Amy Freathy
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07923892540
Features
- Flexible hours available
About me and my therapy practice
Truly being heard can sometimes be all it takes to start to make sense of how we are feeling. I'm Amy and I am a friendly and down to earth counsellor who will listen with empathy and non-judgement to give you the compassionate attention you need to explore thoughts, emotions or experiences that may be causing you difficulties. My hope is that we can work together so that you can feel authentically yourself and accepted for who you are so you can face life stronger and with more self-awareness.
In addition to, and alongside counselling, I also offer Animal Assisted Therapy. Having animals in the therapy room can provide comfort and help contribute to a feeling of warmth and safety. Animals can offer affection and true acceptance and can show us how to appreciate the joy of the present moment - they don't worry about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow. Positive interactions between people and animals can help to improve mood, self worth and confidence, they can provide relief from stress and anxiety and encourage the development of relationships and emotional bonds built on trust and respect. I work with my own pets; a dog and two cats.
If you are hoping to find someone you can trust and feel safe with then please get in touch.
Practice description
I work with a warm, sensitive energy to build a safe, therapeutic relationship where we can work through any difficulties that may be affecting your life right now.
As an integrative counsellor, I am able to draw on several modalities of therapy to choose the unique approach that is right for you. I believe that you are the expert of yourself and I will always tailor each session to your needs.
Prior to being a counsellor I have worked in nurturing roles with children and new mothers and I bring this nurturing essence to my counselling to provide the sense that it is safe for you to be authentic and to express your true feelings.
I am a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Accredited Practitioner.
I am also qualified and insured to offer Animal Assisted Therapy
My first session
I offer a free initial 15 minute telephone consultation so you can decide if you'd like us to work together.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Animal assisted therapy, Creative therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work
Languages spoken
English