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Amanda Salvara, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Amanda Salvara is a counsellor with five years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. She holds BACP accreditation, and focuses on common difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Amanda aims to create a calm, straightforward space where people can name what feels hard and begin to make practical changes.

Amanda uses an integrative approach that adapts to each person's needs. Sessions often start by clarifying where someone is now and what they would like to change.

Background and approach

She helps clients spot patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going, and to try small, manageable changes in day-to-day life. Her work includes support for people dealing with trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, attachment issues and the fallout of sexual assault. She also supports people facing isolation, shame, body image concerns and difficulties around money or life purpose.

Amanda blends talking-based methods with mindfulness and practical tools. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy when these fit the aim of therapy. The focus is on helping people build everyday skills and clearer choices rather than lengthy theory.

Amanda offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different routines and needs. People who want to begin simply follow the Start Therapy steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the online scheduling options.

How Amanda’s approaches work online

Amanda often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying what matters to you and taking small steps that reflect those values. ACT helps people move forward even when unwanted thoughts or feelings are present.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which many people find useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Amanda will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt techniques to fit their needs. Together they decide what to try and check whether it is helping.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel. Video calls are good for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low, and messaging suits brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility so therapy can happen in ways that suit everyday life.

What issues does Amanda help with?

Amanda supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, and helps with trauma and abuse recovery. She also works with relationship concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

How does she approach therapy?

She uses an integrative, person-focused style that blends talking, practical exercises and mindfulness. The aim is to identify patterns and try small, useful changes that fit everyday life.

What background does Amanda have?

She has five years of clinical experience working with people in the UK and internationally. Her practice has included a range of common mental health and trauma-related concerns.

What professional credential does she hold?

Amanda is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP on her profile. She is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are delivered in English. International scheduling and time zones can be arranged through the booking process.

Which formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules. Different formats can be used for check-ins or longer sessions.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is organised through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time according to the service terms.

How do I begin working with Amanda?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's online availability.

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Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Amanda Salvara, BACP

Background and approach

How Amanda’s approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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