Amy Houston , BACP

Amy Houston is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and life transitions. She also supports people coping with addictions, grief, intimacy challenges and body image concerns. Amy works in English and brings three years of professional experience to her practice.

Amy aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about openly. She focuses on listening carefully and following the person rather than pushing a rigid plan. This makes sessions feel practical and rooted in what matters to the client now.

Her approach is client-centred, which means the person sets the pace and priorities. Amy helps people name what is getting in the way and tries to uncover strengths they can use day to day. She keeps language simple and uses steps people can try between sessions.

People come to Amy for many concerns, from struggling with motivation and confidence to coping after relationship breakdown or bereavement. She also offers support for eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, ADHD-related struggles and career stress. Conversations also cover parenting stress, caregiver strain and communication problems.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Amy works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine.

How client-centred work translates online

Amy uses client-centred therapy, which puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions. That means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears and helps clients set goals that matter to them. This approach is well suited to concerns like self-esteem, relationship stress and grief.

In practical terms, client-centred work online aims to create a steady, compassionate conversation. The counsellor will check in about what is or is not helpful and adjust the pace and focus together. Deciding which techniques to try is a shared process based on the person's goals and preferences.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for a fuller conversational feel, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text messaging can be convenient for quick check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving and everyday life routines.