Amanda Durrell

Amanda Durrell works from a client-centred position, believing people are the experts on their own lives. She emphasises listening and building a trusting relationship so clients can talk through what matters most. Amanda has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. She helps people manage stress and anxiety and supports those facing low mood or depression. Amanda also works with relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, grief and loss, and issues that affect self-esteem and motivation. Her approach focuses on understanding each person's story and strengths rather than imposing solutions. In sessions Amanda aims to create space for honest conversation and practical thinking. She gently helps people identify patterns, recognise what they want to change, and take small steps toward those goals. She pays attention to how ordinary life pressures, sleeping problems and anger can get in the way of daily functioning. Amanda has additional experience with family-related concerns such as communication problems, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and the emotional effects of infertility and ageing. She also supports people dealing with trauma, abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Amanda encourages people to notice that courage. If someone wants to try counselling they can expect a listening, non-judgemental space and collaborative planning about next steps and goals.

Client-centred support adapted for online therapy

Amanda works from a client-centred perspective that prioritises listening and empathy. This approach means the counsellor follows the client's lead, reflects their experience, and helps them make sense of what they are facing. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress and low mood where being heard and understood is the first step.

Her practice also focuses on practical conversations about relationships, grief and day-to-day coping. These sessions explore what is happening now, identify small changes a person can try, and build on existing strengths to improve self-esteem and motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most helpful for their goals and preferences. Together they will review progress and adjust the way they work as needed.

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering flexible scheduling. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options, depending on the format agreed with the therapist.