- Practical goal work
- Support for grief
- Health condition support
About Amanda
Amanda Thomson is a counsellor with four years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She offers calm, compassionate support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship difficulties. Amanda aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs so they can take steady steps toward feeling better.
She works with people who are managing family conflict, intimacy-related concerns, anger, sleeping problems and career stress. Her practice also includes support for those living with long-term health conditions such as chronic pain, cancer, and other illnesses, and she helps people navigate identity and attachment issues including LGBT concerns and autism-related challenges.
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts her approach to the person in front of her. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on understanding what keeps a problem active. She encourages small changes that build confidence and momentum between sessions.
Her style is warm and accepting, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. Amanda aims to create a paced setting where people can talk things through without judgement and work toward realistic goals. She frames progress as gradual, and supports people until they feel equipped to move forward on their own.
People interested in starting therapy are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. The practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
She works with people who are managing family conflict, intimacy-related concerns, anger, sleeping problems and career stress. Her practice also includes support for those living with long-term health conditions such as chronic pain, cancer, and other illnesses, and she helps people navigate identity and attachment issues including LGBT concerns and autism-related challenges.
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts her approach to the person in front of her. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on understanding what keeps a problem active. She encourages small changes that build confidence and momentum between sessions.
Her style is warm and accepting, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. Amanda aims to create a paced setting where people can talk things through without judgement and work toward realistic goals. She frames progress as gradual, and supports people until they feel equipped to move forward on their own.
People interested in starting therapy are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. The practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Amanda’s approaches translate to online therapy
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to be straightforward and practical. One approach focuses on identifying the thoughts and behaviours that keep stress and anxiety going, then testing small changes to reduce their impact. This helps with worry, low mood and sleep problems by building clearer routines and coping steps.Another strand addresses relationship and attachment concerns by looking at patterns in how people relate to others. Work here helps people notice recurring interactions and try new ways of communicating or setting boundaries. This can support intimacy-related issues, family conflict and feelings tied to abandonment or attachment wounds.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different techniques and agree on what to try first, adjusting plans as needs and goals evolve. This is a collaborative process that puts the person’s preferences and circumstances at the centre.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can also make it easier to check in during a lunch break or from a quieter spot, and it allows continuity of care if circumstances change. Because session formats are not detailed in the biography, please confirm the current options before booking so you can pick what suits you best.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda focus on?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, sleeping difficulties, anger and career stress, among other areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is warm and accepting with a focus on practical steps. She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The counsellor has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.