Amy Mayhew, BACP
Compassionate person-centred counsellor
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- Anxiety focused
- Practical strategies
- Warm listening
About Amy
Her approach centres on the belief that each person knows their own life best. She does not give orders or fixed recipes. Instead she works alongside people to uncover patterns and barriers and to build on small strengths.
Amy uses practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to help shift unhelpful thinking and replace it with manageable strategies. She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice distress in the moment without being overwhelmed.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work appear in sessions when clients want change and clear steps. These methods support short-term goals and practical progress in day-to-day life.
Over five years of practice, Amy has supported people with stress, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and low self-esteem. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, communication problems, and coping with life changes including ageing and bereavement.
People seeking help for midlife concerns may find her emphasis on practical steps and steady reflection useful. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site's process to match with her.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Amy uses therapy methods online
Amy blends person-centred listening with evidence-informed techniques to support practical change. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and build coping strategies for anxiety and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment awareness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Amy will discuss goals and preferences and then adapt methods collaboratively. Sessions can combine gentle listening with active strategies so people leave with practical steps as well as a clearer sense of direction.
The biography does not list which online session formats are used, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work across life transitions while keeping progress steady.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Amy work with?
Amy supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and low self-esteem. She also addresses many related issues such as abandonment, communication problems, and coping with illness or bereavement.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on listening and working at the client’s pace. Practical tools from CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are used when they suit the person’s goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of clinical experience helping people with anxiety, life transitions and related concerns. That time has included using both brief goal-focused work and longer reflective sessions.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone or in-person sessions are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.