Amy Houston, BACP

Amy Houston works with people facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with addiction, LGBT concerns, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping challenges, parenting strain, anger, career doubts, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Amy is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom and has three years of professional experience. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk openly about painful or confusing feelings. Sessions are intended to be conversational and client-led, with Amy following each person’s pace and priorities. Her aim is to help people feel heard and to make sense of what they are going through. Amy uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person rather than on labels or techniques. That means she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and encourages people to explore their own solutions. The work often looks like gentle questioning, active listening and checking in about what feels most useful. In practical terms, she supports people to build coping steps, address communication problems, and work towards clearer goals. She can help with issues such as body image, caregiver stress, commitment worries, and recovery from bereavement or relationship breakdown. Taking the first step can feel daunting and Amy aims to make that step easier. She offers a supportive presence while people try out new ways of coping and relating to themselves and others.

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves careful listening, reflecting feelings, and following each person’s lead to find their own solutions. This approach can help with relationship concerns, low self-esteem, grief and coping with life changes by making space to understand emotions and choices. The collaborative part of therapy matters online as much as in person. The therapist will work with the client to choose the style and pace that fit their needs and goals. Together they check what is helpful, adjust the approach over time, and decide how to focus sessions to meet changing priorities. If you are considering online work, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, avoid travel time, and offer a shorter check-in when days are busy. It also allows flexibility for people who prefer not to travel to a practice. When you start, practical arrangements and the best way to work will be agreed between you and the therapist.