- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Relationship work
About Amanda
Amanda Thomson is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, and other difficulties such as depression and issues around intimacy and sleep.
She explains problems in clear terms and uses practical conversation to help people make sense of what is happening. Sessions focus on understanding current difficulties and finding manageable steps forward. She adapts the pace to suit each person and prioritises respectful dialogue.
Her background includes supporting people with trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, anger, career challenges and ADHD-related struggles. Amanda also supports people dealing with long-term illness, body image and attachment issues. This range shapes a practical approach that addresses emotions and everyday functioning.
In sessions she talks through patterns that maintain distress and works on skills that help reduce overwhelm. She helps people think about boundaries, communication and problem-solving in relationships. Where sleep or concentration is affected, she looks at routines and small changes that can make a difference.
She practises as a BACP counsellor and holds those credentials as listed. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first appointment is scheduled through the service.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Amanda works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and testing small changes to see what helps. This helps with anxiety, low mood and problems that affect daily routine.Another approach she uses looks at relationships and attachment patterns. Sessions examine communication habits and boundaries so people can try different ways of relating and notice what shifts in their day-to-day life. This kind of work can help when relationship strain, intimacy issues or family conflict are present.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will discuss options and decide together which methods match a person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps set clear steps and what to try between meetings.
Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel, and they can reduce time spent getting to appointments. Please check current session options when you choose a first appointment.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and depression, plus related issues such as sleep, anger and career strain.
How would she approach therapy sessions?
She uses clear, practical conversation to understand what keeps a problem going and to try small changes that feel manageable.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional practice supporting people with a range of concerns including trauma and LGBT issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.