Amanda Bouvier

Amanda Bouvier welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or grieving and wants to make that first step easier. She works with adults and teenagers and talks through issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and the strains of caring for a loved one. Amanda also helps people who are processing attachment, abandonment, or relationship difficulties. With 15 years of practice she draws on several counselling approaches to suit different needs. She has experience supporting people after the death of a person or an animal and understands how grief can be complicated and painful. Amanda has also supported people with autism spectrum conditions and ADHD, and she is comfortable working with clients from LGBTQ+ communities and diverse backgrounds. In sessions she uses clear, practical ways to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. She blends talking, reflection and practical steps so people can reduce worry and make changes that feel realistic for them. She is patient and aims to create space for people to make sense of difficult experiences at their own pace. Amanda offers one-to-one work, and can also meet couples and families where that is appropriate. She encourages people to say what they need from therapy and to set goals together. Her goal is to help clients build coping skills and stronger connections in their daily lives. Amanda is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom and works in English.

Therapeutic approaches and online work

Amanda draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-based thinking in her work. Acceptance and commitment approaches help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and helps people repair trust and closeness when those patterns cause pain. She also uses client-centred listening, which means sessions often begin by following what the client brings and responding without judgement. These methods suit issues like grief, relationship strain, anxiety and caring-related stress because they combine emotional understanding with practical next steps. Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and try different approaches to see what helps most. This is a collaborative process that aims to match techniques to personal needs and preferences. Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments during life changes or when juggling caring responsibilities. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know how sessions are offered.