Counsellor profile
Amanda Turner, BACP
BACP counsellor - Relationships and parenting
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- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness therapy
About Amanda
Amanda Turner is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and parenting. Sessions are led by the person who comes to talk, and Amanda uses that direction to shape each conversation.
She works in a client-centred way, listening for what matters most to the individual. Amanda encourages people to speak about losses, life transitions and the feelings that follow. She aims to help people clarify how they think and what they feel, so they can make decisions that fit their situation.
Her approach includes practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy alongside mindfulness practices. Amanda uses these tools to help people notice patterns in thinking, change unhelpful habits, and develop calmer responses to stress. She explains ideas plainly and offers short, doable exercises where helpful.
Many who come to her want help with relationship strain, parenting pressures, addiction concerns, or the fallout from abuse and trauma. Amanda also supports people working through identity, intimacy and body image worries. She encourages discussion about feelings that people often keep to themselves.
In sessions Amanda keeps language straightforward and focuses on what is useful right now. She asks about everyday routines, sleep and coping strategies, and helps people test small changes between meetings. People are invited to set the pace and decide what to work on next.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled. Payment uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and people should check the available session options before booking.
How sessions work
How Amanda integrates approaches for online sessions
Amanda uses client-centred work alongside techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. Client-centred work means she follows the client’s priorities and reflects what they say to help them understand their feelings. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers simple steps to change unhelpful routines. Mindfulness involves short exercises to notice thoughts and bodily sensations, which can help with anxiety and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda discusses goals and preferences in early meetings and adjusts methods as needed. That collaborative planning helps prioritise what to try first and whether to focus on thinking patterns, emotional awareness, or practical coping skills.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can help fit meetings around parenting, work and day-to-day commitments by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins when life is busy. Some people find phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a brief break, while video sessions allow for more visual interaction; the therapist will discuss which option suits each person’s needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions and parenting pressures.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred, meaning the person directs the focus and Amanda follows that lead while offering practical CBT and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she run sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.