Counsellor profile
Amelia Weir, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Person centred approach
- Uses CBT techniques
- Supports parents
About Amelia
Counsellor and BACP member Amelia Weir has ten years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom. She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Amelia works in a person-centred way and brings in other practical techniques when they suit the client.
Amelia trained to a diploma level in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and understanding. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, for practical strategies to reduce anxious thoughts and low mood.
Sessions begin with time to talk about current problems and what the client hopes to change. Amelia gives space for people to make sense of their feelings and works with them on small, manageable steps. When helpful, she introduces CBT tools such as grounding, thought records and simple behavioural experiments to test out different ways of coping.
Her recent work has included supporting adults through loss, grief, relationship difficulties and periods of feeling stuck. She also supports parents dealing with the strain of raising children and the impact that can have on mood and confidence. Amelia aims to help people feel steadier and more able to manage everyday challenges.
People can expect clear, direct talk and practical suggestions alongside reflective listening. Those interested in starting are asked to follow the service signposting to a short questionnaire and to book a first session to discuss needs and next steps.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Amelia uses a person-centred approach which focuses on listening and understanding. This way of working gives people time to describe what is happening and to make sense of their feelings. It is often chosen by people who want reflective talk and steady support.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT. CBT offers clear techniques to manage anxious thoughts and low mood, such as thought records, grounding exercises and simple behavioural experiments. These tools can be practised between sessions and reviewed together.
Working out the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Amelia will discuss what fits your needs and goals and will agree the practical steps together. The approach can change as work moves on and as different problems are addressed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding being on camera if that helps. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to keep therapy accessible while working with people's schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her main approach is person-centred counselling. She also integrates CBT techniques for practical skills when appropriate.
How long has she been practising?
She has ten years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional difficulties.
Is she a member of a professional body and where does she practice?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works with people in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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