath the surface and begin to feel calmer, safer and more confident within themselves again.
What I Can Help You With
- Fear of anxiety itself, worrying about panic, losing control or constant anticipation of something going wrong
- Physical symptoms such as a racing heart, tension, breathlessness or nausea
- Overthinking and “what if” spirals
- Avoiding people, places or situations that feel overwhelming
- Low self trust or self esteem, doubting yourself or second guessing decisions
- Feeling emotionally overwhelmed, burnt out or unsure how to cope anymore
- Feeling more present and connected in everyday life, relationships and work
- Having a space where you no longer have to pretend everything is okay
How I Work
I offer a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can show up exactly as you are, without pressure to have everything figured out.
Together, we will gently explore:
- What may be sitting underneath the anxiety, including unmet needs, past experiences or long held fears
- Understanding the cycle of anxiety itself, so it begins to feel less frightening and overwhelming
- Practical ways to soothe your nervous system and regain a sense of steadiness
- Building a more compassionate and trusting relationship with yourself
My approach is integrative and person centred, grounded in empathy and collaboration. Whether this is your first experience of therapy or you have had counselling before, you will be met with warmth, honesty and respect.
A Recent Client Shared;
"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 sessions from my quiet, cosy garden therapy room in Eagle Farm South, Milton Keynes, with free parking available. I also offer online sessions via Zoom for adults aged 18 and over across the UK.
Session fee is £75.
If you are considering counselling, you are welcome to book a free 10 minute introductory call. This gives us a chance to briefly connect and for me to learn a little about what is bringing you to therapy.
If you decide you would like to explore working together, we can arrange a full consultation session where we can look at your needs in more depth and decide whether we are a good fit.
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch or visit
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
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Fees
£75.00 per session
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Additional information
Payment is weekly, due in advance of sessions.
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