Dr Nico Amari

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CPsychol AFBPsS - Chartered Counselling Psychologist

About me

You might look like you’re coping on the outside—but inside, something doesn’t feel quite right.

Perhaps you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in patterns in relationships, or disconnected from yourself. You may have been through experiences that still linger—showing up as anxiety, self-doubt, numbness, or a constant sense of being “on edge.” Even if things seem fine on the surface, something deeper isn’t settling.

If that resonates, therapy can offer a space to begin understanding why things feel this way—and what can start to shift.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, with doctoral-level training in psychological approaches grounded in research. My work focuses on helping you make sense of your experiences and how these can shape the way you relate to yourself and others. I have worked in NHS trauma and specialist mental health services, child and adolescent services, substance use support services, Higher Education, and community organisations. I currently work in a specialist NHS service alongside my private practice.

In our work together, we go beyond simply managing symptoms. We focus on making sense of the patterns that may be keeping you stuck—particularly how past experiences continue to influence your relationships, emotions, and sense of self.

This includes paying attention not only to your thoughts, but also to your emotional responses and body sensations. Over time, this can help you feel more grounded, better able to manage difficult emotions, and more connected within yourself.

I specialise in working with relational patterns shaped by trauma and attachment experiences. I also work with people exploring identity, including LGBTQ+ experiences, and those who identify as neurodivergent.

Many of the people I work with have already tried to make sense of things on their own—or have had therapy before—but still feel stuck. Together, we can begin to explore what may be happening beneath the surface, at a pace that feels manageable and collaborative.

I also pay close attention to how identity, belonging, and wider social and cultural contexts can shape emotional wellbeing. My aim is to offer a space where your perspective is understood in a way that feels respectful, thoughtful, and centred on you as a whole person.

Member organisations

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Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£100.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • Vitality

Additional information

I offer online sessions, which allows for flexibility and consistency, and means you can access therapy from a space that feels comfortable and private.

I have availability most evenings, with some Saturday morning appointments also possible.

Sessions are 60 minutes and cost £100. In my commitment to inclusivity and equitability, some of my slots are reserved for organisations supporting minoritised groups for free and/or reduced rate.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
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Further information

If you’re considering therapy, you’re welcome to get in touch. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call to explore whether working together feels like the right fit.

Glasgow, City of Glasgow, G12

Glasgow, City of Glasgow, G41

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

PVG Scheme

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Online platforms

Zoom
Dr Nico Amari
Dr Nico Amari