Amanda Balaam , BACP

Amanda Balaam approaches therapy with empathy, patience, and steady attention to the things that matter most to each person she meets. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can explore difficult feelings, personal challenges, and relationships without pressure. Her work draws on a blend of therapeutic methods - including person-centred, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic techniques - so she can tailor sessions to the individual needs of each client.

With 17 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health concerns, Amanda brings practical insight as well as professional knowledge. She has supported clients coping with recent loss, managing anxiety or depression, and navigating life transitions, offering clear, grounded guidance alongside emotional support. Her practice is focused on helping clients find ways to cope, heal, and move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Amanda holds an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling, a qualification in combining multiple therapeutic approaches to suit different situations. She is also a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP) and works in line with that organisation's code of ethics and professional standards, approaching each session with respect for the client's well-being and dignity.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and Online Therapeutic Support

Amanda commonly works with Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches, and she may also draw on Solution-Focused techniques to support practical change. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behaviour and can be helpful for issues like intimacy, abandonment, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, offering empathic listening and unconditional acceptance so clients can find their own solutions and build self-understanding. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable steps to create change when immediate goals are the priority.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Amanda will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and together they will choose or adapt methods that feel most useful and respectful of the client's needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support around work, family, or mobility needs. For many people, working with licensed professionals in these formats makes therapy more accessible while still allowing for meaningful, goal-focused work.