Amanda Garnett
Counsellor in Birmingham

Welcome, I'm Amanda. I understand that people come to therapy for all sorts of different reasons; big transitions, repeating painful patterns, or simply feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Maybe you're experiencing difficulties in relationships, or struggling with unsettling anxiety. Perhaps you've been feeling low and you're just not sure why. My role is to offer a confidential, warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore whatever it is that brings you here and help you to make sense of your challenges.

You are welcome to contact me to discuss how we might work together, or to simply find out more.

If I'm in session and can't respond immediately, please leave a message and I'll get back to you. I aim to respond to enquiries within 24 hours.

You can reach me by email:

greenopaltherapy@gmail.com
Or call/text me on 07541 382 536

Background & Counselling Qualifications

I work in private practice and for reputable employee assistance programmes, as well as having volunteered for 4 years within a bereavement support charity. I have consistent supervision, and have also regularly attended my own personal therapy, so I understand that finding a therapist and starting can feel daunting. 

Certificate of Proficiency (BACP)

Professional Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (NCPS) (Level 5) 

Attachment Based Psychotherapeutic Counselling Diploma (Level 5, currently studying CPCAB) 

Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory (NCPS) (Level 4)

Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (NCPS) (Level 3)

Bereavement Support Course with Cruse Bereavement Care, where I volunteered for 4 years and undertook further training in Trauma and Suicide Awareness

Certificate in Understanding Childhood Adverse Experiences (South Staffordshire College)

Certification as an Anxiety Treatment Professional - Applied Neuroscience for Treating Anxiety, Panic and Worry (PESI)

I hold further diplomas in Transpersonal Psychology (an approach that focuses on integrating spiritual and existential aspect of human experience into modern therapy) and Inner Child Healing.

I complete further training and CPD (continual professional development) on a regular basis, which has included psychotherapy trainings, working with emotional abuse and recovery, working with OCD, trauma workshops and more.

My Specialisms

My main areas of focus are anxiety and stress, loss, relationship difficulties, trauma and the impact of abuse, as well as recovery from difficult early experiences.

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

My approach is relational and collaborative, grounded in person-centered, psychodynamic and attachment theories. This means we pay attention to your inner world, relationships, and past experiences, while keeping sight of what you need right now. Above all, I aim to understand your world at your pace, in a space that feels safe and manageable so you can feel seen, heard and understood.

I can work with adults (18+) from all backgrounds within a range of concerns, though the areas I work most often are anxiety, loss, relationship patterns, attachment and developmental and childhood wounds as well as the impact of abuse. 

If you're unsure whether your experience "fits," you're still very welcome to reach out. My training and experience means I can work with a variety of themes, and together we can explore what's most relevant to you. 

Our counselling sessions would be 50 minutes long, and can take place either face to face or online. These can be on either a weekly or fortnightly basis, and can be short term or open-ended depending on your needs. Face to face sessions are held in calm and confidential spaces in Moseley or Kings Heath in Birmingham, and remote sessions are available over Zoom. Daytime and evening appointments are available.

Rest assured, you don't need to have everything figured out right now. If you would like to take a next step, we can set up a brief 15-20 minute phone consultation so we can discuss what you're looking for and whether working together feels right for you. I will explain the process, as well as what confidentiality will look like. 

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Counselling	In Person	£50 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£50 per 50 minutes