Amy Andrews, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Amy Andrews

Canterbury CT1
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Amy Andrews, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Amy Andrews

Canterbury CT1
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My Approach

I work relationally, drawing on Gestalt therapy — supporting meaningful change through awareness, genuine dialogue, and gentle exploration. Together we will look at what you are experiencing now, including patterns shaped by earlier life, in a safe, non-shaming space at your own pace. My practice is trauma-informed, drawing on a Dual Awareness approach that keeps one foot in the present whilst gently exploring the past. I believe therapy is a shared journey towards greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the freedom to respond more fully to life as it is now.

About Me

I am a qualified and UKCP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor. I have worked in community counselling, offering longer-term therapy, and in a hospice setting, providing shorter-term support for patients, carers, and the bereaved. I also support families navigating neurodiversity assessments and EHCP processes. I bring a background in education, coaching, safeguarding, sport, and senior leadership — informing a flexible and responsive approach. If you’re considering therapy, I warmly invite you to reach out. You’re welcome just as you are.

I work with

  • Companies
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

I offer a neuro-affirming, accepting space to explore what being neurodivergent means for you. You may have a diagnosis, be waiting for one, or simply recognise that life has often felt harder than others seem to understand. We can explore masking, overwhelm, burnout, identity, relationships and self-acceptance, with curiosity, compassion and without judgement.
Loss can change how we see ourselves and the world around us. I have extensive experience supporting people through bereavement and many forms of loss, including relationship and identity loss, complex grief, heartbreak, anticipatory grief and carer support. I provide space for mixed emotions such as sadness, guilt, relief, anger, and uncertainty, as well as the loss of purpose, identity and the quiet but profound experience of emptiness.
There may be times when life feels overwhelming, painful or difficult to make sense of. I have particular experience and interest in working alongside people who experience intense emotions and difficulties with emotional regulation, including people with a diagnosis of BPD / EUPD. I aim to meet each person with warmth, compassion and curiosity, making space to understand what life has been like for you and what you need.
Relationships can be a source of both connection and pain. I offer a warm, relational and Gestalt-informed space to explore how you experience yourself and others. We can gently explore patterns around closeness, trust, boundaries, communication and conflict, and what you may need to feel more connected, understood and authentically yourself.

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

What I can help with

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bereavement
  • Cancer
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Identity Problems
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Relationships
  • Sexuality
  • Spirituality
  • Step Families
  • Stress
  • Terminal Illness
  • Training
  • Trauma
  • Workplace Counselling

Types of sessions

  • Face to Face - Long Term
  • Face to Face - Short Term
  • Online Therapy

Canterbury Office

Lombard House
Health Wellbeing and Business Centre
Canterbury CT1 2NF
United Kingdom (UK)

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UKCP College

  • Psychotherapeutic Counselling and Intersubjective Psychotherapy College (PCIPC)
Amy Andrews

Amy Andrews

Canterbury CT1

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