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Amber Sexton

Amber Sexton, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Collaborative counselling for life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 402714

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  • Compassionate listening
  • Values based work
  • Practical coping skills

About Amber

Amber Sexton is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She focuses on helping people make sense of difficult changes and painful experiences. Amber aims to create a calm, respectful space where people feel heard and can work at a pace that suits them.

She draws on a range of therapeutic ways of working to help people build self-awareness and new coping strategies. Sessions centre on listening, reflecting, and finding steps that fit each person’s values and goals. Amber emphasises a warm, collaborative relationship as the basis for change.

Her background includes time at The Awareness Centre within the NHS and work in relational counselling. She holds a BSc (Hons) in counselling and a Foundation Degree in Science Counselling, and she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Amber often supports people with relationship strain, trauma and grief, anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns. She also works with issues such as ADHD, coping with life changes, caregiver stress and ageing and geriatric issues. Her approach adapts to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

In sessions she will help you notice patterns, explore what matters to you, and practise small changes that add up. The emphasis is on practical tools, emotional understanding and moving towards a life that feels more manageable and meaningful for the individual.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape how people connect with others now, and it helps when intimacy, trust or abandonment issues are a concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amber will discuss different ways of working and decide together which methods suit your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as you go along.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It also means you can work with a therapist while living in a different region or country. Registered or accredited professionals can use different techniques online, from talking and reflective exercises to practical skills coaching, so the focus remains on making changes that fit your everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Amber help with?

She works with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and stress, among other issues such as ADHD and caregiver stress.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

The style is compassionate and client-focused, emphasising listening, building trust and working together to set practical goals at a comfortable pace.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Amber has five years of counselling experience, including three years working at The Awareness Centre within the NHS and practice in relational counselling.

What credentials and location details are relevant?

She holds a BSc (Hons) in counselling, a Foundation Degree in Science Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are used for appointments?

The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking to know whether appointments are online, phone or in-person.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with Amber?

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