Amanda Turner, BACP

Amanda Turner is a compassionate, person-centered therapist who prioritizes each client's voice and personal goals. She works from a non-judgmental and approachable stance, allowing clients to lead sessions and decide what matters most to them. Amanda supports people as they explore their life story, helping them clarify thoughts and feelings so they can find clearer pathways forward.

With seven years of experience, Amanda has worked with a wide range of concerns including low mood, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, addictions, sexuality questions, and anger-related issues. Her practice often supports people coping with loss in its many forms and those seeking space to process intense emotions. Amanda describes her approach as honest, open-minded, and facilitative, offering emotional support while encouraging clients to identify their own solutions.

Amanda holds BACP credentials - membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. She also brings personal understanding of life trauma to her work and recognizes how hard it can be to speak up when worries about gossip or upsetting others are present. Amanda aims to create a calm, accepting environment where people can express themselves and work through difficult feelings at their own pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Amanda draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to tailor support to individual needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective, giving them the lead while the therapist offers empathy and understanding to help clarify feelings and choices; it is often helpful for issues rooted in relationship dynamics, self-esteem, and life transitions.

CBT offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with addictive behaviours. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to increase present-moment awareness and help manage stress and emotional reactivity.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic journey. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Amanda is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility constraints, or those who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to access consistent support while fitting therapy into everyday life, and help clients maintain continuity of care regardless of routine changes.