Amie Coates , BACP

Amie Coates is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She works with adults who are trying to make sense of painful experiences and who want practical ways to feel steadier. Her tone is warm and respectful, and she focuses on each person’s strengths and autonomy.

She trained in integrative counselling and brings together elements from different methods to suit individual needs. That means sessions may include exploring thoughts and behaviour patterns, focusing on emotions in relationships, or using person-centred listening to clarify what matters most. She explains options plainly and builds a plan collaboratively.

With 17 years of experience in private practice, education settings and charity work, she has supported people through family problems, divorce and separation, adoption and foster care issues, and domestic violence. Amie also helps people cope with chronic pain, illness, body image concerns and caregiver stress.

Her work often addresses life transitions such as midlife questions, money worries, and purpose. She also supports those dealing with eating and food-related concerns, guilt, shame and forgiveness. The emphasis is on practical steps, small changes and clearer choices.

Sessions take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Amie accepts clients from the United Kingdom and international clients who prefer English. She uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and online working

Amie commonly draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and emotionally-focused therapy depending on what a person needs. Client-centred therapy concentrates on listening closely and helping the client find their own solutions through acceptance and empathy. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours feed distress and teaches clear skills to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-focused therapy focuses on understanding and shifting emotional responses, especially in how people relate to themselves and others.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Amie will discuss options with the client and agree a way forward together. She adapts methods to each person’s goals and comfort level, checking in as progress unfolds and changing course when needed.

Online therapy gives practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or want flexible, frequent contact between sessions. These formats make it easier to arrange therapy around work, caregiving and travel commitments, while keeping the focus on steady progress.