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Polly Amies, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centred work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Polly
Polly Amies is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and trauma. Sessions also address issues such as eating and sleeping problems, addiction, anger and self-esteem concerns.
Polly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside person-centred ways of working. She uses straightforward techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test out different responses. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas help people try practical steps between sessions.
Her background includes long experience supporting adults and young people in a range of settings. That work has included contact with neurodiverse clients and people coping with chronic health conditions. The BACP credential listed is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration.
In sessions Polly aims to listen first, then suggest small, concrete changes to daily habits and thinking. She checks progress and adapts the short-term plan as needed. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people want help making behaviour changes.
People often come for help with parenting strain, career stress, LGBT-related concerns, intimacy and sexual culture matters, or the emotional impact of illness and caregiving. She also supports people managing ADHD, bipolar mood concerns and the practical effects of blended family or separation issues.
Polly offers work in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and practical arrangements through the platform's booking tools.
How Polly combines structured approaches for remote work
Polly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and to try practical experiments that change behaviour. CBT sessions tend to be structured and focus on specific goals such as reducing anxiety, improving sleep or managing cravings. She also uses client-centred methods that prioritise listening and clear reflection. This helps people clarify what matters to them and pick realistic next steps. Mindfulness exercises are offered as short practices to reduce reactivity and to build attention for day-to-day tasks. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Polly will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't worked before, and then suggest a mix of methods. The collaboration means plans evolve over several sessions rather than being fixed at the start. Practical benefits of online therapy include being able to schedule sessions around work or caring duties and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into busy weeks or to use audio-only calls when bandwidth is limited. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
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United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties, plus concerns such as addiction, eating and sleeping problems and self-esteem.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical steps and changing daily habits.
What experience does she bring?
She lists four years of experience and many years supporting adults and young people across different settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do costs and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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