- Client-Centred approach
- Attachment-informed care
- Solution-focused goals
About Amanda
Amanda Balaam is a counsellor who centres sessions on the client's experience. She uses a warm, patient approach so people can speak openly about what matters to them. Amanda draws on 17 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns.
She works from a Client-Centred Therapy perspective, offering a calm, accepting space where people can explore feelings at their own pace. Amanda also uses ideas from Attachment-Based Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor sessions to each person's needs. These approaches guide how she listens and helps people set practical goals.
Typical concerns Amanda helps with include depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy issues and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness and major life changes. Practical topics such as sleep problems, anger, career difficulties and communication problems are part of her work too.
Amanda is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed as BACP. She works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. Her background means she can combine different ways of working to match what a person needs in the room.
To begin, people are asked to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How Amanda’s approaches translate to online work
A Client-Centred Therapy approach means the person’s perspective leads the session. The therapist listens closely, reflects feelings and follows the client’s pace to help them make sense of difficult experiences. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns; it can help with trust, closeness and repeated relationship problems. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises small, practical steps and clear goals to move forward faster.Choosing the right approach is usually a shared process. The therapist will discuss what matters, try ideas that suit the person, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That makes therapy collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
If you are considering online work, check the session formats offered before booking so they fit your needs. Confirm the available options via the booking process. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example they can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a busy day, and make it simpler to attend from different locations when needed. The practical aim is to help therapy work around everyday routines rather than add extra hassle.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Amanda supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns, plus issues such as addiction, trauma, intimacy and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centred and patient, offering a non-judgemental space. She combines attachment-informed thinking and solution-focused techniques to help set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (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 her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then book sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.