- Bereavement support
- Anxiety management
- Relationship help
About Amanda
Amanda Thomson works with people who are coping with loss, stress and relationship strain. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients manage anxiety, depression and grief. Amanda identifies as a BACP counsellor and brings four years of professional practice to her work.
She offers a calm, respectful space where conversations are guided by what each person needs. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and on practical steps to feel steadier. Amanda aims to help people gain clearer perspective and build coping skills they can use day to day.
Her background includes supporting people through bereavement and end-of-life concerns, along with difficulties such as trauma, intimacy issues and family conflict. She also works with people facing long-term health challenges, body-image struggles and neurodiversity-related matters. Amanda tailors the pace and focus of sessions to each person's situation.
People can expect a warm and accepting approach that emphasises respect and sensitivity. Amanda helps clients set realistic goals and works alongside them until they feel able to move forward. She encourages open dialogue and adapts techniques to match what works best for the individual.
Practical matters such as appointment scheduling and session arrangements are handled through the site's booking process. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging the first session.
She offers a calm, respectful space where conversations are guided by what each person needs. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and on practical steps to feel steadier. Amanda aims to help people gain clearer perspective and build coping skills they can use day to day.
Her background includes supporting people through bereavement and end-of-life concerns, along with difficulties such as trauma, intimacy issues and family conflict. She also works with people facing long-term health challenges, body-image struggles and neurodiversity-related matters. Amanda tailors the pace and focus of sessions to each person's situation.
People can expect a warm and accepting approach that emphasises respect and sensitivity. Amanda helps clients set realistic goals and works alongside them until they feel able to move forward. She encourages open dialogue and adapts techniques to match what works best for the individual.
Practical matters such as appointment scheduling and session arrangements are handled through the site's booking process. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging the first session.
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 therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Amanda works with evidence-based techniques that focus on making practical changes and improving emotional understanding. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and learn new ways of reacting to stress and anxiety; this is useful for worry, low mood and sleep problems. Another approach emphasises exploring feelings linked to loss and grief, helping people make sense of bereavement and find ways to cope with end-of-life concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit your situation. This is a collaborative process and is adjusted as progress is made.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help when it is important to meet at a particular time of day, or when attending in person would be difficult. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use remote sessions to offer flexible care that works around everyday commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties, plus depression and trauma-related issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps and understanding what is happening now.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.