- Evidence-based techniques
- Focus on relationships
- Helps with grief
About Amanda
Amanda Thomson is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. She offers straightforward, compassionate support for relationship worries, grief and challenges linked to identity and intimacy. Amanda has four years of professional experience and works from the United Kingdom.
Amanda keeps therapy simple and practical. She listens to each person's story, then tailors conversations and a plan to fit their needs. Sessions focus on gaining clearer perspective, learning coping steps and building confidence to tackle everyday problems.
She often helps people navigate family conflict, workplace strain and sleep or anger issues. She also supports those dealing with trauma, ADHD-related difficulties, long-term illness, body image and sexual diversity topics such as BDSM and kink. Financial and money-related stress can be part of the work if that is causing anxiety or affecting relationships.
Amanda aims to create a warm and non-judgemental space. She lets people set the pace and respects individual boundaries. The aim is practical change - feeling steadier, more able to make decisions and moving toward a more manageable life.
To begin, she asks people to describe what feels most urgent and what they hope to change. From there she and the person agree on goals and next steps. Amanda uses her BACP registration as the professional framework for her practice.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online therapy
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people make sense of difficult feelings and build practical coping skills. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour, then testing small changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach centres on exploring difficult experiences and their impact, helping people find ways to manage distress and rebuild a sense of safety.Finding the right method is part of the work. Amanda collaborates with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, needs and preferences. She will check in and adjust the plan as therapy progresses so the approach stays useful and relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing sessions around other commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when days are tight or audio-only conversations when bandwidth is limited. Discussing practical arrangements with the therapist helps make sessions work for everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety and depression and supports people facing relationship and family conflicts. She also addresses grief, trauma, sleeping problems, anger, career worries and money-related stress.
How would you describe her style of therapy?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people gain perspective and learn coping steps. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and paced to suit them.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Amanda has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, ADHD, chronic illness and sexual diversity topics such as BDSM and kink.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English only and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online appointments are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Amanda?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.