- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Mindfulness techniques
About Amy
Amy Mayhew is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years' experience working with anxiety, stress and related concerns. She helps people who feel stuck, uncertain or overwhelmed after a change at work, in relationships or with health, and supports those facing low self-esteem, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse.
Amy works from a person-centred stance that puts the client's perspective first. She listens without directing decisions and helps people notice what gets in the way of their next step. Sessions move at the client's pace and focus on practical ways to manage day-to-day strain and build clearer choices.
She also draws on cognitive behavioural strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. That approach is used to set manageable goals and test small changes that can reduce anxiety and improve coping. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help with calming and staying present during stressful moments.
Motivational interviewing is used when people want to shift habits or address addictive behaviours. Solution-focused work helps when someone prefers short-term, goal-led conversations about what they want to change next. Amy combines these methods to fit the concerns people bring.
Her background includes supporting people through grief, life transitions, body-image worries, communication problems, and practical issues such as divorce or caring for someone with illness. Sessions are conducted in English and focused on helping adults work through what comes next after a major life change.
To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session where practical goals and next steps are agreed.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Amy uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client's goals at the centre of each session. This means conversations focus on what matters to the client and move at their pace while the counsellor reflects and helps clarify next steps.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to spot and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT can help with anxiety, stress and relationship patterns by breaking problems into manageable steps and trying practical experiments between sessions.
Mindfulness techniques are offered to help reduce reactivity and increase present-moment noticing. These are short practices that can be practised during or between sessions to calm the mind and improve attention.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Amy will talk with the client about their aims, preferences and what has or has not helped before, then suggest a mix of methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving and travel, reduce time spent getting to appointments, and allow quicker check-ins when a short update is helpful. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use different formats, so check which are offered when you arrange the first session.
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 anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and low self-esteem, and related issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiving stress, divorce and domestic violence.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses a person-centred way of working that prioritises the client's perspective, alongside cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques to identify patterns and try small practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working with adults on anxiety, life transitions and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with 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 accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer and how much does it cost?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to agree goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.