Kamara Katama

My name’s Kamara and I’m the therapist behind Amara Counselling.

Choosing to come to therapy can be a daunting decision. Maybe you’re scared of not getting on with your therapist or perhaps you’re not sure therapy is even for you. Wherever you’re at, you are welcome here.

Therapy is somewhere where we can grow and learn from our experiences, understand ourselves better, come to understand and find ways of coping with, or letting go of our pain. We can find a better way of being in the world, and understand why we think and behave the way we do. We can move forward into a life filled with self-compassion, awareness, and joy. 

I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where I hope you’ll feel supported, understood, and empowered to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. My approach to therapy is built on empathy and collaboration. Everyone is unique and deserving of therapy that suits and nurtures them. Through active listening, authenticity, and genuine compassion, I aim to create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood, and respected.

The relationship between client and therapist is key to fostering effective change. I aim to work hand in hand with you, listening to what you want from therapy, and recognising that you are the expert of your own life. Together, we can explore therapeutic modalities and techniques that suit you, your goals, your values, and your comfort levels. Whether drawing from person-centred therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychodynamic approaches, gestalt therapy, or other modalities, I integrate diverse tools and strategies to empower and accompany you on your journey. 

I have experience working with clients with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, low mood, agoraphobia, domestic violence-related trauma, childhood sexual abuse-related trauma, birth trauma, bereavement, anger issues, romance scam trauma, and relationship breakdown issues. Whatever you are facing be assured that you are not alone and together we can begin to untangle and understand the struggles in your life.

These varied experiences, as well as my own experiences with mental struggles and therapy, have equipped me with invaluable skills in building positive therapeutic relationships, navigating diverse backgrounds, and tailoring therapeutic interventions to meet individual needs. As a therapist, I draw upon these experiences to create a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their challenges, build self-compassion, love, and acceptance, and embark on a journey towards healing and growth.

I offer a free 15 minute introductory call where we can talk about what you're looking for and how I work. This is a chance for us to get to know one another and whether we would like to work together.