Avanti Counselling

Online Therapist, Middlesbrough

Find your calm with expert online Therapy and EMDR therapy across the UK. I provide direct, compassionate support to help you overcome anxiety, manage stress, and feel like yourself again.

Making that first leap

Feel like you need support?

Are you struggling to switch off or feeling overwhelmed by constant worry? I’m Amy, a qualified BACP Accredited Therapist. I provide online therapy and EMDR across the UK to help you understand your anxiety and get back to feeling like yourself.

Hello and Welcome

You might be here because…

You are a busy person juggling lots of “life things.” Work, Work Related Stress, Children, Relationship, Friendships and everything in between.  It can all become too much and we can struggle to feel like we are doing “just enough” at one thing, but never all of them and we can feel like we are failing.

Do you feel on egg shells, a sense of dread or like there is an elephant sat on your chest?  Do you struggle to switch off at night and find yourself lying awake worrying about the day gone by and the day which is yet to come?  Are you exhausted from the over thinking and lack of sleep?

I see you and I can help you.

Always overwhelmed

I’m juggling work and family life but feel like I’m failing at every single thing.

Racing thoughts

I can’t switch off at night because I’m constantly worrying about what tomorrow might bring.

Constant tension

My chest feels tight and I’m living on eggshells. I just want to feel calm.

Feeling stuck

I feel held back by past experiences and I don’t know how to move forward.

A Safe Space

Fees and qualifications

Choosing a therapist is a significant step, so it is important to know you are in safe hands. I am a qualified Therapist and an accredited member of the BACP, which means I have professionally demonstrated I am able to work at a high level of competency and work to high professional and ethical standards.

Fees per session

Each session last for 50 minutes at £60 per session.

I am available Tues-Fri 9-5pm via Teams. If these time are not suitable for you, please let me know, I can be flexible. I do not offer face to face sessions.

Accredited member: British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Specialisms: EMDR Practitioner & CPCAB Level 5 in CBT
Experience: Associate Trainer for Teesside Mind and psychological support for Middlesbrough FC Academy and First Team players
Security: Enhanced DBS checked and Full indemnity insurance
Insurance approved: Registered provider for Bupa, AXA, Aviva, and Vitality

My Background

Organisations I support

I provide psychological support to Middlesbrough FC Academy and First Team players. I also deliver tailored training to players and staff from my workshop programme to educate and create awareness on mental health and how it impacts physical health and performance.

I am also an Associate Trainer for Teesside Mind as part of the Workplace Wellbeing programme. I deliver bespoke training to organisations across the Tees Valley from a multitude of sectors on topics such as Managing Mental Health in the Workplace, Resilience and Suicide.

In addition I have extensive occupational health experience, particularly within the blue light sector, with a deep understanding of the trauma associated with those roles and how they can negatively impact a persons mental health.

What I Do

Areas of support

If you feel constantly on edge, overwhelmed by “what ifs”, or physically exhausted from overthinking, I can help. We will work together to understand your triggers and develop practical, everyday tools to quieten the noise and regain your sense of calm.

EMDR is a specialised therapy designed to help you process difficult or traumatic memories that feel “stuck.” By using guided eye movements, we can reduce the emotional intensity of past experiences, helping you feel more grounded and less controlled by the past.

Whether you’re facing burnout, workplace stress, or the pressure of juggling family life, therapy provides a space to reset. We’ll focus on setting boundaries and building the resilience needed to manage life’s demands without feeling like you’re constantly failing.

  • Depression
  • Low confidence or self-esteem
  • Anger management
  • Sexuality
  • Work related stress
  • Family difficulties
  • Stress
  • Health anxiety
  • Anxiety
  • Panic attacks
  • Relationship issues
  • Grief, loss or bereavement
  • Addictive behaviours
  • PTSD
  • Domestic Abuse

How it works

Initial chat

Let’s start with a free 15-minute phone call. It’s a chance to discuss what you’re going through and for you to decide if I’m the right therapist to help you.

Your session

We will then book your first video session. My therapy is all online, providing a safe, private space for us to work together from the comfort of your own home.

Feeling better

We’ll work on helping you feel lighter and more in control. Gaining practical tools to quiet the racing thoughts, manage anxiety, and find a sense of lasting calm.

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