Amy Mayhew , BACP

Amy Mayhew works in a person-centred way that puts the client at the heart of therapy. She uses a warm, down-to-earth style to help people talk through anxiety, stress and feelings that knock confidence. Amy holds a BACP credential, and she draws on several practical approaches to match each person's needs.

Amy focuses on anxiety and related problems such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and the fallout from trauma or abuse. She also helps people facing life transitions, grief, addiction concerns and issues linked to body image or codependency. Sessions are paced to suit each person rather than following a fixed agenda.

In session Amy listens without judgement and encourages people to notice their own strengths. She combines client-centred listening with tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to help identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when people want practical steps and short-term goals.

Amy has five years of professional experience working with adults across a range of emotional and practical problems. Her approach aims to make sense of what is happening now and to build small changes that add up over time. She works from the United Kingdom and meets people in English.

People usually find the work useful when they want a calm space to be heard and simple strategies to manage symptoms. Amy encourages collaborative planning so goals are clear and realistic. Over time the focus is on helping people feel steadier and more able to make decisions that suit their life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Amy blends person-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to support people remotely. Person-centred therapy means she listens deeply and follows what matters most to the individual, helping them name their priorities and make sense of feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical exercises to change them, which can help with anxiety, stress and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and create calmer moments during a stressful day.

Choosing the right mix of these methods is part of the process. Amy works collaboratively to find the approach that fits a person's needs, goals and pace. Sessions start with a conversation about what the person hopes to achieve, and plans are adjusted over time so techniques match real-life challenges.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video is useful when face-to-face connection matters, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat suits short check-ins, and messaging is handy for ongoing prompts or reflections between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments while keeping the focus on clear goals and steady progress.