Amanda Pearce

Sessions available Mondays - Fridays 9am -6pm 

Please contact me for availability and bookings

If you’re struggling with feelings of anxiety or overwhelm, or if you’re feeling low, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward, counselling offers a safe place to explore these challenges. You might be facing a significant life change, whether it's a shift in your career, relationships, or personal goals, and feel uncertain about the next steps. Perhaps you’ve noticed unhealthy or recurring patterns in your relationships that you’re looking to understand or change, or you're navigating the pain of a loss or bereavement that’s making it hard to cope.

It could also be that you’re simply seeking to better understand yourself, improve your wellbeing, or find more effective ways to manage stress and emotional hurdles. Whatever it may be, counselling can provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space to talk openly, gain clarity, and work together on finding meaningful ways to move forward in your life.

​​​At AP Counselling, I offer a calm, confidential space where you’re met with empathy, and where your thoughts and feelings are welcomed and truly listened to. My goal is to help you gain deeper insight through exploration and support you in finding ways to create lasting change.

My Qualifications:

• Individual Accreditation (MBACP) Accred
• Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Skills (BACP Accredited course)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Skills
• BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling and Psychology.​​

I began my experience of face to face client work 12 years ago, and I have worked within several organisations prior to opening my private practice 8 years ago. 

​​I am committed to continuing my professional development and I do so by attending regular workshops, training days, and keeping myself up to date with relevant theory and research.

My approach to counselling is best described as a relational integrative model. To me that means I have been trained to blend theory and techniques from the humanistic (person-centred), psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) schools of psychotherapy. This allows me to tailor my approach to work with you in a way that best suits your individual needs and goals. ​

Statistics

As of January 2022:

• 92% of my clients return after an initial session
• On average my clients work for 9 sessions
• 60% of my clients complete their work in 6 sessions or less
• 81% complete their work in 12 sessions or less.
• I also have experience of working with clients in a long term approach

A first session gives us the chance to meet one another, getting to know what it’s like to talk to each other and exploring what’s brought you to counselling and what your goals might be. It will hopefully give you a good idea about whether you’d like to book further sessions (although there’s no obligation).