Amanda Barnes, BACP
Amanda Barnes welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward.
About Amanda
Amanda Barnes welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. She aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm space to talk about what is worrying you and to work at a pace that feels right. Amanda keeps sessions simple and respectful.
She uses a gentle, compassionate approach and listens without judgement. Clients lead the conversation and set the agenda while she asks questions and reflects what she hears.
Background and approach
Her practice covers a range of concerns including relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, anger and career worries. She also supports people facing bereavement and the emotional aftermath of domestic abuse. When working with couples Amanda focuses on repairing trust, improving communication and strengthening emotional connection.
She helps partners name what is happening between them and practise clearer ways of talking and listening. Amanda has five years' experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and sees people in the United Kingdom.
Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Amanda uses a collaborative style and supports people to identify practical steps that feel manageable.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392187 | May 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Amanda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One approach helps people make sense of painful memories and strong emotions by naming what happened and how it affects current behaviours. This can help when trauma, abuse or grief make day-to-day life harder. Another approach concentrates on communication and interaction patterns between partners. It helps couples identify unhelpful cycles, practise different ways of speaking and rebuild trust and connection.Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. Amanda discusses options with each person or couple and adapts the approach to suit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they agree on what to try and check progress as therapy continues.
Online therapy with Amanda is offered by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow visual contact and fuller interaction. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, reflective writing or when typing feels easier than talking. These options give flexibility and make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, at times that fit everyday life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Amanda help with?
Amanda supports people with relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting strains, anger and career worries.
What is Amanda's way of working in sessions?
She uses a gentle, compassionate approach that lets the client lead. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and identifying practical steps at a comfortable pace.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has five years of experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What professional credentials does Amanda hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Amanda?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people in the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do I begin if I want to book sessions?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.