Amanda Balaam

Amanda Balaam is a counsellor who emphasises empathy and a calm, patient manner. She creates a non-judgemental space where people can talk through worries, losses, relationship strain and other pressures. Amanda uses a human-centred stance that keeps the person’s concerns at the heart of the work.

With 17 years of practice, she brings steady experience to a wide range of issues. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and trauma. She also supports those facing intimacy challenges, parenting strain, career shifts and feelings of isolation.

Amanda uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also works in a Client-Centred way, following the person’s pace and priorities. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify practical steps and small changes that make a difference quickly.

She is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed as BACP, and holds an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Amanda practices in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

Her style is straightforward and conversational. Sessions aim to be practical and reflective, helping people build coping skills and clearer steps forward. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How attachment and person-centred approaches work online

Amanda uses Attachment-Based Therapy to help people notice patterns in close relationships and how these affect current feelings and behaviour. That approach can be useful for worries about abandonment, trust or repeated relationship conflict.

She also practices Client-Centred Therapy, which means sessions are led by the person’s concerns and pace. The counsellor listens closely and reflects back what feels important, helping the client find their own solutions. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set small, practical goals and notice what changes work well in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Amanda will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process that may shift over time as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the session formats available before booking as these are not specified here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time and support shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose quieter times or more flexible scheduling to suit work and family commitments.