- Relationship communication
- Anger management
- Grief and loss
About Amanda
Amanda Barnes is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She works with adults who are dealing with relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress and anger. Amanda also supports people coping with addiction, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
Amanda takes a respectful, patient approach that lets each person set the pace. Sessions are led by the client and focus on talking through thoughts, feelings and behaviours. She does not give directives but helps people notice patterns that get in the way of the changes they want to make.
For people in partnerships she offers couples counselling aimed at repairing trust, improving communication and strengthening emotional connection. In those sessions she helps both partners understand what is happening between them and build clearer ways of talking and listening.
Amanda describes counselling as a place to explore difficult emotions without judgement. She acknowledges that feelings can be overwhelming or painful and helps people name and make sense of those feelings. Practical conversation and increased self-awareness are used to support change.
Her experience includes supporting people through bereavement, burnout and post-traumatic stress concerns. She works in English and provides sessions in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration she holds. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then book an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Amanda works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding feelings and behaviours and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach she uses helps people notice and label emotions, then link those emotions to the actions they take; this can be useful for anger, anxiety and relationship conflicts. Another approach emphasises improving communication and self-awareness, which helps partners rebuild trust and talk about sensitive topics without escalating.Finding the right method is part of the work. Amanda treats approach selection as a collaborative process and will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adapt them as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list which online formats are offered, so check the current session options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let sessions happen from a quieter place or be done without video when that is preferable, helping people keep therapy practical within their everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship strain, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and anger among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-led, respectful approach where the person sets the pace and talks through thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has five years of counselling experience working with adults on a range of issues including relationship and anger-related difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.