Counsellor profile
Amy Skarratts, BACP
Counsellor for stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Works on addictions
About Amy
Counsellor Amy Skarratts is a BACP member with nine years of experience offering UK counselling for stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and depression. She focuses on helping people talk through what is troubling them and recognise the strengths they already have. Amy presents straightforward, conversational support rather than clinical jargon.
Amy works from a person-centred stance. She listens first and follows the client’s pace. That approach helps people clarify what matters and decide on next steps. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to spot patterns of thinking and try small changes that can make day-to-day life easier.
Sessions tend to be practical and conversational. Amy aims to help people manage symptoms such as worry, low mood or urges linked to addictive behaviours. She also works with people who want to improve how they handle relationship strain and family conflict.
Over nine years she has developed a direct style that suits people who want clear, manageable steps alongside reflective conversation. She encourages small experiments between sessions where appropriate, such as trying different ways of responding to stress or testing helpful thoughts in real situations.
People who contact her usually begin by outlining the main issue and what they hope to change. Amy will then agree on simple, realistic goals and review progress as work continues. Anyone considering sessions is asked to confirm current session options when booking.
How her counselling approaches work online
Client-centred therapy puts the person’s own experience at the centre. The counsellor listens, reflects what she hears, and follows the client’s lead to clarify concerns and goals. This approach is useful when someone needs space to make sense of feelings or to talk through life problems. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. Amy uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to try small practical changes. This can help with worry, low mood and habits linked to addictions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amy will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to the client’s needs and preferences. The decision about focus and techniques is made together and reviewed as progress is tracked. If you are considering online counselling, confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. Some formats also need less bandwidth or let people take part without being on camera, which can suit quieter surroundings or different practical needs.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach and listens first, then adds practical CBT techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of professional experience working in counselling-related roles.
Which credential does she hold?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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