Amy Paddock-Howell

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BSc, Dip, MBACP

About me

Integrative Counsellor (Online, Phone & Live Text Support)

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with your relationship with food or your body? Perhaps you're navigating a difficult life event or experiencing anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. You're not alone – and you don't have to go through it alone.

I’m an experienced integrative counsellor offering flexible, compassionate support tailored to your individual needs. I work with clients online, over the phone, and via live text – so you can access support in the way that feels most comfortable for you.

Specialisms and Experience:

  • Eating disorders and disordered eating
  • Single Session Therapy
  • Anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges
  • Trauma and emotional distress, life changes, grief, and relationship difficulties
  • Building self-esteem and finding a sense of direction

My integrative approach means I draw on a range of therapeutic models to support you as a whole person – emotionally, mentally, and practically. Whether you’re looking for a safe space to talk things through or want to explore deeper healing and self-understanding, I’m here to help.

Sessions are confidential, non-judgemental, and always tailored to your pace.

If required, Single Session Therapy provides a safe, supportive space where your needs and concerns come first. Rather than committing to long-term therapy, SST focuses on a specific issue in one meaningful session. Before we meet, a pre-session questionnaire gives you the chance to reflect on what matters most to you and what you hope to achieve. Together, we explore your experiences, recognise your strengths, and identify practical steps that feel manageable and relevant to your life. A brief follow-up call afterward gives us the opportunity to check in and offer gentle guidance as you move forward. It can be especially helpful if you’re feeling stuck, facing a difficult decision, or just need a space to be heard. With my flexible and responsive availability, support is here when you need it most.

If you're ready to take the first step or have questions about how we can work together, feel free to get in touch. I offer a free initial consultation to explore whether I’m the right fit for you.

Let’s find a way forward – together.

📍 Online | Phone | Live Text
📅 Flexible appointments available

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BSc Psychology
  • Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
  • Certificate in Single Session Therapy
  • Diploma in Nutritional Health
  • Specialist Supportive Clinical Management 
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
  • Certificate in Self Harm and Suicide Prevention 
  • Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating, including UFED/ARFID and those with no diagnosis. 

Therapies offered

Fees

£40.00 - £60.00

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

  • Counselling sessions are set at £40.00
  • Eating Disorder Specialist Support is set at £60.00
  • Single Session Therapy is set at £60.00
  • Concessions are available for students of counselling and psychotherapy
  • Fees are payable after sessions
  • I work nationwide online

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

Please feel free to make contact with me for a no-pressure and no-obligation telephone call to discuss how I can help you.

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2

Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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Online work: A device with a stable internet connection is required.

Online platforms

Google Meet

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