- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Amanda
Amanda Barnes offers a calm, non-judgemental space for parents and individuals to talk about what is worrying them. She introduces each session with warmth and simple questions so people can find a way to share at their own pace. The focus is on listening first and helping people feel understood before exploring changes they'd like to make.
She uses a gentle, compassionate style and respects each person's timing. Sessions are guided by the client's priorities rather than a fixed agenda.
Background and approach
That means the person in the room leads the conversation while Amanda helps them notice patterns and options. Amanda has five years' experience working with common difficulties such as anxiety, depression, stress and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and addiction, and helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues.
Parenting concerns are part of the areas she works on alongside family conflict and anger. When needed, Amanda offers couples counselling to help partners rebuild trust and improve communication. In those sessions she focuses on helping both people understand each other's perspectives and on practical steps to improve connection.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom. Conversations are straightforward and down to earth, aimed at helping people make changes that fit their life and values.
What Amanda works with
Everything Amanda lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Amanda helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
How Amanda adapts proven approaches for online work
Amanda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions in a clear, practical way. One common approach she uses focuses on talking through current thoughts and feelings to spot unhelpful patterns and try different responses; this helps with anxiety, low mood and stress. Another approach emphasises emotional processing and rebuilding after loss or trauma, offering gradual exposure to difficult memories while teaching coping skills for overwhelming emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will discuss different ways of working in the first sessions and tailor the methods to the client’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative so clients help shape what is tried and how progress is checked.
Online therapy with Amanda is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make sessions fit around family life and work. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion when helpful, phone sessions are useful for lower bandwidth or a quieter check-in, and messaging or live chat can suit short updates or more flexible timing. These options make it easier for parents and busy people to access regular support without long journeys.
Questions people ask about Amanda
What kinds of problems does Amanda help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and addictions, along with relationship and parenting concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is gentle and compassionate, with a non-judgemental approach that lets clients lead the pace and focus of sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of experience working with a range of presenting issues including relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement and addiction.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients meet with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are fees and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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