Amy Hughes

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MNCPS (Acc.)
location_on Kidderminster DY11 & Stourport On Severn DY13

About me

Lost the Connection to Your Inner Wisdom?

You're caught in a cycle of overthinking and self-doubt. That inner critic never seems to quiet down, making you question every decision. You've become disconnected from your intuition—that inner knowing that once guided you before life became so busy.

Perhaps you find yourself constantly putting others' needs before your own, feeling guilty when you try to prioritise yourself. Maybe you've tried therapy before but felt you couldn't bring your whole self, perhaps you haven't felt safe to bring your more holistic or spiritual perspectives. You sense there's a deeper wisdom within you, but it's become muffled beneath expectations, responsibilities, and the noise of daily life...

Who I Am

Hey there, I'm Amy, a psychotherapist who understands this journey intimately and would love to support you to reconnect with your intuition and that wild wisdom that's been buried by self-doubt. Through my nature-collaborative therapy approach, I create a judgment-free space where your whole self is welcome, including your sensitivity, spirituality, and intuitive wisdom.

My integrated approach combines person-centered therapy, parts work, and psychodynamic understanding with the healing presence of nature as a co-therapist in our work together. Whether you find meaning in crystals, feel grounded by forests, or simply long to reconnect with your authentic voice, you'll find acceptance here.

What Transformation Looks Like

My client's move:

  • From constant self-doubt to confident decision-making
  • From seeking external validation to trusting their inner wisdom
  • From overthinking to self-trusting
  • From people-pleasing to authentic self-expression
  • From feeling judged to feeling truly seen and accepted

My Approach

Currently offering online therapy via video using nature-inspired metaphors and visualisation, with walk-and-talk therapy in natural settings in South Shropshire and Worcestershire in the Wyre Forest area launching Summer 2025.

Our work together honours your unique timing and needs. Some sessions might explore the origins of your inner critic, while others focus on reconnecting with your body's intuitive signals. We may work with seasonal rhythms to understand your natural cycles of growth and rest.

As one client shared: "Working with Amy helped me hear my own voice again beneath all the 'shoulds' and expectations. I finally trust myself."

Ready to reclaim your intuitive wisdom and finally shake the critical self-doubt? I offer a free 30-minute chat to explore how we might work together on this transformative journey. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and connect.

Training, qualifications & experience

My Therapeutic Approach

I am a fully qualified and insured psychotherapist registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. I have been helping individuals since 2020, navigating life's crossroads or life transitions and helping them reconnect with their inner wisdom.

I work very intuitively to create an individual approach just for you. This is less about generic worksheets, goal setting, and predetermined treatment plans; this is an approach as unique as you are, supporting you in your journey of growth, co-creating tools for you to take away, and having a safe space to explore the most important aspects of you.

At the heart of my work is person-centred therapy, creating a compassionate space where your authentic self can emerge naturally. This approach is a gentle but powerful way to create self-compassion and self-belief that is so powerful for those changes you wish for, and also quieten those bullying self-critical thoughts.

I also bring in and work with nature, drawing from natural cycles and seasons, we honour your unique timing for growth and transformation. Just as nature doesn't force blossoming before its time, our work respects your natural pace of change.

I understand the challenge of feeling disconnected from your intuition in a world that often values logical thinking above all else. Inner parts work is a cornerstone of my approach to working with all parts of you - particularly powerful for women rediscovering their authentic voice during transitions and healing old wounds. This method helps us recognise that the part of you that second-guesses decisions or puts others first is often trying to keep you safe. By approaching these protective parts with curiosity rather than criticism, we help them find new ways to support you while allowing your inner wisdom - that true you who knows what she truly wants - to guide your choices.

I weave in elements of Integrative and trauma-informed techniques, narrative therapy, and other evidence-based approaches to create a balanced experience that addresses both immediate challenges and deeper transformation. My past career in nursing and my own spiritual journey have given me a holistic understanding of wellbeing that honours both evidence-based practices and the more intuitive dimensions of healing that can't always be measured.

My unique approach is especially effective for:

- Navigating major life transitions with greater confidence
- Transforming self-doubt into trust in your inner knowing
- Moving beyond people-pleasing into authentic self-expression
- Developing a compassionate relationship with all parts of yourself
- Creating boundaries that honour your true needs and values
- Building sustainable confidence that comes from within
- Reconnecting with your whole self—including aspects you've felt you needed to hide
- Finding peace with your sensitivity and seeing it as the gift it truly is


Throughout our work together, change emerges from self-compassion rather than self-criticism. We move at a pace that feels right for you, creating lasting transformation that honours your unique journey. Many clients tell me they finally feel understood and reach a great level of self-acceptance for exactly who they are, often for the first time.

Member organisations

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NCPS
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

People-Pleasing

'good girl' conditioning

Friendship Breakups

low confidence and self-worth

Spiritual awakening and Spiritual Beliefs

NHS staff members/Key workers

Teachers

Millennials

Work/life balance

Feeling lost in life and seeking fulfilment

Therapies offered

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Fees

£58.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

£58 for a 60-minute session, weekly or fortnightly sessions.

Concessions may be available.

Coming soon:

Outdoor sessions - walk and talk sessions in South Shropshire and Northern Worcestershire, Coming Summer 2025

Monthly 1.5 hour nature-themed sessions

Self-directed digital workbooks

(keep an eye on my Instagram for more information)

When I work

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Popular slots may have waiting lists.

Tuesday and Thursday daytime sessions coming up in May/June 2025

Further information

I aim to respond to all emails within 48 hours, Monday-Friday. If you haven't received a response via email, please check your spam folder.

Please contact me either by the enquiry function, via email or my website

Payments are made by bank transfer. 

Burlish Bike Park, Kingsway, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8NJ

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Adults (25-64)

Key details

Some outdoor venues are more accessible than others, with some offering parking, toilets and refreshments. lets chat to see where would be best for you.

Online platforms

Zoom

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