About me
Hello and welcome - I'm Amy
Finding a counsellor can feel a bit daunting, particularly if you’re not sure where to start.
My advice is to pick a handful and make use of the free introductory calls. You’ll get a much better idea of whether a counsellor feels right for you from a short conversation than you will from reading profiles like this one.
You might be here because of depression, relationship issues, bereavement, burnout, anxiety... or you may not even be able to explain exactly what's wrong.
Sometimes the hardest part of struggling isn't one particular problem. It can be the feeling that you've somehow lost yourself.
You might be doing what you think you should be doing - looking after everyone else, getting through work and keeping things going, but somewhere along the way, maybe you've lost sight of what you want, what you need, or even who you are.
We can explore what has changed, what you've had to put aside, and what matters to you now - sometimes counselling isn't about fixing something that's wrong with you. It's about finding your way back to yourself, or working out who you want to be now.
How I work
I won't tell you what you should be feeling or what you should be doing. Instead, I'll support you in making sense of what's going on, and we'll work out together what might be useful for you.
We might talk through different experiences, look at patterns that keep repeating, make sense of difficult emotions, or find practical ways of dealing with things differently.
I adapt the way I work to you rather than expecting you to fit a particular approach.
We'll go at a pace that feels manageable, while keeping in mind what you want from counselling.
Sessions are 50 minutes long, with regular reviews to make sure we're focusing on what matters to you.
You don't have to have all the right words and all emotions are welcome.
Get in touch
I offer a free 20-minute phone call where you can tell me a little about what's brought you to counselling, ask questions, and get a feel for whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
There's no pressure to decide during the call. It's simply a chance for us to talk.
If you're considering counselling but aren't sure where to start, you're welcome to get in touch.
I look forward to hearing from you
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified counsellor, member of the BACP (Registration Number: 406628) and I am fully insured.
Alongside setting up my own private practice, I have experience working within counselling agencies and local charities, supporting individuals facing a wide range of emotional and personal challenges.
As part of my BACP membership, I take part in regular continued professional development.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Adverse childhood experiences
- Loss of self
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I set aside a few sliding scale counselling spaces to try to make counselling more accessible (starting from £40).
These are reserved for those who will struggle to pay full fees, trainee counsellors and students. If this applies to you, please enquire about concessions. There may be a waiting list for these spaces.
The standard rate is £60 per session.
When I work
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Further information
What happens during my counselling session?
Appointments are 50 minutes long. In our first session we will discuss how we will be working together and what you need from your counselling sessions. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where what you share will be kept confidential (except in some exceptional circumstances which I will discuss with you on our first session together). You lead your sessions, bringing the topic of choice each week and I work alongside you as we explore.
What can I talk about during my sessions?
Given you lead your sessions you can talk about anything! I will listen empathetically without judgement and help you identify solutions.
Other clients I have worked with have discussed a wide range of topics, these include:
Depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, bereavement, loss, sexual abuse, religion, stress, work, self-esteem, loneliness, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, anger, fertility, divorce.
How do I know you’re the right counsellor for me?
It is really important that you feel comfortable with your counsellor and are getting what you need from your sessions. I offer a free 20-minute phone call to see if we are able to work together. Throughout our work together I will do regular reviews to ensure you are happy with your counselling sessions and check if there is anything more you need. If for any reason during our work together you feel I am not the right counsellor for you, you are not obliged to continue your sessions – all I ask is that you let me know if and when you are ending. Feedback is always welcome.
Where are the counselling sessions held?
I offer both in person and online sessions. In person sessions are held at Maple Leaf Counselling Centre, Hockley Heath, Solihull which has free parking available on site. Online sessions are held through Google Meet (video call) in the comfort of your own home.
Who do you offer Counselling to?
I offer counselling to adults age 18+.
How much do you charge?
Each 50 minute session is £60.
Do you have insurance?
Yes I have public liability and indemnity insurance.
