- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships
- Mindfulness
About Amanda
Amanda Turner is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of practice. She uses a person-centred stance and invites clients to set the agenda for their sessions. She works with common young adult pressures such as stress, anxiety, relationships and major life changes alongside issues like grief, addiction and questions about identity.
Her style is straightforward and conversational. She encourages clients to lead sessions so they can talk about what matters most to them. Sessions focus on helping people clarify what they think and how they feel, and on practical ways to manage day-to-day challenges.
She often sees people dealing with loss in different forms – low mood, the end of a relationship, transitions after study or work, and struggles with self-esteem. She also supports people facing trauma, anger, eating or sleeping difficulties, and the strain of managing new responsibilities like parenting or a first job.
Amanda uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. That means conversations aim to be respectful and non-judgemental, with practical steps added when helpful. Mindfulness techniques are offered to calm racing thoughts and improve focus.
She describes herself as approachable and open minded, and draws on personal experience of hardship to relate to clients. Her sessions concentrate on emotional relief and clearer thinking so people can make calmer decisions about next steps. If you are in your late teens or twenties and feeling behind, anxious or stuck, she may be a practical person to talk things through with.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Amanda combines Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness in ways that suit individual needs. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead so conversations are driven by what matters to the person rather than a fixed agenda. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful routines and reduce anxiety. Mindfulness introduces short attention and breathing practices to help lower stress and improve focus.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. That means sessions can be conversational one week and more skills-based the next, depending on what the client needs and wants to try.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around study or work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins between busy days. It also lets people use practices such as breathing exercises during or after a session, and to try out tools in their everyday environment while discussing what does or does not help.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and life changes. Her profile also lists addictions, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, and identity-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centred approach so clients lead the session. She also draws on CBT and mindfulness for practical coping tools when these fit.
How long has she been practising?
She has seven years of experience working as a counsellor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can people who don’t live in the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to people within the stated region.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try her counselling?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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