Amy Cumber

Integrative Counsellor For Couples, Adults & Young People MBACP Reg. Based in Maidstone and online

Life can evoke a variety of emotions and struggles. I always work with my clients and think its important for you to hold onto the fact that you know yourself better than anyone. I work with the clients in Kent, London, Sussex and across the country remotely. Alongside my practice as a therapist I enjoy running CPD training events in corporate companies and work for an Employee Assistance Programme.

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Profile

amycumber.counselling.online

Phone

07598991248

Email

amy@thinkaboutyou.co.uk

Website

www.thinkaboutyou.co.uk

About me and my practice

I care passionately about the needs of my clients in order to empower you to move forwards in your life wherever you path is currently at. I am aware that reaching out and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting process. When searching for the right person to work with, it may be useful to consider the approach therapists use, does their availability work for you, do they hold an appropriate license, and if you are looking for support in a specific area does the therapist have experience in that area?

Why You May Be Searching For A Therapist

It is very brave to take the first and reach out, a lot of individuals find this the hardest step. Life is sometimes full of difficulties and uncertainties, we can feel overwhelmed by stress, loss, addictions, problems in our workplace or home life to name a few. One of these may be the reason you find yourself on my page today. I can work with you without often the long waiting lists of the NHS. I offer both counselling generally shorter term and psychotherapy to enable you to understand yourself on a deeper level, improve emotional intelligence and move forwards from wherever you are to support you and aid you to finding the answers within. Clients come to see me with a range of issues including but not limited to; depression, burnout, stress management, panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorders, body dysmorphia, marriage/relationship problems, eating disorders, anxiety, anger problems, gender issues including those transitioning to the opposite birth sex, childhood trauma, rape, adult trauma, living with a mental health diagnosis or awaiting a psychological referral. Furthermore, I work with clients confidence issues, redundancy, those in foster care or foster career families, domestic abuse and work related stress.

Experience

Supporting Those With Complex Mental Health

I also work with clients with an array of complex mental health diagnoses such as Borderline Personality Disorder also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders and Eating Disorders such as Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa. I have good connections to local Psychiatrists and other support organisations should you need these alongside therapy, for example if you would like to change medication. I always work with the individual and how you experience your mental health as this will be different and unique for each person. For some your diagnosis may be helpful to you and for other individuals this can be very traumatic and viewed as unhelpful. For those with recent diagnoses and living with lifelong mental health, I will empower you and help you to see yourself and to thrive and reach your personal potential or life goals, instead of perhaps the sense of surviving which can often occur when life is stressful or with a recent diagnosis or unwell period.

Couples Therapy

Are you a couple who feel you have lost your way and are not enjoying each other as you once did? Are you unable to communicate, be heard or perhaps dont feel fully seen? Maybe you are trying to get over an infidelity, or perhaps one of you is dealing with a big life event, health problem or finding it difficult to support each other. Maybe there are problems and stresses of raising a family or different cultural or religious view points? Is there limited intimacy, or is your sex life not where you would like it to be?
There are so many reasons why couples seek relationship therapy. With the right support you can often find a new lease of life in your partnership or marriage. In couples therapy I will be there to facilitate and help improve communication, giving you both the space to be heard. I will remain neutral and non-biased, helping you both feel valued, heard and respected.

Qualifications

I have met BACP and NHS educational standards having trained at the only counselling and psychotherapy training centre based within the NHS which trains students to BACP accredited standard. I abide by the BACP code of ethics and conducts at all times whilst offering individual Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Qualified Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)

Accredited Certificate in Professional Couples Counselling - Accredited International Society of Professional Counsellors

Walk and Talk Therapy Training Course to be able to deliver walk and talk safely to clients - 2020

Additional Information

I can assure you I will walk your path with you with great care, compassion, understanding, and most importantly at your own pace whether this is in individual counselling or couples therapy.
As well as my private practice I currently work for an employee assistance programme. I have worked for several Universities and have also worked at MIND and an educational college with both teenagers and adults. I am integrative practitioner and have an extensive knowledge of a wide range of approaches. My work includes several psychological theories including the Psychodynamic approach, Humanistic & Person Centred approach. I also where appropriate draw upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and the Existential Approach. I feel privileged to have trained integratively as I feel passionately about the uniqueness of each individual. One style of therapy may be suitable for you but not as much for another individual.

Professional Membership

Registered Member MBACP (Accred)

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Fees

£60 - £70 per 50 minute session on a sliding scale - Individual session

(Concession Rates £55 - please enquire if this would be of support to you)

£90 Couples Therapy for 1 hour sessions

(Concession rates £70-£80 for couples therapy)

When I Work

Monday - Thursday between the hours of 10am - 7pm.

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative

Video Platforms

Zoom

Area

Kent