Amanda Barnes , BACP

Amanda Barnes understands that taking the first step toward counselling can feel daunting and requires courage. She offers a welcoming, comfortable space where people can share what is troubling them and begin to explore their experiences at a pace that feels right for them.

Her approach is gentle and grounded in compassion and respect. Emotions are acknowledged as sometimes uncomfortable, overwhelming, or painful, and she maintains a nonjudgmental stance so clients can speak openly. Sessions are client-led, with Amanda supporting reflection and self-awareness rather than directing what someone should do.

In addition to individual counselling, Amanda works with couples to address issues such as repairing trust, improving communication, and strengthening emotional intimacy. She helps partners better understand themselves and one another through increased self-awareness and practical communication work.

Amanda works with a broad range of presenting issues including relationship and family matters, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction, trauma and PTSD, bereavement, anger, loneliness, burnout, parenting and career concerns. She holds BACP, which is a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom, and has five years of clinical experience.