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Adults · Young People · Children
The Listening Room offers warm, person-centred counselling for adults, young adults, children and young people — supporting you through grief, loss, life's transitions and everything in between.
"Whether virtual or in person — this is your space, your room."
I'm Amanda, a qualified and registered counsellor with a genuine passion for creating safe, non-judgemental spaces where people feel truly heard. My approach is warm, collaborative and always shaped around you.
I work with adults of all ages — including young adults navigating the unique pressures of their twenties — as well as teenagers and children. I bring a down-to-earth, genuine approach to every session. All emotions are welcome here: your fears, your joys, your contradictions and everything in between.
I know that taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting — even scary. That's completely normal, and I want you to know there's no pressure, no judgement and no rush. You don't have to have the right words or know exactly what you need. Showing up is enough.
I work through a trauma-informed lens, holding space for the ways your past experiences shape who you are today — without ever pushing you further or faster than feels safe. I am deeply committed to working with cultural diversity, and bring genuine curiosity and respect to every background, identity and life experience. The Listening Room is also a place that warmly welcomes neurodiversity — I adapt how I work to meet you as you are, not as you think you should be.
I am committed to advocating for the young people and communities who need it most — and to showing up for those society too often overlooks.
A private, compassionate space for adults of all ages — including young adults navigating their twenties — to explore thoughts, feelings and challenges without judgement, at your own pace.
50 mins · Ages 18+Warm, creative and age-appropriate sessions for children and young people aged 9 and above. Using expressive and talking therapies tailored to each young person.
50 mins · Ages 9+A supportive, relatable space for teenagers navigating identity, relationships, school pressures and mental health.
50 mins · Ages 13–17If you are looking for a counsellor for your child or young person, I bring not just a Level 6 qualification in working with children and young people, but over 15 years inside schools and a deep, personal understanding of the pressures young people face today.
Level 6 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People — a specialist qualification beyond standard counselling training
15+ years working in education — I understand young people's world from the inside, not just the therapy room
Extensive SEND experience — having worked successfully with young people with a range of additional needs across multiple provisions
Lived experience of youth violence and community impact — bringing authenticity and real understanding to work with young people affected by similar experiences
Trauma-informed, neurodiversity-welcoming and culturally diverse in approach
I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation so you can ask questions, share your concerns and decide whether working together feels right — with no pressure and no commitment.
A therapeutic grief programme for young people aged 13–18 who have lost a sibling or close friend. A space where all grief is valid — blood or chosen.
"Not all siblings share the same blood. Cibling Circle welcomes both siblings and ciblings — because grief doesn't check your DNA. Whether you lost a blood sibling or your chosen one, your grief belongs here."
— The Listening Room CounsellingFor many young people, their closest bonds are not defined by blood. Their best friend, their chosen sister, their ride-or-die — these are the people who know them completely. Losing them is real grief. We call them ciblings.
Grief that society does not always recognise, name or make space for. Young people who lose a close friend are often told to move on, or feel their grief isn't valid. Cibling Circle exists to change that.
Young people aged 13–18 who have lost a blood sibling or close friend. Groups of 2–6. Delivered in schools, youth clubs or community venues. Available as a community programme or school crisis response.
Community loss — open referral, young people united by grief.
School crisis response — activated after a traumatic loss event in a school community, where the group honours the same person.
Get in touch to discuss commissioning, referrals or registering interest for upcoming groups.
My core training is person-centred and humanistic — I believe you are the expert on your own life. I also use creative means within sessions where helpful, always tailoring the work to your unique situation and working at a pace that feels right for you.
A 20-minute no-obligation call to talk about what you're looking for and whether we'd be a good fit.
Sessions are confidential, unhurried and centred entirely on your needs. You lead; I walk alongside you.
Available online or in person, with flexible scheduling to fit around work, school, training or family life.
No fixed number of sessions. Some people need a few; others benefit from longer-term work. You decide.
Many clients come to me unsure of what's wrong — only knowing something doesn't feel right. That's more than enough to begin.
I work with a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns across all age groups. Below are some common areas — but this list is far from exhaustive. If you're wondering whether I can help, please just ask.
Ask About Your SituationAfter a few false starts with other therapists I am so glad to have found Amanda. I appreciate her kindness, patience and thoughtfulness. I used to feel nervous before my appointments and now I feel excited to continue our work together. I would highly recommend Amanda.
Amanda has been incredibly patient with me and suggested some exercises where she felt appropriate. I feel that my concerns are heard during our sessions and reflected upon effectively.
Excellent and very caring therapist. I always feel heard and listened to as well as receiving great advice and encouragement.
Amanda shows empathy, understanding and can gently challenge my surface emotions. I feel she has a good sense of my process and this reflects during my session when she summarises back to me. It is important for me to feel heard and understood and I feel this is what I receive from Amanda.
Amanda is an amazingly kind and understanding person. She always moves me in the right direction.
Therapy should be accessible. I hold a small number of reduced fee slots for those who need them — please get in touch to enquire.
✦ Free 20-minute initial consultation · A limited number of reduced fee slots are available — please enquire
Alongside my counselling practice, I am an experienced speaker on mental health, grief, youth violence and community impact — drawing on both my professional training and my own lived experience. I bring personal authenticity and genuine insight to every talk.
"If you'd like me to speak at your organisation, school, event or community group — I'd love to hear from you."
Enquire About SpeakingReaching out can feel daunting. There's no pressure — just a warm, confidential conversation to see if working together feels right.
I aim to respond within 24–48 hours
🌐 Online — UK-wide
📍 Gillingham — Kent Wellbeing Hub, Medway Services, Farthing Corner, Gillingham ME8 8PQ
Fridays (limited availability)
📍 Additional Medway locations available — please enquire.
All messages are strictly confidential.