Amanda Maffett

Working with warmth, empathy, and genuine human connection, I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can explore what is happening in your life and what it means for you. 

I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and offer gentle and respectful challenge when helpful.

Always at your own pace, I'll invite you to explore what may be contributing to your difficulties, which may include your feelings, relationships, behaviours, and experiences.

We may consider how your history, beliefs, and culture could be shaping your present life. 

All aspects of your experience are welcome including anger, grief, tears, humour, and feelings of being stuck or not knowing how you're feeling or whether you're feeling anything at all.

I have a particular interest in grief, bereavement, and other forms of loss, as well as somatic approaches that pay attention to the wisdom of the body. With your permission, I may invite curiosity about bodily sensations, images, or patterns that emerge in our work together, helping to deepen understanding and support change.

I have worked with people experiencing: mild to severe anxiety, trauma, being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world, identity issues, stress, sexuality, relationship issues, life overwhelm, grief,  bereavement and other losses, depression, big life changes, anger issues, existential fears.

We each have a very rich capacity to heal and feel more in control, and previous clients have said that as a result of working together they feel they understand themselves better, feel greater compassion towards themselves, and feel better able to manage situations.

I offer weekly 50 minute sessions (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9am - 8pm) which take place on the same and at the same time each week. 

Face to face sessions take place at OTS, 142-144 Oxford Road, OX4 2EA. 

I also work online.

I offer an initial free 30-minute online meeting, so you can get a sense of whether I am the right counsellor for you.

This first session gives us the opportunity to lightly explore what has brought you to therapy and how we might work together. I will encourage you to ask any questions you might have (nothing is silly or obvious) in order for you to make an informed decision about working together.