- Warm person-centred care
- Practical coping skills
- Helps with sleep
About Polly
Polly Amies is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings a long history of supporting people through difficult times. She holds BACP registration and has worked across therapeutic settings for over 30 years, while running her own humanistic private practice for three years. Polly focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and other life challenges.
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to be flexible and responsive to what each person brings. Polly encourages people to name their strengths and to use those strengths when working through problems. She describes her approach as caring and dynamic, adapting to different needs rather than following a single script.
Polly uses client-centred ways of working alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness techniques. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when helpful. These approaches are used to look at thought patterns, develop practical strategies and build small changes that add up over time.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including grief, relationship strain, depression, addiction, trauma, parenting pressures and issues around identity and intimacy. Sleep and rest are part of her stated focus, and she can help explore routines and behaviours that affect sleep. She supports people to set achievable goals and to try out different coping tools in everyday life.
Polly works in English and accepts international clients. To start, she asks people to take the first step of reaching out and completing a brief matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged according to her availability.
How Pollys approaches translate to online therapy
Polly blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques. Client-centred therapy means the persons experience guides the pace and focus, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to help people understand their own choices. Cognitive behavioural work looks at thought patterns and behaviours and helps people try out small, practical changes to reduce distress. Mindfulness methods introduce simple attention and breathing practices to manage stress and notice unhelpful habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Polly works collaboratively to identify what suits each person's goals and preferences, and may draw on different methods as needs change. This means the plan can shift over time so it fits day-to-day life and the issues being addressed.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping work or family disruption to a minimum. Because the biography does not state which session formats are used, please confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for shorter check-ins, working around commitments and practising skills between meetings, but the exact arrangements should be discussed when you schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and sleep problems. Additional areas of focus include eating concerns, addiction, ADHD and career-related stress.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
The approach is warm and client-centred, with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness methods. Sessions are adapted to the individual's needs and pace.
What is Polly's professional background?
She has worked in therapeutic settings for over 30 years and has run a humanistic private practice for three years. She brings experience supporting adults and young people across different situations.
What credentials and where is the counsellor based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
How are costs handled and what about cancellations?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.