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- Relationship work
- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
About Amanda
Amanda Barnes is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with people facing relationship and family difficulties, grief, anxiety, depression, addictions and related concerns. Sessions focus on talking through what's happening and finding practical ways to move forward.
Amanda offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people lead the conversation and set the pace. She uses person-centred listening and supportive dialogue to help people name emotions and make sense of difficult experiences. The work often starts with identifying immediate priorities and small steps that feel manageable.
She also runs couples counselling to address trust, communication and intimacy issues. In those sessions she helps partners clarify patterns, improve understanding and practise clearer ways of talking with one another. The aim is to increase awareness and practical skills for relating day to day.
Amanda has experience supporting people after bereavement and trauma, and she works with stress, anger, career concerns and parenting-related strain. She meets people who want help with low self-esteem, burnout and feelings of isolation.
Her approach is steady and paced to the individual. Sessions centre on listening, checking what matters most to the person, and agreeing simple actions to try between meetings. People who prefer straightforward, conversational counselling tend to find this method helpful.
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Therapeutic methods and how they work online
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on talking, reflection and practical change. Person-centred work means the client directs the conversation while the counsellor listens, reflects and helps clarify what matters most. This approach supports people dealing with low mood, stress and self-esteem issues by making feelings easier to name and discuss.She also uses structured practical approaches to address relationship and communication patterns. In couples sessions this looks like identifying interaction cycles, practising clearer ways to speak, and agreeing small experiments to try between meetings. That can help with trust, intimacy and everyday conflict by giving partners tools to change how they relate.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will discuss different ways of working and agree together which methods suit the client’s goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative decision and can change as the work progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking. If you prefer digital sessions, ask which formats are offered and how they fit into your routine. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work or childcare, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family problems, grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are led by the client and focus on person-centred listening and practical conversation to identify clear next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.