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Amy Russell, BACP

Compassionate counsellor for life transitions

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About Amy

Amy Russell is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has seven years of experience helping people when life feels stuck or overwhelming. Amy focuses on straightforward, respectful conversation to help people move forward.

She supports people facing relationship difficulties and the strain that comes from family conflict. She also helps with low self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with big life changes. Anxiety, stress, grief and depression are common concerns she works through with clients.

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How Amy works

Amy offers coaching-style support alongside therapeutic work for those wanting clearer goals and motivation. She pays attention to issues such as body image, communication problems, control issues and feelings of guilt or shame. She is also informed about gender dysphoria, LGBT-related matters, compassion fatigue and social anxiety.

Sessions are tailored to each person. Amy adapts pace and focus to what feels practical and useful. She aims to make sessions approachable and focused on small, manageable steps.

Conversations can be in English or French, depending on the client’s preference. People in the United Kingdom can book video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

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What Amy works with

The areas below are the ones Amy selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register BACP
Years in practice 7
Languages English, French
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country United Kingdom

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Online support options

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Amy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns that keep stress and anxiety active, then works on replacing them with more useful habits. This approach is helpful for social anxiety, phobias, worry and low mood. Another common strand in her work is structured problem-solving and goal-setting. This involves breaking challenges into small steps, trying new approaches, and reviewing what helps. It suits people facing career decisions, motivation struggles, relationship difficulties and life transitions. Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. Amy will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts work over time, checking in about what feels helpful and what needs to change. Online sessions make this flexible and practical. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat or text-based messaging suits brief check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer messaging over speaking. These options help people access support around work, family life and busy schedules.

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Common questions

What concerns does Amy help with?
Amy works with relationship problems, family conflict, self-esteem, career and coping with life changes. She also supports people with anxiety, stress, grief, depression and LGBT-related issues.
How would you describe Amy's therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical, mixing coaching elements with therapy. She focuses on tailored plans and small, achievable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amy has seven years of professional experience supporting people through various life challenges.
Where does Amy practise and what are her credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with Amy in a language other than English?
Sessions can be conducted in English or French.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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