About Me

I am a fully qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor (MBACP & NCPS Accred) with over a decade of experience in private practice since 2011. My commitment to professional development has allowed me to expand my expertise in various areas of counselling, psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy.

In addition to my formal qualifications, my professional practice is informed by extensive life experience. I specialise in areas such as substance misuse, addictions, learning disabilities, domestic violence, pain management, chronic fatigue, life-limiting illnesses, ADHD, and more.

I possess in-depth knowledge of fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal conditions, arthritic diseases, and other pain and fatigue-related conditions due to my own diagnosis in 2011. As a result, I offer counselling and coaching sessions designed to help clients gain a deeper understanding of their condition while developing effective management strategies for leading a fulfilling life.

Specialist Areas

One of my primary areas of expertise lies in working with Personality Disorders, particularly Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). I am fully trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and provide a tailored approach that is distinct from traditional methods, yielding exceptional results for clients, particularly in online sessions.

If you would like to learn more about my unique approach to DBT, please feel free to get in touch via the contact details below.

Services Offered

I provide therapy for individuals across all age groups—adults, young people, and children. My services address a wide range of issues, including but not limited to:

  • Mental Health & Trauma: PTSD, Complex PTSD (CPTSD), trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress.
  • Life Challenges: Bereavement, disability, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and work-related issues.
  • Chronic Conditions: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME, and other life-limiting illnesses.
  • Addiction & Recovery: Substance misuse and anger management.
  • Neurodivergence: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD/ADD—offering counselling, mentoring, and practical strategies for managing neurodivergence.

Sessions are integrative, focusing on exploring the challenges you may face and collaboratively identifying the most effective ways to address them. Therapy isn’t solely for resolving difficulties—it can also help individuals seeking personal growth, clarity, or a new direction in life.

Session Information

Sessions are typically up to an hour, although shorter durations are available depending on individual needs. For most clients, I recommend a minimum of six sessions to achieve meaningful results, though the length of therapy varies based on the complexity of the issues being addressed. Long-term therapy is often more appropriate for managing deep-rooted or complex challenges.

Contact Me

If you would like to book a session or learn more about my services, please feel free to reach out:

"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."

 

 
Blue Amber Counselling-Lizzy Oakley