- Person-centred approach
- Work with trauma
- Chronic pain support
About Amy
Amy Heyes is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. She works with people carrying guilt and shame and those dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, addictions and life changes. Amy supports concerns around self-esteem, relationships, grief, chronic pain and illness, and issues linked to sexuality and identity.
She follows a person-centred approach that gives people space to talk and to make sense of what they are facing. Sessions focus on listening first, then reflecting back observations that can bring clarity. She may offer thoughts or gentle suggestions when a clearer path forward becomes possible.
Amy has experience with many forms of abuse and with clients managing long-term pain or disability. That background informs how she works with trauma, anger and post-traumatic stress. She aims to help people notice patterns and options they might not have seen before.
In therapy she keeps language plain and practical. Conversations often look at everyday choices, coping skills and small steps that help manage intense feelings. She helps people untangle thoughts tied to guilt and shame so they can consider different responses.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual. Amy prioritises steady, readable discussion over technical terms. People typically leave a session with at least one clear idea to try between meetings.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
She primarily follows a person-centred way of working, which means listening carefully and reflecting back what is said so people can find their own answers. This approach helps with issues such as guilt, shame, low self-esteem and grief by allowing thoughts and feelings to be spoken and clarified.She also draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on practical coping strategies for stress, anxiety and trauma. These techniques might include learning ways to manage overwhelming emotions, noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, and trying small behavioural steps to reduce distress. Such methods can be useful for people living with chronic pain or for those recovering from abuse.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help the client and her decide what fits best based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That decision is revisited over time so methods can change if something else seems more helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and cut travel time on days that are already difficult. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online sessions to make continuing therapy more practical for everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she help with?
She works with guilt and shame linked to relationships, past actions, identity, and experiences of abuse.
How does she approach feelings of guilt?
She uses a person-centred approach that starts with listening and reflection, then offers thoughts to help people see a clearer way forward.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of counselling experience and has worked with clients affected by various forms of abuse and by chronic pain or disability.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.