About Me

My name is Amanda Thomas and I offer counselling to Adults, Young People and children. As well as working face to face, I can also offer telephone counselling to Adults. I am based in Torquay, but can also offer sessions in Totnes, Devon.
I believe that you have the ability to make positive changes in your life, and that you can develop a clearer understanding of your difficulties and how to overcome them if you are shown empathy, compassion and a non-judgemental approach. This is the foundation of my approach as a counsellor.
I have experience and training in various areas of counselling including depression, anxiety, PTSD and phobias agmonst a few.
I am a Registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and I abide by their Principles and Ethics. The BACP is a principle body of counselling and psychotherapy and looks to ensure that counsellors are adequately qualified and abide by their Code of Ethics, ensuring a high standard of professional practice. Under BACP guidelines I attend supervision and regular CPD.
My Qualifications are;
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Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Family Therapy Level 6
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Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents
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ASIST Trainer
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Social Care Level 4 Bespoke
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Certificate in Counselling Skills
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Foundation Safegurading Children & Vulnerable Audults