Compassionate and mindful psychotherapy
Welcome to Widening Circles Psychotherapy
About me
Hello, I'm Amanda. Thank you for visiting my website.
After being made redundant when I was 50, I decided to train as a psychotherapist at the Karuna Institute. I have an MA in Core Process Psychotherapeutic Practice. Core Process Psychotherapy is a Buddhist-inspired form of psychotherapy. While training, I edited the BACP Spirituality Division journal, Thresholds.
I have recently relocated to Whitley Bay.
I offer a compassionate, mindful space where clients feel enabled to explore the issues that are troubling them. I feel the relationship between the therapist and client needs to develop in a safe environment. Together we can explore your situation in a way that leads to fresh perspectives - and perhaps a new understanding of yourself. Psychotherapy isn’t about giving you solutions or advice, but empowering you to make your own changes.
I work with people from all walks of life and backgrounds, coming to me with a diverse range of problems. As a fully-qualified psychotherapist I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and abide by their code of ethics.
How therapy works
Therapy takes place in a safe space, where you can meet with someone who will listen with sensitivity and empathy and without judgement. In the therapy space thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and in confidence.
How therapy can help
Therapy gives us a set of tools we can use to help gain a better understanding of what’s causing these problems and how you can move towards managing or resolving them.
My approach
Working together I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing, help you understand why you act or react to them the way you do, and see how you can start to make better, healthier choices.
What issues can therapy help with?
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through psychotherapy:
Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Existential issues
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family or student life
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
My location
I see clients face-to-face in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, within easy reach of Cullercoats, Tynemouth, North Shields and Monkseaton. Near Whitley Bay Metro Station (Yellow Line).
Fees & availability
Sessions last 60 minutes and cost £45.
The initial session is free and offers the opportunity for assessment. 48-hour cancellation.
Appointments are available on Saturdays
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how psychotherapy works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right person to help.
You can also call me on 07961 866555 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are strictly confidential.
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