Amy Swainston

I am available for online sessions every Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 9.30am and 5pm via the Teams platform.  If these hours are not suitable for you, please contact me as I can be flexible.

I specialise in helping people navigate the complexities of work-related stress, anxiety, depression, domestic abuse and trauma, offering compassionate and expert support tailored to your unique needs.

The demands of modern work life can lead to overwhelming stress that affects both personal well-being and professional performance. I provide targeted therapy to help you manage and reduce stress, improve coping strategies, and achieve a healthier work-life balance. Whether you’re dealing with burnout, workplace conflict, or job dissatisfaction, I’m here to guide you toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Trauma, whether from the workplace or personal experiences, can deeply impact your mental and emotional health. I offer specialised therapy to support your journey towards healing and recovery. My approach includes evidence-based techniques to help you process and overcome traumatic experiences, rebuild resilience, and restore your sense of well-being.

Why work with me?

With extensive training and experience in work-related stress and trauma, I provide expert guidance to help you address and overcome these challenges effectively.

I tailor my therapeutic approach to your individual experiences and needs, ensuring that you receive the most relevant and impactful support.

My practice is dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly explore and address your concerns. 

 If you’re ready to tackle work-related stress or trauma, I’m here to help you navigate your path to recovery and personal growth. Together, we can work towards achieving greater peace, resilience, and well-being.

I am trained in person centred, psychodynamic, CBT and EMDR therapy and draw upon each approach to ensure sessions are tailored to you. Essentially, research shows us that despite the approach of therapy, it is the power of the therapeutic relationship which creates positive change.

I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and how powerful and transformative it can be. Being heard, listened to and understood can be the most powerful and validating experience of all.

You may be experiencing severe job stress and find you are worrying a lot of the time but can't pinpoint why, you might want to explore past trauma and how it impacts you today, or you are struggling to make a decision about something.

Therapy is a place to explore, create self awareness and understanding of self in order to progress in your life the way in which aligns to you and your values.

I understand how daunting it can feel trying to find the right therapist for you. I am a client lead therapist, in our first session we will go at your pace and identify the areas you want to focus on which will be of the most benefit to you and your life going forward.

Please contact me for availability and fees and what support you are seeking for your workplace. 

I understand that a healthy and productive workplace is built on more than just operational efficiency. It requires a commitment to the well-being and personal development of every team member. That’s why I offer customised workplace training programmes designed to address crucial aspects of mental health and interpersonal dynamics.

I deliver tailored training to organisations and departments after thorough consultation to identify the issues and how my training can positively impact the people in the workplace.  I also work to assist management level staff in how to appropriately support individuals. 

I work with organisations and gather information for a bespoke training package which involves a blend of strategic planning, relationship building, and information gathering. 

I Identify, understand and research your organisation to ensure the training you receive is beneficial both practically and financially

I aim to understand your Industry and familiarise myself with the sector you operate in and any relevant trends or challenges.

I learn your mission, vision, values, and current strategic goals and recognise your challenges and Identify potential pain points or areas where you might need support or improvement.