Amy Sutton
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About me
Are you seeking freedom from persistent anxiety, worry, fear, rumination, stress, panic, sadness, anger, depression, confusion…? Hi, I'm Amy. Welcome to my corner of Counselling Directory and to Freedom Counselling. Below you will find out a bit about my approach to therapy, which is all centred around helping you find freedom to live the life you want - even if you aren't sure what that life might look like.
Please do reach out to ask any questions.
Freedom. One word, many meanings…
Maybe you are seeking freedom from unhealthy anxiety, persistent self-doubt, low self-esteem or lack of confidence? Overwhelming emotions, low mood, painful family issues or toxic relationships?
Perhaps freedom feels very far away right now.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic skills to offer empathic, non-judgmental counselling, tailored to you. Importantly, I give you space to be yourself, and find yourself.
From relationship breakdowns to big life choices, past trauma or current pain, navigating the path to freedom is different for everyone but there is no need to walk it alone.
Who do I work with?
I work with adults over the age of 18. My clients are varied and encompass different backgrounds, experiences, values and needs.
Everyone is different. Even where there is similarity, there is always a difference.
My work is focused on you as an individual, without assumptions or stereotypes. I work from a trauma-informed perspective, which enables me to help you explore difficult aspects of experience safely, with empathy and understanding.
Inclusive freedom
I am inclusive in my approach, welcoming of all gender identities, LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity (including HSP - Highly Sensitive Person). I provide a non-judgemental environment that is sexuality, kink and non-monogamy/polyamory positive.
I provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you are heard, as you - whatever your background or life experience.
I will not judge you. I will not tell you what to do or offer advice.
You are the expert on your own life. With my therapeutic skills, experience and empathy, we will empower you to access and enhance your inner expert.
Together we will uncover what has brought you to where you are, where you want to get to and how that might happen.
Specialisms
I work with a range of common life obstacles and mental health challenges - from bereavement to anxiety, low mood and low self-confidence to depression, OCD and panic attacks.
I am currently training and specialising in supporting survivors of domestic abuse - which includes those who have suffered emotional abuse, coercive control and physical/sexual violence.
However, these kinds of experiences are not limited to romantic relationships.
Most people have experienced relational issues in their lives, whether with family, friends, colleagues or loved-ones. These experiences can shape us in many different ways and cause pain and confusion. I believe that by exploring relational difficulties we can understand ourselves better, form healthy relationships and find freedom and joy in our lives with others.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered Member of BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists)
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 2 & 3 Counselling Skills
Further professional development
- Transactional Analysis 101
- Embodiment Practices for Relational Trauma and Boundaries
- The Freedom Programme for domestic violence
Understanding Mother-Daughter Attachment - Level 2 - Mental Health Advocacy in the workplace
- Jung’s Archetypes and Shadow in Stories
Nature and Spirit, Jungian practice - Introduction to Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (please note I do not work using psychedelics)
- Supporting Young People who Self-Harm
- Working with the Highly Sensitive Person
- Neurodivergence and Trauma: How Being an HSP is Similar and Different
- Trans-awareness & Inclusivity
- Restorative Practice
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
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 20 minute initial consultation (telephone or online) to answer any questions and so you can get a feel for who I am and how I work.
Each 50 minute face to face session costs £50, due at the end of each appointment.
I offer a discounted rate to trainee counsellors. Please get in touch to find out my availability for discounted sessions.
When I work
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Further information
- Volunteer Counsellor at Trinity Winchester, supporting survivors of domestic abuse
- Previous - Counsellor at Mindspace Counselling Service, Basingstoke supporting adults and young people with a variety of common mental health concerns, both long-term and short-term therapy
- Previous - Counsellor at Alton Counselling Service, working with adults in long-term therapy
- Previous - Spill Mental Health Champion. As a Mental Health Champion for Spill’s online therapy service I delivered training to employees on common mental health issues affecting our modern world
