Amy Piddington, ACA

Amy Piddington is a compassionate counsellor and experienced healthcare professional who has long supported children, adolescents, families and clinicians through emotional and practical challenges. Her combined experience as an ACA Level 3 registered counsellor and as a paediatric clinical nurse consultant has informed a deep understanding of anxiety, stress, grief and loss, trauma, chronic illness, burnout and the complex adjustments that follow significant life events.

Amy has particular experience working with healthcare workers and carers, helping them navigate workplace stress, compassion fatigue and the emotional impact of caring roles. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people feel heard and where difficult feelings can be explored at a manageable pace. Her manner is warm and grounded, and she emphasises practical strategies alongside emotional support.

Therapy with Amy draws on a mix of evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behaviour approaches, mindfulness, psychoeducation and strengths-based work. She tailors each program to the person in front of her, recognising that every client brings unique needs, histories and goals. The focus is on building insight, resilience, coping skills and self-compassion.

Amy values creating an environment where people can speak openly without fear of judgement. Whether someone is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted or navigating relationship and family changes, she aims to provide a supportive space to slow down, gain clarity and move forward at a sustainable pace.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It helps people clarify personal values and commit to small, meaningful changes - a useful approach for anxiety, stress and life transitions.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic relationship where the client’s pace and perspective guide the work. This approach helps individuals feel understood and build self-compassion while exploring relationship, family and caregiving challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Amy Piddington works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and will adapt strategies as therapy progresses. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - appointments by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into busy lives. These options can help people access consistent care from home or between commitments, making it simpler to maintain momentum and apply skills in everyday situations. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists can deliver meaningful progress through these remote formats, tailored to each client’s circumstances.