Amanda
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
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I think sometimes we just reach that place in life when we say 'enough is enough'. For some it can mean it is time to stop and face something, and to someone else it can mean it is maybe time to 'let it go'. There's no end to the potential meanings for reaching 'that point'. i think we've all been there at some stage or another. Does this sound familiar ? That's okay, i totally understand where you're coming from. What is important is acknowledging that you have had the energy and motivation to seek someone to support you through this - it takes courage and strength to take this step. Well done!
I am an experienced counsellor specialising in neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism, alongside trauma, loss and bereavement, depression and anxiety. I offer a compassionate, reflective space where clients feel understood, working collaboratively to build resilience, process difficult experiences and support meaningful change.
Bottom line, my view is that there is good in all of us at some level. People or circumstance may hurt or damage us, and sometimes we withdraw, shut-down, or become angry and bitter. Some respond by reacting, or withdrawing, drinking, smoking, being angry.. but usually it is the unresolved hurt that fuels the behaviour - and we CAN look at that together...
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Amanda Ridyard now - 01204 589966
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £45
- Couple Sessions £65
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, PaypalInsurance
- Health Assured
Amanda Ridyard
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Amanda Ridyard
- In Practice for 11 years
- Integrative / Humanistic, Graduated 2016
- Certificate from IAPT / tavistock Counselling Couples (with Depression) / 2018
- Degree/Diploma from Middlesex University in Integrative humanistic counselling BA (hons) / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Amanda Ridyard
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or 01204 589966
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sexual Abuse
- Addiction
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Armed Forces
- Bereavement
- Betrayal
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Recidivism - De-sist - Sex Offending PREVENTION
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Amanda Ridyard
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or 01204 589966
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- iapt ccfd
- Integrative
- Person-Centred
- Relationship Therapy
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Amanda Ridyard
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 01204 589966
Location
Additional Location
Bolton BL1
01204 589966