- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Amber
Amber Sexton is a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with relationship difficulty, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress and a wide range of related concerns. Amber also supports people with issues around identity, intimacy and ADHD.
She encourages practical, down-to-earth conversations rather than jargon. Sessions aim to make sense of what is happening now and how past experiences shape responses. Amber helps clients spot patterns, try different steps and notice what changes.
Her background includes a BSc (Hons) in counselling and a Foundation Degree in Science Counselling. She has experience working at a counselling centre attached to the NHS for three years and runs a relational counselling practice. These roles informed her work with loss, trauma and relational problems.
Amber draws on several well-known approaches to tailor how she works with each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address thoughts and behaviours. Attachment-based ideas help when early relationships affect current connections. Dialectical skills and client-centred ways of working turn practical coping strategies into steady, conversational practice.
Sessions move at the client's pace and focus on building trust. The aim is clearer self-awareness, better ways to manage distress, and steps that fit everyday life. Amber accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
How Amber integrates approaches for online work
Amber commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred techniques. ACT focuses on noticing unhelpful thinking and committing to actions that reflect personal values, which can help with depression, anxiety and life transitions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current connections and can be useful for intimacy issues, relationship patterns and grief. Client-centred ways of working prioritise listening and building a strong working relationship so the client can explore what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amber will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on their goals, background and preferences. This is a collaborative conversation rather than a fixed prescription, and approaches can be combined or adjusted over time.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the specific formats Amber currently offers before booking because the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, shifts and city life. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and avoid the need to be on camera for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals can guide this practical decision and adapt exercises and skills practice to an online setting.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Amber address?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress and related concerns including ADHD and intimacy difficulties.
What is her style in sessions?
Amber uses conversational, practical sessions focused on understanding patterns and trying small changes. She combines talking with skills practice from several therapeutic approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Amber has five years' experience and has worked three years at a counselling centre linked to the NHS alongside her private practice work.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for?
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 then schedule a first session.
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