Avanti Counselling
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
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 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.
A Safe Space
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
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.
Get in Touch with me for a consultation and find out how I can support you.
A specialised online therapy designed to help your brain process traumatic memories, reduce distress, and find lasting emotional relief.
A supportive, non-judgemental space where you lead the conversation, helping you understand your feelings and discover your own path forward.
A practical approach that helps you identify unhelpful thought patterns, giving you tangible tools to manage anxiety and everyday stress.
Specialised online trauma therapy in Middlesbrough and EMDR to help you process distressing memories, reduce emotional overwhelm, and safely move forward.
Compassionate online counselling in Middlesbrough providing practical tools and EMDR to calm your mind, manage panic, and break the cycle of worry.
Bespoke training programmes for organisations, helping teams build resilience, set healthy professional boundaries, and integrate effective self-care practices.
What I Do
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.
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.
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.
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.
Testimonials
“I can’t thank Amy enough for the help she has given me. The support I received after my loss, was amazing. I really looked forward to the sessions as she made it so easy to talk about things that I would never have opened up about previously. The coping mechanisms, and just listening to me was a huge help and got me through a really bad time. I feel so much better and my family all notice the difference.” Female, 51
“When I started my journey with Amy it was my last hope, now I can see a life for myself and have a desire to live & love the life I have!
Therapy is hard work, but Amy did an amazing job of navigating and supporting me through it. She did truly save and give me my life back and for that I will always be grateful to her, I can’t recommend Amy enough!”
“It helped to talk openly to someone who doesn’t know me. It was like an empty page to write in and not be or feel judged. Amy affirmed my thoughts and feelings. Our sessions have been my safe place.”
“Being able to speak about my problems allowed me to spend time on working out where they stemmed from or what triggered them which in turn helped me to develop strategies to change things for the better.”
“Amy did not rush anything, everything was at my pace. If it wasn’t for Amy, I wouldn’t like to think of the path I might have taken. I cannot thank her enough.”
Online EMDR is highly effective and works in much the same way as face-to-face sessions. Instead of tracking a physical light or finger movements, you will follow a moving icon on your screen or use gentle, rhythmic tapping, all while securely connected via video from the comfort of your own home.
Yes, absolutely. Every individual is unique, so my approach is entirely flexible. We can naturally integrate the practical tools of CBT, the deep healing of EMDR, and the supportive space of person-centred therapy to create a path forward that feels right for you.
Because my practice is entirely online, it cuts out any travel time for you, making therapy much easier to fit into a busy life. I offer a range of daytime appointments, and we will work together during our initial chat to find a regular slot that consistently fits your schedule.
I provide specialised online counselling and EMDR therapy specifically for adults. Whether you are dealing with recent stress, managing long-term anxiety, or processing difficult memories from your past, my sessions are tailored to support adults of all ages.
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