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Polly Amies

BACP

Polly Amies , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

● Accepting new clients
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About Polly

Polly Amies is a United Kingdom based counselor who holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings four years of professional experience to her work. She has supported adults, young people, and their families across a range of therapeutic settings, offering tailored support for neurodiversity, stress and anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and related concerns.

Her practice is informed by a humanistic, client-centered stance that emphasizes warmth, presence, and collaboration. Polly adapts her approach to each person, drawing on techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness therapies when helpful, and focusing on practical steps as well as emotional understanding. She treats clients as the experts of their own stories and looks for strengths that can be mobilized to meet current challenges.

Polly works with people on issues including intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and family dynamics, addiction and coping with life changes, and she also supports those facing career pressures, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. She is accepting new clients and is available to work with people internationally. Polly aims to create a supportive, respectful space where clients can explore change at a pace that feels right for them.

Approaches that guide online therapy with Polly Amies

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a respectful space where clients lead the pace of change. It helps with relational concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions by focusing on personal strengths and the client’s own goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools to shift patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. It often involves structured exercises and collaborative problem solving.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult emotions, which can be useful for stress management, anxiety, and improving emotional regulation.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Polly works collaboratively with clients and with licensed professionals when appropriate to identify the methods that best fit each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or mobility needs and help maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, while allowing therapists to tailor communication to each client’s comfort and practical circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Polly Amies have?

Polly Amies has four years of professional experience.

Is Polly Amies a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP accreditation.

In which languages does Polly Amies provide therapy?

Polly provides therapy in English.

Where is Polly Amies located?

Polly is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Polly Amies as my therapist?

You can work with Polly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Polly Amies work with international clients?

Yes. Polly works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Polly Amies cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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