Amanda Lacey , NCPS

Amanda Lacey is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people dealing with family conflict, motivation struggles and the emotional impact of separation and loss. Amanda presents herself as a calm, approachable practitioner who encourages people to take small, steady steps towards feeling better.

Amanda works in straightforward, conversational sessions. She aims to create an open space where feelings and thoughts can be talked through without judgement. Her style is supportive and practical, focusing on what can be done between sessions as well as during them.

Her approach draws on a few complementary methods, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques, together with narrative and existential ideas. Amanda uses these to help people notice unhelpful patterns, make sense of difficult experiences and try new ways of coping. She explains methods in plain language and tailors them to each person's needs.

Amanda holds NCPS as a listed credential and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She offers sessions in English and uses formats that suit different routines and comfort levels.

People who choose to work with Amanda usually start with a short matching process and then book sessions that fit their schedule. She aims to be a steady, practical presence while people explore change and rebuild confidence.

Practical therapy approaches for online sessions

Amanda commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy when working online. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people spot and test unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood through practical steps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple exercises to bring attention to the present moment and reduce rumination, which can be useful for stress and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then try methods together to see what fits. That collaborative process means techniques are adapted to your day-to-day life and the pace you prefer.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or when not wanting to be on camera. These options aim to make it easier to keep therapy regular and to work around a busy life.