Amanda Barnes, BACP
Amanda Barnes welcomes people who feel unsure about taking the first step towards counselling.
About Amanda
Amanda Barnes welcomes people who feel unsure about taking the first step towards counselling. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can say what is on their mind. Sessions move at the clients pace and the person in front of her leads the work.
Amanda aims to listen with compassion and respect as people speak about difficult feelings and events. Amanda keeps language plain and focuses on what is happening now.
Background and approach
She helps people talk through feelings such as anxiety, low mood, anger and grief. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, intimacy concerns, addiction and pressure at work. She provides couple sessions too, guiding partners who want to repair trust, improve communication and rebuild emotional connection.
In these sessions she helps each person understand their own reactions and the other persons perspective to make clearer choices together. Therapy with Amanda is practical and paced to the individual. She encourages self-awareness and small, manageable steps towards change.
People can expect a steady, respectful presence rather than instruction or quick fixes. Amanda is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has five years of experience working with a broad range of presenting issues.
Sessions take place online by video, phone, live chat or messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392187 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand feelings and find ways forward. One common approach focuses on talking through thoughts and emotions to build self-awareness and reduce anxiety or low mood. This helps people notice patterns and choose different responses.Another approach helps partners improve communication and rebuild trust by practising honest sharing and clearer listening. This method supports couples who want to repair connection and manage conflict more constructively.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will discuss options with each person or couple and agree on what best fits their goals and preferences. She aims to be collaborative and adapt methods as needs change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues and hold longer conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier for a short check-in. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief updates, day-to-day support or when typing feels more comfortable. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Amanda help with?
Amanda supports people with relationship problems, family difficulties, grief, self-esteem and depression. She also works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting, anger and career-related worries.
How would you describe Amanda's therapeutic style?
Her approach is gentle and client-led, with a focus on listening and helping people make sense of their feelings. Sessions move at the client's pace and aim to increase self-awareness and practical coping skills.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of experience working with a range of presenting issues and with both individuals and couples. That experience shapes a steady and respectful way of working in sessions.
Where is Amanda based and how is she registered?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.