Amanda Lacey

Amanda Lacey is a NCPS credentialed counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family problems, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Amanda offers straightforward support for people who feel stuck, unsure of next steps, or drained after life changes.

Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on identifying what feels most urgent and trying small, manageable changes. She uses tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help with overwhelm and grounding.

Amanda also draws on narrative and existential ideas to help people clarify what matters to them now. That can mean talking through old stories that no longer fit, or working out values and priorities after a loss or separation. Trauma-focused methods are available when past events keep affecting day-to-day life.

She aims to create an atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgement. Sessions tend to combine practical exercises with reflective conversation. Amanda supports people taking early steps toward change, whether that means clearer boundaries, different ways of coping, or renewed focus on life purpose.

To start, she asks people to describe their current difficulties and what they hope to change. From there she and the client agree on small goals and ways to measure progress over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Amanda uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can suit people feeling stuck at work or unsure about next steps.

She also uses mindfulness practices to help reduce overwhelm and improve present-moment calm. Simple breathing and attention exercises are shared and practised during sessions to give immediate tools for stress and anxiety.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Amanda will discuss different methods and agree on what to try based on a client's goals and preferences. That collaborative decision making allows adjustments if a method does not feel right.

The original profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the session types offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to suit video or phone appointments, helping the work continue between sessions.