Counsellor profile
Amber Hillman, NCPS
Counsellor - trauma and anxiety support
See online counselling options- EMDR
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Amber
Counsellor and member of NCPS, Amber Hillman has six years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom. She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, career concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief and other life changes. Sessions are in English and she accepts international clients.
Amber uses several practical approaches in her work. She draws on client-centred methods to listen without judgment and to put a person's own goals first. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to map thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Amber uses EMDR for distress linked to past events and mindfulness techniques to steady attention in the present.
In sessions she focuses on what is happening now and what someone wants to change. Conversations aim to identify patterns, try small adjustments and review what helps. She explains EMDR in simple terms and checks how each step feels for the person she is working with.
Amber's practice includes longer discussions about relationships, intimacy and parenting strains, and shorter, focused work on things like panic or low mood. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment and body image, and practical matters like money and work stress. The work can involve reflecting, learning new skills and testing different ways of coping.
People are invited to talk about their aims at the first appointment. Amber asks about current difficulties and suggests which approaches might be useful. Her aim is to agree a clear plan and review progress over time.
Approaches used and how online counselling works
Amber uses client-centred work to prioritise what matters to the person. That means listening, clarifying goals and shaping sessions around the individual's concerns. This approach helps with relationship issues, loneliness and decisions about life changes.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behaviour changes. It is often useful for anxiety, panic and low mood because it sets clear steps and practical exercises between sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is offered for distress linked to past events. It involves guided attention and structured processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories; Amber explains each step and checks how people respond.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client, agree goals and adapt methods as needed. This is a collaborative process based on needs, aims and personal preference.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel. They also allow shorter check-ins or appointments without needing to travel, which can help keep therapy manageable alongside everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, career issues, ADHD, addictions, grief and related life changes.
How does she work in sessions?
She combines client-centred listening with practical techniques. Sessions may include mapping thoughts, trying new coping skills and reviewing what helps.
How long has she been practising?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she listed with?
She is listed with NCPS as shown in her credentials.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the UK?
She accepts international clients as noted in her profile.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete the 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.