Amanda Salvara, BACP

Amanda Salvara is an integrative counsellor and coach based in the United Kingdom with five years of experience supporting people both in the UK and internationally. She focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem difficulties, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Her work also addresses issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, loneliness, midlife concerns, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse.

Amanda blends several evidence-informed methods to create a flexible, client-tailored approach that meets people where they are. Her practice is grounded in empathy and curiosity, with a clear belief in each person’s capacity to move through difficult experiences toward greater balance and meaning. She pays attention to patterns of thought and behaviour, the causes and consequences of challenges in daily life, and the interaction between internal feelings and external circumstances.

Sessions with Amanda are collaborative. She helps clients clarify where they are now, identify where they want to be, and work through the practical and emotional steps needed to get there. Amanda supports recovery, personal growth, and ongoing wellbeing by identifying strengths and options for change, integrating adjustments as progress unfolds, and celebrating achievements along the way. She holds BACP accreditation - the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK - and welcomes clients seeking compassionate, tailored support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Amanda integrates several practical approaches to support clients online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard so clients feel understood and can explore their experiences at their own pace - this approach supports self-esteem, relationship issues, and emotional recovery. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce distress and build coping skills - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, drawing on techniques used by registered professionals to shape a tailored plan. This joint process is flexible and paced to the client’s readiness.

Online sessions through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical benefits such as scheduling flexibility, easier access from different locations, and the ability to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. These options make it possible to receive consistent support while fitting therapy into daily life and changing circumstances.