Amie Mottram , BACP, NCPS

Amie Mottram is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. She works with clients on grief, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing addiction, anger, self-esteem struggles and intimacy-related issues.

Amie has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She believes each person knows their story best and draws on clients' strengths during sessions. This means conversations focus on practical steps and small changes that can make daily life easier.

Her approach is straightforward and warm. Sessions aim to identify patterns that cause distress and try alternative ways of thinking or acting. Amie encourages short-term goals as well as longer-term reflection, depending on what someone needs.

She also works with people affected by chronic illness, cancer, domestic violence and family problems. Other areas she addresses include panic attacks, phobias, self-harm thoughts, loneliness, guilt and shame, and quitting smoking or vaping.

Starting therapy with Amie involves a simple matching process and scheduling that fits the client's life. Conversations are paced to suit each person, and she offers phone, video, live chat or text-based sessions to make contact easier.

Amie strives to make the first steps less daunting and to help people build coping skills they can use every day.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Evidence-based approaches often used in counselling focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building useful skills. Cognitive-based techniques look at the thoughts that fuel anxiety or depression and help people try different ways of thinking to reduce distress. Behavioural strategies focus on small, repeatable actions - for example gradual exposure for phobias or step-by-step plans to manage panic attacks and addictive behaviours.

Working out the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit their needs. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when travelling is difficult. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier if someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging suits short check-ins and flexible scheduling, or when writing helps someone process thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between sessions.