- 15 years experience
- BACP registered
- Supports ADHD and autism
About Amanda
Amanda Bouvier is a UK-based counsellor with 15 years' experience supporting adults and teenagers. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, including those in the LGBT community, and aims to make the first step towards therapy easier and less daunting.
She works one-to-one, and also offers sessions for couples and families. Amanda commonly helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief after losing a person or an animal, and the challenges of parenting or full-time caregiving. She also supports people dealing with ADHD or autism spectrum concerns, and those coping with relationship and attachment difficulties.
Amanda draws on several therapeutic approaches to match the work to each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice what matters and take small steps towards it. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used for practical tools around thoughts and behaviour. She also works from attachment-based and emotionally-focused perspectives when relationships and early experiences are central.
In sessions she aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through painful memories, discover patterns that no longer serve them, and try new ways of relating to themselves and others. Amanda can support those dealing with codependency and communication struggles as part of that work.
Her background includes long-term practice with varied concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image and eating concerns, and life-stage transitions. Amanda is registered with the BACP.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Amanda uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take small, concrete steps towards a more meaningful life. ACT can be useful for issues such as anxiety, depression and major life changes because it focuses on actions that align with what matters to the person.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try out practical strategies to change behaviour and ease distress. CBT is often chosen when people want tools for managing anxiety, sleep problems, or low mood. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas are used when early relationships or current relational patterns are central to the work.
Finding the right approach is part of the journey. Amanda will work with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as therapy continues to make sure the work stays relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, study or caregiving responsibilities, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a brief conversation is all that is needed. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor the pace and exercises to suit online work, helping clients move forward from everyday locations and routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Amanda help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, and codependency among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is collaborative and down-to-earth. Amanda combines practical tools with reflective conversation to help people make changes that matter.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has been practising in therapeutic settings since 2010, bringing around 15 years of experience supporting adults and teenagers.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.