Counsellor profile
Amanda Walsh, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Hoarding and OCD
About Amanda
Counsellor and BACP member Amanda Walsh has eight years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem and motivation. She also supports clients with depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief and major life changes.
Amanda uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. In sessions she focuses on understanding current problems and finding practical ways to manage them. She works with issues linked to ADHD, bipolar, eating difficulties, anger, career concerns, LGBT matters, and relationship or family strain. Her practice also gives extra attention to hoarding and obsessive-compulsive problems.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Amanda helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try different approaches in small steps. She explains ideas clearly and checks progress in regular reviews.
Her background includes work in the UK mental health context and eight years of direct counselling experience. Amanda is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
People often choose her when they want short-term practical work or longer support through difficult periods. She accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. Before booking, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
Evidence-based approaches Amanda uses and online counselling
Amanda bases her work on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce distress and increase coping. Cognitive methods help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test them against reality; these methods are useful for anxiety, low mood and self-esteem issues. Behavioural strategies focus on changing routines and actions, which can help with sleep problems, addictions and compulsive behaviours.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Amanda discusses options with each person and makes decisions together based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process can involve trying different methods and reviewing progress over time.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into a working day, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in when that suits. Some formats may be shorter or use audio only, which can help when bandwidth is limited or when a full video session would be difficult.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Amanda helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, low self-esteem and motivation. She also supports those facing depression, addictions, grief and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work uses evidence-based counselling techniques and a practical approach. Sessions are conversational and focus on noticing patterns and trying small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of counselling experience working with people in the UK context. That experience includes work with hoarding and obsessive-compulsive concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients can be accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.