Amy Williams
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Counselling can be a valuable resource for everyone, though reaching out for support can sometimes feel challenging. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself at your own pace.
With a collaborative, client-centered approach, I’m here to listen as we explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we’ll work towards a deeper understanding of yourself, while exploring new perspectives along the way. My role isn’t to give advice, but to support you in connecting with your own inner resources and discovering your path forward.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from Gloucestershire College. Alongside my counselling practice, I am also a Lecturer in Counselling, teaching Counselling Skills and Studies.
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
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer counselling at £55 per session, I am happy to discuss concessionary rates for students.
When I work
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Further information
My experience
I have spent the majority of my practice working at a counselling charity. During my time there, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, each seeking counselling for unique and varied reasons. In addition to my counselling practice, I am also a lecturer teaching CPCAB counselling courses.
What to expect in your first session
Once we connect, we can chat about availability and what you're hoping to achieve through counselling.
The first session is a chance to get a sense of how I work and whether you feel comfortable with me as your counsellor. Whatever you bring to the session is welcome. You may have nerves, questions, or concerns about accessing counselling for the first time, maybe there are some worries about “explaining everything again” to a stranger. Or perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed about where to begin. Whatever your experience, we’ll take it one step at a time, at a pace that feels right for you.
