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Amber Hillman, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesADHD

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Amber Hillman helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain and major life changes. She supports people dealing with grief, career pressure, addiction concerns, ADHD-related challenges and issues around intimacy or self-esteem. Amber also works with concerns such as anger, parenting stresses, and identity questions including LGBT matters.

She uses a mix of practical approaches. Amber draws on client-centred therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot patterns that cause distress and to try small, testable changes.

Background and approach

She also offers trauma-focused work including EMDR when that suits a person’s needs. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Amber aims to make space for someone to talk without feeling judged and to try simple strategies between meetings.

She emphasises clear steps and practical tools alongside listening and emotional support. Amber holds an NCPS credential. She practises in the United Kingdom and works with people in English, including those outside the UK who prefer online sessions.

Her approach is adaptable to different situations and life stages. People can expect a calm, straightforward style. Amber will help identify priorities and tailor a plan that feels manageable.

The work often combines short-term goals with deeper trauma work when needed. Her practice is informed by six years of therapeutic experience. That time has been spent helping people untangle difficult memories, reduce anxiety and rebuild a sense of control after upheaval.

How Amber uses therapy approaches online

Client-centred therapy is about following a person’s lead, listening carefully and working at a comfortable pace. Online this means sessions focus on what matters most to the client and move at a speed they choose. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and tries practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It suits issues like anxiety, stress and problems with mood by teaching clear skills and experiments to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amber will talk through options and choose methods together, taking account of the client’s goals and preferences. Sometimes the plan uses short-term solution-focused steps, sometimes it includes trauma-focused techniques such as EMDR, depending on what seems most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging works well for brief check-ins or when written reflection helps. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family life or relocation, and to keep continuity when schedules change.

What issues does Amber focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties, as well as career problems, addiction concerns, ADHD-related challenges, grief and intimacy or self-esteem issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Amber combines a warm, client-centred manner with practical, goal-focused work. Conversations are collaborative and aimed at small, achievable changes.

What background and experience does she bring?

She has six years of experience working with people on trauma, anxiety, relationship issues and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed for Amber?

Amber holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other countries or languages?

Sessions are offered in English and Amber accepts international clients for online work.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Amber Hillman, NCPS

Background and approach

How Amber uses therapy approaches online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety