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Amanda Butler
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
- Counselling, psychology psychoeducation, eco-therapy and somatic mindfulness for stress reduction. Teaching and workshops
- Day and evening in-person sessions available in Bournville/Stirchley and Redditch clinics. Also Zoom and Eco Green therapies (outdoors), including weekends
- Books are open for trainee counsellors/psychotherapists requiring personal therapy in line with course requirements. Discounted rates for therapy students and Zoom
- Bespoke courses available for groups, and individuals, at eco/outdoor locations, community workshops, corporate wellbeing programmes and conferences on request
Contact me, check FB Chalice Therapies and Workshops or website for updates and services.
About me and my therapy practice
Over 20 years’ experience working in psychotherapy, healthcare, and education sectors specialising in stress reduction and training. How might a life where stress is understood, challenged and reduced feel? The good news is, change can occur when the right techniques are applied. I invite you to find stillness in a non-judgemental environment, as we explore through therapy and psychoeducation what is happening.
I am an integrative counsellor who draws on a range of clinical psychotherapeutic, creative and eco/nature-based techniques including humanistic, person centred, Gestalt, DBT and compassion based mindfulness. I work in clinic, on Zoom and outdoors with individuals, professionals, groups and counsellors/therapists in training.
I specialise in stress related issues including change management, identity and burnout (prevention and reduction). At the heart of my work are holistic values where we can look at what has happened, what is happening right now (emotionally, physically and psychologically) and new ways to move forward. Knowledge, self-acceptance and compassion, emotional regulation and calmer ways can be attained - wonderful when high alert living has been the norm for so long.
Therapeutic modalities can be combined to align with what you need. Modes include: Humanistic, person-centred, gestalt, cognitive psychoeducation, solution focused/brief therapy, acceptance/compassion, dialectic behavioural techniques, creativity and psycho-spiritual/transpersonal.
MSc Psychology, MA Education (Holistic), BA, Dip Integrative Counselling, PGCE, QTLS. Dip Holistic Therapies (Various), Dip Prof. Development (coach mentor). Mindfulness, SEND, CMI post grad certs. Post graduate specialist trainings regularly updated. I work one to one, with groups, in clinic, online, outdoors/eco and in community settings.
Practice description
We can arrange to meet in clinic (Stirchley/Bournville or Redditch), online Zoom or outdoors for walking/eco-therapy. Experienced one to one therapist, teacher and collaborator. I work with individuals in clinic and with healthcare providers, colleges, corporate, community and at wellbeing festival events. Experienced working with NHS, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, creative arts and faith groups.
Eco green, walking and nature-based therapies can take place outdoors, and indoors within clinical, workshop and festival spaces. Somatic holistic therapies on application. I can provide email reports, recordings and educational worksheets.
My first session
We can initially speak online or through email/text, and then speak on the telephone to discuss requirements and suitability. The prospect of our first session together can for some feel a little overwhelming, or indeed a relief or exciting (hopefully our initial discussion provides some reassurance).
At your pace, we can discuss what you are hoping to get from our sessions, what I can provide, your preferred ways of working (modalities) and the working agreement (days, duration, cancellation policy, cost, confidentiality). If you are happy to proceed, we can then go straight into therapy.
Students and corporate clients: Together we can devise a plan that focusses on required expectations set by your organisation, for example the use of specific modalities, time frames, psychoeducation (and budget).
Therapy can involve talking, art and the use of resources (flash cards, sound, writing and craft materials, nature and symbolism) to understand thoughts, emotions, behaviours and potential. Mindfulness and stress reduction techniques (meditation, body scan, breathwork, sound and movement) can be a welcome supplement at the end of each session, finding new ways to feel in control, relaxed and better.
What I can help with
ADD / ADHD, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Menopause, Personal development, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Behavioural, Brief therapy, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally focused therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transpersonal
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
- Counselling, psychoeducation, somatic mindfulness and training
- Day and evening in-person sessions available in Bournville/Stirchley and Redditch clinics. Also Zoom and Eco Green therapies (outdoors), including weekends
- Books are open for trainee counsellors requiring personal therapy in line with course requirements
- Bespoke courses available for groups, and individuals, at eco/outdoor locations, community workshops, corporate wellbeing programmes and conferences on request
Contact me or check website for updates on availability and services.
About me and my therapy practice
Over 20 years’ experience working in psychotherapy, healthcare, and education sectors specialising in stress reduction and training. How might a life where stress is understood, challenged and reduced feel? The good news is, change can occur when the right techniques are applied. I invite you to find stillness in a non-judgemental environment, as we explore through therapy and psychoeducation what is happening.
