Amanda Kwesiga, BACP

Amanda is a qualified counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom. She practises from a person-centred, relational stance and values the therapeutic connection as central to change. Amanda aims to offer a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgemental space where a client’s voice is heard and respected, and where work proceeds at a pace that feels right for the individual.

Her approach is grounded in person-centred training, which recognises that each person is the expert on their own experience. Amanda supports clients to explore their concerns and arrive at understandings that feel authentic, while also drawing on elements from other approaches when those techniques better meet a client’s needs. She emphasises regular reviews so that the work remains aligned with personal goals and practical needs.

Amanda has experience working with trauma, including people affected by domestic abuse, stalking, and coercive control, and with clients who have received a range of mental health diagnoses. She has supported those with alcohol and drug dependency, workplace concerns, and people exploring matters of faith. She also has a particular interest in disenfranchised grief, offering space to those whose losses may not be widely recognised. Ultimately, Amanda is committed to walking alongside clients as they take steps toward change and clearer understanding.

Client-Centered and Relational Support Delivered Online

Amanda practises from a client-centred perspective, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s own experience guides the work. This approach helps people who want to be heard, to process past experiences, or to explore changes in how they relate to themselves and others. She also draws on a relational way of working that pays attention to the therapeutic relationship itself - this can be especially useful when addressing issues like attachment, relationship concerns, and patterns of connection.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and is treated as a collaborative decision. Amanda works with clients to identify what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the way she works as the therapy progresses. Registered professionals and therapists often combine approaches to tailor support to each person’s situation.

Online therapy with Amanda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from home or another convenient location, while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with a registered professional.