Counsellor profile
Amie Carson, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 5 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, grief and relationship issues
Continue with AmieAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (398718)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Amie supplied to BetterHelp.
- Attachment based therapy
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Amie
BACP. Five years' experience. Amie Carson works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self esteem and depression. She also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, body image, fertility and cancer-related distress, chronic illness and caregiver stress, codependency, control issues, domestic violence, eating and food-related issues, family problems and first responder issues.
Amie trained as an integrative counsellor, which means she draws on several approaches rather than following a single model. She uses attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused methods to help people make practical changes. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns, and trying small steps that can alter thoughts and behaviours.
She completed a foundation course with the British Infertility Counselling Association and has particular interest in fertility and loss. The first sessions typically focus on what someone wants to change and what has already helped them cope. From there, goals and practical steps are discussed together.
Amie works in English and practises in the United Kingdom. Her way of working is conversational and structured where needed. She aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, learn simple skills for managing mood and anxiety, and plan achievable next steps.
To begin, people are invited to use the platform matching process and book an initial session. The counsellor and client then decide how to proceed, reviewing progress as they go.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current reactions; it helps when relationship worries, attachment concerns or abandonment themes are present. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting what someone says so they can clarify their own thoughts and feelings; this approach is useful for grief, decision-making and building self understanding. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and it can be used for anxiety, low mood and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. Progress and the chosen methods are reviewed in sessions so adjustments can be made collaboratively.
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life, for example by avoiding travel and using shorter check-ins when time is limited. They can also allow people to use audio only when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, often use these practical arrangements to help sessions work within someone’s schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self esteem and depression, plus related areas such as fertility, chronic illness and family problems.
What is her counselling style?
She describes an integrative approach using attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening, CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working with clients.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently taking international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with this counsellor?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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