Amy Skarratts, BACP

Amy Skarratts helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, family conflict and depression. She introduces herself clearly and invites people to take a first step toward change. Her tone is straightforward and encouraging across sessions.

Amy works from the view that the client knows their own story best. She aims to build on a persons strengths and practical skills rather than telling them what to do. Conversations focus on what feels achievable now and on small changes that add up.

She draws on client-centred therapy to keep sessions warm and attentive. That approach means listening without judgement and following the concerns a person brings to the room. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used alongside this to look at patterns of thought and routine that keep problems going.

Amy has nine years of counselling experience and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction issues, fractured relationships and depression.

Sessions are intended to be practical and collaborative. Amy helps people set simple goals, try new strategies between sessions, and review what is or isnt working. She supports clients at their own pace and adapts the approach as needs change.

People who choose to work with Amy can expect calm, straightforward conversations that focus on steps they can use in everyday life. She emphasises kindness, clear thinking and action that fits each persons situation.

Approaches you can use online

Amy works with client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following what the person brings to the session. It helps people feel heard and gain clarity about what they most want to change.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It guides practical experiments and simple exercises to reduce anxiety, manage low mood and change unhelpful habits. These tools work well in short exercises between sessions as well as in the appointment itself.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and ways of working before agreeing a plan. That collaborative process helps tailor techniques to what fits each persons life and needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and exercises that use visual materials. Phone calls are a good choice when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, shorter coaching-style sessions or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.