- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- Solution-focused steps
About Amanda
Amanda Balaam is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and has 17 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and anger. Amanda helps clients who are struggling with intimacy issues, self-esteem, addictions and life changes.
She uses a client-centred stance to make conversations straightforward and focused. That means the person sets the pace and topics, and Amanda listens and reflects to clarify what matters most. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns, and on solution-focused ways to set practical steps forward.
Sessions are conversational and task-oriented when useful. Amanda helps people identify unhelpful patterns, try out different responses and practise new ways of relating. She supports work around communication problems, control issues, forgiveness and coping with caregiver stress.
Her background includes an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling, alongside the BACP membership. Amanda has worked across a wide range of mental health concerns for nearly two decades and brings that breadth to each conversation.
People often come to her aiming to manage anger, reduce resentment, or stop repeated outbursts. She offers steady, pragmatic guidance to help people notice triggers and build routines that reduce escalation. Sessions also support sleeping problems, chronic illness adjustment and career-related stress.
Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and formats. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions and asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How Amanda’s approaches work in online sessions
Amanda uses client-centred work to make sessions conversational and focused on what the client wants to address. This approach helps people set the agenda, talk through current problems and decide what to work on next.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns from early relationships that affect present-day reactions. That can help when anger is linked to feeling abandoned, controlled or misunderstood. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, practical steps and measure progress, which suits people who want clear actions between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will discuss goals, try ways of working and adapt based on what helps. The collaboration is about finding methods that fit the client’s needs, preferences and day-to-day life.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed and avoid travel time. Talk with Amanda about practical arrangements so sessions can be planned to suit work, family and other commitments.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Amanda help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and anger issues, among other concerns such as self-esteem and addictions.
How would she approach my temper or anger?
She uses practical, conversation-based methods to identify triggers, try alternative responses and build routines that reduce escalation.
How long has she been practising?
Amanda has 17 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). She is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Amanda is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specific pricing depends on the chosen subscription tier and local rates.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.