About me
You might look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted.
Maybe you overthink everything.
Maybe your mind never switches off.
Maybe you’re tired of holding it all together for everyone else.
If that sounds familiar, you don’t have to face it alone.
Hello, I’m Amy, a qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer in-person counselling in Pontefract and online/telephone sessions across the UK for adults (18+).
I provide a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, at your own pace. My approach is person-centred and client-led, which means our work is shaped around you, your experiences, your needs, and your goals.
Together, we can:
- Make sense of patterns that feel confusing or frustrating,
- Build greater self-awareness and self-acceptance,
- Develop coping strategies that feel realistic and sustainable,
- Strengthen confidence and emotional resilience,
- and more.
Getting Started
Starting counselling can feel like a big step. To help make that first step easier, I offer a free 20-minute, no-obligation telephone consultation. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions, talk briefly about what’s bringing you to counselling, and decide whether we feel like the right fit.
You don’t have to keep carrying everything on your own. I look forward to hearing from you.
I aim to respond within 24–48 hours (please allow slightly longer over weekends).
Training, qualifications & experience
ABC Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling | The Open University Level 4, working with clients online.
I have experience working within charitable counselling organisations and supporting adults with a range of concerns, including:
- Anxiety and stress
- Low self-esteem
- Depression
- Trauma
- Bereavement and loss
- ADHD (diagnosed or exploring diagnosis)
- Neurodivergence
- Feeling emotionally stuck or overwhelmed
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£30.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions last 50 minutes and can take place in person, online or over the phone.
Counselling Session £50.00
Low-income Counselling Session £30.00
We require proof from you, such as a student union card letter, or an email from the Department for Work and Pensions, for you to access the low-income service.
Further information
At Mind Matters Counselling, we specialise in providing compassionate support and guidance through life's challenges.
Our dedicated team of counsellors are committed to helping you navigate your emotional well-being with empathy and understanding. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, or life transitions, we offer a safe space for reflection and growth.
Trust Mind Matters Counselling to accompany you on your journey towards mental health and personal resilience.
