Amy Parrott

I currently have availability for Thursday and other weekday evenings for in person. However I have more flexibility if you wish to do online. 

Hello, welcome to my profile and thank you for taking the time to find out a little more about me and the way that I work. I am an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor with a BSc (Hons) in integrative counselling.

For the last 18 months I have worked intensively in the mental health field with individuals who have battled long and frequent stays in psychiatric hospitals. I have experienced first hand the effects of early life trauma and how these individuals have been misunderstood by only considering their mental health diagnoses. I have also worked as a volunteer for the Samaritans and as a counsellor for Mind and Off the record.

Working in an integrative way combines a cognitive behavioural approach, alongside considering a psychodynamic and humanistic view. These different approaches can explore the inner workings of who we have become and the responses which we experience when interacting with others.

As humans, I feel that we all need the ability to reflect and connect with others to be able to regulate our emotions. Sometimes the process of our interactions with those around us can feel painful, or disjointed. We can carry the burden of difficult early attachments with caregivers or family members. This in turn can develop an internal narrative as to how we view ourselves, which might not always be in a helpful way. I Believe that every one of us has a story in us which needs to be told and heard. I can offer a holding and safe space for us to explore this.

I understand how important it is to find the right counsellor for your needs,  so I would like to invite you to be true to yourself about whether the way I work is  â€˜the right fit’ for you. I welcome an open conversation about this and this is why I will only charge £25 for our first session. 

My sessions are 50 minutes and I offer online and in person. I can consider concessional rates for personal circumstances though I only hold a limited amount of spaces but please do enquire if this is something that you would like to discuss.

I very much look forward to meeting you and hearing your story.