Polly Amies, BACP

Polly Amies is a counsellor who works from a humanistic perspective and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years listed experience in her current professional role and many earlier years supporting adults and young people in different settings. Polly keeps her approach warm and practical and aims to help people feel understood from the first meeting.

Polly focuses on making sessions straightforward and person-led. She listens for what matters most and helps people build on their own strengths. Typical concerns she supports include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

Her work also covers a broad range of other challenges such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, eating and sleeping problems, career worries, and coping with life changes. Additional areas listed include ageing and geriatric issues, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and topics relating to kink and alternative sex culture. Polly describes her style as dynamic and caring, adapting to each person’s needs.

In sessions she uses human-centred methods alongside practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused approaches. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help set goals and manage distress. Polly encourages small steps that fit into everyday life.

Starting therapy can feel daunting, and she acknowledges the courage that takes. To begin, prospective clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How counselling approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. The counsellor follows the person's lead, offers empathy and reflection, and helps build confidence to deal with problems such as relationship worries, low self-esteem or grief.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical exercises and small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and unhelpful patterns over time.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple practices. It can help with stress management, rumination, and coping with strong emotions.

Working out which approach to use is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences and life circumstances. Goals are revisited and plans adjusted as therapy unfolds.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the available session formats before booking with this counsellor. Online options can help fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day and make it easier to continue work from different locations. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which session types they offer when you start the matching process.