Amy Butterworth , BACP

Amy Butterworth is a person-centred counsellor who works in a holistic, collaborative and pluralistic way, tailoring her approach to what each client needs. She may suggest integrating elements from other therapeutic modalities when this will help a person move toward their goals, and she aims to meet people exactly where they are in life while offering a warm, supportive space to explore difficult feelings at their own pace.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as a counsellor and psychotherapist. Amy has supported people through a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship and financial strain, domestic violence and sexual abuse. In private practice she often works with antenatal and postnatal difficulties and with people affected by pregnancy loss, miscarriage and abortion.

Having nine years of maternity experience within the NHS and accreditation with the Foundation for Infant Loss, Amy has a particular interest in pregnancy-related issues, birth trauma and grief. In recent years she has developed a focused interest in neurodiversity, especially ASD and ADHD, informed in part by her lived experience caring for a child with SEND. This has led her to work with parents and carers supporting family members with additional needs, bringing both professional and personal understanding to that work.

Therapeutic approaches and online support for perinatal and family challenges

Amy draws on client-centred therapy to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace and focus of sessions. This approach is useful for people seeking empathetic listening, emotional validation and a collaborative environment to explore personal concerns.

She also uses attachment-based therapy to help people understand how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy, parenting and trust. This approach can be especially helpful for issues related to bonding, abandonment, adoption and relational injuries.

Amy may integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to support clients in noticing difficult thoughts and feelings, clarifying values and taking action that aligns with what matters most. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, stress, grief and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy works with each person to identify therapeutic methods that match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as trust and insight grow.

Online therapy with Amy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people juggling caregiving, work and health demands. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without travel, allowing therapy to fit into everyday life and be maintained over time.