Amanda Wild

Amanda Wild is a counsellor with eight years' experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She is a BACP member, and works with issues such as trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem and women's issues. Amanda takes a straightforward, calm approach so people know what to expect from a first session.

She uses a mix of methods tailored to each person. Sessions are shaped by what someone wants to change and what has helped them before. Practical tools and conversational exploration sit alongside looking at past patterns that keep problems repeating.

Amanda sees short-term and longer-term work as useful in different situations. For some people, focused problem-solving and small behaviour changes make a big difference quickly. Others benefit from exploring deeper feelings and long-standing patterns over time.

Her background includes work with survivors of sexual and domestic abuse and supporting people through bereavement, separation and career-related stress. She also helps with body image, parenting strain and midlife transitions. The aim is to help people feel steadier and more in control of day-to-day life.

In sessions she listens without judgement and checks in about what is most helpful. People are encouraged to set clear goals and to take the pace they need. To begin, a short questionnaire helps match priorities and plan the first appointment.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic work

Amanda draws on client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches in her work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and building a supportive relationship so people can explore what matters to them. It helps with low mood, self-esteem and making sense of difficult experiences. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Amanda will work collaboratively to identify what feels most useful, adjusting methods as goals and preferences become clearer. The aim is to try approaches that fit with a person's life and what they want to achieve rather than following a fixed plan.

The original profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family life, work commitments or travel. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by audio if they cannot be on camera, while others use longer conversations to address deeper issues. Discussing practical needs and availability with the therapist helps shape a plan that fits everyday routines.