Amanda Bending

I work from both Cotham and Clifton on a Tuesday and Thursday. I have session availability between 8.30am and 2.30pm. I offer face to face sessions as well as zoom sessions.

People come to counselling for a variety of reasons; facing challenging life decisions, bereavement or loss, wanting to explore a new direction, or just because they are not feeling themselves.

As an integrative therapist I will draw on a range of theories and models to best support you. No two approaches will ever be the same. However, what is guaranteed is a warm and safe place to explore what you decide to bring.

I have experience working both long term and short term enabling you to find a therapeutic solution that suits you best. 

My experience to date includes working long term for a charity that was based in a GP practice in Nailsea, working at OTR in Bristol with young people, working with ARA supporting those with addiction issues.  I also work part time as a school counsellor in a mainstream secondary school.

I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and have had clients ranging from 11-82. I have also have had many clients who are neuro diverse, both diagnosed and undiagnosed and value this experience hugely. 

My practice is based on the needs of my clients. I therefore offer a safe and flexible space for clients to explore, in their own time, the subjects they bring. I don’t offer or plan to have a set number of sessions with clients as this can vary hugely. I find however that most clients I have seen for 6 months plus… although this is not always the case and enjoy shorter term work also. 

I can be flexible with holiday commitments and therefore offer pay-as-you-go sessions. 

In the first session I will explain about confidentiality and the terms of business for our work together. Before the first session I offer a 20 minute complementary telephone consultation.