Therapist
Amber Sexton
BACP
Practical, relational counselling with clear goals
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- Compassionate listening
- Goal-focused work
- Trauma-informed approach
About Amber
Amber Sexton is a BACP counsellor who brings five years of practice to her work. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people feel heard and can begin to make sense of hard experiences. Her approach is collaborative and paced to the individual's needs, with an emphasis on practical steps and clearer self-understanding.
She focuses on emotional and relationship concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. Amber also supports people facing career strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD and difficulties with intimacy or communication. She works with issues around eating, sleep, anger and coping with life changes too.
Amber draws on a mix of therapeutic styles including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based work. She also uses client-centred listening and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy when helpful. Sessions typically aim to identify small, doable changes and build new coping skills over time.
Her background includes a BSc (Hons) in counselling and a Foundation Degree in Science Counselling, plus continuing professional development on crisis planning, working with shame and supporting suicidal parts. She has experience in community and NHS-related settings that helped shape a relational, trauma-aware approach.
People who choose her often want steady, practical guidance delivered with empathy. Amber encourages questions and takes time to agree goals and steps that fit each person’s life and values.
She focuses on emotional and relationship concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. Amber also supports people facing career strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD and difficulties with intimacy or communication. She works with issues around eating, sleep, anger and coping with life changes too.
Amber draws on a mix of therapeutic styles including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based work. She also uses client-centred listening and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy when helpful. Sessions typically aim to identify small, doable changes and build new coping skills over time.
Her background includes a BSc (Hons) in counselling and a Foundation Degree in Science Counselling, plus continuing professional development on crisis planning, working with shame and supporting suicidal parts. She has experience in community and NHS-related settings that helped shape a relational, trauma-aware approach.
People who choose her often want steady, practical guidance delivered with empathy. Amber encourages questions and takes time to agree goals and steps that fit each person’s life and values.
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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
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning small steps that match those values, helping with issues like anxiety, depression and life transitions by encouraging committed action rather than getting stuck on thoughts. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating and helps people understand how early relationships affect current connections and feelings, which can be useful for intimacy problems and trauma-related difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours; it teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amber will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. Together they set achievable aims and try out strategies, adjusting the plan if something does not fit.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy days and reduced travel. Online work can make shorter check-ins easier and may suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm the available formats before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a range of approaches remotely, and Amber aims to help each person find a way of working that fits their life and needs.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Amber help with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress, plus a wide range of related concerns like ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and career or caregiver stress.
How would you describe the style of therapy she uses?
Her style is compassionate and client-focused, combining listening with practical tools from approaches such as ACT, CBT and attachment-based work to help people make small, manageable changes.
What professional background does she have?
She has five years of experience, has worked in community and NHS-associated settings, and brings that relational experience into her sessions.
Which credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
Amber is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Amber?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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