Amanda Barnes, BACP
- Couples and individual counselling
- Relationship and family support
- Gentle client-led approach
About Amanda Barnes
Her style is gentle and client-led. Sessions are designed around each person’s needs, with Amanda respecting boundaries and avoiding directive advice. In addition to individual counselling, she provides couples counselling focused on repairing trust, improving communication, and strengthening emotional intimacy by helping partners better understand themselves and each other.
Amanda works with a broad range of presenting issues, including relationship and family concerns, grief and bereavement, low self esteem and confidence, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting difficulties, anger, career challenges, PTSD, loneliness, and burnout. She delivers therapy in English and brings five years of experience to her practice. Amanda holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Barnes have?
Amanda Barnes has 5 years of experience.
Is Amanda Barnes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Amanda Barnes provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Barnes located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Amanda Barnes as my therapist?
You can work with Amanda Barnes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amanda Barnes work with international clients?
Amanda Barnes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Barnes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Many people ask whether remote therapy can make a real difference. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy is considered to deliver outcomes comparable to traditional in-person sessions, making it a viable option for many individuals.
One major benefit is flexibility. People can choose the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which helps fit therapy into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. This adaptability often makes it easier to maintain consistency and engagement over time.
Therapists who offer online sessions are licensed professionals, and clients can change therapists if they need a different fit. For those weighing whether to try remote therapy, considering convenience, personal comfort with digital formats, and the types of issues to address can help determine if it is the right approach.