Hi, I’m Amy
I’m a humanistic counsellor based in West London, and I care deeply about the kind of healing that can happen when we are received with warmth, honesty and acceptance. I see therapy as a deeply personal relationship, where you can begin to bring the parts of yourself you may have felt the need to hide for fear of judgement or rejection.
Over time, trust can grow slowly and honestly, so that you do not need to perform, protect, or keep at a distance the parts of you that most need care.
It is when the most vulnerable parts of us are approached with tenderness that deeper healing can become possible.
My Approach to Therapy
My approach is humanistic and integrative. That means I see people as whole human beings, not problems to be solved, and I work in a way that is shaped by their needs, pace and way of being.
One of the principles that most shapes my work is the understanding that change rarely happens through force or self-criticism. More often, it begins when we can meet ourselves with greater honesty, awareness and compassion.
This is also why I believe therapy can support your sense of self, your own voice, and your freedom to decide what feels right for you. While I will not define your experience for you, I do believe in being active and engaged in the work. At times, that may mean gently questioning something, noticing a pattern, or offering a challenge when it feels helpful and supportive of greater clarity, awareness or self-understanding.
Why Therapy Matters
So many of us learn, from a very young age, who we should be before we have had any real chance to discover who we are. Those messages can come from all over — family, culture, school, relationships, social media, or the wider world — and over time they can shape not only how we behave, but how we come to see ourselves.
Over time, it can become harder to tell the difference between who we are and who we have learned to be. We may look as though we are coping, while underneath we feel lonely, angry, anxious, disconnected, or unsure why life feels so hard.
Therapy can help us begin to untangle those old messages and separate what feels true from what has been shaped by fear, expectation, or survival. In doing so, we can begin to hear ourselves more clearly, feel less bound by old ways of being, and live in a way that feels more like our own.
A Little More Personally
My work is grounded not only in training, but in my values, my curiosity about what influences us, and a genuine desire for people’s wellbeing.
Being of a mixed cultural background and having lived in both the Caribbean and the UK, has given me a deep awareness of how culture, identity and belonging shape the way we see ourselves and move through the world.
It has also deepened my understanding of how fear of judgment and rejection can affect our sense of self, our self-worth, and our ability to live authentically. This is part of why I want therapy to be a place where more of who you are can be welcomed and understood.
Professional Background
I first studied Counselling and Psychology at the University of Lancashire, before later training as a counsellor at the Metanoia Institute, where I gained a BSc (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling. I continue to attend regular professional development as part of my commitment to growing both myself and my practice.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within their ethical framework. I also attend regular supervision, which is an important part of supporting safe, thoughtful and ethical practice, and of helping me stay reflective and accountable in my work.
Change often begins when youstop trying to fitsomeone else’s idea of you.
Taking the next step
At the heart of all of this is a hope that therapy can become a place where you feel more able to know yourself, trust yourself, and live in a way that feels true to you.
If you feel drawn to this way of working, you’re welcome to get in touch.