Amanda Guest , NCPS

Amanda Guest is a professional counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who brings a calm, respectful approach to supporting people through change. She has experience helping clients cope with addictions, recover from trauma and abuse, and build motivation, self-esteem, mental health, and confidence. Amanda believes that when people are given space and respect they can work on the areas they want to change, improve, or grow from.

She approaches each person as an individual, tailoring the counselling relationship to suit their needs and preferences. Amanda values collaboration and sees therapy as a shared process in which therapist and client work together toward meaningful goals. She holds the credential NCPS, a recognized professional counselling qualification that reflects her training and commitment to professional development.

Taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult, and Amanda acknowledges that milestone. She congratulates those who seek support and expresses a readiness to engage in thoughtful, person-focused work with clients who are prepared to explore change and growth.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and change

Amanda integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, and client-centered therapy into online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with addictions. Attachment-based therapy explores relational patterns and early attachment experiences to improve current relationships and emotional regulation, helping with intimacy, abandonment issues, and trauma-related concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive space where clients can explore goals, self-esteem, and life changes at their own pace.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent support around work, family, or location constraints. For many people, meeting with licensed professionals in a remote format makes it simpler to maintain regular sessions and keep therapy aligned with everyday life.