Amy Skarratts, BACP

Amy Skarratts is a UK-licensed therapist with nine years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, family conflicts, and depression. She approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert on their own life and that their existing strengths are powerful resources for change. Amy combines practical therapeutic techniques with a warm, collaborative stance to help clients explore challenges and build clearer pathways toward greater well-being.

She recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and she aims to offer steady support throughout that process. Amy holds the BACP credential, which indicates affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects her commitment to recognised professional standards. Fluent in English, she works with both UK-based and international clients, offering sessions that meet a variety of needs and preferences. Amy’s practice focuses on creating a respectful, strengths-based space where clients can address immediate concerns and develop sustainable coping strategies for the future.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Amy Skarratts

Amy draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s perspectives and strengths guide the work. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients can explore feelings, values, and personal goals at their own pace - it is especially helpful for relationship concerns, family difficulties, and general emotional well-being.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. CBT offers practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviours by helping clients develop alternative ways of thinking and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amy works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may blend elements from different methods to create a tailored plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - make therapy more flexible and accessible. These options allow clients to engage from locations that suit them, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care across distances, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who can support progress over time.