Amy Mayhew, BACP

Amy Mayhew is a qualified person-centred therapist known for a warm, down-to-earth approach that encourages open exploration of whatever is on a client’s mind. She creates a supportive space where people can examine difficult feelings and life challenges while working at a pace that feels comfortable to them.

She specialises in anxiety and also supports people experiencing stress, low self-esteem, relationship problems, grief, and life transitions. Her practice focuses on helping clients identify what is holding them back so they can reconnect with their own clarity, resilience, and sense of direction.

Amy’s core belief is that each person is the expert in their own life. She does not offer prescriptive solutions but walks alongside clients as they uncover insights and build practical ways to cope and move forward. Sessions are conducted with compassion and respect, with the aim of helping clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Amy holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her professional standing in the field.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Amy integrates client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people working through anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem concerns. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-directive space where clients lead the conversation and explore what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develops practical strategies to shift thinking and behaviour patterns that contribute to distress. Mindfulness therapy complements these methods by teaching present-focused awareness and gentle techniques for managing overwhelming thoughts and emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amy works collaboratively with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor methods that fit their situation. This collaborative process helps determine whether a person-centred style, CBT techniques, mindfulness practice, or a combination will be most helpful.

Online therapy with Amy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions around work or family commitments, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each client.