About
Finding the right counsellor is about building a relationship where you feel safe, heard, and supported—without judgement or expectations. My goal is to provide empathy, acceptance, and a space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. Over time, this process can help you gain clarity, confidence, and the tools to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Every person’s journey is unique, shaped by their own lived experiences. I work with my clients to understand what they hope to gain from therapy, explore how the past has influenced their present, and support meaningful change that encourages self-trust, calm, and a stronger sense of who they want to become.
Meet Amy
After many years working in a corporate environment I found myself feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the monotonous routine, unproductive activities, and the demanding nature of my job while juggling life challenges.
I was longing to help others and find something more meaningful, so I trained as a qualified counsellor and set up Empathy in Therapy, a counselling and therapy practise in Taunton, Bridgwater and online.
It can be nerve wracking to reach out and believe it's important that we are able to work together without obligation. Get in touch and we can arrange a free 30 minute call so we can chat through what you're looking for and how I can help.
Experience
I continually look for ongoing training and professional development to ensure that the support I provide reflects the latest therapeutic approaches. I've had the privilege of working with many neurodiverse clients, tailoring my approach to support their unique strengths and needs.
Qualifications, training and CPD
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Advanced Diploma in Integrated Counselling
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 2 Mental Health First Aid
ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
CPD:
Venture Trust - Institute of Outdoor Learning
BACP - Erotic transference and countertransference
BACP - Group therapy
BACP - Online Counselling
What Autistic People Want in Psychotherapy
Iron Mill - Virtues of Anger
Iron Mill - Introduction to Trauma
Iron Mill - Managing disclosures of abuse
Somerset Skills and Learning – Complex emotional needs a trauma-based response
Every Life Matters Suicide Alertness
Every Life Matters Suicide Safety Planning
Mind in Somerset Hearing voices
Mind in Somerset Deaf awareness
Mind in Somerset Trans awareness
Mind in Somerset Reclaim your body
SDAS Substance abuse
Experience working with
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Bereavement and loss
Career counselling
Challenges with mobility and personal care
Childhood abuse
Childless not by choice
Depression
Dyslexia
LGBTQ+ counselling
Loneliness and isolation
Low confidence
Low self esteem
Menopause
Miscarriage
Neurodiversity
Obesity
Panic attacks
Pregnancy termination
PTSD
Self-harm
Sexual abuse
Stress
Suicidal ideation
Trauma
Work related stress
Accreditations and registered associations
amy@empathyintherapy.com
07947 176752
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