Amy Houston, BACP

Amy Houston helps people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. She also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating or sleeping struggles, ADHD and career stress. Amy is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, and she has three years of professional experience.

Amy aims to make the first step less daunting. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly about what is worrying them. Sessions focus on understanding current difficulties and on practical steps that feel manageable.

Her style is warm and client-centred. That means conversations are guided by what the person brings, not by a rigid checklist. Amy listens closely and reflects back what she hears to help people see patterns and options more clearly.

Practical goals are set together. Some people work on improving communication or rebuilding confidence. Others focus on coping tools for stress, cravings or sleeping problems. Each plan is shaped around what a person wants to change and what feels doable for them.

Amy works with a broad range of concerns including body image, caregiver stress, commitment issues, domestic violence, addiction, guilt and shame, and infidelity. She draws on her clinical experience to offer steady, empathic support as people navigate difficult times.

To begin, a short matching process helps pair needs with a suitable schedule and session format. Amy encourages small steps and realistic goals so progress can build over time.

Client-centred care delivered online

A client-centred approach focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears and helps people make choices that fit their lives. This way of working can be helpful for concerns like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and stress.

For people dealing with trauma, abuse or addiction, the same client-centred stance aims to build trust and to move at a pace the person is comfortable with. Sessions concentrate on what the individual needs now, whether that is stabilising coping strategies or exploring deeper patterns over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods suit them best. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit people who prefer typing or need brief, regular contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments, and they let people try different formats to find what helps most.