Amber Sexton , BACP

Amber Sexton is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who welcomes people taking the often-difficult step of beginning therapy. She recognises that starting therapy can feel significant and aims to support clients from that first decision onward by offering an empathic, steady presence.

Her work emphasises creating an environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Amber places importance on building genuine rapport and on collaborating with each person to identify meaningful goals. She strives to maintain a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere that allows people to move at a pace that suits them.

Amber focuses on helping clients make sense of current challenges by connecting present concerns with past experiences, increasing self-awareness, and developing practical coping skills. Her style is compassionate and client-centered, with an emphasis on trust and a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for lasting change.

She works at Relational Counselling Tadworth and previously spent three years at The Awareness Centre within the NHS. Her qualifications include a BSc (Hons) in counselling and an FdSc foundation degree in counselling, and she continues professional development with trainings such as Embracing Suicidal Parts, crisis safety planning for youth and teens, and approaches for shame and working with the body. For more information, see www.handinhandtherapy.co.uk.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Amber integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, helping clients notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action that aligns with their personal values. ACT can be useful for people facing persistent worry, low mood, or challenging life transitions.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns in close connections. This approach supports people who want to understand relationship dynamics, attachment concerns, and how past experiences affect present interactions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Amber works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing so therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to access support around work, family, or other commitments. These remote options allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer consistent care in ways that suit different lifestyles and communication preferences.