Amanda Guest , NCPS

Amanda Guest is a professional counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, issues with motivation and self-esteem, and broader mental health and confidence concerns. Amanda believes that when individuals are offered space and respect they can explore the changes they want to make, grow from difficult experiences, and build stronger coping skills.

She treats each person as an individual and values a collaborative approach within the counselling relationship, working together with clients to set goals and find workable strategies. Amanda holds the NCPS credential, a recognised professional counselling qualification that reflects her training and commitment to her practice.

Her style emphasises respect, patience, and partnership, acknowledging the courage it takes to begin therapy. She recognises the importance of tailored support and encourages clients to take the first steps toward personal change, offering a supportive therapeutic presence throughout their journey.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Amanda draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide her work, adapting methods to each client’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s goals and values shape the pace and direction of therapy. This approach helps people who need a supportive setting to build self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed in early life and how they affect present-day relationships and emotional responses, which can be helpful for issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy remains relevant and responsive.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from different locations, while still working with licensed professionals who tailor their approach to each client’s needs.