I am an integrative counsellor who draws on a range of clinical psychotherapeutic, creative and eco/nature-based techniques including humanistic, person centred, Gestalt, DBT and compassion based mindfulness. I work in clinic, on Zoom and outdoors with individuals, professionals, groups and counsellors/therapists in training.
I specialise in stress related issues including change management, identity and burnout (prevention and reduction). At the heart of my work are holistic values where we can look at what has happened, what is happening right now (emotionally, physically and psychologically) and new ways to move forward. Knowledge, self-acceptance and compassion, emotional regulation and calmer ways can be attained - wonderful when high alert living has been the norm for so long.
Therapeutic modalities can be combined to align with what you need. Modes include: Humanistic, person-centred, gestalt, cognitive psychoeducation, solution focused/brief therapy, acceptance/compassion, dialectic behavioural techniques, creativity and psycho-spiritual/transpersonal.
MSc Psychology, MA Education (Holistic), BA, Dip Integrative Counselling, PGCE, QTLS. Dip Holistic Therapies (Various), Dip Prof. Development (coach mentor). Mindfulness, SEND, CMI post grad certs. Post graduate specialist trainings regularly updated. I work one to one, with groups, in clinic, online, outdoors/eco and in community settings.
Practice description
We can arrange to meet in clinic (Stirchley/Bournville or Redditch), online Zoom or outdoors for walking/eco-therapy.
Experienced one to one therapist, teacher and collaborator. Available to work in clinic with individuals and alongside healthcare providers, colleges, corporate, community and at wellbeing festival events. Experienced working with NHS, neurodiversity, SEN, LGBTQ+, creative arts and faith groups.
Eco green, walking and nature-based therapies can take place outdoors, and indoors within clinical, workshop and festival spaces. Somatic holistic therapies on application. I can provide email reports, recordings and educational worksheets.
My first session
We can initially speak online or through email/text, and then speak on the telephone to discuss requirements and suitability. The prospect of our first session together can for some feel a little overwhelming, or indeed a relief or exciting (hopefully our initial discussion provides some reassurance).
At your pace, we can discuss what you are hoping to get from our sessions, what I can provide, your preferred ways of working (modalities) and the working agreement (days, duration, cancellation policy, cost, confidentiality). If you are happy to proceed, we can then go straight into therapy.
Students and corporate clients: Together we can devise a plan that focusses on required expectations set by your organisation, for example the use of specific modalities, time frames, psychoeducation (and budget).
Therapy can involve talking, art and the use of resources (flash cards, sound, writing and craft materials, nature and symbolism) to understand thoughts, emotions, behaviours and potential. Mindfulness and stress reduction techniques (meditation, body scan, breathwork, sound and movement) can be a welcome supplement at the end of each session, finding new ways to feel in control, relaxed and better.
What I can help with
ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Development coaching, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Menopause, Personal development, Redundancy, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Behavioural, Brief therapy, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Eclectic, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Jungian, Person centred, Solution focused brief therapy, Transpersonal
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Wheelchair accessible office
Availability
Counselling, psychoeducation, somatic based mindfulness and training for individuals and groups.
- Day and evening in-person sessions available in Bournville/Stirchley and Redditch clinics. Also Zoom and eco green therapies available week day and weekends
- Books are open for trainee counsellors requiring personal therapy in line with academic course requirements
- Bespoke courses at eco/outdoor locations, community workshops, corporate wellbeing programmes and conferences on request
Contact me or check website for updates on availability and services.
About me and my therapy practice
Over 20 years’ experience working in psychotherapy, healthcare, and education sectors specialising in stress reduction and training. How might a life where stress is understood, challenged and reduced feel? The good news is, change can occur when the right techniques are applied. I invite you to find stillness in a non-judgemental environment, as we explore through therapy and psychoeducation what is happening.
I am an integrative counsellor who draws on a range of clinical psychotherapeutic, creative and eco/nature-based techniques including humanistic, person centred, Gestalt, DBT and compassion based mindfulness. I work in clinic, on Zoom and outdoors with individuals, professionals, groups and counsellors/therapists in training.
I specialise in stress related issues including change management, identity and burnout (prevention and reduction). At the heart of my work are holistic values where we can look at what has happened, what is happening right now (emotionally, physically and psychologically) and new ways to move forward. Knowledge, self-acceptance and compassion, emotional regulation and calmer ways can be attained - wonderful when high alert living has been the norm for so long.
