Amy Mayhew

• Anxiety
• CBT
• Mindfulness

About Amy

Amy Mayhew works on anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem using a person-centred way of working. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience.

Amy practises in a person-centred style, which means she listens without directing the conversation and encourages the client to lead what is discussed. She draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help with unhelpful thinking patterns, and she uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques for practical coping strategies.

Clients may talk through relationship difficulties, communication problems, separation and divorce, and issues around commitment and codependency. She also supports people dealing with grief, body image concerns, cancer-related stress, and problems linked to ageing. Addictive behaviours and responses to trauma are listed among her areas of focus.

Sessions typically work at the client's pace and aim to identify what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning. Amy uses motivational interviewing to help people consider change and find their own reasons for taking steps forward. She encourages simple, practical steps between sessions when these are useful.

Work is offered in English, and international clients are not accepted. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead, which helps people talk through what matters to them and decide what to change. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical ways to test different responses and reduce distress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to manage stress and to reduce rumination and anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and try different methods to find what fits best. That choice is based on the client's needs, goals and preferences and is reviewed together as sessions progress.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people join from a quieter location or avoid needing to be on camera, depending on what they prefer and what is offered.

Topics Amy lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fertility issues
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Amy

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is a main area of focus and she uses person-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural techniques to address it.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises person-centred counselling and also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods.

What experience does she have?

She has five years' experience working as a counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Where is she based?

She is based in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can I work with her?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

No. She does not accept international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.