Welcome to Hand in Hand Therapy

Amber

Psychotherapist, MBACP

BSc (Hons) in Counselling

I’m Amber, a psychotherapist with experience in the NHS (Sutton Uplift and Talk Wandsworth) and Relational Counselling. I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals of all ages—from children to older adults—offering online, and telephone therapy.

I’m committed to being with you every step of the way, helping you navigate challenges, whether that’s anxiety, depression, or past experiences. Together, we’ll explore your experiences and work towards a future that feels more manageable and hopeful.

I approach therapy with compassion and care, prioritizing a relationship built on trust and understanding. My goal is to create a space where you feel truly heard, valued, and empowered, so we can work together to make meaningful changes that align with who you are and where you want to be.

To learn more about me, my approach, qualifications, and the areas I specialize in, please click the "About Me" button.

Services I Offer

I offer counselling and psychotherapy for individuals.

  • Sessions: Weekly, lasting 50 minutes

  • Therapy Length: Open-ended, short-term, or long-term, depending on your needs

  • Pacing: We’ll work at a pace that feels right for you

  • Progress Check-ins: Regular reviews to ensure the support remains helpful and relevant

10 min Q&A

Telephone Therapy

Online Therapy

Worldwide

Young Person Therapy

  • Amber helped me understand the origin of my emotions and because of her I learned to see patterns. I understood that most of my behaviour came from old patterns and did not serve me well. Amber is flexible in her work and let's you talk about whatever is most important to you at the moment of the session, rather than sticking to a pre-set program.

    Meagan

  • In my sessions with Amber, I truly feel heard and understood. She creates a safe and welcoming environment, always asking thoughtful questions that get to the heart of things. Opening up and sharing personal or sensitive thoughts with her feels natural and easy. She’s also great at adjusting on the spot, responding to whatever comes up and and shaping the session around what I need. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a therapist.

    Anonymous Client

  • Through our sessions, I have gained valuable insights and skills that now allow me to feel more equipped to face the challenges in my life. I believe I'm now ready to continue building on the solid foundation we've established together, and I feel confident in my ability to move forward independently. This experience has been truly transformative.

    Anna

Differences between Counselling and Psychotherapy

  • Short-term focus: Typically focuses on specific issues or challenges, often related to life events like grief, relationship difficulties, or stress.

  • Solution-focused: Counselling is generally more focused on providing practical solutions, coping strategies, and immediate emotional support.

  • Less intense: It tends to be less in-depth than psychotherapy and may not explore past issues as thoroughly.

  • Supportive: Aims to help individuals work through difficulties, offering guidance and support.

  • Common for life transitions: Often used when someone needs help with adjusting to changes (e.g., divorce, job loss, moving).

Counselling:

  • Long-term focus: Typically involves deeper exploration of past experiences, traumas, and long-standing emotional patterns that affect current behaviour.

  • Explores underlying causes: Psychotherapy aims to understand and treat deeper psychological issues, such as chronic mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety disorders).

  • In-depth and reflective: It may involve more in-depth exploration and understanding of emotional difficulties and personal history.

  • Therapeutic techniques: Psychotherapy often uses specific therapeutic techniques (e.g., cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychodynamic therapy) to address complex emotional issues.

  • Ongoing process: It may be longer-term and can be used for people dealing with more persistent issues or mental health conditions.

Psychotherapy:

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