Amanda Thomson , BACP

Amanda Thomson is a UK-licensed therapist with four years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, grief, and low mood. She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, anger, career matters, ADHD, and LGBTQ matters, and offers tailored support for additional areas such as attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image, chronic illness, and dissociation. Amanda holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional affiliation with a national counselling body in the United Kingdom.

Amanda emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, shaping conversations and treatment plans around each person's unique circumstances. She creates a warm, accepting environment where people can explore what feels overwhelming, whether the reasons are clear or still unfolding. By working together at a pace that suits the individual, Amanda aims to help clients gain perspective, build understanding, and pursue realistic goals that support lasting change.

Seeking therapy takes courage, and Amanda frames her role as supportive and empowering throughout that journey. She focuses on practical steps and collaborative planning so clients can develop the skills and confidence needed to move forward in their lives.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One common approach she uses is a structured, skills-based method that helps people manage distressing thoughts and strong emotions by learning coping strategies and problem-solving tools - this is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and sleep difficulties. Another strand of her work is relational and insight-oriented, which explores patterns in relationships, attachment, and intimacy to support improved communication and emotional connection. Where trauma or abuse is part of a person's history, Amanda applies trauma-aware practices that prioritise stabilization, pacing, and building resilience before moving into deeper processing.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda works together with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits the client rather than the other way around. Clients are involved in planning and choosing techniques that suit their needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier to access consistent support from home or elsewhere, accommodate busy routines, and allow clients to choose the interaction style that works best for them.