Amanda Kwesiga, BACP

Amanda Kwesiga is a counsellor registered with the BACP who offers a warm, respectful space for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. She acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out and aims to listen without judgement so clients can feel heard and understood.

Amanda practises in a relational, person-centred way. She believes clients are experts on their own lives and helps them find clearer understanding at their own pace. Sessions focus on building an open working relationship and checking in regularly so the work stays relevant.

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and those coping with life changes. Amanda also works with concerns connected to trauma and abuse, addiction, self-esteem and parenting strain. She has experience with domestic abuse, stalking and coercive control, and with people facing alcohol and drug dependency.

Amanda has a particular interest in disenfranchised grief - losses that go unrecognised or are minimised by others. She also offers space to talk through issues such as attachment and relationship patterns, codependency, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and multicultural concerns.

In sessions Amanda adapts to each person. She meets people where they are and moves at a pace that feels comfortable. Regular reviews are part of her approach so goals and methods can change as progress is made.

How Amanda’s person-centred approach works online

Amanda’s practice is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy. This approach focuses on offering warmth, empathy and non-judgement so people can explore their feelings and make sense of their experiences. It is often helpful for anxiety, low mood, relationship concerns and grief.

She also emphasises relational work - paying attention to the therapeutic relationship itself and using that connection to understand patterns such as attachment, codependency or issues that follow trauma. This helps when people want to unpack the effects of past harm and find new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will discuss what you want to achieve and agree a way forward that feels practical and manageable. She reviews progress regularly and adapts methods if needed so the work stays useful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let you see facial cues and hold a fuller conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a quiet moment is needed. Messaging and live chat can suit shorter check-ins, flexible scheduling or people who prefer not to be on camera. These formats help make counselling more accessible around work, family and day-to-day life.