Counsellor profile
Amanda Brady, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment based
- Client centred
- CBT techniques
About Amanda
Counsellor Amanda Brady is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people who bring stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those coping with ADHD, autism, addiction and the effects of trauma or emotional abuse.
Amanda believes people already have strengths they can use. She treats reaching out for help as a clear first step. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to manage difficult feelings and problems.
Her approach draws on several methods. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. Client-centred work gives space for people to talk without interruption and to steer the pace of therapy. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when thoughts and behaviours are keeping problems going.
She also uses psychodynamic thinking to notice patterns that repeat across relationships. Trauma-focused work is available for those with a history of abuse or overwhelming events. Amanda combines these ways of working to suit each person’s situation and goals.
Sessions are held in the United Kingdom and are conducted in English. The service accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling can help
Amanda uses attachment-based work to look at how early and close relationships shape current feelings and reactions. This approach can help when relationship patterns, trust or abandonment issues keep repeating. She also draws on client-centred counselling, which gives the person the lead in sessions and emphasises being listened to and understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy is used to identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and to try small experiments to change them.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Amanda will discuss what feels most useful and adjust the focus as you try things out together. The choice of method is decided with your goals and preferences in mind, so sessions can change over time if needed.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, avoid travel and keep appointments when schedules change. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or make it simpler to include people who are not local. Registered or accredited professionals often offer a range of ways to meet; check the platform details to see what is offered for scheduling and format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people with ADHD, autism, addiction, grief and trauma related concerns.
What is her way of working in sessions?
She combines client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and wider approaches. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify useful steps you can try between meetings.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years' experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions can be arranged for international clients. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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