Therapeutic modalities can be combined to align with what you need. Modes include: Humanistic, person-centred, gestalt, cognitive psychoeducation, solution focused/brief therapy, acceptance/compassion, dialectic behavioural techniques, creativity and psycho-spiritual/transpersonal.
MSc Psychology, MA Education (Holistic), BA, Dip Integrative Counselling, PGCE, QTLS. Dip Holistic Therapies (Various), Dip Prof. Development (coach mentor). Mindfulness, SEND, CMI post grad certs. Post graduate specialist trainings regularly updated. I work one to one, with groups, in clinic, online, outdoors/eco and in community settings.
Practice description
We can arrange to meet in clinic (Stirchley/Bournville or Redditch), online Zoom or outdoors for walking/eco-therapy. Experienced one to one therapist, teacher and collaborator. I work with individuals in clinic and with healthcare providers, colleges, corporate, community and at wellbeing festival events. Experienced working with NHS, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, creative arts and faith groups.
Eco green, walking and nature-based therapies can take place outdoors, and indoors within clinical, workshop and festival spaces. Somatic holistic therapies on application. I can provide email reports, recordings and educational worksheets.
My first session
We can initially speak online or through email/text, and then speak on the telephone to discuss requirements and suitability. The prospect of our first session together can for some feel a little overwhelming, or indeed a relief or exciting (hopefully our initial discussion provides some reassurance).
At your pace, we can discuss what you are hoping to get from our sessions, what I can provide, your preferred ways of working (modalities) and the working agreement (days, duration, cancellation policy, cost, confidentiality). If you are happy to proceed, we can then go straight into therapy.
Students and corporate clients: Together we can devise a plan that focusses on required expectations set by your organisation, for example the use of specific modalities, time frames, psychoeducation (and budget).
Therapy can involve talking, art and the use of resources (flash cards, sound, writing and craft materials, nature and symbolism) to understand thoughts, emotions, behaviours and potential. Mindfulness and stress reduction techniques (meditation, body scan, breathwork, sound and movement) can be a welcome supplement at the end of each session, finding new ways to feel in control, relaxed and better.
What I can help with
ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Autism spectrum, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Development coaching, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Menopause, Men's issues, Personal development, Redundancy, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Eclectic, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transpersonal
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
For training, teaching and workshops. Fee on application.
25 years experience working in education, communication and wellbeing sectors. PGCE with QTLS. MA Education (specialising in holistic and psychotherapeutic education). Fellow The Society for Education and Training.
Qualified teacher and therapeutic counsellor. Teacher, teaching and learning manager, quality internal verifier, examiner and assessor. College lecturer, school counsellor/mentor, university guest lecturer and faith groups/chaplaincy support
Corporate, wellbeing and workshop facilitator. Conference speaker
Counsellor of practitioners in training
Eco and green based therapies: Therapist and trainer for (mainstream) counselling, earth based and spiritual communities. For individual therapy clients, college and university student therapists in training, Forest Church and schools, OBOD and Glastonbury based community practitioners
About me and my therapy practice
Counselling and psychoeducation methods with a holistic approach.
Specialising in stress reduction, education, identity, performance, mental health, eco/nature and green therapies, somatic based holistic therapies, spirituality and psychoeducation.
I provide counselling and training in clinical settings along with healthcare, corporate and educational support. Outdoors ecotherapy and mindfulness available for individual therapy sessions and groups.
Bespoke workshops, conference speaker, teacher, trainer and assessor. We can collaborate and work in partnership to create relevant programmes. I have experience worked alongside many organisations including: local authority/Birmingham City Council, awarding bodies (NCFE, ABC), Taylor Wimpey, Church of England, Glastonbury Goddess Temple, schools (mainstream, SEN and SEMH), Coventry University, Bournville College, Red Tent and women's community groups, NHS doctors surgeries, holistic healthcare practitioners and mindfulness workshop providers.
Information available on request.
MSc Psychology, MA Education, PGCE, PGDE with QTLS. BA Hons Communication, Dip Counselling, Dip Holistic Therapies (various). Dip Prof Dev (coaching, mentor and assessment). Cert. SEND, CMI.
Practice description
25 years teaching in wellbeing and education sectors. Over 20 years working as a counselling therapist, somatic/holistic therapist and teacher/assessor of therapies.
Spiritual and earth based approaches and training: C of E, OBOD, Glastonbury and multi-faith chaplaincy.
Private practice, corporate and community support.
Teaching, training and workshops available in request.
My first session
Please contact me for further details and an informal chat for us to discuss your requirements.
Rates on request.
What I can help with
ADD / ADHD, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cultural issues, Development coaching, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Menopause, Personal development, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
Languages spoken
English