Amanda Kwesiga, BACP

Amanda Kwesiga is a qualified counsellor who is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She approaches her work with warmth, empathy and an absence of judgement, offering a therapeutic space where people can speak openly and be heard. Amanda values the therapeutic relationship and works in a relational way, aiming to build an honest, collaborative connection that supports clients in meeting their personal goals.

Her practice is underpinned by person-centred training, which reflects the belief that each person is the expert on their own experience. She supports people at a pace that feels right for them, holding regular reviews to ensure the work remains relevant and responsive to changing needs. Amanda also adapts her work by drawing on elements from other approaches when that will better serve a client.

Her experience includes supporting people affected by trauma, including survivors of domestic abuse, stalking and coercive control. She has worked with a range of mental health diagnoses and with individuals facing alcohol or drug dependency, workplace concerns or questions of faith. Amanda has a particular interest in disenfranchised grief - losses that are often not publicly acknowledged - and she offers steady support for those navigating these and other complex life challenges.

Amanda is committed to walking alongside people as they take steps toward change and greater understanding, and she looks forward to meeting those ready to begin that work.

Person-Centred and Relational Approaches for Online Therapy

Amanda works primarily from a client-centred perspective, a way of working that prioritises the person's own experience and capacity for self-understanding. This approach focuses on listening with empathy, reflecting the client’s perspective, and supporting them to explore feelings and choices - it can be particularly helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, life changes and grief.

She also practices in a relational way, emphasising the therapeutic connection as a key part of healing. This relational focus supports people dealing with trauma, relationship difficulties, attachment concerns and patterns like codependency by providing a steady, responsive relationship in which new understanding and change can emerge.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Amanda treats it as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences, and adapt the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Amanda is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to access regular support from registered professionals without needing to travel, and they allow sessions to continue in different formats depending on what suits the client best.