Amy Skarratts, BACP

Amy Skarratts helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, family conflict and depression. She presents herself as a supportive counsellor who believes people know their own story. Amy invites clients to take the first step toward a more satisfying life and offers steady support during that process.

Amy uses a person-focused way of working that keeps the client at the centre of each session. She listens closely and mirrors what she hears to help people make sense of their experience. This approach aims to build on existing strengths so small changes can feel manageable.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In straightforward, practical conversations Amy helps people notice patterns and try different ways of responding to stress or low mood.

With nine years of experience in the United Kingdom Amy has worked in settings that involve relationship and family concerns as well as addiction and anxiety. Her credential is BACP, which is recorded here as supplied.

If someone is unsure how to begin she encourages a short initial step to see if her style feels right. The process starts with a simple matching questionnaire and scheduling, so people can arrange sessions that suit their life.

How Amy blends approaches for online work

A client-centred approach puts the person’s experience front and centre. The counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s priorities, helping people notice their strengths and make choices that fit their life. This style is useful when someone wants space to talk through difficult feelings and to be guided rather than directed.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. Amy uses practical exercises and straightforward discussion to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try different responses. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and stress-related behaviours.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy will work with each person to decide which methods to use based on their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as they go.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday or avoiding the need to be on camera if someone prefers an audio session. Registered or accredited professionals can use a range of approaches to make online sessions practical and relevant to everyday routines.