Amanda Kwesiga, BACP

Amanda Kwesiga offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed or unsure. She aims to listen closely and help each person find their own answers. Amanda is introduced in a warm, straightforward way to put visitors at ease from the first moment.

She works in a relational manner and bases her practice on Client-Centred Therapy. That means Amanda sees the person as the expert on their own life and helps them make sense of what they are experiencing. Sessions move at a pace that suits the individual, with regular check-ins to see if things are working.

Amanda has three years' experience and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her background includes supporting people affected by trauma, including victims of domestic abuse, stalking and coercive control. She has also worked with people who have struggled with alcohol and drug dependency and with a range of mental health diagnoses.

She is especially interested in disenfranchised grief, where loss is not widely recognised or validated. Amanda also supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, parenting pressures, self-esteem issues, addiction concerns and life changes. Jealousy and attachment issues are among the additional areas she can help people talk through.

Amanda describes her role as walking alongside people as they take steps towards change. She aims to offer warmth, empathy and honesty while helping clients set and review realistic personal goals.

Client-centred care and how it works online

Amanda's main approach is Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening without judgement and supporting clients to find their own understanding of concerns. This approach is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries, grief and general life stress because it honours the client's experience and pace.

She also draws on elements from other approaches when helpful, adapting tools to the person's needs rather than following a strict formula. That flexibility can suit people dealing with trauma, attachment difficulties or complex feelings like jealousy and loneliness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adjust methods as the relationship develops. This collaborative process helps build trust and ensures the way of working fits the individual's circumstances.

Details about which online session formats are currently offered are not listed here, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, and it can reduce the time needed to attend appointments. Some formats can be shorter check-ins, or use audio only when video is difficult, which helps people stay consistent with their sessions.